Lions Of Liberty

On this week’s Electric Libertyland, Brian McWilliams gives his take on gun violence in America in regards to mass shooting events, and why any debate on taking away the right to bear arms is completely pointless. Is mental health behind these events or is it a culture fostered by the people who hate guns the most? It’s not all doom and gloom though, as Brian also discusses the comically irrelevant Mueller Russia indictments and the author of “Democracy Unchained” linking autism with being libertarian.  @BrianMcWilliams @LionsofLiberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Marc is joined by a Libertarian candidate for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 18th Congressional District, Drew Miller! Drew explains how he first became interested in libertaran ideas, the circumstances of this special congressional election taking place next month and why, despite being largely ignored by the media, he is the most qualified candidate in the race. This is one election where the Libertarian really stands to make an impact! Learn more about Drew at DrewGrayMiller.com For today’s show notesd head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/335 To support the show and help us get to PorcFest this summer, head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Felony Friday Tray Johns join host John Odermatt. Tray shares what it was like growing up on the south side of Chicago at the height of the crack epidemic, in the late eighties, early nineties. She explains how she came to be sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for 500 dollars worth of drugs.   While in prison Tray became a talented jailhouse lawyer and returned home a great organizer. Tray has held a diverse array of roles throughout her life. Tray spent time in Job corps, the United States Navy, community college, university, raised 8 children, sold drugs, graduated on the Dean’s List , did time in 5 different federal prisons and while in prison filed hundreds of motions in federal court for other [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Electric Libertyland, host Brian McWilliams takes a look at the latest budget deal, and Trump’s budget proposal moving forward, both of which embrace the war state and the military industrial complex. Brian also discusses a recent experience with the most brainwashed statist Canadian he’s ever met, talks a bit about the bizarro media darling (per CNN) that is brutal North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un’s sister Kim Yo-Jong, and highlight’s Rand’s invitation to talk with the Taliban in Afghanistan. @BrianMcWilliams @LionsOfLiberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this BREAKING NEWS! Edition of “Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor”, Marc is joined by a cast of drunken series regulars as “The Godfather” Howie Snowdon, our elsusive legal cousel “Rico”, and J.B. Lubin enter the liberty living room! Along the way they discuss Rico’s newfound obsession with Sean Hannity, the controversy around Arvin Vohra’s role as the LNC Vice Chair, the #MeToo moment hitting the libertarian world, the re-emergence of Ben Swann, news on North Korea, cryptocurrencies, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s show Lynn Espejo joins Felony Friday host John Odermatt to share a shocking story of injustice. Lynn was indicted on wire fraud in 2011 and the charges were dismissed in 2012. She was indicted again in 2014 for wire fraud, money laundering, and tax fraud. During pre-trial a US Attorney was caught hiding evidence and an IRS agent was caught sharing Lynn’s tax returns illegally with her husband’s employer. The US Attorney was removed from my case but no penalty to him or IRS agent for their illegal behavior. Lynn refused all plea deals and maintains her innocence. She was convicted Feb 2017 of all charges by jury after the judge blocked Lynn from telling the jury about the shredding of all the financial documents. She was sentenced November 2017 to 45 months and was ordered to pay $819K in restitut [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Electric Libertyland, host Brian McWilliams staples together his thoughts on Trump’s State of the Union address, the latest on the Nunes memo, Venezuela’s impending military coup, and afterthoughts on his beloved Philadelphia Eagles winning the Super Bowl. Also, the Libertarian Party made quite a few enemies after ostracizing Ron Paul. @LionsofLiberty @BrianMcWilliams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Marc is joined by an old friend from the “Daily Paul” days, James Reilly! James and Marc dish on the NAP, Property Rights and reflect on the good old days when they used to engage in philosphical discussions about libertarianism with strangers on the Daily Paul website! For show notes head to LionsOfLiberty.com/333 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Felony Friday David McNamar joins John Odermatt to discuss a heart wrenching tragedy he experienced. David is a listener of the show and a member of our Lions of Liberty forum. He reached out to me about a month ago to inquire if I’d be interested in hearing his story.  David had a very tragic accident occur in his life. One that is unimaginable. David and John discuss this accident, the impact it had on his life and what it taught him about the criminal justice system. Find past editions of Felony Friday at the Felony Friday Archive! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Electric Libertyland, Brian McWilliams brings in Remso W. Martinez of the “Remso Republic” podcast. Brian and Remso discuss his recent getaway from Rabid Republicans and his new documentary “American Statesman: The Nick Freitas Story.” Then they transition to talk about Hillary Clinton’s appearance on the Grammy’s, Burger King taking on Net Neutrality, and finish up with a discussion on “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” @LionsofLiberty @BrianMcWilliams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Marc hosts a lively debate between two prominent libertarian heavyweights - Robert Wenzel of Economic Policy Journal and Target Liberty and Walter Block, Professor of Economics on Loyola University in New Orleans and Senior Fellow at the Ludwig Von Mises Institute. They spar over the resolved statement “Donald Trump is a Disaster for Libertarianism.” Wenzel argues in the affirmative, while Block argues the opposing view. This is a knock-down drag-out slobberknocker of a show that you won’t want to miss! For full show notes head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/332   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode John Palombi joins Felony Friday host John Odermatt to talk about one of the most polarizing topics in the realm of criminal justice, the death penalty. John Polombi has practiced law for over 30 years, almost all of that as a public defender. He has represented clients on death row in three different states, and has argued over 50 cases in state and federal courts and filed briefs in over 200 cases. For the last 9 years he has been an assistant federal defender in the capital habeas unit for the federal defender’s office for the Middle District of Alabama, representing indigent defendants on Alabama’s death row. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Electric Libertyland, Brian McWilliams welcomes in FEE.org Faculty Network writer, speaker and turner of the phrase “Blue Republican,” Robin Koerner to discuss his recent article “The Cure for Toxic Masculinity Is Real Masculinity.” Brian and Robin dive into the issues surrounding masculinity and the attack on the true masculine and feminine before moving on to discuss political discourse, which is one of Robin’s specialities on which he holds seminars nationwide. There might also be a little bit of pre-show ranting about FISA as well. @LionsofLiberty @BrianMcWilliams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time for another edition of America’s fastest growing unscripted libertarian drinking show, “Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor!” Host Marc Clair welcomes in “Electric Libertyland” host Brian McWilliams, “The Godfather” Howie Snowdon, and the returning  - and engaged! - JB Lubin! After discussing their drinks of choice - including some beers from Lions of Liberty listener Kyle Evans and the Brickstone Brewery - they dig into some hot topics, including reaction to Brian’s recent interview with Owen Benjamin. They discuss the “Sh!thole” controversy, and the general lack of substance in most mainstream criticism of Trump’s presidency. They then take a brief look at the “Fake News Awards” and the overall use of the term over the past year. Finally, Marc gives an updates on the Lions of Liberty Pride, as we continue to make our big push to [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Felony Friday Rocky Ferrenburg joins host John Odermatt to discuss how he overcame drug addiction and found success after spending time incarcerated. Rocky is a multiple felon and has an extensive misdemeanor rap sheet. Rocky struggled with drug addiction during his youth and spent collectively about 2 years incarcerated. Rocky has scene an incredible turnaround in his life. He’s been clean for more than 6 years and during that time he’s set himself up to graduate with multiple degrees, plays in a rock band, donates time and energy to the community, speaks at drug rehabilitation centers, and now currently is running for a state-level office in Idaho. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s Electric Libertyland, Brian McWilliams welcomes in comedian Owen Benjamin, who makes his debut on the podcast. Owen responds to comments comic/writer Jake Weisman made on last week’s episode and dives into transgender issues, before Brian and Benjamin move on to other topics including the ongoing culture war for free speech, Babe.net’s Aziz Ansari sexual misconduct article and male feminism, plus the Golden Globes. It’s a show that’s not to be missed. @LionsofLiberty @BrianMcWilliams @OwenBearjamin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Marc is joined by the author of “Freedom Through Memedom: The 31-Day Guide to Waking up to Liberty“ as well as the host of the “Free Man Beyond the Wall” podcast, Mance Rayder! Marc and Mance discuss everything from what gets Mance the most fired up, how he became a libertarian, why he enjoys memes and finds them an effective way to communicate ideas, and what led him to writing “Freedom through Memedom.” Enjoy this conversation with an up-and-coming, passionate libertarian voice! For show notes head to LionsOfLiberty.com/330 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Felony Friday Frantz Michel joins host John Odermatt to discuss his journey from a life sentence to becoming a positive force in his local community.  On the show Frantz says that he made bad choices, which led to bad decisions, which resulted in consequences. He was convicted of conspiracy to distribute narcotics; cocaine, cocaine base and heroin. This resulted in a life sentence! Luckily, Frantz Michel was commuted by President Obama on November 22, 2016. Soon after getting out he made it his mission to help young people to avoid the same pitfalls that derailed his life. Frantz founded Guns Down, which is a community development and improvement 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization whose mission [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this weeks Electric Libertyland Brian McWilliams welcomes in stand up comedian, co-star and co-creator of the new Comedy Central show “Corporate,” Jake Weisman. After fighting the demons of audio recording technology, Brian and Jake settle in to discuss how the best comedy is libertarian and dive into some deep conversation on libertarian theory and current events before turning to Jake’s new, dark office place comedy, “Corporate.” Will this be the new “South Park” that libertarian audiences have been craving? Listen in to find out. Follow Jake Weisman on Twitter @weismanjake Follow Corporate on Twitter  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode of the flagship Lions of Liberty podcast, Marc is joined by the fascinating John Perkins, author of “Confessions of an Economic Hitman” and the updated “New Confessions of an Economic Hitman.” John describes how he was recruited by the NSA and targetted as a potential EHM, or “Economic Hitman”, where his job was to travel the world, wooing world leaders with fancy economic projections and promises of prosperity in order to convince them to accept crippling loans and debt they could never repay.  Libertarians often concern themselves with foreign intervention, most often focusing on military conflict. But in this show, John Perkins provides a deeper look at an even more insidious level of conflict, the chaos created by EHM’s around the world. John goes on to detail just how he had a spiritual awakening regarding the insidious nature of his profession, and wha [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices