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Welcome to The Lions of Liberty Podcast Network - where culture, comedy, and capitalism collide. The true OG voice of libertarian and anarchist and thought in the podcast space. We cut through the noise with razor-sharp takes on politics, free markets, and the cultural battles shaping our world. Whether you're a politically inclined free thinker or an entrepreneurial disruptor shaking up the status quo, the Lions of Liberty will deliver. On Monday, John Odermatt delivers a powerful mix of inspiration, health and faith to set your mind, body and soul free with "Finding Freedom," Wednesday Brian McWilliams will make you laugh at our broken world while providing the promise of a better future with Mean Age Daydream, and Fridays we have "Meme Wars" with some politics, some comedy and some memes. www.lionsofliberty.com
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Jun 4, 2018 • 55min
350. Peace, Liberty and Live Trolling w/ Steven Clyde
In today's episode, Marc Clair is joined by Steven Clyde, host of "The Peace and Liberty Podcast". Steven explains how he became a libertarian, what its like to discuss libertarian ideas on a college campus, why he started a five-day-per-week podcast, and describes his first foray into "live trolling!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 1, 2018 • 52min
FF 126 NJ Cop Repeatedly Hits Unarmed 20-Year-Old Girl in the Head
On today's episode of Felony Friday fellow Lions of Liberty contributor J.B. Lubin joins host John Odermatt to discuss some trending police and criminal justice news stories. Topics discussed on the show are linked below! Relevant topics:
Cop Punches Girl’s Head Repeatedly In Front of Her Family Over Unopened Cans of Beer
Man arrested for keeping 1,500 tires in Richmond yard EXCLUSIVE: Richmond man races to clean up tires moments before he's due in court Florida teacher explains why he drowned raccoons in front of students EDL founder Tommy Robinson jailed for contempt of court
Farm owners admit to slaughtering animals without a license, but deny allegations of animal abuse Animal rights supporters want arrests at Lee County farms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 30, 2018 • 46min
ELL 74: Roseanne, We Hardly Knew Ye
On this week's Electric Libertyland, Brian McWilliams reflects on Memorial Day and the role of our military. He also examines the military's support of the NFL following the NFL's new rules on player actions for the National Anthem before turning to the cancellation of ABC's "Roseanne" following questionable tweets from the show star. Following the break Brian goes into GDPR, Homeland Security "losing" 1500 immigrant children and the state of affairs in Italy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 2018 • 1h 9min
349. LNC Vice Chair Debate
In today's episode, Marc is joined by four of the candidates for the Vice Chairmanship of the Libertarian National Committee to make their case for why they should be voted by Libertarian Party delegates into the Vice Chair role at the Libertarian National Convention in New Orleans. Arvin Vohra, Alex Merced, Joe Hauptmann and Steve Scheetz explain why the Libertarian Party is their chosen vehicle to advance the ideas of liberty and lay out their vision of how they would operate in the role of the Vice Chair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 25, 2018 • 1h 15min
FF 125 - The Previously Incarcerated Hold the Answers to Fixing the Prison System
On today's episode of Felony Friday, Mishelle O'shasky joins host John Odermatt to discuss her shocking experiences in the criminal justice system. Mishelle spent over twenty-two years tied up in the system in some form or fashion. Not until her third incarceration was she able to successfully reintegrate into the community. Peer support and access to services was a major component to her success. Since 2010, Mishelle has worked with individuals who suffer from mental illness and substance use. Mishelle has been a tireless advocate for reentry support and mentoring since her release from prison. Due to her lengthy criminal justice stay, Mishelle considers herself a subject matter expert, as she personally experienced the Wisconsin Criminal Justice system. She is now a successful business owner and national advocate for criminal justice policy change and quantitative improvements. Mishelle seeks to increase the quality of life of those directly impacted by mental illness, substance abuse and the criminal justice system. Find past editions of Felony Friday at the Felony Friday Archive! Support the Lions of Liberty by becoming a member of the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon! Gain access to bonus audio and video content, as well as merchandise, our daily Liberty News links, a monthly conference call with the crew and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 23, 2018 • 51min
ELL 73: Kendrick Lamar Sets a White Girl Trap
On this week's Electric Libertyland Brian McWilliams reacts to some issues raised during the Libertarian National Party Chair candidate debate on Monday's show before changing lanes and voicing a new take on why gun violence in schools continues. Brian also takes a shot at Starbucks Coffee's new "everybody craps free" policy, Kendrick Lamar setting a "White Girl Trap," a win for Father's Rights in Kentucky and the latest on all things Trump. Yes, that includes the revelation of a confirmed FBI mole in the Trump campaign, under Obama's FBI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 21, 2018 • 1h 14min
348. LNC Chair Debate - Sarwark, Smith and Dearn
In today's episode, three leading candidates for the Chairmanship of the Libertarian National Committee share their vision for the Party and make the case for why they should be chairman, as Marc is joined by Nicholas Sarwark, Joshua Smith and Alicia Dearn! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 18, 2018 • 40min
FF 124 - Lawyers, Guns and Money
Welcome back to Felony Friday! On today's show Marc Clair joins Felony Friday host John Odermatt to discuss some felonies trending in the news! Here's what we talked about: Sex-related charge dropped against Missouri governor Ex-Senator who called for gun control gets 5 years in prison for weapons trafficking Ex-Chipotle manager, accused of stealing $626, gets $8 million for wrongful termination Illinois Police Warn K-9s May Have to Be ‘Put Down’ if Marijuana Is Legalized Find past editions of Felony Friday at the Felony Friday Archive! Join the conversation in our private Facebook group: The Lions of Liberty Forum! Never miss an episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast and subscribe for free via iTunes (don’t forget to leave us a rating and review )- or the Stitcher Radio App. Check out our full catalog of interviews in the podcast archive. The Lions of Liberty are on Twitter, Facebook & check out our YouTube Channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 16, 2018 • 50min
ELL 72: How Quickly Can Seattle Cronies Dismantle The City's Economic Success?
In a jam-packed Electric Libertyland, Brian discusses "best practices" for engaging in discourse on Facebook, in particular looking at the rent control issue, before getting into more intense issues including the latest on North Korea and the Gaza strip. Brian also takes a good long look at Seattle's City Council and union groups best efforts to destroy the city's prosperity, and a CA legislator who wants to make a socialist holiday that saw mass violence occur in France this past week a paid day off for everyone in the state. Brian then wraps it up with thoughts on the federal legalization of sports gambling, "Mansplaining" in Congress, and the grand news that Rick and Morty have been re-upped for 70 more episodes. @BrianMcWilliams @LionsofLiberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 14, 2018 • 39min
347. Robert Valentine, Chair of the Dutch Libertarian Party
In today's show, Marc is joined by the Chair of the Dutch Libertarian Party, Robert Valentine! Robert is uniquely not only the Chair of the Dutch LP, but as a dual Netherlands/US Citizen, he is also a member of the US Libertarian Party! Robert details how he became interested in the ideas of liberty after coming across Ron Paul on YouTube, and goes on to explain the structure of the Netherlands political system. Robert describes the different attitudes of Europeans towards certain "dirty words", and how he goes about trying to persuade his fellow Dutchmen to take interest in the ideas of liberty. For full show notes head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/347 Support the Lions of Liberty on Patreon and get access to tons of exclusive audio AND video content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices