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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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May 12, 2020 • 1h 50min
457. Libertarian Party POTUS Debate #2
It's the 2nd Lions of Liberty Libertarian Party Presidential Debate, co-hosted by Marc Clair and John Odermatt, featuring Adam Kokesh, Sam Robb, John Mcafee, Dan "Taxation Is Theft" Behrman, Arvin Vohra and John Monds, Jr. Join the Lions of Liberty Pride at any level to access our bonus audio and livestreams AND to help our friends at DonorSee help those affected by Coronavirus with our 10% pledge! Sign up now to access livestreams and get these shows before anyone else, along with loads of other bonus content! Check out and pre-order "Free Ross!" Check out the fine CBD products at NorthSpokaneCBD.com and use discount code "LIONS" at checkout to get 25% off your entire order through the month of February! 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 5 star 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 11, 2020 • 39min
456. Should Libertarians Put Faith in a Justin Amash Candidacy? Congressman Amash Makes His Case
In today's flagship Lions of Liberty podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes back the now first Libertarian Congressman in U.S. history, Congressman Justin Amash! Congressman Amash returns to the show to explain why, after declaring his independence from political parties just nine months ago, now finds himself joining the Libertarian Party to seek it's Presidential nomination. Amash answers common criticisms from small "l" libertarians and Libertarian Party members alike, including that of his late entry into the LP race and recent comments he has made in the mainstream media. Amash defends his remarks regarding cash payments for American citizens and the armed protestors at the Michigan state capitol. Amash makes the pitch for why LP delegates should choose him over the myriad candidates, many of whom have been running in the race and debating for well over a year. Check out Justin Amash's first interview on Lions of Liberty from last year. Join the Lions of Liberty Pride at any level to access our bonus audio and livestreams AND to help our friends at DonorSee help those affected by Coronavirus with our 10% pledge! Sign up now to access livestreams and get these shows before anyone else, along with loads of other bonus content! Members of the Pride got EARLY ACCESS to today's interview with Congressman Amash, and you can be JUST LIKE THEM! Check out and pre-order "Free Ross!" Check out the fine CBD products at NorthSpokaneCBD.com and use discount code "LIONS" at checkout to get 25% off your entire order through the month of February! 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 5 star 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 8, 2020 • 52min
FF 227 - Examining the Duncan Lemp Shooting with Howie Snowdon
On today's show Howie Snowdon, the Godfather of the Lions of Liberty, joined John to discuss the incredibly important and tragic police shooting of twenty-one year old software developer Duncan Lemp in Montgomery County, MD. gofundme for his family's memorial/legal fees: Justice for Duncan Lemp (gofundme) Baby Registry (Everything has been bought but maybe she'll add more stuff):Duncan Lemp & Kasey’s Baby Registry News articles about the case: The Mystery Deepens Over The Pre-Dawn Police Killing Of Duncan Lemp Update: Officer-Involved Shooting in Potomac; Additional Information Released Duncan Lemp’s Parents Threatened With Jail For Protesting His Killing Police Fire on Sleeping Man’s Home, Killing Him and Injuring Girlfriend Maryland police fatally shot sleeping man, lawyer claims Maryland man fatally shot by police 'while asleep in his bedroom' Armed vigilantes stand guard outside Texas businesses to 'protect their constitutional right to open' in face of state's strict stay-at-home measures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 7, 2020 • 1h 43min
455. Libertarian Party POTUS Debate #1
The 1st Lions of Liberty Libertarian Party Presidential Debate, co-hosted by Marc Clair and Brian McWilliams, featuring Jacob Hornberger, Judge Jim Gray, Jo Jorgensen, Andy Williams, Jr., Sorinne Ardeleanu and Vermin Supreme! Don't forget to tune into our Libertarian Party POTUS Debate #2 on Friday March 8th at 6pm EST. This one will feature Sam Robb, Arvin Vohra, Adam Kokesh, Dan "Taxation is Theft" Behrman, John McAfee and John Monds. It will stream live on our Facebook page at Facebook.com/LionsOfLiberty Not only that, this Monday we'll feature an exclusive interview with newly-exploring-seeking-the-LP-nomination and first Libertarian U.S. Congressman in history, Justin Amash! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 6, 2020 • 1h 4min
ELL 175: Let's Get Protesting and Open Up This Shiz! w/ Angela McArdle
On today's Electric Libertyland, Brian is joined by pal and leader in the liberty movement, Los Angeles LP Chair Angela McArdle. Angela was at the center of the libertarian protest to open up Los Angeles / CA and gives her take on COVID and the on-the-ground report from the protest. Later, Brian gets into the FBI setup of Gen. Michael Flynn and a couple other tidbits. www.lionsofliberty.com/ell175 www.patreon.com/lionsofliberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 4, 2020 • 1h 9min
454. How Will COVID-19 Shape the Future Nerd Economy? Lockdown Livestream w/ Remso W. Martinez
In today's flagship Lions of Liberty podcast, Marc welcomes in old friend of the show Remso W. Martinez - author, filmmaker and current social media coordinator for the Washington Times - for another lockdown livestream! Remso and Marc catch up and shoot the shit on how the've been dealing with lockdown situations and ponder the ways the effects of COVID-19 will cause massive, permanent changes in the economy. They look at how corona-mania will effect industries like sports, media and the devastating effects it will likely have on the favorite retail spots of nerds the world over such as Gamespot and comic book shops. Don't forget to tune in to our TWO LIVE Libertarian Party POTUS debates on Wednesday March 6th at 8pm EST and on Friday March 8th at 6pm EST. Both will stream live on our Facebook page at Facebook.com/LionsOfLiberty Not only that, keep an eye on the podcast feed for those debates as well as an exclusive interview with newly-exploring-seeking-the-LP-nomination and first Libertarian U.S. Congressman in history, Justin Amash! Check out Justin Amash's first interview on Lions of Liberty from last year. Join the Lions of Liberty Pride at any level to access our bonus audio and livestreams AND to help our friends at DonorSee help those affected by Coronavirus with our 10% pledge! Sign up now to access livestreams and get these shows before anyone else, along with loads of other bonus content! Check out and pre-order "Free Ross!" Check out the fine CBD products at NorthSpokaneCBD.com and use discount code "LIONS" at checkout to get 25% off your entire order through the month of February! 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 5 star 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 1, 2020 • 56min
FF 226 - All Rise with Judge Jim Gray for President
Today's guest on Felony Friday is Judge Jim Gray. Judge Gray joins John to discuss his recently launched bid to win the nomination for President on the Libertarian Party's ticket. Judge Gray is an American jurist and writer. He received his undergraduate degree from UCLA in 1966 and a JD from USC in 1971. Gray was named to the Santa Ana Municipal Court in 1983 by the Governor, who then appointed Gray to the Orange County Superior Court in 1989. Judge Gray was the 2012 Libertarian Party vice presidential nominee, as well as the party's 2004 candidate for the United States Senate in California. He is the author of multiple books (including "Why Our Drug Laws Have Failed) and a play, and is an outspoken critic of American drug laws. Gray Sharpe 2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 29, 2020 • 1h 1min
ELL 174: Justin Amash LP Run? And NO MORE DANCING NURSES!
On today's ELL: Breaking news as Justin Amash looks highly likely to throw his hat into the LP presidential ring. Then Brian expresses his annoyance at the rounds of "uplifting" nurse TikTok and Instagram dance videos that have plagued the social waves, and asks the question on everyone's mind? Did they kill Kim Jong Un? Probably not, but is he alive or dead? Also: Michael Moore's new movie actually is a libertarian joy, more COVID government overreach, Israel's annexation of the West Bank, a food shortage? ...and UFOs! www.patreon.com/lionsofliberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 27, 2020 • 44min
453. Prof Bryan Caplan Makes the Libertarian Case for Open Borders
In today's flagship Lions of Liberty podcast, Marc welcomes Professor Bryan Caplan of George Mason University to discuss his book "Open Borders: The Science and Ethics of Immigration" . After recapping his journey towards embracing free market economics and libertarian ideas, Bryan breaks down the libertarian ethic of open borders and responds to common objections that are often raised towards the concept, even by libertarians. Check out "Open Borders: The Science and Ethics of Immigration" ! Join the Lions of Liberty Pride at any level to access our bonus audio and livestreams AND to help our friends at DonorSee help those affected by Coronavirus with our 10% pledge! Sign up now to access livestreams and get these shows before anyone else, along with loads of other bonus content! For a FREE, RISK-FREE session with Antony Sammeroff to help overcome social anxieties and learn to easily engage in small talk, hit him up Antony@BeYourSelfAndLoveIt.com Check out and pre-order "Free Ross!" Check out the fine CBD products at NorthSpokaneCBD.com and use discount code "LIONS" at checkout to get 25% off your entire order through the month of February! 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 5 star 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

Apr 24, 2020 • 2h 6min
FF 225 - Recovering Through Crisis Town Hall Featuring X-Pac of WWE Fame
For today's show we have a very special episode. Welcome to the Recovery Through the Crisis Town Hall. John is joined by a very diverse group including professional wrestler Sean Waltman aka X-Pac, Christopher Dreisbach the addiction recovery advocate who made this all happen, a police chief, a district attorney, a doctor who is in recovery and a candidate for state rep who is in recovery. Today's panelists: Sean Waltman aka X-Pac. Sean is best know for his days in the WWE. Sean shares his recovery story and how it's transformed his life in positive ways. Christopher Dreisbach is the CEO of BluePrints for Addiction Recovery and the man who brought this panel together. He is also co-founder of Second Chance PA, which is an interdisciplinary team of addiction treatment professionals, law enforcement and government officials, advocates and citizens who are working to establish resources in favor of rehabilitation over incarceration. Police Chief Ed Cunningham. He is the Borough of Elizabethtown Police Chief and co-founder of Second Chance PA! Chief is going to talk about being proactive during these times and all the ways law enforcement attitudes are shifting towards treatment over incarceration!
District Attorney of Lancaster County, PA Heather Adams! Lancaster's Law Enforcement leaders are continuing to make substance use and mental health resources accessible throughout (and beyond) the COVID crisis. Dr. Matt Walukonis is the Owner and Managing Director of A New Life Sober Living. He is in long term recovery. Dr. Matt will speak to the challenges posed by social distancing in the addiction and mental health recovery communities. John Padora is a powerhouse individual in long term recovery and is also running for state representative in his home district on a platform of battling the addiction crisis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices