Lions of Liberty Network

In today’s episode, host Marc Clair welcomes in the editor-in-chief of the PanAm Post, Fergus Hodgson! Fergus explains why he first left New Zealand to explore greater opportunities in the world, which leads to a great and unexpected discussion about the state of U.S. immigration laws. Fergus then describes his recent trips to Cuba, and attempt to dispel some myths about President Obama’s “opening...

In today’s episode, host Marc Clair convenes a small pride of liberty lions to discuss an eventful past week in U.S. Presidential politics, welcoming in Felony Friday host John Odermatt and our officially unofficial legal counsel, the elusive “Rico.” They discuss the Iowa Caucus results and Rand Paul’s subsequent departure from the Presidential race, and why so much of Ron Paul’s past support seem...

On today’s episode of the Felony Friday Podcast host John Odermatt is joined by the founder of Liberty.me Jeffrey Tucker. Jeffrey is also director of digital development for the Foundation for Economic Education, executive editor [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes investor, author and blogger, Andrew Syrios! Andrew describes how he came to reject the left-right paradigm and identify as a libertarian politically, and what drove him to start writing on political and economic issues. After taking a few curves into the legality of abortion, and even murder (!?). Marc and Andrew start t...

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes liberty cohorts J.B. Lubin, Howie Snowden and resident Rand Paul-analyst Brian McWilliams in for another boozy GOP Debate reaction show. This debate brought a different dynamic, as the loudest mouth on stage during the previous six blusterfests was absent: one Donald Trump. His antics were missed, but that didn’t mean it was...

This week on the Felony Friday Podcast John invites criminal defense attorney and fellow podcaster Joseph Balliro Jr. into the Lions of Liberty studio. Joseph has been a criminal defense and civil trial attorney for 28 years headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with a practice that spans nationwide. He is also the host of Killer Legal Re [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty podcast, host Marc Clair and world-renowned Rand Paul analyst Brian McWilliams convene for the first Rand Pauluses and Minuses podcast of 2016! The topic that’s top of mind is the announcement that Rand Paul would not be excluded from the most recent debate, which leads Marc and Brian to discuss Rand’s debate boycott strategy, whether Donald Trump is stealin...

In today’s episode, host Marc Clair is joined by the editor and founder of TheFifthColumnNews.com, Justin King! Justin describes his previous career as a military contractor working in the “grey area” of the contracting field, getting his door kicked in by the federal government, and how these experiences led to him his pivot to a career in independent journalism. Justin and Marc discuss some of t...

In this week’s episode, John Odermatt welcomes Regina Hufnagel from the non-profit group Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, better known as LEAP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lions of Liberty, tireless in their dedication to dissecting and foraging for the potential gold nuggets of liberty within the Democratic debates, have once again braved hours of bickering between the two three candidates to bring you the 4th Democratic Debate Reaction Show!  Was Martin O’Malley even there or is he simply a specter of our collective memory?  Join John Odermatt of Felony Friday...

The Lions of Liberty once again gather to react to the latest GOP Debate. Host Marc Clair welcomes in fellow liquored-up libertarians Brian McWilliams, J.B. Lubin, and our mysterious legal counsel, the man known simply as “Rico.”  Is there any voice of sanity now that Rand Paul is being excluded? (spoiler: not really.) Who is the biggest neocon of them all? Can Donald Trump’s face get any droopier...

On this episode of the Felony Friday Podcast host John Odermatt is joined by the man know as the “Godfather” of the Lions of Liberty, Howard Snowdon. Howie shares what originally turned him on to liberty during his youth and explains why he has grown so passionate about criminal justice reform specifically. Howie and John kick off the felony discussion with the FBI’s change that makes animal abuse...

The Lions of Liberty have a special treat for liberty lovers this week as Marc and Brian delve into what some controversially consider the top “libertarian” candidate in the 2016 presidential race: Ted Cruz. Yes, that Ted Cruz, who has garnered some curious support from the liberty sector. Is that support deserved? Brian and Marc will break down Cruz’ positions, his actions in the Senate and in th...

In today’s episode, host Marc Clair welcomes in Greg Carlwood, the host of “The Higher Side Chats” - a podcast all about the weird, the fringe, and - dare we say it - the conspiracy theories. Greg explains how a visionary moment led him out of the nine to five and into the wild world of conspiracy theories. Greg and Marc go on to discuss a wide range of topics covering everything from 9/11 to the...

On the inaugural episode of the Felony Friday Podcast host John Odermatt is joined by a familiar voice in the liberty movement, Lions of Liberty’s own Marc Clair. John begins by sharing how he grew to become passionate about the plight of felons in our society and sheds light on the reasoning behind the switch from a weekly Felony Friday column to producing the weekly Felony Friday Podcast. Marc a...

In the today’s episode, host Marc Clair welcomes in Professor Lauren K. Hall, associate professor of political science at the Rochester Institute of Technology! Lauren has done extensive work on classical liberalism and the relationship between classical liberal theory and the family. Lauren explains just what classical liberalism is and where it falls among all the terms we often here discussed i...

In the inaugural episode of 2016, host Marc Clair welcomes in philosophy professor and author of “The Free Market Existentialist: Capitalism without Consumerism”, Bill Irwin! Bill describes his early philosophical influences, and how he came into the ideas of individual liberty and free markets later in life through the fictional work of Ayn Rand. Marc and Bill discuss the concept of existentialis...

In the final Pauluses and Minuses podcast of 2015, host Marc Clair welcomes in our resident Rand Paul expert and local curmudgeon Brian McWilliams to break down and examine the “Pauluses” and Minuses of the Year in #Randypants (you just KNOW you want to tweet that hashtag!) The pickings were plentiful, as Rand has been a busy boy between fighting the good (and sometimes bad) fight in the Senate wh...

In today’s episode, host Marc Clair is welcomes in Dr. Jeffrey A. Singer - a physician, columnist, and political activist. Dr. Singer is an adjunct scholar with the CATO Institute, has written extensively on the government’s role in the health care industry, and has been heavily involved in political action to limit this role for much of his career. Dr. Singer details why he ended up pursuing the...

Yo ho ho liberty lovers, it’s time for the 2015 edition of Lions of Liberty’s “Naughty of Nice” Awards! For the third year running, host Marc Clair gathers together the Lions of Liberty crew for a look at some of the top names in politics this past year, and just how they fared when it comes to advancing individual liberty. They discuss President Obama, Rand Paul, Kim Davis, Hillary Clinton, Donal...

In the latest Lions of Liberty debate reaction show, Marc Clair gathers a pride of liberty lions to break down the third Democratic Debate. Marc welcomes in Lions regulars Brian McWilliams and Howie Snowdon, along with special guest, the original Blue Republican, Robin Koerner! They discuss Hillary Clinton’s masterful ability to avoid actually answering questions, how Bernie Sanders is able to tap...

ISIS, YOUSIS, we all SIS for ISIS! That was the rallying cry of the 5th GOP debate, which aired Tuesday on CNN and featured a small army of presidential hopefuls once again. The Lions of Liberty (and friends!) took it upon themselves not only to watch and live blog the debate, but also participate in a post-debate reaction show where they try to wash away the shower of terrible ideas and personali...

On today’s episode, host Marc Clair is joined by the hosts of the “We Are Libertarians” podcast, Chris Spangle and Greg Lenz! Chris and Greg discuss the unique format of their show, which involves a rotation of more than fifteen contributors from various political backgrounds. Marc, Chris and Greg note how today’s hot button political issues - such as marijuana decriminalization, questioning inter...

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes back Lions of Liberty co-founder and Felony Friday author John Odermatt back to the show after a brief hiatus, for another edition of “The Felony Report!” Marc and John start with a shocking announcement - that this is the final edition of “The Felony Report!” Oh no! But fret not, we have an announcement at the end of the sh...

In today’s episode, host Marc Clair is joined by the host of the “Congressional Dish” podcast, Jen Briney! Jen tells us how she went from being relatively apolitical to starting to question things while living in Germany during the Iraq War, and years later sprung into action after viewing a shocking admission from a Congressman [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices