Lions of Liberty

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair is joined by antiwar activist Alli McCracken of CODEPINK.  Alli describes her first visit to the  West Bank, and how her experiences there pushed her to question U.S. foreign policy and become a full-time antiwar activist. Marc and Alli discuss the Middle East conflict, drones, and how the foreign policy of the United States tends to eventually come back to haunt us at home. And of course, Marc finishes things off with one of his classic rants!                       Check out our website: Lions of LibertySocial Media: FacebookTwitterGoogle +Remember, you can subscribe to the show via iTunes or the Stitcher Radio App, and you can even listen to a live stream every Friday night at 7PM EST on Daily Paul Radio!  And be sure to tune back in next Thursday, when I'll speak with:Miss an episode? Check out the podcast archive.Have thoughts on the show? Don't hesitate to email me!Additonal credit goes to:John Daubert, editing and mastering (check out 

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, I welcome in Blue Republican founder Robin Koerner! Robin details his journey to the United States from Great Britain, and how he found himself smack in the middle of the liberty movement when his article, "If You Love Peace, Become a Blue Republican (Just For a Year)" went viral and led to his founding of the Blue Republican political political organization. We discuss various obstacles that libertarians often face when trying to explain the ideas of liberty to others, and how we can reach out to other people who share similar ideas in order to show that liberty is the correct path.Follow us!FacebookTwitter Google +  Additonal credit goes to: John Daubert, editing and mastering (check out his work here) Ron Branch for providing the Lions of Liberty Podcast theme music (check out his work here!).

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes  in Professor Benjamin Powell, head of the Free Market Institute at Texas Tech, and author of the new book “Out of Poverty: Sweatshops in the Global Economy.” Marc and Ben go over common criticisms of sweatshops in third world countries. Ben describes how sweatshops often offer a better viable alternative for many people to improve their lives, and how market forces – not government edicts – provide better working conditions over time.  Check out our website: Lions of Liberty Follow us! Facebook: Facebook.com/lionsofliberty Twitter: @lionsofliberty Miss an episode? Check out the podcast archive. Have thoughts on the show? Don't hesitate to email me! Additonal credit goes to: John Daubert, editing and mastering (check out his work here) Ron Branch for providing the Lions of Liberty Podcast theme music (check out his work here!).

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes Wofford College Associate Professor of Economics and Associated Scholar with the Ludwig von Mises Institute Dr. Timothy Terrell to the show. The conversation touches down on multiple points revolving around economics, libertarian philosophy on environmental issues and private property rights. Check out our website: Lions of Liberty Follow us! Facebook: Facebook.com/lionsofliberty Twitter: @lionsofliberty

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes professional wrestler RJ Brewer to the show. They discuss how RJ got into the pro wrestling business, the development of the RJ Brewer character, and to what extent the anti-illegal immigration stance of his in-ring character reflects his own personal views. Marc and RJ delve into the philosophical issues surrounding the immigration debate and how the left-right paradigm dumbs down political conversations. Check out our website: Lions of Liberty Follow us! Facebook: Facebook.com/lionsofliberty Twitter: @lionsofliberty

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes investigative journalist Ben Swann of the Truth in Media Project. They discuss Ben's road to becoming a journalist, from receiving his master's degree at the age of sixteen as a homeschooled child to starting his own independent media venture. Marc and Ben discuss a wide array of topics, including the difference between a "lapdog" and "watchdog" media and why Ron Paul was so shunned by the mainstream media despite polling better than many candidates in the field. Ben addresses critics who claim he panders to "conspiracy theorists", and details just why his coverage of topics such as vaccine courts and 9/11 highlight his view of honest journalism. Check out our website: Lions of Liberty Follow us! Facebook: Facebook.com/lionsofliberty Twitter: @lionsofliberty

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes in Robert Wenzel, editor & publisher of EconomicPolicyJournal.com. They discuss how Robert became a libertarian and what led him to start his own blog & podcast. Robert then explains his skepticism towards Bitcoin, his often controversial views on intellectual property, and why he believes its important for libertarians to keep a close eye on Rand Paul.  Check out our website: Lions of Liberty Follow us! Facebook: Facebook.com/lionsofliberty Twitter: @lionsofliberty Miss an episode? Check out the podcast archive. Have thoughts on the show? Don't hesitate to email me! Additonal credit goes to: John Daubert, editing and mastering (check out his work here) Ron Branch for providing the Lions of Liberty Podcast theme music (check out his work here!).  

A special bonus for our dedicated listeners! This is the full clip of the "Best Quotes of 2013" which originally aired in Ep. 14, the Holiday Extravaganza!  Props to John Daubert for the fantastic editing job! 

In this brand spankin’ new edition of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair is joined by the legendary G. Edward Griffin, author of “The Creature from Jekyll Island: A Second Look at the Federal Reserve.” Mr. Griffin explains how he became interested in studying the Federal Reserve before detailing just how the Fed was founded, and for what (sinister) purposes. Mr. Griffin’s knowledge is second to none on this issue, and it was an absolutely fascinating talk, which I hope you’ll all enjoy! Miss an episode? Check out the podcast archive. Have thoughts on the show? Don't hesitate to email me! Additonal credit goes to: John Daubert, editing and mastering (check out his work here) Ron Branch for providing the Lions of Liberty Podcast theme music (check out his work here!).

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair is joined by Brian Doherty of Reason Magazine and Reason.com. Brian describes how he first became interested in libertarian ideas, and how he translated that into his journalist career.  Marc and Brian discuss some of the history of the modern libertarian movement as detailed in Brian’s book, “Radicals for Capitalism”, including the events surrounding Murray Rothbard’s split with the CATO Institute.  They then talk about how cities like Los Angeles use the excuse of petty crimes to entrap the poor and homeless, and violate civil liberties. And of course, stick around for Marc’s thoughts after the interview! Miss an episode? Check out the podcast archive. Have thoughts on the show? Don't hesitate to email me! Additonal credit goes to: John Daubert, editing and mastering (check out his work here) Ron Branch for providing the Lions of Liberty Podcast theme music (check out his work here!). Find us on social media!  Facebook.com/lionsofliberty  Twitter: @lionsofliberty

If you’ve ever been curious about what this “Bitcoin” is that all those darn libertarian kids are talking bout, look no further than this brand-spankin’ new episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast! This week, host Marc Clair is joined by Trace Mayer , author, entrepreneur, monetary scientist and expert on Bitcoin, the intriguing new digital currency . Trace breaks down exactly what a Bitcoin is, the advantages of using Bitcoin over other currencies, and responds to many common criticisms, including those of Gary North and Peter Schiff. After listening to this show, I personally guarantee you’ll know more about Bitcoin than any other kid on the block! Miss an episode? Check out the podcast archive! Subscribe on iTunes or the Stitcher Radio App  to make listening later even easier! OR use the RSS Feed! Have thoughts on the show? Don't hesitate to email me! Additional credit goes to: John Daubert - editing and mastering (check out his work here) Ron Branch-  Lions of Liberty Podcast theme music (check out his work here)

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair is joined by Brian Engelman, founder of The New Americna Media and host of the weekly “Agree to Disagree”.  Marc and Brian discuss the tragic case of Kelly Thomas, the mentally disabled homeless man beaten to death by police in Fullerton, CA, and examine the details of this horrific injustice, and attempt to make sense of how a jury could find the perpetrators of this crime “not guilty.” Before that, Marc and Brian talk about why it’s important to take risks and not be afraid of failure in life, and how this philosophy led them both to their respective projects. Miss an episode? Check out the podcast archive! Subscribe on iTunes or the Stitcher Radio App  to make pausing and listening later even easier! OR use the RSS Feed! Have thoughts on the show? Don't hesitate to email me! Additional credit goes to: John Daubert - editing and mastering (check out his work here) Ron Branch-  Lions of Liberty Podcast theme music (check out his work here

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair is joined by Professor Carlo Celli of Bowling Green State University  for a history lesson, as they discuss his new book Economic Fascism: Primary Sources on Mussolini's Crony Capitalism, Professor Celli describes the economic and social conditions which led to Mussolini’s rise to power, how he used rhetoric to control political debate, and how his economic dictates influenced the Italian economy.  They then probe the idea of whether or not the United States today is an example of a fascist country. Be sure to stick around for Marc’s post-interview thoughts, and for the diehards a special bonus Mussolni-themed song at the end of the show brought to you by our editor John Daubert, guitarist Mike Caro, and produced and recorded by the legendary Mike Appel! Check out Professor Celli's new website, ControlWords.org.  For more on how governments use statistics as Mussolini did, check out this edition of Mondays with Murray.  Miss an episode? Check out the podcast archive! Subscribe on iTunes or the Stitcher Radio App  to make pausing and listening later even easier! OR use the RSS Feed! Have thoughts on the show? Don't hesitate to email me! Additional credit goes to: John Daubert - editing and mastering (check out his work here) Ron Branch-  Lions of Liberty Podcast theme music (check out his work here). @lionsofliberty Facebook.com/lionsofliberty

In this, the first episode of 2014 of for the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair is joined by Jeffrey Tucker to discuss his new social media venture, Liberty.me. Before detailing his vision for a "libertarian city in the cloud", Marc speaks with Jeffrey about how he became a libertarian, the art of inter-libertarian criticism, and why the state should just get out of everything.  As always, stick around for Marc's post-interview thoughts!  Have thoughts on the show? Don't hesitate to email marc@lionsofliberty.com. Additional credit goes to: John Daubert - editing and mastering (check out his work here) Ron Branch-  Podcast theme music (check out his work here). Follow on Twitter: @lionsofliberty Facebook: Facebook.com/Lionsofliberty

In this episode - the LAST of 2013! - of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair is joined by Angela Keaton, the Director of Operations for Antiwar.com. They begin by discussing how Ms. Keaton became involved with the antiwar movement, as well as the revelation that the FBI was spying on several prominent members of Antiwar.com. They then go on to break down the top foreign policy stories of 2013. They discuss the emergence of the "Ron Paul Geeks" in the form of courageous whistleblowers like Edward Snowden and Chelsea Manning, the prevention of war with both Syria and Iran, and the "forgotten wars" of Iraq and Afghanistan.  Plus, be sure to stay tuned for a classic rant from your host and shining beacon of liberty, Marc Clair!  Have thoughts on the show? Don't hesitate to email - marc@lionsofliberty.com. Additional credit goes to: John Daubert - editing and mastering (check out his work here) Ron Branch-  Podcast theme music (check out his work here). @lionsofliberty Facebook.com/lionsofliberty