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Felony Friday 056 - Jeff Mould Fights Recidivism with Free Market Tools
Today Jeff Mould joins Felony Friday host John Odermatt. Jeff is the founder of website Second Chance Jobs for Felons. Jeff was inspired to launch this venture after running into his own legal trouble. When Jeff was convicted of a white collar crime he began to experience the stigma former felons have to overcome when searching for a job. This inspired Jeff to take action. Jeff started his business and website to help the formerly incarcerated transition back into society by helping them to find employment and add value to society. Second Chance Jobs for Felons offers a job search feature, training, legal resources and many more services that assist felons with reintegration into society. Through his website, Second Chance Jobs for Felons, Jeff is addressing the recidivism that plagues our criminal justice system. Ob [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Electric LibertyLand Ep. 04: It’s a Trump, Trump, Trump, Trump World
EOn today’s episode of Electric Libertyland host Brian McWilliams welcomes longtime contributor and “Godfather” of the Lions of Liberty, Howie Snowden to the show. If the show name didn’t give it away, President Trump’s brand spanking new occupation of the White House will be the topic dujour, and Brian and Howie will talk briefly about his inaugural speech before delving into some Trump or Dumps on policy, whitehouse.gov pages and public funding for the arts as well as chatting about rioters, the Women’s Marches and rumors of Hillary Clinton running for NYC Mayor. We also have a very unique bit of audio from Senator Bernie Sanders that simply has to be heard. Full show notes over at Lions of Liberty! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
279. Scott Horton on Trump’s Foreign Policy Team
In today’s episode of Lions of Liberty, Marc welcomes Scott Horton back to the show to help take a look at the foreign policy team that President (whoa, it’s real now…) Donald Trump has assembled. Scott has been on the show two previous times, is the host of AntiWar Radio, opinion editor at AntiWar.com, and is most recently the Managing Director of the Libertarian Institute. In the show, you’ll hear: Why Scott co-founded the Libertarian Institute, who else is involved, and what is their mission? What Scott thinks of Rex Tillerson’s potential when it comes to relations with Russia, and why neocons are so obsessed with the framing of Russia as an adversary. Scott looks at General James “Mad Dog” Mattis, why he is so hawk-ish against Iran, and whether some libertarians are right to be optimistic [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Felony Friday 055 - A Rumor Sent a Teenage Girl to Prison for a Brutal Murder in Vegas
Felony Friday host John Odermatt is joined by award-winning investigative journalist Jordan Smith. Jordan is based in Austin, Texas and has covered criminal justice for almost 20 years. She is an extremely talented reporter with a reputation for analyzing complex social and legal issues. Her work has appeared in The Nation, The Crime Report, and The Intercept, among many other places. On today’s show John and Jordan discuss an investigative article Jordan wrote for the Intercept titled “Nightmare in Sin City - How a Rumor Sent a Teen to Prison for Murder in Vegas.” In the article Jordan shares the tragic story of an eighteen-year-old girl by the name of Kirstin Blaise Lobato who was sent to prison for a crime that there appears to be no possible way she committed. Jordan shares Kirstin’s story, from troubled youth growing up in a small Nevada town to being charged with and eventually [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Electric LibertyLand Ep. 03: The Return of Rand Pauluses and Minuses
EOn today’s Electric Libertyland, Brian welcomes in a favorite of the liberty podcasting world, the one and only Johnny “Rocket” Adams, to resurrect the zombie corpse of ’Rand Pauluses and Minuses’ (#Randypants), examine Trump’s statements on healthcare and chat a bit about the confirmation hearing for Gen. Mattis. Before Johnny and Brian get down, Brian also takes a few snippets of Obama’s farewell speech to get the blood riled, and bathe in the egomania and race baiting that the soon-to-be-former president was so versed in. Catch the boogie fever. Full show notes over at Lions of Liberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
278. Is States’ Rights a Libertarian Position?
On today’s episode, host Marc Clair welcomes in “Felony Friday” host John Odermatt and Lions of Liberty’s favorite Frenchman, J.B. Lubin. The Lions’ take a look at the most recent incident of “libertarian infighting”, which arose after LP Chair Nicholas Sarwark made some critical comments of Ron Paul in an interview late last year. In the show, you’ll hear discussed: Were Sarwark’s comments blown out of proportion? Is the concept of “States’ Rights” a philosophcially libertarian position? How quantifitable are Ron Paul’s contributions to the Libertarian Party and the broader liberty movement? Is Marc a globalist shill? Plus! The gang tackles some “Letters of Liberty” in our mailbag segment! For full show notes head over to Lions of Liberty! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Felony Friday 054 - Judge Gets Caught Trading Sex For Freedom
Show Overview: On today’s episode, the host of the new Electric Liberty Land show (check out Ep 002) on the Lions of Liberty Podcast Brian McWilliams joins Felony Friday host John Odermatt. Brian and John discuss important criminal justice issues and play America’s fastest growing podcast game show “Is this a crime, and should anyone do time?” Show Discussion Topics: 4 held after Facebook video shows torture of disabled man by group railing against Trump, whites Gunshot wounds are contagious; bullets spread like th [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Electric LibertyLand Ep. 02: The Unbearable Smugness of Streep
EOn today’s episode of Electric LibertyLand host Brian McWilliams welcomes in Lions co-founder and host of Felony Friday John “Odie” Odermatt to discuss the topics of the day. Brian and Odie boogie break down Austin Petersen’s flirtations with running as a Republican, Meryl Streep’s tone-deaf smugfest at the Golden Globes, Donald Trump Jr.’s push to make silencers more accessible and hear a word from our show sponsor “Trump Thwumps.” Odie and Brian wrap it up with a look at a Obamacare love affair between Rand Paul and the Donald, then turn to climate science expert and voice of skeptical reason Judith Curry’s resignation from Georgia Tech. Let’s hit the dance floor. Full show notes available at Lions of Liberty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
277. Alex Merced Goes Podcast Bananas! Plus, the 1st Ever Mailbag!
On this episode of the Lions of Liberty podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes recent Libertarian Senate candidate Alex Merced back to the show! Alex shares lessons and insights from running a libertarian political campaign, and discusses all the work he is currently doing to advance the ideas of liberty, including running SIX - yes, SIX!! - podcasts! PLUS! Marc answers questions from listeners from our private Facebook group in our first ever mailbag segment! For full show notes head over to Lions of Liberty! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Felony Friday 053 - Should it be a Felony to Assist with a Suicide or to Steal a US Flag?
On today’s episode, Lions of Liberty Podcast founder Marc Clair joins Felony Friday host John Odermatt. Marc and John discuss important criminal justice issues and play America’s fastest growing podcast game show “Is this a crime, and should anyone do time?” Show Discussion Topics: Missouri students may face felony charges for fights or bullying Flint’s former emergency managers face felony charges in water crisis CA Dems legalize child prostitution Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Electric LibertyLand Episode 01
EThe Lions of Liberty are welcoming 2017 with a brand new weekly podcast, Electric LibertyLand, hosted by Lions co-founder and he of “Rand Pauluses & Minuses” and “Mr. Johnson’s Libertyhood,” Brian McWilliams. Electric LibertyLand will take on current events, with a mix of pop culture and comedy and feature regular guests from our shows as well as a rotating cast of libertarians, comedians, pundits and the occasional man of legal mystery. In today’s episode, said man of legal mystery, Rico, joins Brian to discuss the ineptitude of the City of Pasadena & its police dept. around the Rose Parade, The DNC hacking report & Russian involvement, The Congressional Ethics Office, Trump’s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
276. Liberty Draft Results, Trump’s Tweets, and a Special Announcement!
EOn this episode of the Lions of Liberty podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes in a cast of regular liberty lions to celebrate the New Year with a ROAR! Marc is joined by “Mr. Johnson’s Libertyhood” host Brian McWilliams, “Felony Friday” host John Odermatt, and our unofficially official legal counsel, the rapidly-rising-in-podcast-popularity, Rico! In the show, you’ll hear them discuss: Was 2016 really the worst year ever? The official results of the talk-of-the-liberty-town, the Liberty Draft! Trump’s cabinet picks, and his penchant for tweeting. Liberty predictions for the New Year. A special annoucement about the format of the show in 2017! Oh yeah, and so…much…more! So grab a drink and help us ROAR in the New Year! For full show notes head over to Lions of Liberty! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Felony Friday 052 - Shane Casey was Convicted of a Horrific Crime, Now he’s Fighting for Vindication - Part 2
Today’s Guest: On today’s episode Shane Casey joins Felony Friday host John Odermatt. This is the second part of a two party episode, part 1 was published last week. Over the course of the two episodes, Casey shares his ongoing battle to clear his name after being convicted of the most heinous of crimes, the sexual abuse of a child. He maintains his innocence. Shane Casey served nearly a decade in prison for this crime that he claims never occurred. He took an Alford plea for a reduced charge, which allowed him to maintain his innocence. This plea also allowed him to get out of prison for time served and kept him off the sex offender registry. Shane wrestled with taking the plea, rather than going to trial for a fourth time, but ultimately family and friends convinced him to take the plea and to continue to fight from the outside and not while sitting i [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
275. Nicholas Sarwark on the 2016 Libertarian Campaign
In today’s episode of Lions of Liberty, host Marc Clair welcomes in Libertarian Party National Committee Chair Nicholas Sarwark for his final interview of 2016. Marc and Nick take a look at the positives and negatives of the 2016 election from the Libertarian Party perspective. In the show, you’ll hear: Nick’s take on the final vote totals gathered by the Johnson-Weld campaign, and what they mean for the Libertarian Party. How the national Libertarian Party plans to continue to help Libertarian candidates in local races, including some that will be contested as early as 2017. Nick address critics of the Johnson-Weld ticket, and breaks down the difference between “retail” p [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
274. Naughty or Nice 2016!
On this episode of the Lions of Liberty podcast, host Marc Clair once again gathers his pride of liberty lions, this time to break down who has been “naughty” or “nice” when it comes to liberty in 2016. Marc is joined by “Mr. Johnson’s Libertyhood” host Brian McWilliams, “Felony Friday” host John Odermatt, and our unofficially official legal counsel, the rapidly-rising-in-podcast-populary, Rico! The gang takes a look back at the year in liberty, and hand out “naughty” and “nice” awards for an assorted cast of characters, including Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Gary Johnson, Austin Petersen, John McAfee, Julian Assange, and more! Who do you think was naughty and nice for liberty this year? Grab a drink, and join us for Naughty or Nice 2016! For full show notes including the full breakdown of each team, head over to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Felony Friday 051 - Shane Casey was Convicted of a Horrific Crime, Now he’s Fighting for Vindication - Part 1
Today’s Guest: On today’s episode Shane Casey joins Felony Friday host John Odermatt. Casey reveals his ongoing battle to clear his name after being convicted of the most heinous of crimes, the sexual abuse of a child. He maintains that he is innocent. Shane Casey served nearly a decade in prison for this crime that he claims never occurred. He took an Alford plea for a reduced charge, which allowed him to maintain his innocence. This plea also allowed him to get out of prison for time served and kept him off the sex offender registry. Shane wrestled with taking the plea, rather than going to trial for a fourth time, but ultimately family and friends convinced him to take the plea and to continue to fight from the outside and not while sitting in a prison cell. This is the first time Shane has shared his story and in order to make sure all bases are covered this will be a two-part episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
273. The 2020 Liberty Draft…Part 2!
EOn this episode of the Lions of Liberty podcast, host Marc Clair reconvenes with his liberty lions for Part 2 of the Liberty Draft! With their eyes set on the 2020 election cycle, the crew round out their teams of liberty advocates, intellectuals, celebrities, and “celebritarians” with three more rounds of drafting! After touching on a few of the bigger names who went undrafted, each owner will lay out their vision for their liberty team, and assign roles (LP POTUS candidate, LP VP candidate, Male MSM Host, Female MSM host, podcast host and YouTube star) to their respective teams. Who has the best Liberty team of them all? Tune in to the Liberty Draft, and YOU can help decide! For full show notes including the full breakdown of each team, head over to Lions of Liberty! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
272. What Has the Government Done to Our Cars? A Conversation with Eric Peters of EPAutos.com.
In today’s episode of Lions of Liberty, host Marc Clair welcomes in automobile expert and libertarian, writer and author, Eric Peters! Eric runs the wesbsite EPAutos.com, where he not only writes reviews of cars both new and old, but also writes about politics from a libertarian perspective! In the show, you’ll hear: How Eric first took an interest in cars, and how this passion ties into his libertarian beliefs. Marc and Eric discuss Eric’s book “Automotive Atrocities: The Cars We Love to Hate”, and why so many ugly, dangerous cars used to be produced by the market, why they no longer are, and why we don’t need government regulations to protect consumers from them. Eric shares [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Felony Friday 050 - Keramet Reiter Sounds the Alarm on the Solitary Confinement Epidemic
The show notes can be found at Lions of Liberty. Introduction: On today’s show Keramet Reiter join the Felony Friday show to discuss the horrible suffering endured by inmates resulting from the incredibly barbaric solitary confinement epidemic in this country. Keramet has worked as an associate at Human Rights Watch and has testified about the impacts of solitary confinement before state and federal legislators. She has studied prisons, prisoners’ rights, and the impact of prison and punishment policy on individuals, communities, and [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
271. Ford Fischer on Journalistic Bias, Getting Arrested and Transhumanism
In today’s episode of Lions of Liberty, host Marc Clair welcomes in independent journalist and filmmaker, Ford Fischer! Ford is the co-founder, executive producer and managing editor of News2Share, an engine for independent videographers and citizen journalists to the contribute to the ever-evolving news cycle. In the show, you’ll hear: How Ford first took an interest in both government and journalismk and how it led to his founding of News2Share. Ford’s thoughts on the concept of “bias” in journalism, and why he believes the best way to be “objective” in journalism is to reveal your biases. The [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
270. Jason Stapleton on How to Build Your Human Capital
In today’s episode of Lions of Liberty, host Marc Clair welcomes Jason Stapleton back to the program! Jason is the host of the highly successful Jason Stapleton Program, a fantastic libertarian program that does an excellent job appealing both to the liberty-minded and the uninitiated alike. Jason and Marc take a break from talking about libertarianism and politics, and instead focus on tips for achieving success in today’s (or any day’s) economy. They discuss how to make the most out of your current job situation, how to build your human capital, the best ways to approach the ideas of saving and investing, and even touch on how to prepare for the unexpected. This is a program I’ve wanted to do for a while, and I’m excited for my listeners to learn from Jason’s story an [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Felony Friday Ep 049 - Is Jeff Sessions Coming for your Marijuana?
Check out the show notes page at Lions of Liberty! Introduction: This episode of Felony Friday will have a little bit of a different flavor. Instead of interviewing an expert or analyzing felonies trending in the news this entire episode will be dedicated to analyzing President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Attorney General, Jeff Sessions. Sessions has been an extremely controversial pick. Liberals have called him a racist. Libertarians have voiced concerns with his stance on mass incarceration and the war on drugs. On this show we’ll be getting to the core of whoe Jeff Sessions really is. In order to discuss this very important topic Felony Friday host John Odermatt invited one of the most popular members of the Lions of Liberty crew to help to sort through stacks upon stacks of Jeff Sessions documents. This individual has most recently been a frequent contribut [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
269. The 2020 Liberty Draft!
EOn this episode of the Lions of Liberty podcast, host Marc Clair and crew partake in the first ever Liberty Draft! With their eyes set on the 2020 election cycle, the liberty lions each draft 7 rounds worth of liberty advocates, intellectuals, celebrities, and “celebritarians” to form their own liberty propaganda teams! With our moderator absent, it doesn’t take long for things to descend into chaos and anarchy after a controversial first round pick throws the whole process into disarray! Who will be drafted? Who will slip a few rounds? Who’s the biggest reach? Who will fall off the board entirely? Find out the answers to this and more in the 2020 Liberty Draft! For full show notes, head over to Lions of Liberty! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
268. Is the Truth Discoverable? Steve Patterson on the Foundations of Knowledge
What is “the truth?” Is it discoverable by humans? These are the base questions today’s guest, Steve Patterson, has tackled through his pursuit of philosophy. Steve hosts the podcast Patterson in Pursuit, and has recently released the book “Square One: The Foundations of Knowledge”. In the show, Marc and Steve discuss: How Steve first became interested in philosophy as a young man, and why he decided to pursue this interest outside of academia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Felony Friday 048 - Attorney Warren Redlich Shares how to Navigate DUI Checkpoints
To find the show notes page for this episode please visit Lions of Liberty. Introduction: Today on Felony Friday Warren Redlich joins the show and to discuss topics ranging from Libertarian politics to navigating through a DUI checkpoint. Warren is a businessman, lawyer and politician. In 2005, he briefly served as the Political Director of the Libertarian Party of New York. He was the LP candidate in the New York gubernatorial election in 2010. Redlich collected more votes than any Libertarian governor candidate in the state’s history. In 2011, Redlich moved to South Florida and expanded his law practice to include criminal, DUI and traffic defense in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Two years later, he published his first book, Fair DUI: Stay safe and sane in a [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
267. Author Jim Duncan on “Blood Republic”
In today’s episode, host Marc Clair is joined by author and columnist Jim Duncan! Jim is a regular writer at The Libertarian Republic, and recently released the libertarian political thrilled “Blood Republic.” In the show, you’ll hear: What inspired Jim to get into fiction writing, and how he became a libertarian along the way. Marc and Jim discuss the basic plot of “Blood Republic”, and how many of the ideas in [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
266. That Guy T
In today’s episode, host Marc Clair is joined by the self described “libertarian, atheist, anti-feminist, anarcho-capitalist, melanin-abled patriarch”, and YouTube star, Taleed Brown, aka “That Guy T!” For full show notes, head over to Lions of Liberty! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Felony Friday 047 - Mark Pendergrast Reveals Rejected Therapy Technique Used on Sandusky’s Alleged Victims
Be sure to check out the show notes page at Lions of Liberty! Introduction On this episode, Mark Pendergrast joins Felony Friday host John Odermatt to talk about the repressed memory epidemic. Mark is an investigative journalist and has written several books on a wide range of topics. His book titled For God, Country, and Coca-Cola: The Definitive History of the Great American Soft Drink and the Company That Makes It was named a notable book of the ye [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
265. Thanksgiving with the Johnny Rocket Launch Pad!
EOn this episode of the Lions of Liberty podcast, host Marc Clair gathers together several of his liberty lions for a little Thanksgiving meal, and before know it the part is crashed by our good friends from the Johnny Rocekt Launch Pad - Johnny Adams, Heather Nixon, and Curt Nelson! In this wacky and zany show you’ll hear: The casts of both shows discuss the results of the 2016 election, and harken back to last year’s show to look at their predictions from a year ago. A special guest appearance by a certain former Presidential candidate and his co-running mate. The Lions of Liberty play a round of “Rocket Fire”, before… The tables get turned and the Launch Pad crew step into “The Cat’s Cradle!” So…much…more! For full show notes, head over to L [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
264. Jeff Deist on Election Silver Linings
In today’s episode, host Marc Clair is joined by the President of the Mises Institute - and former chief of staff to Congressman Ron Paul - Jeff Deist! Marc and Jeff start things off discussing how Jeff first became interested in the ideas of liberty, and what it was like to work for Ron Paul. They then go on to break down the recent talk Jeff gave at the Dallas-Ft. Worth Mises Circle in which he breaks down some silver linings to the 2016 election, including how the mainstream media has lost control of the narrative in U.S. politics, and why the progressive left has largely been exposed as authoritarian. They go on to discuss why the Johnson-Weld LP campaign was ineffective at advancing the ideas of [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Felony Friday 046 - Successful Doctor is Railroaded by the IRS & Spends 5 Years in Prison
You can find the show notes for todays show at Lions of Liberty! Introduction: Today on Felony Friday Bertram Russel, Jr. joins host John Odermatt to share how he was railroaded by the IRS. This episode ties into a two-part episode from a few weeks ago with Pete Hendrickson. In those episodes (Part 1 and Part 2) Hendrickson went delved into the misunderstood history of the income tax and explained how he believes it is possible to crack the income tax code. Bertram, who goes by Skip, is a doctor and investor. He’s also a listener of this show and the one who tipped me off [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
263. Post-Election Extravaganza!
EOn this episode of the Lions of Liberty podcast, host Marc Clair gathers together his of liberty Lions to take a liquored-up look at all of the fallout from the 2016 Presidential election. Joined by Felony Friday host John Odermatt, “The Godfather” Howie Snowdon, and our resident double minority J.B. Lubin, you’ll hear the Lions discussed: Grades for the campaign of Gary Johnson and Bill Weld, and discuss to what extent if any they may have helped create new libertarians. Why Trump was successfull, and why John and Marc have been calling his triump for close to the last year of the Presidential campaign. Hopes and fears of what could come of a Trump Presidency. Could Trump be primaried by a GOP challenger in 2020? So…much…more! For full show notes, head over to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
262. Mr. Johnson’s Libertyhood Ep 11: So Long And Thanks For All The Fish
EOn this, the last episode of Mr. Johnson’s Libertyhood, host Brian McWilliams welcomes in regular man of legal mystery, “Rico,” into the hood to look at the recent election results and bemoan the terrible, terrible campaign run by Gary Johnson. Is there a silver lining to the buffoonery on display by Johnson/Weld? Maybe. There’s only one way to find out, so won’t you be our neighbor just one more time? For full show notes, head over to Lions of Liberty! Check out the podcast archive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Felony Friday 045 - Marijuana Was a Clear Winner on Election Night
You can find the show notes at Lions of Liberty. Introduction: On today’s episode Lions of Liberty co-founder Marc Clair joins Felony Friday host John Odermatt to discuss the marijuana ballot initiatives passed on Tuesday. If you aren’t familiar with Marc’s work here on the Lions of Liberty Podcast, then you probably haven’t listened to many of our shows. You can remedy that problem by checking out some of Marc’s great interviews. I’d suggest starting with his interviews with Ron Paul and Je [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
261. The FairTax: Everything You Need to Know w/ Steven Hayes of American for Fair Taxation
In today’s episode, get your mind off your election hangover by joining Marc Clair for a much-requested episode by listeners of the show all about the Fair Tax! Marc is joined by Steven Hayes, President of “Americans for Fair Taxation”, the key organization behind the promotion of this consumption tax. In the show they break down everything about the Fair Tax, including: The history of the Fair Tax, and how Steven came to be a passiona [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
260. Jesse “The Body” Ventura on his “Marijuana Manifesto”
In today’s episode, host Marc Clair welcomes in a childhood idol - former professional wrestler and commentator, Navy Seal, and former Governor of Minnesota, the one and only Jesse “the Body” Ventura! Jesse recently released his new book “Jesse Ventura’s Marijuana Manifesto.” In the show, Marc and Jesse cover an array of topics, including The similarities between the world of professional wrestling and [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Felony Friday 044 - Former Homicide Detective James Trainum Reveals Dubious Interrogation Tactics
On today’s show former Washington, D.C., homicide detective James Trainum joins Felony Friday. James spent 17 years in homicide for the Metropolitan Police Department, before retiring in 2010. He was the lead detective on the high-profile Starbucks triple murder in Georgetown in 1997, which he eventually helped solve in 1999. He started his career as a firefighter and paramedic, before becoming a police officer. During his early years in law enforcement, James worked various job functions including patrol, undercover work, and burglary investigations. Finally, he made the move into homicide investigations. James recently published a book titled: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
258. Mr. Johnson’s Libertyhood Ep. 10: Trick or Treating in the Libertyhood
EIt’s a very special Halloween edition of Mr. Johnson’s Libertyhood! Join Gary Johnson and Bill Weld as they Trick or Treat in the Libertyhood, meeting a couple of friends along the way. The usual suspects are also onboard the spook train to discuss the recent Johnson/Weld news, with John Odermatt and infamous legal counsel ‘Rico’ helping Marc Clair and Brian McWilliams break down the candidates’ actions. Put on your favorite libertarian costume and get your cauldron boiling with us. For full show notes, head over to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Felony Friday 043- Pete Hendrickson Explains How to Crack the Income Tax Code - Part 2
Check out the show notes page for Episode 43! Introduction: Today on Felony Friday I am joined by Pete Hendrickson for part two of our interview on the income tax. For those who missed part one of my interview with Pete, I strongly suggest going back and listening to it first. Pete advocates for a controversial method that teaches people how to reclaim income tax withholding from federal and state governments. He is the author of the book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
257. Chuck Dixon on “Clinton Cash”, and Breaking Batman’s Back
In today’s episode, host Marc Clair channels his inner fanboy and welcomes in renowned comic book writer, Chuck Dixon! Not only has Chuck worked on many well known characters in the comic book realm such as The Punisher, Batman and the Simpsons; he has also recently adapted the graphic novel edition of Peter Schweizer’s “Clinton Cash”, which breaks down the machinations of Bill and Hillary Clinton through their “charitable” organization, The Clinton Foundation. Chuck explains how he developed a passion for the comic book medium at a young age, how he was able to break through into the “Big Time” with Marvel and DC, and what it was like to write what has become a classic Batman tale - one which saw both the introduction of the character “Bane” and the breaking of Batman’s back. Marc and Chuck then d [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
256. Final Presidential Debate Reaction, PLUS! Libertarian “Haters”
On this episode of the Lions of Liberty podcast, host Marc Clair gathers together a league of liberty Lions to take a liquored-up look at the third and final Presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Are the Lions of Liberty crew biased in this election? Is the hysteria over Trump possibly “not accepting” the election results warranted? Does Marc completely blow his gasket? And w [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Felony Friday 042- Pete Hendrickson Explains How to Crack the Income Tax Code - Part 1
Show Notes page for Episode 42! Introduction: Today on Felony Friday I am joined by Pete Hendrickson. Pete is a fascinating guy who champions a controversial method to help people recover income tax withholding from federal and state governments. He is the author of the book Cracking the Code Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
255. Are We Reaching a Tipping Point for Liberty?
In today’s episode of Lions of Liberty, host Marc Clair welcomes Adam Dick of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity back to the show! Adam first appeared on this program way back in episode 40, not long after starting to write for the Ron Paul Institute, after having previously served on Dr. Paul’s congressional staff. Adam and Marc discuss Adam’s latest publication, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
254. Mr. Johnson’s Libertyhood Episode 09: A New Kennedy Assassination
EIn today’s episode of “Mr. Johnson’s LibertyHood” Brian McWilliams brings back regular legal curmudgeon and man of mystery, Rico, to look at the multitude of good, bad and ugly from Gary Johnson and Bill Weld over the past couple weeks. Rico and Brian break down the JohnsONs and JohnsOFF’s, touching upon Gary’s Kim Jong Un non-answer, comparing Assad killing his own civilians to US bombings, Gary’s Supreme Court nominees and vaping regulation. We’ll also take a trip into the Land of Liberty Make Believe and bring current FOX Business host and libertarian and former MTV VJ Kennedy into the MIND WELD. AND…there may even be a Paulus! in there for you old schoolers. Won’t you be our neighbor? For full show note [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Felony Friday 041 - Regina Hufnagel Explains How Legal Heroin Helps Addicts Get Clean
Get the show notes for episode 041! Introduction: On today’s episode of Felony Friday Regina Hufnagel is welcomed back onto the show. Regina is a member of the non-profit group Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP.) Regina left her career as a correctional officer after becoming frustrated with the system. Now she is working from the outside to initiate change in our broken criminal justice system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
253. Derrick Grayson aka TMOT!
In today’s episode of Lions of Liberty, host Marc Clair welcomes Derrick Grayson aka TMOT (”The Minister of Truth” back to the program! Derrick first appeared way back in episode 31 of this program back when he was first running for Senate in the state of Georgie. Today, he returns to Lions of Liberty to discuss his experience at the 2016 Libertarian Party National Convention. Derrick explains just how was effectively recruited by supporters right before the convention and found himself running for the VP position. Marc and Derrick break down TMOT’s thoughts on the assortment of prominent Libertarian figures he encountered at the convention - including Austin Petersen, John McAfee, Larry Sharpe, and even Gary Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
252. 2nd Presidential Debate Reaction Show1
EOn this episode of the Lions ofLiberty podcast, host Marc Clair gathers together a litany of liberty lions break down the 2nd Presidential debate! Has Trump recovered from the recent lewd tapes released? Did he finally unload his full arsenal against Hillary? Is it too little too late? This and so much more discussed today in classic “Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor” style! The gang also touches on the recent libertarian “in fighting’ related to Ron Paul’s recent non-endorseent of Gary Johnson and kind words for Green Party candidate Jill Stein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Felony Friday 040 - Michael Wood, Jr. Discusses BLM, Drug War and Gun Control
Show Notes for Episode 40 Introduction: Michael A. Wood, Jr. is today’s guest on Felony Friday. Michael is a Marine Corp Veteran and retired Baltimore Police Sargent. He first gained notoriety for exposing instances of police brutality he witnessed during his 11 years with the Baltimore PD and now he advocates for a proposed solution to our nation’s policing problems through civilian-led policing. Michael previously appeared with Marc Clair on Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
250. Mr. Johnson’s LibertyHood Ep 08: Tongue Tied Twisted
In today’s episode of Lions of Liberty, host Marc Clair steps in during Brian McWilliams’ nuptial absence for another edition of our bi-weekly look at the Gary Johnson campaign through a lens of liberty known as “Mr. Johnson’s LibertyHood!” Marc welcomes in fellow Los Angelean Adam Choit, who recently attended a private discussion group featuring Gary Johnson himself. Adam breaks down the JohnsONs and JohnsOFF’s from the event as he sees them, and then Marc and Adam delve into some recent news items regarding the Johnson/Weld campaign and dish out their grades. Along the way, they discuss Gary [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Felony Friday 039 - 17-year-old Charged with Assault for Consensual Sex with Girlfriend
Visit the show notes page at Lions of Liberty. Introduction: During today’s show Brian McWilliams, the host of the incredibly popular Mr. Johnson’s Libertyhood, joins Felony Friday host John Odermatt to discuss some incredibly important criminal justice stories trending in the news. This is Brian’s third appearance on Felony Friday he previously joined the show for Episode 009 and Episod [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices