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Lions of Liberty
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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Apr 2, 2018 • 44min
341. “Death by Regulation” with Dr. Mary Ruwart
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

Mar 30, 2018 • 48min
FF 117 - A Mother Spent a Decade in Prison for an Introduction
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

Mar 28, 2018 • 46min
ELL 65: March of the Wooden Soldiers & Zombie Bolton Just Won’t Die
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

Mar 26, 2018 • 44min
340. Nickolas Wildstar Brings the Liberty Roar to the CA Governor’s Race
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

Mar 23, 2018 • 48min
FF 116 - College Student Gets Jail Time for Selling a Couple Adderall
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

Mar 21, 2018 • 1h 2min
ELL 64: Bernie’s “Inequality in America” Town Hall Is Just As Dumb As You’d Think
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

Mar 19, 2018 • 39min
339. “Addiction is Not a Crime”: U.S. Senate Candidate Dale Kerns
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

Mar 16, 2018 • 1h 1min
FF 115 - Freedom is the Answer to Addiction says Steven Slate
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

Mar 14, 2018 • 38min
ELL 63: Deep Secretary of State and Clinton Goes Slippity Doo-Dah
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

Mar 12, 2018 • 1h 7min
338. Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor w/ Rodger F’in Paxton!
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