Lions Of Liberty

On today’s episode of Felony Friday Ta’Rell Burton Sr. joins host John Odermatt to discuss his journey from convicted murderer to becoming a positive force for change in the community.  Ta’Rell is the founder of A True Change, which is a non-profit organization that promotes stability and guidance to inner city at risk-youth and families by providing resources and education. The goal is to help these individuals build a foundation for self-betterment, achievements, and positive lifestyle change.  In 2003, Ta’Rell made a mistake and angered a rival gang. Things escalated, and he found himself responsible for the death of another man. Ta’Rell was sentenced to 30 years in prison. He utilized the time by educating himsel [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a special Thursday bonus podcast, we present to you a podcast recorded live in Los Angeles at our special “Liberty Behind the Lines” event which included Part of the Problem’s Dave Smith, Jason Stapleton of the Jason Stapleton Program, and our own Marc Clair and Brian McWilliams. They spent an hour taking questions from fans in attendance and discussed topics including the Libertarian Party, talking to progressives about liberty, universal basic income, and so much more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s (very truncated) Electric Libertyland, Brian looks at some confusion from writers at Gamespot, who can’t deal with conservative characters in “Far Cry 5″ not being evil stereotypes, a possible exit for US Troops in Syria, a 9th Circuit Court Judge dies, Hillary Clinton’s latest embarrassment, and rapper Cardi B goes libertarian. @BrianMcWilliams @LionsofLiberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Marc is joined by Dr. Mary Ruwart, author of “Healing our World in an Age of Aggression” and more recently “Death by Regulation.” Mary describes how medical regulations have shaved 5-10 years off all of our lives, how they have contributed to countless deaths over the years, and how the free market can be the solution.  For show notes head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/341 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Felony Friday Gracie Walker joins host John Odermatt to share how she spent more than a decade in prison for the “crime” of introducing two people. In 2007, Gracie was convicted of Conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance in the Northern District of Texas. She was sentenced to 290 months. Gracie was not charged or convicted of selling drugs, rather she was sentenced to prison for introducing two people. When she was arrested, Gracie was a working single mother and had not been involved with drugs for over three years. She was not in possession of any contraband and no drugs were found in the house where she was arrested. Prosecutors did offer a plea deal in exchange for information, but since Gracie had not been selling drugs she did not have any information to offer, so she was convicted. Thankfull [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Electric Libertyland, host Brian McWilliams wades through a river of news including the March for Our Lives, Killer Mike spitting truth on gun rights then bitching out, a PA school’s bizarre yet hilarious plan for student defense, Rand Paul’s spending bill tweet storm and Zombie Bolton refusing to die. Also…is there actually a reason to support Mitch McConnell? @BrianMcWilliams @LionsofLiberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s show, Marc is joined by CA Libertarian Gubernatorial candidate, Nickolas Wildstar! Nickolas tells his liberty tale of how he he went from being a Democrat to involvement with Anonymous and Occupy Wall Street to eventually being turned on to the ideas of libertarianism by Ron Paul’s 2012 Presidential run. Nickolas discusses why he is running for CA Governor, what sort of push back he receives on the campaign trail, how he talks to progressives and conservatives, and tells a great story of how an unexpected supporter helped him officially get on the CA ballot for Governor.  For full show notes head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/340 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode Felony Friday host John Odermatt is joined by Sarah Brady Wagner. Seven years ago Sarah was arrested for attempting give someone a couple Adderall during finals when she was an 18 year old college student.  Sarah was convicted in 2012 and was in jail from November 2012 to March 2013. This occurred while she was a student at George Mason University in Virginia. Since her conviction, Sarah has been able to get her voting rights restored in VA, and will be able to request a pardon next year, but Virginia does not offer expungements so she will forever have a “violent felony” on her record for giving someone Adderall during finals when she was eighteen years-old.  Sarah is active in the North Carolina Libert [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Electric Libertyland, Brian McWilliams breaks down the lowlights of Bernie Sanders’ “Inequality in America” Town Hall, which featured intellectual “heavyweights” including Michael Moore, a VP of the Auto Workers Union and Elizabeth Warren among others. Brian then goes on to hit on some current events, such as Youtube comedian Count Dankula facing jail time, and China’s “Social Credit Score.” @BrianMcWilliams @LionsofLiberty< [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Marc is joined by Libertarian candidate for U.S Senate, Dale Kerns! Dale explains how he became a libertarian, why he decided to run for U.S. Senate under the Libertarian Party banner, and why he has made the concept “Addiction is not a crime” a centerpiece of his campaign.  For full show notes head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/339 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today author Steven Slate joins the show to talk about addiction with Felony Friday host John Odermatt. Steven was drawn to study addiction as a result of his own struggles with drug abuse. Steven and John discuss a controversial book that Steven co-authored with Marc Sheeren and Michele Dunbar, The Freedom Model for Addictions: Escape the Treatment and Recovery Trap. The book calls into questions many commonly held beliefs in regards to addictio [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s Electric Libertyland, host Brian McWilliams jumps into a torrent of recent news including: Trump’s death penalty desires for drug dealers, no collusion says the GOP, a new female CIA takes over leadership of the spooks, an old CIA leader takes over as Secretary of State, plus Hillary Clinton slips down stairs and over her own idiotic viewpoints in India. Bonus: Brian yells about local government in Los Angeles taking away traffic lanes to facilitate “safe” streets that have had the opposite effect. @BrianMcWilliams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Marc convenes another liquored-up meeting of the liberty minds for another rendition of “Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor”. Lions regulars Howie Snowdon and “Felony Friday” host John Odermatt join the show, along with a very special guest, the LAVA Flow podcast’s Rodger Paxton! Rodger brings his usual brand of fiery ancappery to LILDL, complete with all of his foul-mouthed catchphrases (at least the ones he can remember.) They discuss the upcoming PORCFest event this summer in New Hampshire, including the layint ouf of a challenge to Eric July and Backwordz for a 3-on-3 basketball challenge. They also discuss guns, voting, homeschooling and so much more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Salvatore DeGennaro is today’s guest on Felony Friday. Salvatore is a firearms instructor, International Defensive Pistol Association shooter, and a life-long practitioner of the concealed carry lifestyle who strives to serve as a conduit of reliable information to the masses of new shooters entering the fold.  He is a contributing author for USA Carry, Concealed Nation, Self-Defense Rx, The Truth About Guns, and his own blog Reflex Handgun. Salvatore is also an active defender of the Second Amendment and his political writing has been published in a variety of news and media outlets. Find past editions of Felony Friday at the Felo [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s Electric Libertyland, Brian first reflects on the rare occasion of watching the Oscars with his family in Florida, the politics of awards shows and latest Oscar broadcast ratings. Then, working into some current political coverage, Brian discusses Trump’s problems with due process, the new “online sex trafficking bill,” a Senate solution to the proxy war in Yemen, and the supposedly private Tor browser being almost totally funded by U.S. government spooks.  @BrianMcWilliams @ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Marc is joined by Gene Epstein to discuss Trump’s ‘disastrous’ proposed budget, why it doesn’t address fraud and corruption, and how the upcoming “fiscal time bomb” of U.S. Debt will affect us all.  To suppor the show and gain access to exclusive bonus audio content, check out the Lions of Liberty Pride For show notes head to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode Aaron Gunter joins host John Odermatt to share his journey from felon drug addict to firefighter. What makes this story special is the fact that he did not let mistake define his future. From 2003 - 2015 Aaron was on a terrible path. Aaron was addicted to meth, he was committing crimes by selling drugs, stealing cars and finally conspiracy to commit bank fraud. During this time Aaron Gunter spent more than 7 years in Prison. Now, after spending time in prison, Aaron is a successful fire fighter, with a family and a passion for helping people. How could someone who has made so many mistakes in life find a way in just two short years to completely turn their life around and accomplish so much? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Electric Libertyland, host Brian McWilliams welcomes back comedian and We The Internet executive producer and head writer Lou Perez to the show to discuss the handling of the Parkland school shooting by local police and the media tour being undertaken by student survivors. Additionally, Brian and Lou discuss life imitating comedy courtesy of a particularly unaware Vice News segment, and parody being harder to come by in a world gone mad. @BrianMcWilliams @LionsofLiberty [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Marc is joined by Libertarian candidate for the Governorship of Illinois, Matthew C. Scaro! Matt describes how he first became interested in libertarian ideas after seeing some YouTube videos of a certain Texas Congressman named Ron Paul. Matt then describes how he decided to take the inspiration of Dr. Paul and channel into the political sphere, leading him to become involved with the Libertarian Party and to run for the Governor of Illinois. Lions of Liberty listeners will love Matt’s passion for liberty! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode Felony Friday host John Odermatt is joined by author Brian Saady. Brian is a politically-independent author who writes about corruption, crony capitalism, human rights, and civil liberties. The pages of his books are filled with eye-opening revelations that are backed up with extensive documentation. Brian has published a three-book series, Rackets, which is about the legalization of drugs and gambling, and the decriminalization of prostitution. He’s also written other books and many articles published on many sites. For today’s show we’ll be focusing on his book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices