Lions of Liberty Network

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