Lions of Liberty

On today's show Felony Friday host John Odermatt is joined by John Koufos.  John holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, as well as a law degree from the Fordham University School of Law. John served on the Governor Chris Christie’s Opiate Task Force, and built the New Jersey Reentry Corporation. After designing the program, John was named Executive Director and worked with the Christie Administration and five former Governors to implement effective evidence-based reentry services. He grew NJRC from a single-location startup to approximately 60 employees in nine program sites. Currently, John is the National Director of Reentry Initiatives for Right on Crime. Find past editions of Felony Friday at the Felony Friday Archive! Today's Sponsor: Dan Wise, YouTube's Top Prison Consultant, Sentence Reduction and Federal Prison Consulting services. Stop the stress and get your life back. You can find the show notes page >here<  Also, for more Lions of Liberty content check out the Podcast archive!  Submit any questions, comments, suggestions, or ideas to felonyfriday@lionsofliberty.com. This show is not my soapbox, it is a vehicle to communicate and amplify the injustices rampant in the criminal justice system. We need your help to make it the best it can possibly be! If you like what you hear please share it with a friend and subscribe for free via iTunes (don’t forget to leave us a rating and review  ) or the Stitcher Radio App 

On this week's Electric Libertyland, Brian brings in the "Godfather" of the Lions, Howie Snowdon, and the Philly Connection, J.B. Lubin, for a rousing Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor! @BrianMcWilliams @LionsofLiberty

In today's episode, Marc welcomes Joshua Smith, a candidate for LNC Chair who will be challenging current chairman Nicholas Sarwark at the Libertarian National Convention in New Orleans this June. Joshua explains how he became a libertarian after hearing - stop me if you've heard this before - Ron Paul speak during a Republican primary debate. Joshua describes his plans for what the Libertarian Party should be at the national level, and how he would steer the party to better support candidates and take advantage of unique electoral opportunities. 

On today's episode of Felony Friday Ta'Rell Burton Sr. joins host John Odermatt to discuss his journey from convicted murderer to becoming a positive force for change in the community.  Ta'Rell is the founder of A True Change, which is a non-profit organization that promotes stability and guidance to inner city at risk-youth and families by providing resources and education. The goal is to help these individuals build a foundation for self-betterment, achievements, and positive lifestyle change.  In 2003, Ta’Rell made a mistake and angered a rival gang. Things escalated, and he found himself responsible for the death of another man. Ta'Rell was sentenced to 30 years in prison. He utilized the time by educating himself at Northeastern Junior College; he found solace in religion and in the thought of coming home to his daughter and son one day, no matter how many years that would take. Ta'Rell spent thirteen years in prison. A week before he was to be released, rival gang members shot and killed his 18-year-old son. Now he strives to live for his son, as well as his daughter and two grandsons. He’s acted as a motivational speaker, and he said that his hope is that talking about his struggles and triumphs will give someone the guidance they need to turn away from the path he took. Find past editions of Felony Friday at the Felony Friday Archive! Today's Sponsor: Dan Wise, YouTube's Top Prison Consultant, Sentence Reduction and Federal Prison Consulting services. Stop the stress and get your life back. You can find the show notes page >here<  Also, for more Lions of Liberty content check out the Podcast archive!  Submit any questions, comments, suggestions, or ideas to felonyfriday@lionsofliberty.com. This show is not my soapbox, it is a vehicle to communicate and amplify the injustices rampant

In a special Thursday bonus podcast, we present to you a podcast recorded live in Los Angeles at our special "Liberty Behind the Lines" event which included Part of the Problem's Dave Smith, Jason Stapleton of the Jason Stapleton Program, and our own Marc Clair and Brian McWilliams. They spent an hour taking questions from fans in attendance and discussed topics including the Libertarian Party, talking to progressives about liberty, universal basic income, and so much more! 

On this week's (very truncated) Electric Libertyland, Brian looks at some confusion from writers at Gamespot, who can't deal with conservative characters in "Far Cry 5" not being evil stereotypes, a possible exit for US Troops in Syria, a 9th Circuit Court Judge dies, Hillary Clinton's latest embarrassment, and rapper Cardi B goes libertarian. @BrianMcWilliams @LionsofLiberty

In today's episode, Marc is joined by Dr. Mary Ruwart, author of "Healing our World in an Age of Aggression" and more recently "Death by Regulation." Mary describes how medical regulations have shaved 5-10 years off all of our lives, how they have contributed to countless deaths over the years, and how the free market can be the solution.  For show notes head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/341

Today on Felony Friday Gracie Walker joins host John Odermatt to share how she spent more than a decade in prison for the "crime" of introducing two people. In 2007, Gracie was convicted of Conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance in the Northern District of Texas. She was sentenced to 290 months. Gracie was not charged or convicted of selling drugs, rather she was sentenced to prison for introducing two people. When she was arrested, Gracie was a working single mother and had not been involved with drugs for over three years. She was not in possession of any contraband and no drugs were found in the house where she was arrested. Prosecutors did offer a plea deal in exchange for information, but since Gracie had not been selling drugs she did not have any information to offer, so she was convicted. Thankfully, after spending ten years in President Obama granted Gracie clemency, shaving at least ten years off her sentence.  Find past editions of Felony Friday at the Felony Friday Archive! Today's Sponsor: Dan Wise, YouTube's Top Prison Consultant, Sentence Reduction and Federal Prison Consulting services. Stop the stress and get your life back. You can find the show notes page >here<  Also, for more Lions of Liberty content check out the Podcast archive!  Submit any questions, comments, suggestions, or ideas to felonyfriday@lionsofliberty.com. This show is not my soapbox, it is a vehicle to communicate and amplify the injustices rampant in the criminal justice system. We need your help to make it the best it can possibly be! If you like what you hear please share it with a friend and subscribe for free via iTunes (don’t forget to leave us a rating and review  ) or the Stitcher Radio App 

On this week's Electric Libertyland, host Brian McWilliams wades through a river of news including the March for Our Lives, Killer Mike spitting truth on gun rights then bitching out, a PA school's bizarre yet hilarious plan for student defense, Rand Paul's spending bill tweet storm and Zombie Bolton refusing to die. Also...is there actually a reason to support Mitch McConnell? @BrianMcWilliams @LionsofLiberty

On today's show, Marc is joined by CA Libertarian Gubernatorial candidate, Nickolas Wildstar! Nickolas tells his liberty tale of how he he went from being a Democrat to involvement with Anonymous and Occupy Wall Street to eventually being turned on to the ideas of libertarianism by Ron Paul's 2012 Presidential run. Nickolas discusses why he is running for CA Governor, what sort of push back he receives on the campaign trail, how he talks to progressives and conservatives, and tells a great story of how an unexpected supporter helped him officially get on the CA ballot for Governor.  For full show notes head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/340

On today's episode Felony Friday host John Odermatt is joined by Sarah Brady Wagner. Seven years ago Sarah was arrested for attempting give someone a couple Adderall during finals when she was an 18 year old college student.  Sarah was convicted in 2012 and was in jail from November 2012 to March 2013. This occurred while she was a student at George Mason University in Virginia. Since her conviction, Sarah has been able to get her voting rights restored in VA, and will be able to request a pardon next year, but Virginia does not offer expungements so she will forever have a "violent felony" on her record for giving someone Adderall during finals when she was eighteen years-old.  Sarah is active in the North Carolina Libertarian Party and is the host of the new Speaking of Liberty Podcast brought to you by the Libertarian Party of North Carolina. Find past editions of Felony Friday at the Felony Friday Archive! Today's Sponsor: Dan Wise, YouTube's Top Prison Consultant, Sentence Reduction and Federal Prison Consulting services. Stop the stress and get your life back. You can find the show notes page >here<  Also, for more Lions of Liberty content check out the Podcast archive!  Submit any questions, comments, suggestions, or ideas to felonyfriday@lionsofliberty.com. This show is not my soapbox, it is a vehicle to communicate and amplify the injustices rampant in the criminal justice system. We need your help to make it the best it can possibly be! If you like what you hear please share it with a friend and subscribe for free via iTunes (don’t forget to leave us a rating and review  ) or the Stitcher

On this week's Electric Libertyland, Brian McWilliams breaks down the lowlights of Bernie Sanders' "Inequality in America" Town Hall, which featured intellectual "heavyweights" including Michael Moore, a VP of the Auto Workers Union and Elizabeth Warren among others. Brian then goes on to hit on some current events, such as Youtube comedian Count Dankula facing jail time, and China's "Social Credit Score." @BrianMcWilliams @LionsofLiberty  

In today's episode, Marc is joined by Libertarian candidate for U.S Senate, Dale Kerns! Dale explains how he became a libertarian, why he decided to run for U.S. Senate under the Libertarian Party banner, and why he has made the concept "Addiction is not a crime" a centerpiece of his campaign.  For full show notes head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/339

Today author Steven Slate joins the show to talk about addiction with Felony Friday host John Odermatt. Steven was drawn to study addiction as a result of his own struggles with drug abuse. Steven and John discuss a controversial book that Steven co-authored with Marc Sheeren and Michele Dunbar, The Freedom Model for Addictions: Escape the Treatment and Recovery Trap. The book calls into questions many commonly held beliefs in regards to addiction. Some of the questions it asks are as follows: Is addiction a disease? Is treatment the only way to deal with it? When people say they don't need treatment, are they in denial? Is moderate consumption always off limits for people who have had problems? Find past editions of Felony Friday at the Felony Friday Archive! Today's Sponsor: Dan Wise, YouTube's Top Prison Consultant, Sentence Reduction and Federal Prison Consulting services. Stop the stress and get your life back. You can find the show notes page >here<  Also, for more Lions of Liberty content check out the Podcast archive!  Submit any questions, comments, suggestions, or ideas to felonyfriday@lionsofliberty.com. This show is not my soapbox, it is a vehicle to communicate and amplify the injustices rampant in the criminal justice system. We need your help to make it the best it can possi

On today's Electric Libertyland, host Brian McWilliams jumps into a torrent of recent news including: Trump's death penalty desires for drug dealers, no collusion says the GOP, a new female CIA takes over leadership of the spooks, an old CIA leader takes over as Secretary of State, plus Hillary Clinton slips down stairs and over her own idiotic viewpoints in India. Bonus: Brian yells about local government in Los Angeles taking away traffic lanes to facilitate "safe" streets that have had the opposite effect. @BrianMcWilliams @LionsofLiberty