In this week's episode of "Candidates of Liberty" John Odermatt interviews Brandon Phinney. Brandon is a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Strafford County's 24th district. Brandon was originally elected as a Republican, but in June of 2017, after becoming fed up with the big spending GOP, he announced that he was changing this party affiliation to Libertarian.  Please visit Brandon's website to donate and volunteer. Brandon has a need for volunteers on the ground to knock on doors.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Marc once again welcomes back the liberty movement's foremost expert on foreign policy, Scott Horton! Scott breaks down the Saudi/US war on Yemen - why and how it began, the terrible humanitarian crisis that has resulted, and what we can do to see it end. Share this show far and wide with your friends, family and circles of influence to spread awareness of the horrific crimes occurring in Yemen.  PLUS, stay tuned to the end of the show for details on the Lions of Liberty 5th Anniversary show  - how you can listen to the show before anyone else, and how you can secure a discounted or even FREE special edition 5 year anniversary T-shirt! For show notes head to LionsOfLiberty.com/365 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Felony Friday Catherine Hoke joins John to discuss her extensive work creating programs that teach inmates about entrepreneurship, business and forgiveness. Catherine is the founder of two groundbreaking incredible effective nonprofits: Prison Entrepreneurship Program (PEP) and Defy Ventures.  PEP and Defy equip people with criminal histories to start legal businesses and careers and have produced recidivism rates of less than 7 percent. Catherine is the author of A Second Chance: For You, For Me, And For The Rest Of Us. During this episode Catherine also shares details as to why she had to resign from Defy Ventures earlier this year and what her plans are moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Editor and founder of Antigua Report, Fergus Hodgson, joins the show from Guatemala. Brian and Fergus discuss the Libertarian University in Guatemala City, Francisco Marroquin University, socialism's insidious hold in Latin America, and the culture of the region that helps it sustain itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode of "Candidates of Liberty", Marc Clair interviews Craig Bowden, a Libertarian Candidate for U.S. Senate out of Utah. Craig explains why he became a Libertarian, why he chose to run for U.S. Senate, and delves into the rumors regarding why he hasn't received an endorsement from a certain Libertarian Party power broker.  For show notes head to LionsOfLiberty.com/COL4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Marc is joined by the spunky, purple-haired liberty advocate, Sarah Brady Wagner! Sarah first appeared on Lions of Liberty's Felony Friday show with John Odermatt to discuss her college arrest for giving adderall to a cheerleader, an arrest which found her labeled as a "violent felon." Sarah describes what motivated her to start her podcast for the Libertarian Party of North Carolina entitled "Speaking of Liberty", as well as how her new video series "Fundamental Freedoms" with our friends at We Are Libertarians came about. If you've been trying to figure out how you can get more involved in libertarian activism, this is one episode you can't miss!    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Felony Friday Weldon Angelos joins John to share his incredible story! In the 90s Weldon launched a successful music career that brought him nationwide recognition. He founded the rap label Extravagant Records and was considered an “up and coming” entrepreneur in the industry. He wrote and produced songs with many acclaimed artists, including Snoop Dogg. Then in May and June 2002, Salt Lake City police set up a series of controlled marijuana buys from Weldon. All told a Confidential Informant purchased ½ pound of marijuana from Weldon on two separate occasions. According to the CI a firearm was present on Weldon during both buys. Weldon Angelos was sentenced to a mandatory 55 years in prison for selling a few pounds of marijuana while possessing a firearm – a sentence so extreme that his judge, unable to go below the mandatory minimum, called on the president to commute his sentence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Electric Libertyland Brian examines the eulogizing of John McCain and the legacy of destruction and ignorance he has left behind. Brian also examines the war in Yemen, Shame vs. Privilege, Prison Reform,  NAFTA, and California targeting soda on kids menus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candidate for Senate in VA Matt Waters joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marc Clair is joined by the founder of the DonorSee app, Gret Glyer, to get his perspective on wealth inequality and global poverty. Gret provides valuable insights into the causes of global poverty and how individuals, voluntary action can help spread capitalism and wealth throughout the world.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Felony Friday Ashley Hunter joins John to talk about how she overcame her struggles with addiction, which caused her to stumble into the criminal justice system. Today Ashley has turned her life around. She is the Community Liason for BluePrints for Addiction Recovery. Although she is a felon, she has since made her way through the justice system and is now working for positive change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian Owen Benjamin joins Brian McWilliams on this week's Electric Libertyland to discuss a wide range of issues including Race, Religion, Hollywood and Censorship in the way that only Owen Benjamin can. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the second episode of "Candidates of Liberty", John interviews the candidate for Congress in the 2nd District of Colorado, Roger Barris! Visit Roger's Campaign Site Follow Roger Barris on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Marc is joined by the President and General Counsel of The Fairness Center, David Osborne to discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling on Janus vs. AFSCME and it's implications for free speech as it relates to public sector being forced to pay union fees. David discusses several cases The Fairness Center is working on and how the Janus ruling will affect their progress.  For full show notes head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/362. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Felony Friday Lyn Ulbricht joins John Odermatt to discuss her son Ross Ulbricht's case. Ross, of Silk Road fame, was convicted of money laundering, computer hacking, conspiracy to traffic fraudulent identity documents, and conspiracy to traffic narcotics by means of the internet in February 2015. He is currently serving a double life sentence plus forty years without the possibility of parole. Lyn has been working tirelessly, doing media and giving speeches to raise awareness of the injustice Ross experienced at the hands of federal agents, prosecutors and the judge. The case and the trial were rampant with corruption and rights violations. Essentially, Ross's defense wasn't permitted to present a defense!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Electric Libertyland host Brian McWilliams welcomes in fellow comedian Laura Crawford. Laura co-hosts "Up Close & Political", a podcast which Brian appeared during episode #6, "Oh Great, What Now?" Today Laura and Brian discuss the failed Unite the Right rally, the FBI firing Peter Strzok, and actor Vincent D'Onofrio polling his Twitter followers on whether he should take a role as an unapologetic racist.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the debut edition of "Candidates of Liberty", Marc interviews the former Republican and current Libertarian Nebraska State Senator, Laura Ebke! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Marc is joined by long-time friend of the show, the former host of the Remso Republic and author of the new book, "Stay Away from the Libertarians!", the one and only Remso W. Martinez! Remso catches us up on everything from how the Lions of Liberty influenced him as a libertarian to why he ended the Remso Republic podcast to his ghost hunting adventurous and of course, what inspired his new book. Marc and Remso dive into Remso's claim that anarchists aren't libertarians, and why is Remso a Republican? For show notes, head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/361 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Felony Friday Keith Bauer joins host John Odermatt to share how he overcame his struggles with addiction and incarceration to eventually become a successful business owner. Keith was born in Florida. He started using drugs at a young age and was first arrested at the age of 15 for drug possession. He moved around a lot over the years and moved in and out of jail and rehab. Today, Keith has been sober for almost 5 years. He started his first business while living in a recovery house. His current business, A New Life Kitchens and Baths, is thriving and he employs both recovering addicts and alcoholics.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A special bonus episode inspired by Brian's POS computer issues yesterday, talking about Twitter bans, Alex Jones, Race Relations and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Electric Libertyland, Brian looks at San Fran banning employee meals, Venezuela's Prez admitting socialism has failed, Wilbur Ross, Candace Owens and more before losing his F'ing mind over computer issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show, it's the return of the ever-popular "Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor", wherein Marc is joined by The Godfather of Lions of Liberty, Howie Snowdon, and special guests Johnny Adams and Raylene Lightheart of "Blast Off! with Johnny Rocket!" With drinks in hand, the crew talk about all the projects in the pipeline from the The Launch Pad Media, voting for George W. Bush, debate whether it's better to use emotion or logic to persuade others to the ideas of liberty, and so much more!!  For show notes head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/360 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Felony Friday Michael Maharrey joins host John Odermatt to talk about police surveillance and how we can fight back. Michael has found himself embroiled in a legal battle with his local police department in Lexington, KY. We talk about that battle on the show, but first we discuss two very important topics, ice hockey and Donald Trump. Michael Maharrey serves as the national communications director for the Tenth Amendment Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Electric Libertyland Brian takes on the Trump/Cohen tapes, 3D Printed Guns, UVA professors resigning whimpily, Bernie Sanders' $32T Medicare country-killer, and questions what the baby of Peter Strzok and the SPLC would look like.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marc is joined by Tom Woods, Dave Smith, Jason Stapleton and Mance Rayder to discuss why they joined the Libertarian Party, their goals and plans to influence the party's direction and message, and why they encourage their audiences to follow suit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Felony Friday Chris Dreisbach joins host John Odermatt to share about his addiction recovery and how he broke free from the prison system. Chris is the CEO of BluePrints for addiction recovery. He is the founder of multiple successful businesses. Chis is a Libertarian who is actively fighting to end to the failed War on Drug and create avenues for addicts to find help, instead of being inhumanely locked away in a cage.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Electric Libertyland Brian McWilliams welcomes in Eric July, lead singer of Backwordz and co-Founder of BeingLibertarian.com. Brian and Eric discuss Eric's speech at the most recent Porcfest, which focused on spreading liberty via culture. They then talk about James Gunn's firing from "Guardians of the Galaxy 3", Sacha Baron Cohen's "Who is America", and changing perceptions on what's OK, understanding context and the self-eating left. @BrianMcwilliams @LionsofLiberty @EricDJuly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Marc is joined by Dr. Eric Larson for a great conversation on everything ranging from Ron Paul - and Dr. Larson's interesting connection to him - and how the medical cartels have distorted the entire medical industry.  Click here for your free download of "No More!" by Zach Kincaid! For show notes, head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/358 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Randy Kearse joins Felony Friday host John Odermatt. Randy is the founder and CEO of Reentry Strategies (RES) and the author of Changin' Your Game Plan: How I used incarceration as a stepping stone for SUCCESS. The concept for RES was created while he was serving a 15-year sentence in federal prison for a nonviolent drug offense.  While serving his sentence Randy had a growing desire to live and experience a better quality of life, which he knew could not be obtained through the lifestyle that led him to prison. During his incarceration Randy discovered that if he wanted to change, then he'd have to take the responsibility to rehabilitate himself on his own, because rehabilitative programming in the FBOP was either outdated, not created by people who shared his life experiences, or non-existent. After years of internal soul searches, Randy was able to create, develop and implement a strategy that helped him reach the ultimate goal of change and successful transition from prison back to his family, community and society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's Electric Libertyland, host Brian McWilliams examines the madness surrounding the Trump/Putin summit, plus Peter Strzok, Alexandria Ocasia-Cortez, and "Climate Justice." @BrianMcWilliams @LionsofLiberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show, Marc hits you with more coverage of the LNC, as he interviews various LP candidates for office, as well as a couple impressive young activists, and Zoltan Istvan, proponent of trans humanism.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Felony Friday host John Odermatt is joined by Aaron Kinzel. Aaron is a professor at the University of Michigan, a criminal justice reform advocate, and a formerly incarcerated individual. Aaron spent several months in juvenile detention facilities during his youth and nearly ten years straight in adult prisons. Upon release from prison Aaron was able to leave the life of crime that he led as a young teenager behind. Aaron chose to pursue a future in higher education and community engagement to create safe neighborhoods and to assist the formerly incarcerated to become productive and law-abiding citizens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Electric Libertyland Michael Boldin of the 10th Amendment Center joins host Brian McWilliams in a rowdy chat about the Southern Poverty Law Center's penchant for make believe, fighting back against the tyranny of the state on a local level, the Drug War, and President Trump's newest SCOTUS pick. Michael also gives his take on the state of the Libertarian Party following some big names committing to officially becoming members (Tom Woods, Jason Stapleton, Dave Smith), following his visit to the Mises Caucus event at this year's convention. @BrianMcWilliams @LionsofLiberty @MichaelBoldin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part 1 of our LNC Mega-Show, Marc sits down with various movers and shakers of the ideas of liberty live from the LNC in NOLA! In Part 1, he speaks with Arvin Vohra, Darryl W. Perry, Dan Johnson of We Do Better, Tim Moen, and Robin Koerner. Plus, an on-the-scene recap from Marc and John Odermatt, as well as a surprise appearance from a certain fellow League of Liberty podcaster! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode of Felony Friday is a first! The show is comprised of two separate interviews that took place during the Libertarian National Convention in New Orleans. The first interview is with Maj Toure, the founder of Black Guns Matter. This is Maj's second appearance on Felony Friday. He last appeared back on Episode 62. The second interview is with Eric Mulder, Libertarian candidate for Sheriff in Arapahoe County, CO. Eric is running on a platform to demilitarize local police and to decriminalize the justice system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian takes on wins for the "Democratic" Socialists in Mexico ("AMLO!") and New York with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, plus looks at results from the LNC Chair and Vice Chair. He then moves into discussing Rand Paul's would-be ax murderer and cronyism in California soda tax bills. Oh yeah, and Happy 4th of July.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marc and John had a blast at the Human Action Bash and got some great interviews with Dr. Murray Sabrin, Larry Sharpe, Alex Merced, Joshua Smith, TJ Roberts and Steven Clyde of Liberty Hangout, and the great Tom Woods!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode, we release to the public a very special live edition of our usually-Patreon-only podcast, the League of Liberty! Listen as Chris Spangle of We Are Libertarians, Marc Clair of Lions of Liberty, Rodger Paxton of LAVA Flow, and Johnny Rocket of Blast Off meet for the first time in person at Porcfest to record a special (and hilarious) episode of the League Of Liberty. This podcast is a monthly show done for our respective premium content subscribers, but we offer this one-time edition as a preview!  To hear the League of Liberty every month, support us on Patreon!  For show notes head to LionsOfLiberty.com/354 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Felony Friday Alan Collinge join host John Odermatt to talk about the injustice that surrounds student loans. Alan is the founder of Student Loan Justice, which he founded back in 2005. StudentLoanJustice.Org is a grassroots citizens organization dedicated to returning standard consumer protections to student loans. Alan has written numerous articles and editorials on the topic, and also published The Student Loan Scam in 2009. He was selected as one of seven “Financial Heroes” by CNN/Money Magazine in December 2008. He's appeared on cables news shows and has broken numerous news items in the press with its research findings regarding conflicts of interest in the student loan system, Student Debt levels, Default Rates, corporate lobbying, and other areas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Electric Libertyland, Brian McWilliams relives some of his Porcfest whiskey exploits before diving into some recent news of the day. Topics discussed include: Rand Paul's Association Healthcare Plans rolling out, The ACLU abandoning free speech for SJW activism, Maxine Waters calling for harassment of Trump cabinet members, Turkey's President Erdogan solidifies his dictatorship, and a ridiculous poll citing the United States as the 10th worst country in the world for women's issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finally, it has arrived! It's the much-ballyhoo'd "Whiskey Challenge" edition of "Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor", recorded live in front of a studio audience at PorcFest! For the first time ever, all six Lions of Liberty were in person on the same show, as Marc, Brian, Howie, John, JB and the now-unmasked Rico toss back adult beverages at light speed and talking liberty like only the Lions can! This is almost definitely the wildest, most outrageous and most uncouth show we've ever done! For the full, unedited version of the "Whiskey Challenge", join our Lions of Liberty Pride and support us on Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Felony Friday host John Odermatt welcomes three liberty activists from Boulder Colorado. Lance Cayko, Jason Boros and Lesley Hollywood are three of the liberty activists who are leading the charge in the fight against the Boulder City Council's quest to trample the individual rights of residents. Join us to become educated on this extremely important topic. You will be impressed when you hear about the diverse coalition that is pushing back against an authoritarian city council. These activists in Boulder are providing a fantastic example of how to fight for our rights in a respectful and powerful way! Relevant links: Rally for our Rights Back to Boulder "Mystery Giveaway"! Rally for our Rights Facebook Page Pro-gun demonstrators rally in downtown Boulder against assault weapons ban Pro-gun rally planned for Longmont Longmont City Council hears from gun-rights, gun-safety advocates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Electric Libertyland, Brian brings in his father Jamie McWilliams to talk evolution of political views and the degradation of communication in political discourse today. It's a Father's Day special episode, but don't worry...Trump's new SPACE FORCE will also be addressed. Plus the latest with FBI director of political bias, Peter Strzok, and Ted Cruz' bill to end separation of migrant families. @BrianMcWilliams @LionsofLiberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Marc welcomes back two past guests for a debate on the concept of self-esteem, as Judd Weiss squares off with Dr. Michael Edelstein! Judd takes the position that the concept of self-esteem is vital for facing life's challenges and growing as a person, while Dr. Edelstein has long been a critic of the concept. Enjoy this deep dive into the concept, as Marc and crew prepare to head to PorcFest! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show John is joined by Brian Saady. This is Brian's second appearance on Felony Friday. He last appeared on episode 112 of Felony Friday. Brian is a politically-independent author who writes about corruption, crony capitalism, human rights, and civil liberties. He has published a three-book series, Rackets, which is about the legalization of drugs and gambling, as well as the decriminalization of prostitution. Brian has also written other books and many articles published on many sites. Last time Brian was on the show we talked about his book, Rackets: The Drug War: A Trillion Dollar Con Game. With everything in the news about gambling and sex trafficking, it made sense to bring Brian back on the show to cover all the details! He's written books on the topics, Dealing From the Bottom of the Deck: Hypocritical Gambling Laws Enrich Crooked Politicians, a Select-Few Casinos, and the Mob (Rackets Book 2) and Decriminalized Prostitution: The Common Sense Solution (Rackets) (Volume 3). 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! 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

On this week's Electric Libertyland Brian McWilliams sits astounded at the negative reaction to a first-time-in-history meeting between two nuclear powers that moved both sides closer to peace a free trade, that being the USA-North Korea summit. Brian also looks at Net Neutrality's repeal, Robert De Niro's anti-Trump tirade at the Tony Awards, and Seattle hitting the stupid wall before finally bouncing back to reality. Oh, and Dominos Pizza solves the "Muh Roads!" equation. @BrianMcWilliams @LionsofLiberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Marc welcomes back Mike Brancatelli - former co-host of Part of the Problem and current host of Mikeadelic - to ROAR about his recent journey spending three months in the jungles of Peru on a bit of a spiritual journey, assisted by one of the most powerful, natural psychedelic substances known to man - Ayahuasca. Mike details how he first took interest in ayahuasca, how it's benefited him and many others with mental health, why psychedelics and cognitive liberty are natural tie-ins to libertarian ideas, and so much more! Find show notes at LionsOfLiberty.com/351   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Felony Friday we have two incredible guests. They are both making their 2nd appearance on Felony Friday. These two are back on the show to shine a light on many of the non-violent offenders who are still incarcerated. Now, this episode was recorded before President Trump commuted the sentence of Alice Johnson. During this show, Alice was identified as an individual worthy of clemency. Thankfully, with a final push by Kim Kardashian and the approval of President Trump, Alice Johnson is now free!!!   Both of the individuals with me today are champions of criminal justice reform and more specifically fighting for clemency for non-violent offenders. We welcome Amy Povah back to the show, Amy appeared on episode 65 of Felony Friday. Amy is the founder of the Can-Do Foundation. CAN-DO is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit foundation that advocates Clemency for All Non-violent Drug Offenders. Amy received a 24 year sentence when she was 28 years old. Her crime essentially was refusing to cooperate with the feds as they were infiltrating her then husbands ecstasy ring. Amy never stopped fighting for her freedom after imprisonment. She attracted the attention of several media outlets, started a massive letter writing campaign, which led seventeen members of the House and Senate to write letters in support of Amy’s clemency. Justice prevailed when Amy was granted clemency on July 7th, 2000. We are also joined by Malik King. Malik King has been so vital with helping to make the connection with so many of the incredible guests who have shared their story on Felony Friday. Malik King is the Prison Outreach Coordinator for the Can-Do foundation. Malik appeared on episode 67 of Felony Friday. Malik is a Prisoner Activist and advocate who opposes mandatory minimums, cruel and unusual punishment and torture, including solitary confinement or draconian sentences that do not fit the crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices