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On today's Electric Libertyland, host Brian McWilliams discusses the American Health Care Act and all of the trumpeting, hand-wringing and idiocy that has surrounded its passing the House, plus the ACLU's ridiculous hackery on the topic. He then turns to some other topics including South Korea's new president, the socialist implosion of Venezuela, progressive's selective reading of "1984", California's plan to tax rocket miles for space travel, a new documentary on men's rights called "The Red Pill," and FBI Director James Comey getting canned. Show notes at Lions of Liberty

In today's episode, host Marc Clair is joined by Dr Elaina George, a board certified otolaryngologist and author of the book "Big Medicine: The Cost of Corporate Control and How Doctors and Patients Working Together Can Rebuild a Better System".  In the show you'll hear Marc and Dr. George discuss: Why Dr. George became a doctor, and why she very quickly began to see the delitiriuos effects of government regulation on the medical industry.  How Obamacare picked winners and losers, why the doctors and patients became "losers" under the bill, and just who became the "winners?" What sort of health care reform does Dr. George recommend for the patient that is the U.S. health care industry? Plus! Marc answers a couple "Letters of Liberty" from fans of the show! For show notes head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/294

Today on Felony Friday we welcome Beth Curtis on the show. Beth is the founder of Life for Pot. Life for Pot is an organization that spotlights offenders who have received life sentences without Parole for marijuana offenses. Beth started the organization after her younger brother, John Knock, was found guilty of three conspiracy charges and given a sentence of two life terms, for a first time non-violent marijuana offense. John's experience in the criminal justice system motivated Beth to start this organization, which shares his story and shines a lot on the many individuals who are serving life sentences for marijuana. You can find the show notes page >here< Check out the Felony Friday archive for all previous articles and podcasts.    Also, for more Lions of Liberty content check out the Podcast archive! Submit any questions, comments, suggestions, or ideas to felonyfriday@lionsofliberty.com. This show is not my soapbox, it is a vehicle to communicate and amplify the injustices rampant in the criminal justice system. We need your help to make it the best it can possibly be! If you like what you hear please share it with a friend and subscribe for free via iTunes (don’t forget to leave us a rating and review  ) or the Stitcher Radio App Join the conversation in our private Facebook Group: The Lions of Liberty Forum!

On this week's Electric Libertyland, host Brian McWilliams welcomes in Paul Meekin of The Libertarian Republic to talk about the most libertarian movies ever made, the White House Correspondents Dinner, Obama's $400K speech to Wall St., and the lack of personal responsibility in America today. Brian also takes time at the top of the show to touch on Trump's lumber tariff, his executive order on religious freedom, and the coming clash with the progressives' Equality Act to protect LGBTQ citizens against discrimination. Show notes at Lions of Liberty

In today's episode, host Marc Clair is joined by the co-creator and artist of the graphic novel "Indoctrination", Matt Battaglia! In the show, you'll hear Marc and Matt discuss: In the show you'll hear Marc and Matt discuss: How Matt first became passionate about comic books and art. How Matt became interested in politics due to Ron Paul's presidential run, and how it intersected with his graphic design work.   Why Matt isn't a big fan of Atlas Shrugged, as many past guests have been.  Why does Matt hate superheroes? What comic books and graphic novels does Matt recommend? Plus! Find out more information about a great new libertarian charitable effort! For show notes head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/293

Today on Felony Friday host John Odermatt is joined by Officer Dominick Izzo. Officer Izzo is a 16 year veteran police officer. You've probably seen his videos that he often shoots in his car, pop up in your Facebook feed. During his time as a police officer Officer Izzo received numerous honors and awards while serving in his community and he says on his website that it's his goal to bridge the gap between the police and the public through education, empowerment and respect. In 2015 he started publishing videos where he began to expose police corruption. Officer Izzo spoke against the War on Drugs and revealed shady dealings behind the scenes in the Round Lake Police Department where he was employed. He vocally opposed a system that he believed was using officers to punish the very people they were hired to serve. Late last year, Officer Izzo called for his Police Chief's resignation. Ultimately, this resulted in Dominick Izzo being terminated from his position at the Round Lake Police Department. During the interview Officer Izzo shares what led him to pursuing a career in law enforcement. Izzo discussed the events that led him to speak out against corruption in his department. Finally, Dominick explains the point system his Police Chief used to manipulate the police officers in his department to pursue charges for victimless crimes and other petty revenue generating offenses. You can find the show notes page >here< Check out the Felony Friday archive for all previous articles and podcasts.    Also, for more Lions of Liberty content check out the Podcast archive! Submit any questions, comments, suggestions, or ideas to felonyfriday@lionsofliberty.com. This show is not my soapbox, it is a vehicle to communicate and amplify the injustices rampant in the criminal justice system. We need your help to make it the best it can possibly be! If you like what you hear please share it with a friend and subscribe for free via iTunes (don’t forget to leave us a rating and review  ) or the 

On this week's Electric Libertyland, host Brian McWilliams takes a look back at the first 100 days of Donald Trump's presidency, and touches on topics including national security, trade, immigration, foreign relations, Obamacare and the drug war. Brian also takes a brief trip down Mainsplaining Lane in conjunction with the new Marvel show "Iron Fist", and looks at a recent SCOTUS ruling on civil asset forfeiture that could be great news for liberty.  Show notes at Lions of Liberty

In today's episode of Lions of Liberty, Marc welcomes in the usual gang of liberty suspects for a return to our oh-so-jovial and booze-fueled fan favorite format, "Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor"! Marc is joined by "Electric LibertyLand" host Brian McWilliams, the "Godfather" Howie Snowdon, and our head researcher and resident legal counsel, the man known simply as "Rico." In the show, you'll hear the Lions: Break down Marc's interview with Sam Seder - was Marc's "conversational" approach the right one to take, or should he have been more combative? Discuss the "SatanGate" controversy stemming from the Libertarian Party posting a quote from the Satanic Temple on social media. Answer some "Letters of Liberty" from fans of the show, touching on topics such as - Which states are the least and most libertarian? How do we feel about governments contracting with unions? And more! For full show notes head over to LionsOfLibety.com/292 and for access to exclusive bonus audion content, join our patron program by becoming a member of the Lions of Liberty Pride!

On today's show host John Odermatt is joined by Nazgol Ghandnoosh from the The Sentencing Project. Nazgol studied Economics at the University of Pennsylvania, before moving to Los Angeles for graduate school. She received a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of California, Los Angeles. Nazgol has worked as a researcher for the consulting firm Monitor Group and at Columbia University’s National Center for Children in Poverty. In Los Angeles, she contributed to “Ban the Box” reform efforts to enhance employment prospects for people with criminal records and worked on campaigns to restore voting rights to people with felony convictions. Currently, Nazgol is a Research Analyst at The Sentencing Project, which is a nonprofit organization engaged in research and advocacy for criminal justice reform. She's on the show today to discuss her report titled: Delaying a Second Chance: The Declining Prospects for Parole on Life Sentences. You can find the show notes page >here< Check out the Felony Friday archive for all previous articles and podcasts.    Also, for more Lions of Liberty content check out the Podcast archive! Submit any questions, comments, suggestions, or ideas to felonyfriday@lionsofliberty.com. This show is not my soapbox, it is a vehicle to communicate and amplify the injustices rampant in the criminal justice system. We need your help to make it the best it can possibly be! If you like what you hear please share it with a friend and subscribe for free via iTunes (don’t forget to leave us a rating and review  ) or the Stitcher Radio App Join the conversation in our private Facebook Group: The Lions of Liberty Forum!

On this week's Electric Libertyland host Brian McWilliams gives his take on Alex Jones playing a "character," the Atlanta Braves' new taxpayer abomination of a stadium and the current state of affairs in North Korea. He then welcomes in friend of the podcast and podcaster in her own right, Heather Nixon of the Johnny Rocket Launchpad. Show notes at Lions of Liberty

In today's episode, host Marc Clair is joined by actor, director and long-time progressive radio personality, the host of "The Majority Report", Sam Seder! Marc and Sam manage to have a nearly hour-long dialogue about politics without devolving into yelling and name-calling. Yes, folks, it can be done! In the show you'll hear Marc and Sam discuss: How Sam first became interested in politics and what led to the creation of "The Majority Report" along with Janeane Garofalo during the 1st term of the Bush administration. The role of morality in politics - should political decisions have a moral or utilitarian basis? Are true free markets achievable, or are they a "fantasy", as Sam suggests? On what issues does Sam agree with libertarians on? For show notes head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/291

On today's episode of Felony Friday Malik King joins host John Odermatt. Malik is the Prison Outreach Coordinator for the Can-Do Foundation. On Episode 65 of this show we spoke to the founder of the Can-Do Foundation, Amy Povah. 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. Malik's incredibly dedicated to maintaining his communication with prisoners. He has a full-time job and all of his prison outreach is volunteer work. After working a full day, he routinely stays up until 6 AM writing emails and messages to inmates, before he finally retires to grab a few hours of sleep before work. There aren't too many people who could make it a week on Malik's schedule and he's been doing it for years! During the show Malik shares the events that led him to become passionate about prison outreach and how he became famous in prisons across the nation for his inspirational poetry. Malik and John discuss former Felony Friday guest Israel Torres and what is was like for Malik to see Israel be granted clemency by President Obama. Malik also relays some sad stories about inmates who, for unknown reasons, were not granted clemency by Obama. You can find the show notes page >here< Check out the Felony Friday archive for all previous articles and podcasts.    Also, for more Lions of Liberty content check out the Podcast archive! Submit any questions, comments, suggestions, or ideas to felonyfriday@lionsofliberty.com. This show is not my soapbox, it is a vehicle to communicate and amplify the injustices rampant in the criminal justice system. We need your help to make it the best it can possibly be! If you like what you hear please share it with a friend and subscribe for free via iTunes (don’t forget to leave us a rating and review  ) or the Stitcher Radio App

On this week's Electric Libertyland host Brian McWilliams spends some time discussing one of his favorite television programs, and arguably the most libertarian show on air, Rick and Morty. Brian breaks down the show's overarching anti-government trends, emphasis on anti-PC culture and individual rights and even it's attack on digital currency and unsound money. Brian then turns inevitably to the flurry of activity surrounding Syria and North Korea, touching on the alleged self-gassing of Syrians by Assad, Trump's missile attack (and his warning to Russia in advance), the new normal between America and China and China's abrupt about-face on North Korea. Show notes at Lions of Liberty

In today's episode of Lions of Liberty, Marc welcomes 2016 Libertarian VP candidate Judd Weiss back to the show to discuss his experiences with the Gary Johnson campaign and the Libertarian Party in the 2016 Election cycle. In the show, you'll hear: Judd explains his history as a supporter and friend of Gary Johnson, and why he chose to support and run with John McAfee in 2016. Judd details some of the strange behavior he began to notice from some individuals who he would later learn were under the employ of the Gary Johnson campaign. Judd breaks down some of the spending of the Gary Johnson campaign, and ponders why such a disproportionate amount of campagn money went to Johnson's campaign manager, Ron Nielson. Judd reveals some of what he saw behind the scenes at the 2016 Libertarian Convention, including shenanigans involving Alicia Dearn's endorsement of Bill Weld. Judd pulls no punches in his biting criticisms of the Gary Johnson campaign, names names, and holds nothing back in this explosive interview you can't afford to miss! For full show notes head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/290

On today's episode the great Harvey Silverglate joins Felony Friday host John Odermatt to discuss his bombshell book, Three Felonies A Day: How the Feds Target the Innocent. Harvey is a graduate of Harvard Law School and he's been an advocate for civil liberties for more than fifty years. He's an attorney, writer, and non-profit activist. Silverglate is still practicing law, currently with the Boston firm Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein. He specializes in criminal defense, civil liberties, and academic freedom and student rights cases. In addition to his legal work, Silverglate has a very successful writing career as newspaper columnist and book author. He is also a co-founder of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education. FIRE is a non-profit 501(c)(3) foundation dedicated to preserving and enlarging academic freedom, due process, and freedom of speech on college campuses across the US. You can find the show notes page >here< Check out the Felony Friday archive for all previous articles and podcasts.    Also, for more Lions of Liberty content check out the Podcast archive! Submit any questions, comments, suggestions, or ideas to felonyfriday@lionsofliberty.com. This show is not my soapbox, it is a vehicle to communicate and amplify the injustices rampant in the criminal justice system. We need your help to make it the best it can possibly be! If you like what you hear please share it with a friend and subscribe for free via iTunes (don’t forget to leave us a rating and review  ) or the Stitcher Radio App