Lions of Liberty Network

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes Felony Friday author and all-around swell chap John Odermatt back to the show for another edition of ‘The Felony Report!’John and Marc take a look at the recent arrest of former Subway spokesperson Jared Fogle - once famous for shedding weight by walking to Subway every day - for child pornography and child prostitution char...

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes in entrepreneur, investor and founder of YouPaidFor. It, John Maddox! John describes how a near-death experience led him to realize that if he wanted to see a better world for his children to grow up in that he had to become politically active. John explains how YouPaidFor. It enables people to directly hold their elected of...

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair is joined by Alex Newman, co-author of “Crimes of the Educators” . Alex explains how he first became interested in the subject of education, and answers the question, ‘Just what exactly are the “crimes” of the educators?’ Alex describes the “whole word” reading method, and how it has lead to an epidemic of illiteracy and dyslexia in...

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes in Gavin Keefe, a libertarian and candidate for City Council in Yakima, WA. Gavin explains how he first became interested in the ideas of liberty after getting into a conversation about immigration with Lions of Liberty co-founder and frequent podcast contributor Brian McWilliams. Marc and Gavin have the revelation that they...

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, we convene another session of our oh-so-jovial feature, “Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor!” Host Marc Clair welcomes in fellow liquored-up libertarians John “Odie” Odermatt, our legal counsel Rico, and a very special guests, the original “Blue Republican” himself, Robin Koerner! As per usual, the show begins with the gang revealing their...

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes back our resident Rand Paul analyst Brian McWilliams for another edition of “Rand Pauluses and Minuses!”, where we discuss the comings and goings of the quasi-libertarian Presidential candidate and rate them on our very scientific “Paulus” or “Minus” scale. They start off by touching on Rand’s debate performance, his exchang...

In the latest episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes in Carlos Morales, former agent for Child Protective Services turned whistleblower and author of “Legally Kidnapped: The Case Against Child Protective Services.” Carlos explains how he first became interested in libertarian ideas prior to his involvement with CPS, and just why he joined the agency despite some of his r...

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair is joined by 2016 Libertarian Candidate for President, Steve Kerbel! Steve has been a businessman and libertarian for over thirty years, and is the author of the book “Take Everyman Down - A 12 Step Program to Servitude of the American Populace and Destruction of the American Dream.” Steve explains why he decided to step into the pol...

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair convenes a cast and crew of assorted libertarians in living rooms drinking liquor to react to the very first Republican Primary Debate of the 2016 election cycle. Marc is joined by Brian McWilliams, John Odermatt, JB Lubin and Howie Snowdon to break down how each and every candidate performed in this kickoff to the mainstream electio...

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes Felony Friday author and all-around swell chap John Odermatt back to the show, fresh off his vacation for another edition of the Felony Report! John and Marc discuss the Charleston shooting, why gun control laws failed to stop it, and ponder a scenario where gun control might actually “work.” They then discuss a fairly ridic...

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair is joined by former Baltimore police officer Michael A. Wood, who recently made headlines for a series of tweets exposing instances of police brutality he witnessed during his 11 year with the Baltimore PD. Michael explains what drove his desire to become a police officer from a very young age, and how his view of the role of police...

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes in economist and libertarian theorist David D. Friedman to discuss his book “Machinery of Freedom”, which was recently released in it’s 3rd edition. David describes what led him to believe that the most ideal society would be one without governments, and what drove him he to organize his thoughts on just how this could occur...

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair is joined by the Executive Director of Gun Owners of America , Larry Pratt! Larry discusses the driving motivation behind the founding of Gun Owners of America, and the need for an alternative organization to the NRA that is focused on protecting 2nd Amendment rights and keeping an eye on the government rather than in working with it...

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair is joined by Libertarian National Committee Chair, Nicholas Sarwark! Nicholas describes how he became acquainted with libertarian ideas from a very early age, as he grew up in a very active libertarian political family. He then explains just why he decided to run for Chair of the Libertarian National Committee, and the change he hope...

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair and Lions of Liberty’s resident Rand Paul analyst Brian McWilliams convene an impromptu, special edition of “Rand Pauluses and Minuses” to discuss the Iran nuclear deal and Rand Paul’s stated opposition to it. Brian and Marc are joined by special guest Scott Horton of AntiWar Radio and the Scott Horton Show. Scott breaks down the his...

In today’s show, host Marc Clair welcomes in young libertarian blogger Ryan Griggs! Ryan explains how he first became familiar with libertarian ideas after stumbling upon YouTube videos of Ron Paul’s 2008 Presidential campaigns. Marc and Ryan discuss how the public education system doesn’t prepare young people to think critically, rather training youth to think with pure emotion as opposed to reas...

In today’s show, host Marc Clair is joined by the one and only, Judd Weiss! Judd is known largely for his photography in the liberty movement, but in today’s show we meet the man behind the camera and delve into what makes Judd Weiss tick. Judd describes how his largely nihilistic attitude as a teenager was knocked for a loop with his introduction to Ayn Rand and her work “Anthem.” He then describ...

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes in Lions of Liberty’s own Brian McWilliams for the latest installment of “Rand Pauluses and Minuses,” where they grade the political maneuvers and statements of quasi-libertarian presidential candidate Rand Paul, using the very scientific “Paulus” - “Minus” system. Marc and Brian discuss Rand’s statements surrounding the Sup...

In today’s show, host Marc Clair welcomes in Austin Petersen to discuss why he enthusiastically touts a minarchist - i.e. “limited government” - view of government. But first, Austin describes how he came to identify as a libertarian after being raised in a conservative household. Austin then details how he spearheaded the creation Judge Napolitano’s much-hailed “Freedom Watch” on Fox  Business, a...

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes in 23 year old independent journalist, Sam Richards! Sam details how he first became exposed to independent journalism while helping to cover and promote local protests in Minneapolis. Marc and Sam discuss some of the pitfalls of going through the traditional path of a journalistic career, and how being independent can allow...

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, we convene another session of our popular feature, “Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor!” Host Marc Clair welcomes in fellow liquored-up libertarians Brian McWilliams, John “Odie” Odermatt, and Howie Snowdon. As per usual, the show begins with the gang revealing their drinks of choice. Brian kicks the conversation off by bringing up the Sup...

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, Felony Friday author and all-around swell chap John Odermatt returns to the show for another edition of the Felony Report! John and host Marc Clair take a look at the past month of Felony Friday articles, starting with an attempt to answer the somewhat clickbaity question “Should Big Banks Be Treated the Same as People?” John and Marc look at the a...

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes in Chad Peace of the Independent Voter Project! Chad explains how, after growing up in a political family turned him away from politics, he was inspired by the presidential campaigns of Ron Paul to become a political activist. Chad would go on to be a leading figure in drafting Rand Paul to run for the U.S. Senate, and the r...

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair is joined by Jason Stapleton, the host of the Jason Stapleton Program and the man behind the forthcoming LibertyOne, a brand new libertarian radio and television network dedicated to promoting individual liberty and free markets. Jason starts off by describing how he evolved from a full-blown neocon as a Marine serving in Afghanistan...

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair is joined by fellow liberty podcast host, Johnny “Rocket” Adams of the Johnny Rocket Launch Pad! Johnny starts things off by describing how he first came to identify with libertarian, and what inspired the creation of the Johnny Rocket Launch Pad. Marc and Johnny go on to discuss the value of banter, the greatness of Chic-Fil-A, and...