Lions Of Liberty

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, Marc is joined by Dan Johnson, the founder and President of People Against the NDAA (PANDA) to discuss his new project, the Solutions Institute! Dan details some of PANDA’s successes over the last year and why he decided to use the knowledge he’s gained through his activism to found the Solutions Institute, a consulting organization designed specifically to help activists. Dan discusses the various ways the Solutions Institute’s volunteers - all successful activists - can guide the next generation of activists to achieve success in advancing their various causes. Dan and Marc then tackle the question posed by Dan in a recent article, “Is It Time for a Violent Revolution?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair is joined by NY Times best selling author Tom Woods! Tom describes how he went from a neoconservative to a fiery libertarian aiming to set the “index card of allowable opinion” ablaze. Marc and Tom discuss the common libertarian concepts such as non-intervention and nullification and how the concepts jive with the base principles of individual liberty. Be sure to stay tuned to Marc’s fiery wrap-up rant! Check out all of Tom Woods’ Projects by heading over to  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair once again welcomes in the Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor to celebrate the New Year, LOL Style! Marc is joined by John Odermatt, Brian McWilliams and J.B. Lubin to discuss the year in liberty ahead of us over a few adult beverages. The LILDL’s start by attempting to answer the question “Are We Statists?”, before moving on to discuss political labels, potential Presidential candidates, and our liberty predictions for 2015. So kick back and start the New Year right with the Lions of Liberty!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special EXTRA from the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair takes a look back at some of the best quotes from our 2014 interviews. Featuring Bob Murphy, Robert Wenzel, Jan Helfeld, G. Edward Griffin, Adam Kokesh and many, many more! Enjoy this look back on the year that was as we prepare for the year ahead here at Lions of Liberty! And find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google +!  Miss an episode? Check out the podcast archive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes in the Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor for our 2nd annual Holiday Special! Marc is joined by Brian McWilliams, John Odermatt, Howie Snowdon and the debuting Rico to hand out our Lions of Liberty Naughty or Nice Awards for 2014 over a few adult beverages. The crew discuss Rand Paul, Barack Obama, the Sony / Interview hacking, Cliven Bundy, Darren Wilson and so much, much more! Grab your egg nog and gather the whole family around for this look back at the year in liberty!  Visit  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair is joined by Mike Vine of the Free State Project to discuss the film “101 Reasons Liberty Lives in New Hampshire.” Mike describes how he became a libertarian at the young age of 13, and what eventually drove him to move to New Hampshire as part of the Free State Project. Mike and Marc discuss a few of the reasons presented in the film, and how the Free State Project could be a model for creating political change in other states and even countries.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair is joined by Jay Beeber, a libertarian activist in Marc’s home city of Los Angeles, who is best known for getting the red light camera program shut down in the city. Jay describes how he became involved in the red light camera issue and helped to expose the program as a scam benefiting crony corporations, leading to him becoming a local folk hero of sorts in LA. Jay explains how why he is now running for LA City Council, and how he plans to take on the local establishment and continue to call for a government accountable to its citizens, not corporatist interests.  Be sure to stick around for Marc’s f [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair is joined by the founder and CEO of AltcoinGraphs.com, Kevin Ostrowski! Kevin describes how he first became interested in crypto currencies, and how he channeled that interest into starting AltCoinGraphs. Kevin and Marc discuss the practical uses for crypto currencies, the implications of government regulations, and whether or not crypto currencies are a threat to the Federal Reserve banking system. As always, stay tuned for Marc’s pos [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes in John Odermatt and first-time podcast guest J.B. Lubin for another edition of “Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor!” First, JB explains how he went from holding strong socialist political views to finding himself more closely aligned with us wacky libertarians. The crew then discuss the events in Ferguson Missouri, the conditions that created anger in the community prior to the incident, the political reaction to the non-indictment of Darren Wilson, and when it’s appropriate to take a life in self-defense. So kick your feet up, grab your favorite adult beverage (or regular beverages, for the liberty youth!), and get ready for another liberty-tastic edition of “Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair is joined by the great antiwar radio host, Scott Horton! Scott and Marc discuss anything and everything you could ever hope to know about the latest foreign menace in the news, those rascals known as Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Towards the end of the discussion, Scott comments on how the Republican takeover of Congress will impact United States foreign policy, whether we’ll see combat troops in Iraq, and has some interesting remarks about Senator Rand Paul which his fans and critics alike will undoubtedly find interesting.  Be sure to check out  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair is joined by Udo Uflkotte, a former editor of the German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeinne, and author of (translated from the German) “Bought Journalists: How Politicians, Intelligence, and High Finance Control German’s Mass Media.” Mr. Ulfkotte describes how he was first approached by German intelligence to become a journalist, and how his relationship with both German intelligence agencies and the CIA shaped the stories he would publish throughout his 30 year career.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair is joined by Mark Levine, professor of history at UC Irvine and co-editor of the book, One Land, Two States: Israel and Palestine as Parallel States. Mr. LeVine explains the root of the modern Israeli-Palestinian crisis and helps dispel the myth that the crisis is based on ancient, thousands-of-years-old feud. Mark and Marc then delve into the parallel states concept and the various reasons why such a system may not only the most just solution, but the most viable as well. Be sure to stay tuned as always for Marc̵ [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair is joined by his eclectic crew of libertarian friends for the inaugural Lions of Liberty Halloween Spooktacular! The whole “Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor” gang come together to discuss the scariest politicians and some scary current events. From Ebola to ISIS to the War on Drugs, the crew leave no scary topic untouched as they navigate their way through a mine field of bad impersonations and semi-buzzed ranting. So toss on your Halloween costume, grab some treats, and join the Lions of Liberty for this raucous, spooky fun time!  Visit Lions of Liberty!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair is joined by Libertarian U.S. Senate Candidate in the State of Virginia, Robert Sarvis! Robert describes how he came to hold libertarian views, what propelled him to enter the political arena, and why he is now running in the Libertarian Party after attempting to losing faith in the Virginia GOP. We discuss how libertarians can make a different through politics, and Robert answers some questions regarding the policy positions of his campaign. As usual, I wrap it up with a good ‘ol liberty rant! Visit  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair is joined by fellow libertarian writer and podcaster, Jack Thompson, aka the Political Badger! Jack describes his journey from a traditional conservative to a freedom-advocating libertarian after the financial crisis of 2008 caused him to start questioning things. Marc and Jack go on to discuss the trials and tribulations of starting a podcast, what they’ve gained from the experience, and why others considering doing the same should take the plunge.  Visit Lions of Liberty!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair reflects back on the first year of the show by taking a look at some of his favorite moments. Join Marc and as he travels back in time and revisits some of his most impactful guests, including G. Edward Griffin, Adam Kokesh, and Shayne Wissler! A great launching point for new listeners and a fun job down memory lane for the diehards! Visit Lions of Liberty!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes in Ty Hicks, a college student who is active in leadership roles with two of the leading student groups dedicated to advancing liberty, Young Americans for Liberty (YAL) and Students for Liberty (SFL.) Ty describes how he became a an advocate for liberty, and how his student activism led to his involvement in the Liberty in North Korea (LiNK) Project. Marc and Ty discuss the the difficulties faced by citizens of North Korea, and how LiNK helps to bring awareness to the situation and help refugees escape and adapt to live a more free life. Visit  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, the Lions of Liberty crew picks up where they left off last week in the latest installment of “Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor!” In this edition, dubbed “Episode Zero - The Origin Story!”, Marc is joined by fellow Lions of Liberty contributors Brian McWilliams and John Odermatt, along with fellow liberty-lovers and longtime friends Trent Seaman and Howie Snowdon.The crew kick back with a few adult beverages and reflect back on how the Presidential campaigns of Ron Paul drove them to become vocal advocates for the ideas of liberty. So grab a drink and comfy seat, and join the Lions of Liberty for this epic look at the origins of our liberty love!  Visit  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair invites in some liberty friends for another installment of “Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor!” In this edition, dubbed “Episode Zero - The Origin Story!”, Marc is joined by fellow Lions of Liberty contributors Brian McWilliams and John Odermatt, along with fellow liberty-lovers and longtime friends Trent Seaman and Howie Snowdon.The crew kick back with a few adult beverages and reflect back on how they all became passionate advocates for the ideas of liberty. So grab a drink and comfy seat, and join the Lions of Liberty for this epic look at the origins of our liberty love!  Visit [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes the Independent, Blue Republican-endorsed candidate for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, Tisha Casida! Tisha describes how she first became involved in the liberty movement when the local politburo made her jump through hoops in order to start her own farmer’s market. Tisha explains the goals of her Congressional run, how she hooked up with Robin Koerner and the Blue Republican movement, what it was like to receive an endorsement from Ron Paul, and more!  Visit  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices