Episodes
Monday Mar 20, 2017
287. Zoltan Istvan on the Transhumanist Movement and Liberty
Monday Mar 20, 2017
Monday Mar 20, 2017
In today's episode of Lions of Liberty, Marc welcomes in the founder of the Transhumanist Party and 2018 Libertarian candidate for the California Governorship, Zoltan Istvan!
In the show, you'll hear:
- What is transhumanism? Zoltan breaks down exactly what is behind this rapidly growing movement, and how transhumanism is differentiated from the standard advancement of technology from humankind.
- Zoltan describes how a near-death experience ended up launching his passion for transhumanism, and how the technology can help to enhance and expand human life.
- What concerns should people have regarding transhuman technology, particuarly considering the recent Vault 7 revelations?
- Zoltan and Marc explore some of the ways transhuman technology can enhance the human experience, from essentially ending blindness up to and including the possibility of ending the concept of death all together.
- How does the advancement of transhuman technology intersect with the ideas of liberty?
- Will a robot run for President someday?
- PLUS! Marc answers some more "Letters of Liberty" from listeners!
For full show notes, head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/287
Monday Feb 27, 2017
284. Kristin Tate, the "Libertarian Chick!"
Monday Feb 27, 2017
Monday Feb 27, 2017
In today's episode of Lions of Liberty, Marc welcomes in political columnist, pundit and author, Kristin Tate, aka "The Libertarian Chick!" Kristin currently writes for The Hill, appears frequently on cable news outlets like Fox News and MSNBC, and is the author of the book "Government Gone Wild: How DC Politicians Are Taking You For a Ride - And What You Can Do About It."
In the show, you'll hear:
- How Kristin was converted to libertarianism after hearing a certain Republican Congressman from Texas on the campaign trail.
- Kristin describes her experience reporting for Breitbart on the US-Mexico border, and how what she saw firsthand differed from mainstream media narratives.
- Why Kristin felt the Libertarian Party ticket had a messaging problem in 2016.
- Is Donald Trump the President Millenials Need?
- PLUS!...Marc answers some more Letters of Liberty, with his thoughts on apocalyptic scenarios, the hoopla surrounding Donald Trump and Democrat angst, and more!
For full show notes, head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/284.
Monday Feb 20, 2017
283. Dan Johnson Unveils the Tax Revolution
Monday Feb 20, 2017
Monday Feb 20, 2017
In today's episode of Lions of Liberty, Marc welcomes in one of the busiest activists for liberty you'll ever have the pleasure to listen to, Dan Johnson! Dan is the founder of PANDA (People Against the NDAA), the Solutions Institute, and most recently the Tax Revolution Institute!
In the show, you'll hear:
- How Dan was fired inspired into activism by a "hater."
- Why Dan founded the Tax Revolution Institute.
- What exactly IS the "Tax Revolution", and how will TRI help activists across the country revolutionize the tax system in the United States?
- PLUS!...Marc answers some more Letters of Liberty, with his thoughts on the Trump's executive orders, the California economy, and conspiracy theories!
For full show notes, head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/283
Monday Feb 13, 2017
282. Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
Monday Feb 13, 2017
Monday Feb 13, 2017
In today's episode of Lions of Liberty, Marc welcomes in professor of psychology, clinical psychologist, and highly requested guest by fans of the show, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson! Dr. Peterson has made headlines recently over his refusal to use prescribed gender pronouns in his classroom at the University of Toronto, finding himself in direct conflict with "Social Justice Warriors" and, quite possibly, Canadian law.
In the show, you'll hear:
- How Dr. Peterson's curiosity over why human beings enter into violent conflict led to his pursuit of the field of psychology.
- Dr. Peterson explains the recent controversy in Canada over Bill C-16, why he refuses to use transgender pronouns in seeming defiance of the law, and the implications for free speech.
- Why Dr. Peterson feels the best way to improve society is for individuals to take responsibility for improving themselves.
- A discussion of Dr. Peterson's view on religion, and why as a man of science, he contends that religious myths are "true", in their own sense, and how modern stories like Harry Potter and the Avengers have filled the void left through the modern rejection of traditional religions.
- PLUS!...Marc answers some more Letters of Liberty!
For full show notes, head over to LionsOfLibety.com/282
Monday Feb 06, 2017
281. Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor Answer Letters of Liberty!
Monday Feb 06, 2017
Monday Feb 06, 2017
On today's episode, host Marc Clair welcomes reconvenes with his Lions of Liberty co-founders, as he welcomes in Electric Libertyland host Brian McWilliams and Felony Friday host John Odermatt, as they return to a fan favorite format - Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor!
The gang starts off talking about what they love the most ...themselves! More specifically, our new line of t-shirts and unveil our new patron program to allow listeners to contribute to the show. We'll have all sorts of perks for anyone who decides to donate, but rest assured, you'll continue to receive the the same free content you currently get roaring straight from our mouths into your earbuds!
After a brief chat about Trump's new Supreme Court pick Neil Gorsuch and his "Fascism Forever" club from his youth, we dive into the mailbag to answer some "Letters of Liberty" from listeners. That's right alliteration fans, it's time for Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor Answering Letters of Liberty!
So grab a drink, and enjoy the show!
For full show notes head over to Lions of Liberty!
Monday Jan 30, 2017
Monday Jan 30, 2017
In today's episode of Lions of Liberty, Marc welcomes in Michael Maharrey of the Tenth Amendment Center to revisit the issue of "states rights", which ignited heated debate after Nicholas Sarwark's comments on a recent episode of this program. In the show you'll hear:
In the show, you'll hear:
- How Mike first became interested in libertarian ideas, and how he unwittingly found himself working for the Tenth Amendment Center.
- Mike explains the mission of the Tenth Amendment Center and updates us on some of their recent activities.
- Mike makes the case for states rights within a libertarian frameowkr and within the U.S. Constitution, and why he disagrees with Sarwark's comments.
- PLUS!...Marc answers some more Letters of Liberty in another mailbag segment!
For full show notes, head over to LionsOfLibety.com/280
Monday Jan 23, 2017
279. Scott Horton on Trump's Foreign Policy Team
Monday Jan 23, 2017
Monday Jan 23, 2017
In today's episode of Lions of Liberty, Marc welcomes Scott Horton back to the show to help take a look at the foreign policy team that President (whoa, it's real now...) Donald Trump has assembled. Scott has been on the show two previous times, is the host of AntiWar Radio, opinion editor at AntiWar.com, and is most recently the Managing Director of the Libertarian Institute.
In the show, you'll hear:
- Why Scott co-founded the Libertarian Institute, who else is involved, and what is their mission?
- What Scott thinks of Rex Tillerson's potential when it comes to relations with Russia, and why neocons are so obsessed with the framing of Russia as an adversary.
- Scott looks at General James "Mad Dog" Mattis, why he is so hawk-ish against Iran, and whether some libertarians are right to be optimistic about him.
- Marc and Scott discuss Trump's pick as ambassador to Israel, David Friedman (no, not the libertarian economist!), and whether Trump can finally make the "big deal" to bring peace to the Middle East
- PLUS!...Marc answers some more Letters of Liberty in our mailbag segment!
For full show notes, head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/279.
Monday Jan 16, 2017
278. Is States' Rights a Libertarian Position?
Monday Jan 16, 2017
Monday Jan 16, 2017
On today's episode, host Marc Clair welcomes in "Felony Friday" host John Odermatt and Lions of Liberty's favorite Frenchman, J.B. Lubin. The Lions' take a look at the most recent incident of "libertarian infighting", which arose after LP Chair Nicholas Sarwark made some critical comments of Ron Paul in an interview late last year. In the show, you'll hear discussed:
- Were Sarwark's comments blown out of proportion?
- Is the concept of "States' Rights" a philosophcially libertarian position?
- How quantifitable are Ron Paul's contributions to the Libertarian Party and the broader liberty movement?
- Is Marc a globalist shill?
- Plus! The gang tackles some "Letters of Liberty" in our mailbag segment!
For full show notes head over to Lions of Liberty!
Monday Jan 09, 2017
277. Alex Merced Goes Podcast Bananas! Plus, the 1st Ever Mailbag!
Monday Jan 09, 2017
Monday Jan 09, 2017
On this episode of the Lions of Liberty podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes recent Libertarian Senate candidate Alex Merced back to the show! Alex shares lessons and insights from running a libertarian political campaign, and discusses all the work he is currently doing to advance the ideas of liberty, including running SIX - yes, SIX!! - podcasts!
PLUS! Marc answers questions from listeners from our private Facebook group in our first ever mailbag segment!
For full show notes head over to Lions of Liberty!
Monday Jan 02, 2017
276. Liberty Draft Results, Trump's Tweets, and a Special Announcement!
Monday Jan 02, 2017
Monday Jan 02, 2017
On this episode of the Lions of Liberty podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes in a cast of regular liberty lions to celebrate the New Year with a ROAR! Marc is joined by "Mr. Johnson's Libertyhood" host Brian McWilliams, "Felony Friday" host John Odermatt, and our unofficially official legal counsel, the rapidly-rising-in-podcast-popularity, Rico! In the show, you'll hear them discuss:
- Was 2016 really the worst year ever?
- The official results of the talk-of-the-liberty-town, the Liberty Draft!
- Trump's cabinet picks, and his penchant for tweeting.
- Liberty predictions for the New Year.
- A special annoucement about the format of the show in 2017!
- Oh yeah, and so...much...more!
So grab a drink and help us ROAR in the New Year!
For full show notes head over to Lions of Liberty!