Episodes
Thursday Oct 22, 2015
LoLP 151: Rand Pauluses and Minuses - This Dumbass Podcast Edition
Thursday Oct 22, 2015
Thursday Oct 22, 2015
In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes back resident Rand Paul analyst Brian McWilliams for another edition of “Rand Pauluses and Minuses!”, where they take a look at the comings and goings of the quasi-libertarian Presidential candidate.
Brian and Marc wade right into the ample #Randypants news from the past two weeks, discussing his recent polling boost, the "memo heard round the political world" from the Rand camp, and examine some bold statements Rand made about discrimination against the gays in the work place. Following that comes the fun of reliving the epic livestream event Paul undertook while on the road, during which the now legendary "idiots in the Republican Party" quote was uttered. Rounding out the episode, Brian and Marc touch on Rand's nonconformist statements about Syria, and how "there's nothing cool about Socialism."
Tune in for these topics and more with a dash of incredibly random pop culture references tossed in for good measure.
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Additonal credit goes to:
John Daubert, editing and mastering (check out his work here)
Ron Branch for providing the Lions of Liberty Podcast theme music (check out his work here)
Monday Oct 19, 2015
LoLP 150: James Guzman - Go Borderless!
Monday Oct 19, 2015
Monday Oct 19, 2015
In today's episode, host Marc Clair welcomes writer, consultant and founder of the Borderless Blog and Podcast, James Guzman! James describes how he first caught the liberty and travel bugs, and how he found him seeking a life outside the borders of the United States. Marc and James discuss why everyone - regardless of their political persuasion - should consider traveling and even living abroad. They discuss the benefits of moving abroad as a strategy to achieve greater personal liberty as opposed to committing to remaining in a particular geographic area in spite of the political situation.
James and Marc discuss some of the different roles police play and how they are viewed by the public in other countries vs the United States. James addresses some common objections to moving abroad, and why the "New American Dream" of a cushy job in Silicon Valley isn't all it's cracked up to. Finally, James touches on some of the most popular destinations abroad for American expats.
In the Last Roar (34:09), Marc touches on his own experiences traveling overseas, and encourages listeners with some advice to follow suit.
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Additonal credit goes to:
John Daubert, editing and mastering (check out his work here)
Ron Branch for providing the Lions of Liberty Podcast theme music (check out his work here)
Thursday Oct 15, 2015
LoLP 149: Democratic Debate Reaction Show!
Thursday Oct 15, 2015
Thursday Oct 15, 2015
In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, we featured the much-awaited return of "Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor!" Host Marc Clair welcomes in fellow liquored-up Lions of Liberty co-founders Brian McWilliams and John Odermatt to give their instant reaction to the very first Democratic presidential debate of the 2016 election cycle. They give their slightly tipsy take on all the candidates - Hill Dawg, Bernie Sanders, Mike O'Malley, Jim Webb and yes, even Lincoln Chafee. Fueled by adult beverages and a passion for liberty, this trio of Lions has a raucous time looking at the contenders of the Donkey crown. Enjoy!
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Additonal credit goes to:
John Daubert, editing and mastering (check out his work here)
Ron Branch for providing the Lions of Liberty Podcast theme music (check out his work here)
Monday Oct 12, 2015
LoLP 148: Steve Horowitz: "Don't Smash the State!"
Monday Oct 12, 2015
Monday Oct 12, 2015
In today's episode, host Marc Clair welcomes in economist and author Steve Horwitz on his recent article entitled "Don't Smash the State." But first Steve reveals how he first became introduced to the ideas of liberty, Steve and Marc discuss how works of fiction can often be the impetus towards a further philosophical pursuit. Steve explains why he embraced the idea of "pushing the button" to "end the State" overnight when he was a young libertarian, and just what insights made him start to believe this idea might have flaws.
Steve describes his preferred analogy for the state as a "bomb", whose wires must be pulled in the correct order, lest the bomb go off. He explains the reason why he advocates for a measured rollback of coercive legislation, both strategically and morally. Steve and Marc examine some of the first "wires" that could be pulled, and the possible ramifications of pulling the wrong one too early.
In the Last Roar (32:00), Marc explains why it's important for those who advocate for individual liberty to have proper political priorities (sorry, I just can't resist an alliteration opportunity).
For full show notes, head on over to Lions of Liberty!
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Miss an episode? Check out the podcast archive.
Have thoughts on the show? Don't hesitate to email me!
Additonal credit goes to:
John Daubert, editing and mastering (check out his work here)
Ron Branch for providing the Lions of Liberty Podcast theme music (check out his work here)
Thursday Oct 08, 2015
Thursday Oct 08, 2015
In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes back resident Rand Paul analyst Brian McWilliams for another edition of “Rand Pauluses and Minuses!”, where they take a look at the comings and goings of the quasi-libertarian Presidential candidate. Brian and Marc discuss how several key Rand Paul donors and supporters are speaking up in one way or another in order to push him towards being more outward with libertarian values. They look at statements from the Rand Paul campaign regarding their recently reported fundraising numbers, and try to make sense of the outdated polling system and it's overvaluation as a measure for participation in political debates. Marc vents (who'd a thunk?) about frustrations felt by many Ron Paul supporters in 2012 when they saw their donations to the campaign diverted to Campaign for Liberty shortly after Jesse Benton pleaded for more funding to continue the Presidential campaign. They then ponder how long Rand Paul will stay in the Presidential race, and a possible dilemma which could see him facing a choice between a struggling Presidential campaign and a Senate seat. Lastly, Marc and Brian touch on the the quasi-endorsement of Rand Paul by new Daily Show host Trevor Noah, and whether it will help Rand's political prospects in any way.
So saddle up and strap yourselves in for the premier #RandyPants analysis on the Interwebs!
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Additonal credit goes to:
John Daubert, editing and mastering (check out his work here)
Ron Branch for providing the Lions of Liberty Podcast theme music (check out his work here)
Monday Oct 05, 2015
LoLP 146: Nick Hankoff
Monday Oct 05, 2015
Monday Oct 05, 2015
In today's episode, host Marc Clair welcomes in liberty activist and fellow Los Angelean, Nick Hankoff! Nick details how the combined influence of George Carlin, Ayn Rand and Ron Paul set him down the path of liberty activism. Marc and Nick discuss the vibrant liberty scene in Los Angeles and make plans to meet up later that evening at a local liberty "Liberty on the Rocks" event (Editor's Note: and we did!) Nick describes how he and his fellow "liberty kids" attained positions of power in the Los Angeles Republican Party, and emphasizes the importance of building a network to advance liberty. Marc then tosses Nick a curveball and asks him the "Tom Woods Stumper", and they break down possible conflicts between "states rights" and "individual rights." Marc and Nick ponder whether California will join Colorado, Washington and Oregon and put the final nails in the coffin in it's war on marijuana and fully legalize in 2016. Nick then lays out his vision for the "Nick Hankoff Show",
In the Last Roar (35:53), Marc rants about the value of connecting with - and even more importantly, creating - more like-minded people, and stresses the importance of constantly striving for a consistent set of principles.
For full show notes, head on over to Lions of Liberty!
And find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google +!
Miss an episode? Check out the podcast archive.
Have thoughts on the show? Don't hesitate to email me!
Additonal credit goes to:
John Daubert, editing and mastering (check out his work here)
Ron Branch for providing the Lions of Liberty Podcast theme music (check out his work here)
Thursday Oct 01, 2015
LoLP 145: Sean Malone on the "Farming in Fear" Documentary
Thursday Oct 01, 2015
Thursday Oct 01, 2015
In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair is joined by Sean Malone, the director and producer of the documentary "Farming in Fear." First Sean explains how he first became interested in the ideas of liberty as a teenager when he found himself asking the question "who owns me?" The answers would lead him to certain beliefs which he would later identify as "libertarian." Sean details how he was able to merge his interest in the ideas of liberty with his passion for filmmaking, leading him to become a creative producer of both short form and long form documentaries with for the Charles Koch Institute. Marc and Sean then discuss his latest project, "Farming in Fear", which tells the story of Martha Boneta, a woman who fulfilled her dream of purchasing and operating a small farm, who quickly found herself facing all sort of government obstacles. Before signing off, Sean addresses critics of the Koch Brothers.
In the Last Roar (29:31), Marc addresses the concept of property rights, and how we can trace nearly every conflict in our society to the lack of a rational conception of property rights.
For full show notes, head on over to Lions of Liberty!
And find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google +!
Miss an episode? Check out the podcast archive.
Have thoughts on the show? Don't hesitate to email me!
Additonal credit goes to:
John Daubert, editing and mastering (check out his work here)
Ron Branch for providing the Lions of Liberty Podcast theme music (check out his work here)