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Joseph Gradante | CEO of Allio Capital Joseph Gradante is the Co-Founder and CEO of Allio Capital, bringing 15+ years of experience as a global macro strategist and money manager. From Wall Street during the Great Recession to launching Allio, Joseph combines traditional finance with modern innovation to help investors navigate today’s volatile markets. In this episode, we explore how elections, policy, and geopolitics shape the economy—and how Allio equips investors to manage risk in an era of fiscal turbulence. Joseph also hosts Orwellian Optics, where he shares sharp, independent takes on how government decisions affect your financial future. We have a new show on Lions of Liberty! The Politicks Podcast! Be sure to subscribe to the standalone Politicks Podcast feed. This is the absolute best way to support the show! Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And remember, they’re all Blood Suckers! Subscribe to John’s Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is

Brian McWilliams, John Odermatt, Lou Perez and Brian Nichols dig through the top news stories in the disgusting, slimy political world and of course we'll make you laugh along the way. This week we focus on the nuclear-level feud between Pres. Trump and Elon Musk over DOGE, whether Musk should join the Libertarian Party, and review Polychronic Time as an excuse for why Latinos are always late. Don't miss any of our fantastic shows on the Lions of Liberty Network as well - https://www.lionsofliberty.com/ @LionsofLiberty@BrianMcWilliams@JohnOdermatt@TheLouPerez@BNicholsLiberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if “live and let live” is actually destroying our society? In this explosive episode, we dig deep into the hard truths about moral relativism, foreign policy, and cultural differences we’re not supposed to talk about. Are we too afraid to call out evil when we see it? Is empathy being weaponized to make us tolerate the intolerable? And why are countries like China and Qatar playing both sides while Americans look the other way? Studio Sponsor: ⁠Cardio Miracle⁠ - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": ⁠CardioMiracle.com/TBNS⁠ Brian sits down with Matt Cookson, a foreign policy analyst with boots-on-the-ground experience in China and the Middle East, to expose how America's blind spots are putting us at risk. From China's long-game strategy and religious crackdowns to Qatar’s two-faced diplomacy, this conversation uncovers what most politicians and pundits won’t touch. You’ll learn how cultural ignorance makes Ameri

On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian examines Elon Musk hitting his breaking point, and calling Pres. Trump's Big Beautiful Bill an "Abomination." Also: Corporations massively pull back on "Pride" virtue signaling, and Ukraine (and NATO) brings us to the brink of nuclear war after the latest drone attacks on Russian bombers. Check out ⁠https://Joincrowdhealth.com⁠ and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! ⁠https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty⁠ OR support us on Locals! ⁠https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/⁠ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! ⁠https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS⁠... First Episode Pod on Rumble: ⁠https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r My mother drank Budweiser when she was pregnant with me, so this episode of The LPP on Bud Light is close to my heart. (Albeit Mom was a Bud-Heavy drinker.) I hope you enjoy my very sober conversation with Anson Frericks, a former president at Anheuser-Busch and author of Last Call for Bud Light. https://amzn.to/4i7kCSz  We talked about Dylan Mulvaney, Shareholders vs Stakeholders, millionaires hating billionaires, and how much European ass the US of A is kicking. Check out my short story "Paul's Ghost" in Nothing Sacred from Heresy Press and Skyhorse Publishing. Catch me on tour, opening for the brilliant Scott Thompson. (Dates Below) Tickets here: https://newscottlandland.com/live-events Philadelphia, PA - June 3 Alexandria, VA - June 4 Atlanta, GA - June 10 I’ve been rocking XX-XY Athletics wares. WORK OUT, SPEAK OUT! You can get 20% off your purchase of the perfect burpee gear with promo co

Austin Petersen is a libertarian commentator, entrepreneur, and host of The Wake Up America Show, a daily two-hour video podcast streaming live from Jefferson City, Missouri. He’s a former 2016 Libertarian presidential candidate and 2018 Missouri Senate Republican primary contender. Austin is a long time advocate for free markets, limited government, and individual liberty. As a small business owner and new father, he’s passionate about economic freedom and community involvement. Catch Austin weekdays at Rumble.com/AP4liberty Stop paying health insurance companies your hard-earned dollars. Go to Join Crowd Health now and experience freedom from health insurance. Right now you can get your first six months for just $99 per month. That’s almost 50% off the normal price, and a lot less than a high-deductible healthcare plan. Go to Join Crowd Health and use promo code LIONS at sign-up. Subscribe to John’s Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where Joh

In the LAST EVER main-feed Meme Wars (behind the subscriber wall after today)... Brian and Lou Perez look at yet another biological male crushing his opposition while cosplaying as a girl, in back to back high school championship games. Also a "massive" draw announced by the DNC to bring young males back in Olivia Julianna, Glenn Greenwald's sex tapes, and MEMES! Get Meme Wars by joining our Patreon or Locals!ttps://patreon.com/lionsofliberty⁠ OR ⁠https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the Lions of Liberty Network feed: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/lionsofliberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the GOP finally becoming the big-tent party it always claimed to be? Something huge is happening on the political right — and hardly anyone in the mainstream is talking about it. From CPAC’s younger, more diverse energy to the rise of authentic messaging and branding, the tides are shifting. And in this episode, we’re breaking down what it all means and why it matters more than ever going into 2026 and beyond. Cardio Miracle⁠ - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": ⁠CardioMiracle.com/TBNS⁠ Republican strategist Jacob Lane joins Brian Nichols to dive deep into why 2024’s momentum must be maintained — and how grassroots movements, direct mail revolutions, and cultural rebranding are key to political success. Jacob shares firsthand insight from CPAC, where the traditional GOP frat-boy crowd is being replaced by firefighters, small business owners, moms, and a growing number of minority voters. So what changed? The an

On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian asks whether Trump inviting Canada to be the 51st state is even a good thing, the Golden Dome, new Covid variants, and another progressive scam charity gets exposed. Check out ⁠https://Joincrowdhealth.com⁠ and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! ⁠https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty⁠ OR support us on Locals! ⁠https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/⁠ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! ⁠https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS⁠... First Episode Pod on Rumble: ⁠https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r     I really enjoyed my conversation with writer and teacher of statistics, Hunter Ash. We talked about “trans widows,” my mission to normalize dudes with breasts, as well as the impact of psychedelics on Hunter’s ideological and physical transformations. Check out my short story "Paul's Ghost" in Nothing Sacred from Heresy Press and Skyhorse Publishing. Catch me on tour, opening for the brilliant Scott Thompson. (Dates Below) Tickets here: https://newscottlandland.com/live-events Boston, MA - May 28 Ogunquit, ME - May 30 Stamford, CT - May 31 NYC, NY - June 1 Philadelphia, PA - June 3 Alexandria, VA - June 4 Atlanta, GA - June 10 I’ve been rocking XX-XY Athletics wares. WORK OUT, SPEAK OUT! You can get 20% off your purchase of the perfect burpee gear with promo code LOU20. https://www.xx-xyathletics.com/?sca_ref=7113152.ifIMaKpCG3ZfUHH4 Support me at www.substack.com/@louperez     Join

Today on Finding Freedom I follow-up on last week's episode, which focused on the major players in the Small Modular Reactor market, by breaking down the impacts of Trump new Nuclear Executive order. Also, I discuss a bizarre "debate" that Jordan Peterson participated in and French President's Emmanuel Macron's odd way to "joke" with his wife. Nuclear-power stocks rise as Trump signs orders to aid sector. Wyoming nuclear developer wants legal protections for private, armed security force Jordan Peterson Is not a Christian French President Emmanuel Macron Gets Slapped by his wife Subscribe to John’s Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter Rumble YouTube Instagram Telegram Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and m

Join Brian McWilliams, John Odermatt, Lou Perez and Brian Nichols every other week for the newest show on the Lions of Liberty Network, the Politicks Podcast! Each episode we'll dig through the top news stories in the disgusting, slimy political world and of course we'll make you laugh along the way. This week we focus on the "Big, Beautiful Bill", the shooting outside the Israeli embassy in D.C. and Ivanka Trump's odd Jiu Jitsu X posts. Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter Rumble YouTube Instagram Telegram Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals! Check out our merchandise at the Lions of Liberty Store for all of our awesome t-shirts, mugs and hats! politicsTrumpIvanka TrumpElon Musk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is America risking its future by outsourcing the very materials that power our technology, weapons, and economy? In this eye-opening episode of The Brian Nichols Show, we dive headfirst into the critical mineral crisis - and why your phone, car, and national security might depend on rocks you've never heard of. What are critical minerals? Why are they mostly controlled by foreign countries like China? And how the heck did we get here? Studio Sponsor: ⁠Cardio Miracle⁠ - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": ⁠https://www.briannicholsshow.com/heart⁠ Brian is joined by Farrell Gregory to uncover the truth behind critical mineral supply chains, the global chokehold China holds over rare earth elements, and what the U.S. must do to regain control. This isn’t just a discussion about mining - it’s about national defense, energy independence, and America’s ability to stand on its own two feet in an increasingly hostile world.

On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Joe Biden's prostate cancer takes full stage - is it enough to push his dementia to the background? Also: "Sesame Street" gets 'saved' by Netflix, and a friend of the show gets cancelled over a cover of Kanye West's controversial new song. Help at Toad in need: https://www.givesendgo.com/towergangtoad Check out ⁠https://Joincrowdhealth.com⁠ and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! ⁠https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty⁠ OR support us on Locals! ⁠https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/⁠ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! ⁠https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS⁠... First Episode Pod on Rumble: ⁠https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r     I always have fun talking with my friend Larry Sharpe of The Sharpe Way. On this episode, I come to him for advice on how to get my child to put/keep his pants on and insights into how bad New York really is, who’s behind the migrant crisis and the homeless industrial complex, and just how much money can be made off of human suffering. While others are looking to be the next 600-pound influencer, “quiet quitting” or “showing their independence” (that’s when you get a job but choose not to show up on the first day of work), I’m pushing the Flashdance career path: Be a dancer but also be a welder—and always be a creator. Check out my short story "Paul's Ghost" in Nothing Sacred from Heresy Press and Skyhorse Publishing. Catch me on tour, opening for the brilliant Scott Thompson. (Dates Below) Tickets here: https://newscottlandland.com/live-events  Buffalo, NY - May 20 Cleveland, OH - May 21 Pit

On today's episode John leans on his year of experience working in the nuclear industry to provide an overview of the market movers in SMR space. Companies discussed: NuScale Power X-Energy Kairos Power TerraPower Holtec International Westinghouse OKLO None of this is investment advice. Do your own research. Consult with your financial professional. Subscribe to John’s Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter Rumble YouTube Instagram Telegram Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals! Check out our merchandise at the Lions of Liberty Store for all of our awesome t-shirts, mugs and hats! Learn more abo

Is our “friendly” neighbor to the north actually turning into a serious national security threat? That’s the question we tackle in this eye-opening episode of The Brian Nichols Show. If you’ve always viewed Canada as America’s polite northern cousin, you might want to buckle up—because what you're about to hear will completely flip that narrative on its head. Studio Sponsor: ⁠Cardio Miracle⁠ - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": ⁠https://www.briannicholsshow.com/heart⁠ In today’s conversation, Brian is joined by political theorist William Barclay to explore a side of Canada the mainstream media refuses to touch. From rising violent crime and drug trafficking to collapsing institutions and a youth population that literally wants to be annexed by the U.S.—Barclay makes the compelling case that Canada is edging dangerously close to becoming a failed state. And worse? That collapse is leaking over the border. But t

On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian takes no small amount of enjoyment about David Hogg being ousted as DNC Vice-Chair for the most DNC reason ever. Also: Trump's Middle East journey (and shunning Netanyahu), Tariff talk, Spain's war on its people's monetary freedom, and Gavin Newsom's newest homeless "plan." Check out ⁠https://Joincrowdhealth.com⁠ and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! ⁠https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty⁠ OR support us on Locals! ⁠https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/⁠ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! ⁠https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS⁠... First Episode Pod on Rumble: ⁠https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy On this episode I talk with filmmaker and co-host of The System is Down, Dan Smotz, about collapsitarians (my new favorite word), wedding videography, and Who Is Roger Ver? If you’re a paid subscriber to my Substack or the Lions of Liberty Podcast Network you’re hearing this first. Lemme know what you think. Would you survive the end of the world? For how long? Catch me on tour, opening for the brilliant Scott Thompson. (Dates Below) Tickets here: https://newscottlandland.com/live-events Louisville, KY - May 17 Indianapolis, IN - May 18 Buffalo, NY - May 20 Cleveland, OH - May 21 Pittsburgh, PA - May 22 Toronto, CA - May 24 Boston, MA - May 28 Ogunquit, ME - May 30 Stamford, CT - May 31 NYC, NY - June 1 Philadelphia, PA - June 3 Alexandria, VA - June 4 Atlanta, GA - June 10 I’ve been rocking XX-XY Athletics wares. WORK OUT, SPEAK OUT! You can get 20% off your purchase of the perfect burpee gear with promo co

My daughter and I have started a tradition that every year for take your child to work day, we create a podcast together. This year, she wanted to interview me about baseball, softball and exercise. I hope you enjoy! Subscribe to John’s Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter Rumble YouTube Instagram Telegram Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals! Check out our merchandise at the Lions of Liberty Store for all of our awesome t-shirts, mugs and hats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices