Lions Of Liberty

Today on Felony Friday Derek Williams join host John Odermatt to discuss his new book and to dig into some felonies trending in the news. Derek is a passionate lifelong Libertarian, a Licensed Acupuncturist, and the author of “Liberty and the Thin Blue Line.” Derek has seen the damaging effects of an out of control police state, and decided to do something about it – by writing a novel to draw attention to this growing problem. Buy Derek’s book here: Liberty and the Thin Blue Line Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Electric Libertyland, host Brian McWilliams fights through one of the worst colds of his life to bring listeners libertarian updates on the Iranian protests and potential assassinations forthcoming, Trump & Rand Paul’s agreement on Pakistan, California rolling out legalized pot sales and Venezuela’s 40% raise in the minimum wage. Show notes at Lions of Liberty @BrianMcWilliams @LionsofLiberty  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Felony Friday host John Odermatt is joined by fellow Lion of Liberty, host of our flagship Monday program, Marc Clair. John and Marc kick things off by first looking back to update a case covered way back on Episode 55 of Felony Friday titled “A Rumor Sent a Teenage Girl to Prison for a Brutal Murder in Vegas,” which was an interview with the Intercept’s Jordan Smith. The first link below details the story, but the podcast is a must listen if you haven’t heard it yet.  Next, John and Marc spent some time sorting through the mess of horrible laws that hit the books in the 2018. Laws impacting everything from “ban the box” to parental leave to buying ammo. Lastly, John and Marc wrap things up by playing “Is it a [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Electric Libertyland Brian McWilliams takes away some libertarian lessons from Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Show notes at Lions of Liberty @BrianMcWilliams @LionsofLiberty  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yo ho ho and a bottle of Liberty! It’s that time of year again, when we partake in some holiday cheer and adult beverages for our annual ”Naughty or Nice” special! In the show Marc is joined by Rico, Brian and Odie to cast judgment upon various figures in the political world and whether they were “naughty” or “nice” for liberty in 2017. After dishing out a few easy “Nice” awards, we get into a few more contentious characters such as LP Chairman Nicholas Sarwark, “reformer” Saudi Prince Alwaleed, Gary Johnson, Joe Rogan, Ajit Pai, Rand Paul and of course, the POTUS himself, Donald Trump. Enjoy this tipsy look back at the biggest names in politics and liberty for the last year! PLUS! Stay tuned after the show to hear about the biggest giveaway for new Pride members we’ve ever had! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Felony Friday, host John Odermatt is joined by Colin Kreiger. Colin is a member of the Lions of Liberty Pride (you can join here), but that’s not the reason why he’s on the show. The reason Colin was asked to share his story on Felony Friday is because he serves as a remarkable example for others that it’s never too late to turn your life around. In fact, Colin credits the ideas of liberty for being a main catalyst in providing the blueprint and the motivation to turn his life around.  Colin has made some mistakes in his life and paid dearly for them. He was kicked out of his University’s criminology program for getting caught with less than a gram of weed. Later, he was kicked out of college altogether for fighting and resisting arrest. Over the course of the next few years [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Electric Libertyland… Host Brian McWilliams talks Roy Moore’s Alabama defeat, the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and the Congressional Office of Compliance’s apparent lack of any records about sexual harassment settlements. Brian then discusses Section 702 of FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act), which allows the NSA & FBI to spy on Americans’ electronic communications. Section 702 was scheduled to expire/sunset on Dec 31st, 2017. However, the likelihood of that happening is slim, and Brian explains why and how it will likely live on. On the bright side, however, the Pentagon is finally getting audited! Show notes at Lions of Liberty @BrianMcWilliams[...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s show, Marc welcomes back a guest who first appeared in the early days of the podcast, Shayne Wissler! Shayne is the author of two books about individual rights - “For Individual Rights” and “Reason and Liberty: The Foundations of Civilization”, which was just released in it’s 3rd edition. Shayne describes how his questioning of his Mormom upbringing eventually led him to question everything and delve deeper into philosophical justifications for individual rights, resulting in his two books on the subject. Shayne and Marc discuss concepts such as induction, the “is/ought gap”, meaning, and so much more on this philosophical journey into the root concepts behind his justification for the concepts of individual rights.  For show notes, head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/326[...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Felony Friday Aaron David Seidel joins host John Odermatt to share why he’s fighting for Ohio Governor John Kasich to grant him a full pardon. In August of 2004 Aaron, at 18 years old, was convicted of one count of attempted murder, for the shooting of his then step-father. Aaron was sentenced to five years in prison, and was released in 2009. The five-year sentence was a reflection of the mitigating circumstances which lead to the shooting. Since the commission of his crime, Aaron has committed to a life of self-actualization through the service of others. While still in prison, Aaron passed his GED exam and attended college at Marion Technical Center in business management. Aaron is currently finishing his un [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s #ElectricLibertyland, Brian McWilliams takes a look at whether Donald Trump has inadvertently inspired the TRUE “Libertarian Moment” that so many have said passed us by after the run of Ron Paul and the failure of Rand Paul and Gary Johnson in 2016. While it may not be the epic 50th episode so many have been looking forward to, it’s damn thought provoking. **Episode was pre-recorded several days before airing out of necessity, so excuse any news updates regarding gropings, pokings, firings, etc., that may have broken** Show notes at Lions of Liberty @BrianMcWilliams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s 325th episode of the flagship Lions of Liberty podcast, Marc is joined once again by the man largely responsible for inspiring the creation of this very program, Dr. Ron Paul! Dr. Paul discusses his new book “The Revolution at Ten Year’s”, looking back at his two Presidential runs in 2008 and 2012, and moreso looking forward at the long term effects of the “Revolution.” Then, Dr. Paul answers questions from Lions of Liberty Pride members! But that’s not all, folks! Marc and the crew reveal the contentious results of the Liberty Draft polling!  Welcome Part of the Problem fans! Check out Dave Smith’s appearances on Lions of Liberty here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s show Dr. Cassandra Little joins host John Odermatt to share her heartbreaking story of injustice. Dr. Cassandra Little had dedicated her life to helping the most vulnerable in society by operating several group home to house and care for youths. Dr. Little found herself the subject of an investigation by the IRS and Medicaid Fraud Unit, which began in 2010. She was indicted in 2013 on 38 counts of healthcare fraud and money laundering. Dr. Little was essentially legally forced to plead guilty to the original indictment for 38 counts of fraud and money laundering. In the end the guilty plea ended in a sentence of 33 month of incarceration in a Federal Prison Camp which began on October 14, 2013. On September 8, 2015 Dr. Little was released to a halfway house in San Francisco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s #ElectricLibertyland, host Brian McWilliams welcomes in the “Godfather” of the Lions of Liberty, Howard Snowdon for a deep discussion on the latest to come out about Trump, Russia, Comey, Flynn and Peter Strzok of Mueller’s investigative team. Brian and Howie break down what’s known, what’s not known, and what conspiracies could be underway by the Deep State to protect it’s own ass. Afterwards, the gents look at the Congressional Accountability Act, which “acts” as a hush money slush fund for Capitol Hill sexual assault/harassment accusers, before rounding out the show with a discussion on Bears Ear National Monument and private vs. public lands. Show notes at Lions of Liberty @ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s back! One of our most popular shows from 2016 - the Liberty Draft! - returns, as Marc, Brian, Odie and Rico gather together to recap the liberty propaganda teams they drafted one year ago. They discuss whose stock has risen and fallen, reveal who they are dropping from their team, and have a mini-supplemental draft to round things out. Plus, a major trade is announced! How did the Liberty Draft teams hold up one year later? Tune in to find out! For show notes head to LionsOfLiberty.com/324 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marc is joined by Jeff Kanter, co-founder of one of our great sponsors at Health Excellence Plus. Marc and Jeff break down the Health Excellence Plus Program - who is it for, what are the benefits, and why is it something free market advocates should be excited about?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s 100th episode of Felony Friday is a special treat. Host John Odermatt is joined by three former police officers. Raeford Davis, Michael Wood Jr and Dominick Izzo joined the show for a round table discussion to share their views on the Drug War, gun rights, Black Lives Matter, comply or die, and so much more! Each cop has previously appeared on Felony Friday and you can find their story and prior podcast appearance, by clicking their name above.  All three have gained notoriety by exposing police misbehavior and all three agree that massive reforms are needed in policing and in the overall criminal justice system. However, these former cops hold varying philosophical views ranging f [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s Electric Libertyland, Brian McWilliams flicks his cigarette onto the flailing mass of straw men put forth by proponents of the absurd abomination known as “Net Neutrality.” Join Brian as he sets ablaze the paper-thin arguments for regulation of the internet under Title II in a comprehensive and easy to understand lesson in the obvious. After driving the Net Neutrality demons out, Brian then turns to a coup within the Federalist Party and Democrats falling on their own petard after coalescing unilateral power for the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Board with no checks or balances. Show notes at Lions of Liberty @BrianMcWilliams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Marc welcomes back one of the most active libertarians he knows, the founder of various organizations including People Against the NDAA (PANDA) and The Solutions Institute, Dan Johnson! Dan returns to the show to discuss his latest venture, We Do Better! Dan presents an idea that people of nearly any politcal persuasion can be open to, and addresses head-on the idea that public services must be provided by government.  For show notes head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/323 Check out the Lions of Liberty Pride at Lionsofliberty.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s show Larry Levine joins Felony Friday host John Odermatt for an entertaining and hard-hitting discussion. Larry is federal prison consultant. In April 2007, he founded American Prison Consultants, a legal service firm that provides information and federal criminal litigation assistance to lawyers, and offenders going through criminal proceedings and who are about to enter the federal prison system. On August 3, 1998, Levine was arrested in Northridge, California. He was convicted in December 1999, on conspiracy charges relating to narcotics trafficking, securities fraud, obstruction of justice, racketeering, and possession of automatic weapons. Levine was sentenced to ten years in federal prison. While in custody, Levine served time in 11 different Federal Correctional Institutions in California, Arizona, Te [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this very special Thanksgiving edition of Electric Libertyland (episode 47), Brian welcomes in the drunken Lions of Liberty family: Marc Clair and John Odermatt, as well as extended liberty family from the Johnny Rocket Launchpad! Yes, Johnny “Rocket” Adams and Curt Nelson bring holiday cheers, jeers, and highly inappropriate humor to the liberty dining table, as has become our annual tradition. The gang gets into discussions on the “It’s OK to be White” college sign flap, who’s the biggest liberty turkey of the year, how absurdly sad and inconvenient a local Libertarian Party meeting location was, and then get down and dirty with rounds of “Cats Cradle” and “RocketFire” questions, which brings the issue of “who will build the space roads??” to bear. It’s a whole lot of family dysfunction, just like in your own home! Show notes at Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices