On this week’s Electric Libertyland, host Brian McWilliams staples together his thoughts on Trump’s State of the Union address, the latest on the Nunes memo, Venezuela’s impending military coup, and afterthoughts on his beloved Philadelphia Eagles winning the Super Bowl. Also, the Libertarian Party made quite a few enemies after ostracizing Ron Paul. @LionsofLiberty @BrianMcWilliams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Marc is joined by an old friend from the “Daily Paul” days, James Reilly! James and Marc dish on the NAP, Property Rights and reflect on the good old days when they used to engage in philosphical discussions about libertarianism with strangers on the Daily Paul website! For show notes head to LionsOfLiberty.com/333 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Felony Friday David McNamar joins John Odermatt to discuss a heart wrenching tragedy he experienced. David is a listener of the show and a member of our Lions of Liberty forum. He reached out to me about a month ago to inquire if I’d be interested in hearing his story.  David had a very tragic accident occur in his life. One that is unimaginable. David and John discuss this accident, the impact it had on his life and what it taught him about the criminal justice system. Find past editions of Felony Friday at the Felony Friday Archive! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Electric Libertyland, Brian McWilliams brings in Remso W. Martinez of the “Remso Republic” podcast. Brian and Remso discuss his recent getaway from Rabid Republicans and his new documentary “American Statesman: The Nick Freitas Story.” Then they transition to talk about Hillary Clinton’s appearance on the Grammy’s, Burger King taking on Net Neutrality, and finish up with a discussion on “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” @LionsofLiberty @BrianMcWilliams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Marc hosts a lively debate between two prominent libertarian heavyweights - Robert Wenzel of Economic Policy Journal and Target Liberty and Walter Block, Professor of Economics on Loyola University in New Orleans and Senior Fellow at the Ludwig Von Mises Institute. They spar over the resolved statement “Donald Trump is a Disaster for Libertarianism.” Wenzel argues in the affirmative, while Block argues the opposing view. This is a knock-down drag-out slobberknocker of a show that you won’t want to miss! For full show notes head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/332   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode John Palombi joins Felony Friday host John Odermatt to talk about one of the most polarizing topics in the realm of criminal justice, the death penalty. John Polombi has practiced law for over 30 years, almost all of that as a public defender. He has represented clients on death row in three different states, and has argued over 50 cases in state and federal courts and filed briefs in over 200 cases. For the last 9 years he has been an assistant federal defender in the capital habeas unit for the federal defender’s office for the Middle District of Alabama, representing indigent defendants on Alabama’s death row. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Electric Libertyland, Brian McWilliams welcomes in FEE.org Faculty Network writer, speaker and turner of the phrase “Blue Republican,” Robin Koerner to discuss his recent article “The Cure for Toxic Masculinity Is Real Masculinity.” Brian and Robin dive into the issues surrounding masculinity and the attack on the true masculine and feminine before moving on to discuss political discourse, which is one of Robin’s specialities on which he holds seminars nationwide. There might also be a little bit of pre-show ranting about FISA as well. @LionsofLiberty @BrianMcWilliams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time for another edition of America’s fastest growing unscripted libertarian drinking show, “Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor!” Host Marc Clair welcomes in “Electric Libertyland” host Brian McWilliams, “The Godfather” Howie Snowdon, and the returning  - and engaged! - JB Lubin! After discussing their drinks of choice - including some beers from Lions of Liberty listener Kyle Evans and the Brickstone Brewery - they dig into some hot topics, including reaction to Brian’s recent interview with Owen Benjamin. They discuss the “Sh!thole” controversy, and the general lack of substance in most mainstream criticism of Trump’s presidency. They then take a brief look at the “Fake News Awards” and the overall use of the term over the past year. Finally, Marc gives an updates on the Lions of Liberty Pride, as we continue to make our big push to [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Felony Friday Rocky Ferrenburg joins host John Odermatt to discuss how he overcame drug addiction and found success after spending time incarcerated. Rocky is a multiple felon and has an extensive misdemeanor rap sheet. Rocky struggled with drug addiction during his youth and spent collectively about 2 years incarcerated. Rocky has scene an incredible turnaround in his life. He’s been clean for more than 6 years and during that time he’s set himself up to graduate with multiple degrees, plays in a rock band, donates time and energy to the community, speaks at drug rehabilitation centers, and now currently is running for a state-level office in Idaho. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s Electric Libertyland, Brian McWilliams welcomes in comedian Owen Benjamin, who makes his debut on the podcast. Owen responds to comments comic/writer Jake Weisman made on last week’s episode and dives into transgender issues, before Brian and Benjamin move on to other topics including the ongoing culture war for free speech, Babe.net’s Aziz Ansari sexual misconduct article and male feminism, plus the Golden Globes. It’s a show that’s not to be missed. @LionsofLiberty @BrianMcWilliams @OwenBearjamin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Marc is joined by the author of “Freedom Through Memedom: The 31-Day Guide to Waking up to Liberty“ as well as the host of the “Free Man Beyond the Wall” podcast, Mance Rayder! Marc and Mance discuss everything from what gets Mance the most fired up, how he became a libertarian, why he enjoys memes and finds them an effective way to communicate ideas, and what led him to writing “Freedom through Memedom.” Enjoy this conversation with an up-and-coming, passionate libertarian voice! For show notes head to LionsOfLiberty.com/330 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Felony Friday Frantz Michel joins host John Odermatt to discuss his journey from a life sentence to becoming a positive force in his local community.  On the show Frantz says that he made bad choices, which led to bad decisions, which resulted in consequences. He was convicted of conspiracy to distribute narcotics; cocaine, cocaine base and heroin. This resulted in a life sentence! Luckily, Frantz Michel was commuted by President Obama on November 22, 2016. Soon after getting out he made it his mission to help young people to avoid the same pitfalls that derailed his life. Frantz founded Guns Down, which is a community development and improvement 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization whose mission [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this weeks Electric Libertyland Brian McWilliams welcomes in stand up comedian, co-star and co-creator of the new Comedy Central show “Corporate,” Jake Weisman. After fighting the demons of audio recording technology, Brian and Jake settle in to discuss how the best comedy is libertarian and dive into some deep conversation on libertarian theory and current events before turning to Jake’s new, dark office place comedy, “Corporate.” Will this be the new “South Park” that libertarian audiences have been craving? Listen in to find out. Follow Jake Weisman on Twitter @weismanjake Follow Corporate on Twitter  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode of the flagship Lions of Liberty podcast, Marc is joined by the fascinating John Perkins, author of “Confessions of an Economic Hitman” and the updated “New Confessions of an Economic Hitman.” John describes how he was recruited by the NSA and targetted as a potential EHM, or “Economic Hitman”, where his job was to travel the world, wooing world leaders with fancy economic projections and promises of prosperity in order to convince them to accept crippling loans and debt they could never repay.  Libertarians often concern themselves with foreign intervention, most often focusing on military conflict. But in this show, John Perkins provides a deeper look at an even more insidious level of conflict, the chaos created by EHM’s around the world. John goes on to detail just how he had a spiritual awakening regarding the insidious nature of his profession, and wha [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

In today’s episode, Marc is joined by the founder of the Libertarian Party’s Mises Caucus, Michael Heise! Michael details how he first became a libertarian, how Ron Paul inspired him to become active in politics, and what inspired his founding of the Libertarian Party’s rapidly-growing Mises Caucus. Can Michael and the Misesians reignite the Ron Paul Revolution? Tune in to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode the host of our Monday show, Marc Clair, pops into the Felony Friday studio to discuss some important criminal justice issues with host John Odermatt. Marc and John weighed in on the Louis C.K. and Roy Moore scandals that have been dominating the headlines over the past week.  Next, Marc and John shared the incredible story of a twelve-year-old girl from Colorado who is suing Attorney General Jeff Sessions over marijuana prohibition. This girl has found great medical benefits from using medical cannabis to treat seizures and now this brave kid is taking on the U.S. government. Way to go Alexis! Lastly, we pl [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s ELL, Brian strips down the Louis C.K. dick wagging scandal and Roy Moore’s alleged molestation of a teenaged girl, and how the loudest voices for morality and social reform often hide dark demons. Brian then looks into the latest developments in the assault on Rand Paul, a possible war between Saudi Arabia and Iran (and how the U.S. could be sucked in), scumbags at the DOJ trying to justify civil asset forfeiture and finishes up with a hilarious battle between two sets of undercover Detroit cops.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Marc is joined by the the Director of Research and Strategy for Liberty in North Korea (LiNK), Sokeel Park! Marc and Sokeel discuss the perception of North Korea from the current generation of South Koreans, and what they are generally taught about the conflict in schools there. We then dig further ino the mission of LiNK, and how they go about assisting refugees who have fled North Korea, by helping to guide them along an escape route through China and into South Korea.  The situation in North Korea may be dire, but the work of Sokeel and others at LiNK is truly inspiring! Stay tuned after the interview for a special preview clip of last week’s big bonus podcast for the Lions of Liberty Pride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s show Daniel Wise, aka RDAP Dan, joins Felony Friday host John Odermatt. Daniel is the creator of the YouTube channel RDAP Dan, which provides real-world information for people to benefit who may be facing a federal prison sentence. RDAP stands for Residential Drug Addiction Program. Wise says this program changed his life by giving him the opportunity to reduce his prison term by 12 months and assisted with an additional 11 month halfway house program. By utilizing RDAP he was able to only serve 13 months in federal prison on a 42 month sentence. You can find the show notes page >here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Electric Libertyland, Brian welcomes in comedian Ryan Stout once again to look at what’s going down in the world today.  The pair start off discussing the tragic shooting in Texas by former U.S. Air Force member Devin Patrick Kelley, which killed 26 people. Ryan and Brian then get into Rand Paul’s assault by a neighbor, then move to discuss National Day for the Victims of Communism and the state of education and public sentiment regarding communism, socialism and fascism, which is becoming more popular with Millenials. They then round out the episode by discussing PC culture’s impact on communication, outrage over a Larry David SNL monologue, and Ryan’s experiences on his latest comedy tour promoting his new comedy album “How to Be an Audience.”  Show notes at Lions of Liberty @B [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s show, Marc is joined by Connor Drigotas, founder of the Better Money PAC, which aims to help political candidates who support their three tenets of support for cryptocurrencies, free markets and financial responsibilitity. Conner describes how hearing a certain libertarian Presidential candidate speak turned him onto the ideas of liberty (and it might surprise you which one!) and how his experience at an End the Fed rally inspired him to create the Better Money PAC. Conner and Marc discuss the importance of cryptocurrencies and the political challenges they are facing, why the massive $20 Trillion in debt should be seen as a grave danger, and Conner answers critics who oppose political action as antithetical to the ideas of liberty.  For full show notes head on over to LionsOfLiberty.com/320. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode New York City Mayoral candidate Aaron Commey joins host John Odermatt. Aaron is running for Mayor of New York City under the Libertarian Party banner. This is Aaron’s second time on Felony Friday. He first appeared on Episode 26, where we discussed his controversial past. You see, Aaron Commey spent more than a decade in federal prison without ever having a criminal conviction. The incident, which occurred 17 years ago, was detailed in a recent NY Post article, NYC mayoral candidate once tried to hijack an airplane. Aaron admits he was severely mentally ill at the time he attempted to hijack an airplane. Ultimately, Aaron was charged with five crimes, including attempt to commit aircraft piracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s Electric Libertyland, host Brian McWilliams reverberates with John McCain, bouncing around the Senator’s echo chamber on military & foreign policy. Then moves into Saudi Arabia’s “peaceful” uranium enrichment goals, Trump’s terrible pick for Fed Chair, the Steele Dossier and the DNC’s sad attempts to play it down, a bunch of worthless hoopla about Russia and Facebook, and reaction to the latest terror attack in Manhattan.  Show notes at Lions of Liberty @BrianMcWilliams @LionsofLiberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Halloween comes a day early this year as special guest host Gary Johnson throws a Halloween party with all sorts of special guests, including Bill Weld, Frederica Wilson, Kim Jong Un, Donald Trump and many, many more! Eventually, the Lions return for an episode of “Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor”, as Marc, Brian, Rico and JB discuss Gary Johnson’s crusade against the two party system, and just how “private” companies like YouTube, Amazon, Facebook really are.  Enjoy this spooky, scary, Liberty Halloween! For show notes head to LionsOfLiberty.com/319 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Felony Friday Holli Coulman joins host John Odermatt to share a shocking story of injustice. Holli went ascended the corporate ladder over a 16 year period serving the administrative needs of senior and executive vice presidents at a large high-tech company, Hewlett Packard. She found herself targeted under a federal investigation. And upon legal advice she took a plea to avoid the exorbitant cost of taking her case to trial. Holli was given a 21-month sentence for one count of wire fraud with a restitution amount of 954K. Holli shares her experience and talks about the dangerous and abusive environment she was subjected to while incarcerated. The most shocking aspect of her time in prison was the two months of solitary confinement she was subjected to as a punishment for publishing blog posts that shared the mistreatme [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s truncated ELL Brian fights through back spasms and prescription drugs to give some quick takes on topics including the fight in Federal Court to legalize prostitution in CA, Progressive anti-Trump wackjobs’ plan to “scream at the sky”, and the Pentagon advocating women sign up for the draft.  Show notes at Lions of Liberty @BrianMcWilliams @LionsofLiberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode Marc is joined by the very first guest to ever appear on Lions of Liberty way back in episode 1 - libertarian legal theorist and author Stephan Kinsella! Stephan answers the quesiton Marc failed to ask in that episode of just how he first became interested in libertarian ideas and went on to become a proponent of Hans-Hermann Hoppe’s “Argumenation Ethics.” Marc and Stephan go on to discuss the theory - where it originated from, what it entails, and why Stephan believes it to be a superior justification for libertarian private property ethics - moreso than natural rights or utlilitarian/consequentialist ethics.  Enjoy this deep dive into libertarian philosophy! Find the show notes at LionsOfLiberty.com/318 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Felony Friday Jennifer Myers joins host John Odermatt. Jennifer is an author, speaker, federal prison consultant, and advocate for women in prison and youth with incarcerated parents. She is the founder of LA Myers consulting, a prison consulting business that prepares first-time, nonviolent offenders and their families for federal prison. Jennifer also is co-founder of Voices of UNcarceration; a series of creative media production projects that bring to light the impact of incarceration on California families and communities. She is co-founder of R.I.S.E. to Empower, a nonprofit that empowers girls and young women to make positive choices. Her memoir, Trafficking the Good Life, was a finalist in the 2014 San Diego Book & Wr [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices