Speaking of Liberty

Raleigh community organizer and activist Olen Watson III discusses relations between the Raleigh community and their police force as well as his personal experiences interacting with law enforcement in Raleigh. We discuss the history of policing in America as well as the more recent role officers are expected to fill by default in managing folks struggling with mental illness.

North Carolina House Representative for District 53, David Lewis, discusses his role in drawing district maps.

Follow Michael Monaco on Facebook, LinkdIn, or at http://www.nc-monaco-2018.com/

Speaking of Liberty sat down with Matthew Hebb from Marsy's Law for North Carolina to discuss a propsed amendment to the North Carolina state constitution which would guarantee certain rights to victims involved in criminal cases. Find out more at nc.marsyslaw.us Learn more about the Libertarian Party of North Carolina at LPNC.org

Speaking of Liberty will be back next week with a new episode. This week we are bringing you the extended version of our interview with Erik Raudsep, Libertarian candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 31. Listen as we discuss how he decided to run for state office as a Libertarian as well as advice for anyone considering a run for office themselves.

​Speaking of Liberty Episode 1: Run for General Assembly Why should you run?Choice - 53 offices went unopposed in the general election 2016 and 56 in 2012, giving voters no choice and no reason to vote or get engaged with the democratic process. In districts without choice, voter turnout is even lower because the result is the same no matter what. These districts are screaming for a Libertarian candidate to step in and be the alternative to what everyone assumes will happen. Find a treasurer- Enlist the help of a certified treasurer- Convince a friend to serve as your treasurer and make sure they complete training- Serve as your own treasurer and complete training- Click Here for NC Board of Elections Training Form a committee Fill out the organizational packet for new candidate committees found here with the help of your treasurer. This includes forms CRO-2100A, 3100, 3500, 3600, and 3900. Mail or deliver forms to State Board of Elections in Raleigh Open bank account by going to your local bank and ask to open an interest free account for a political candidate committee Select an office to run forDetermine your House and Senate districts and consider the pros and cons of each race. Consider if either incumbent is likely to go unopposed or if the race between two candidates is expected to be particularly close. Raise the filing fee of $207 Consider self-funding first Ask family and friends Ask for donations from like minded people Talk to your local affiliate or your state party for more guidance on funding sources File for office Call your county or state board of elections and tell them you would like to file for office. Make an appointment, if necessary, between February 12 and 28 Go in person to your county or state board of elections office File a Notice of Candidacy with your county or state board of elections office Sign an affadavid in front of the chairman because you are running for public office After-filing partyDecompress from the bureaucracy Board of Elections General Assembly Fact Sheet Erik Raudsep is a Libertarian candidate running for North Carolina House District 31http://www.raudsep2018.com/Like Raudsep on FacebookFollow Raudsep on Twitter Join the Libertarian Party of North Carolina at LPNC.org

​ Introducing Speaking of Liberty, the new podcast brought to you by the Libertarian Party of North Carolina with host Sarah Brady Wagner. We invite you to spend half an hour every-other-week to keep up to date on the issues impacting Liberty in the Old North State. Enjoy interviews with leaders in the Liberty movement, candidates seeking to earn your trust in elected office, businesses and charities on the cutting edge of innovation Coming in February 2018 to this feed, enjoy episodes covering topics such as What District am I In Now? Demystifying the fight over district maps Everything you need to know to run for General Assembly as a Libertarian in 2018 and Who really has a right to work? An overview of occupational licensing in NC This project has been made possible by grant from the Libertarian Party of North Carolina, but relies on support from listeners and Liberty-lovers of all stripes to sustain production. If you would like to help the mission of Speaking of Liberty; speaking the message of freedom in our state and offering reasoned coverage of news and politics, there are a few ways to help. You can make a one-time or ongoing financial donation to the project at lpnc.org/donate You can donate materially by purchasing or donating production equipment to expand media capabilities. Check out our Amazon Wishlist here Or you can donate your talents and abilities to the project by contacting Sarah Brady Wagner at Sbrady@lpnc.org You can also rate and review the podcast in your favorite podcast marketplace, recommend it to your friends and family, and like and follow us on Facebook.