Episodes
Friday Jan 12, 2018
FF 106 - Convicted Drug Dealer Starts Community Revival
Friday Jan 12, 2018
Friday Jan 12, 2018
Today on Felony Friday Frantz Michel joins host John Odermatt to discuss his journey from a life sentence to becoming a positive force in his local community.
On the show Frantz says that he made bad choices, which led to bad decisions, which resulted in consequences. He was convicted of conspiracy to distribute narcotics; cocaine, cocaine base and heroin. This resulted in a life sentence!
Luckily, Frantz Michel was commuted by President Obama on November 22, 2016. Soon after getting out he made it his mission to help young people to avoid the same pitfalls that derailed his life. Frantz founded Guns Down, which is a community development and improvement 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization whose mission is to reduce the cycle of gun-related crimes through education and economic empowerment. Guns Down is NOT a gun control organization. Guns Down teaches alternatives to conflict and makes the resources available for at-risk youth to pick up new, constructive and productive skill sets. Guns Down strives to empower the youth as individuals and to strengthen their communities.
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You can find the show notes page >here<
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
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Wednesday Jan 10, 2018
ELL 54: Jake Weisman, Co-Star of Comedy Central's "Corporate" on Libertarian Comedy
Wednesday Jan 10, 2018
Wednesday Jan 10, 2018
On this weeks Electric Libertyland Brian McWilliams welcomes in stand up comedian, co-star and co-creator of the new Comedy Central show "Corporate," Jake Weisman. After fighting the demons of audio recording technology, Brian and Jake settle in to discuss how the best comedy is libertarian and dive into some deep conversation on libertarian theory and current events before turning to Jake's new, dark office place comedy, "Corporate." Will this be the new "South Park" that libertarian audiences have been craving? Listen in to find out.
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Monday Jan 08, 2018
329. The Roar of an Economic Hitman
Monday Jan 08, 2018
Monday Jan 08, 2018
In this week's episode of the flagship Lions of Liberty podcast, Marc is joined by the fascinating John Perkins, author of "Confessions of an Economic Hitman" and the updated "New Confessions of an Economic Hitman." John describes how he was recruited by the NSA and targetted as a potential EHM, or "Economic Hitman", where his job was to travel the world, wooing world leaders with fancy economic projections and promises of prosperity in order to convince them to accept crippling loans and debt they could never repay.
Libertarians often concern themselves with foreign intervention, most often focusing on military conflict. But in this show, John Perkins provides a deeper look at an even more insidious level of conflict, the chaos created by EHM's around the world. John goes on to detail just how he had a spiritual awakening regarding the insidious nature of his profession, and what led him to speak out and in his NY Times bestselling "Confessions of an Economic Hitman."
This is one interview you are not going to want to miss!
For full show notes, head to LionsOfLiberty.com/329
Friday Jan 05, 2018
FF 105 - Liberty and the Thin Blue Line
Friday Jan 05, 2018
Friday Jan 05, 2018
Today on Felony Friday Derek Williams join host John Odermatt to discuss his new book and to dig into some felonies trending in the news. Derek is a passionate lifelong Libertarian, a Licensed Acupuncturist, and the author of “Liberty and the Thin Blue Line.” Derek has seen the damaging effects of an out of control police state, and decided to do something about it – by writing a novel to draw attention to this growing problem.
Buy Derek's book here: Liberty and the Thin Blue Line
You can find the show notes page >here<
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
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Wednesday Jan 03, 2018
ELL 53: Brian Clings to Life While Talking All Things Iran
Wednesday Jan 03, 2018
Wednesday Jan 03, 2018
On this week's Electric Libertyland, host Brian McWilliams fights through one of the worst colds of his life to bring listeners libertarian updates on the Iranian protests and potential assassinations forthcoming, Trump & Rand Paul's agreement on Pakistan, California rolling out legalized pot sales and Venezuela's 40% raise in the minimum wage.
Show notes at Lions of Liberty
Monday Jan 01, 2018
328. Lions of Liberty New Year's Party!
Monday Jan 01, 2018
Monday Jan 01, 2018
In today's episode, the Lions of Liberty celebrate the New Year the only way they know how - by drinking copious amounts of adult beverages and talking liberty! Marc is joined by Felony Friday host John Odermatt and "The Godfather" of Lions of Liberty, Howie Snowdon, for a Liberty New Year's for the ages!
What are the most unheralded liberty news stories of 2017? Who is more influential: the Libertarian Party or the Lions of Liberty? Shoud libertarians always favor tax cuts, even if they add to the national debt? These questions are answered while many more are posed, in this New Year's edition of "Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor!"
Happy New Year's, Lions!
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Friday Dec 29, 2017
FF 104 - Crazy California Laws in 2018
Friday Dec 29, 2017
Friday Dec 29, 2017
On today's episode of Felony Friday host John Odermatt is joined by fellow Lion of Liberty, host of our flagship Monday program, Marc Clair. John and Marc kick things off by first looking back to update a case covered way back on Episode 55 of Felony Friday titled "A Rumor Sent a Teenage Girl to Prison for a Brutal Murder in Vegas," which was an interview with the Intercept's Jordan Smith. The first link below details the story, but the podcast is a must listen if you haven't heard it yet.
Next, John and Marc spent some time sorting through the mess of horrible laws that hit the books in the 2018. Laws impacting everything from "ban the box" to parental leave to buying ammo. Lastly, John and Marc wrap things up by playing "Is it a Crime and Should they do Time?"
You can find the show notes page >here<
Submit any qu estions, 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
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Wednesday Dec 27, 2017
ELL 52: A Libertarian Christmas Carol
Wednesday Dec 27, 2017
Wednesday Dec 27, 2017
On this week's Electric Libertyland Brian McWilliams takes away some libertarian lessons from Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."
Show notes at Lions of Liberty
Monday Dec 25, 2017
327. Naughty or Nice 2017!
Monday Dec 25, 2017
Monday Dec 25, 2017
Yo ho ho and a bottle of Liberty! It's that time of year again, when we partake in some holiday cheer and adult beverages for our annual "Naughty or Nice" special! In the show Marc is joined by Rico, Brian and Odie to cast judgment upon various figures in the political world and whether they were "naughty" or "nice" for liberty in 2017. After dishing out a few easy "Nice" awards, we get into a few more contentious characters such as LP Chairman Nicholas Sarwark, "reformer" Saudi Prince Alwaleed, Gary Johnson, Joe Rogan, Ajit Pai, Rand Paul and of course, the POTUS himself, Donald Trump. Enjoy this tipsy look back at the biggest names in politics and liberty for the last year!
PLUS! Stay tuned after the show to hear about the biggest giveaway for new Pride members we've ever had!
Friday Dec 22, 2017
FF 103 - Libertarian Principles Helped a Drug Dealer Turn his Life Around
Friday Dec 22, 2017
Friday Dec 22, 2017
On today's episode of Felony Friday, host John Odermatt is joined by Colin Kreiger. Colin is a member of the Lions of Liberty Pride (you can join here), but that's not the reason why he's on the show. The reason Colin was asked to share his story on Felony Friday is because he serves as a remarkable example for others that it's never too late to turn your life around. In fact, Colin credits the ideas of liberty for being a main catalyst in providing the blueprint and the motivation to turn his life around.
Colin has made some mistakes in his life and paid dearly for them. He was kicked out of his University's criminology program for getting caught with less than a gram of weed. Later, he was kicked out of college altogether for fighting and resisting arrest. Over the course of the next few years Colin sold and used drugs, until his life spiraled out of control, which culminated in an incident with police where gunfire was exchanged and he's very lucky to have not been killed. Ultimately, Colin served two years nine months in a level 4 max security prison.
You can find the show notes page >here<
Submit any qu estions, 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
Join the conversation in our private Facebook Group: The Lions of Liberty Forum!