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Electric Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor!

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Brian McWilliams

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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! Download this episode (right click and save) Discussed in this Epsisode: FOSTA Sex Trafficking Act Check out Dale Kerns for U.S. Senate and his “Addiction is not a Crime” tour! Receive access to ALL of our EXCLUSIVE bonus audio content – including “Conspiracy Corner”, “Degenerate Gamblers” and the “League of

“Death by Regulation” with Dr. Mary Ruwart

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Marc Clair

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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. Download this episode (right click and save) Discussed in this episode: Pre-order “Death by Regulation” at DeathbyRegulation.us Dr. Mary Ruwart’s website

ELL: March of the Wooden Soldiers & Zombie Bolton Just Won’t Die

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Brian McWilliams

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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? Download this episode (right click and save) Discussed in this Episode: Congress Releases the $1.3 Trillion, 2,232-Page Omnibus Spending

ELL: Bernie’s “Inequality in America” Town Hall Is Just As Dumb As You’d Think

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Brian McWilliams

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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.” Download this episode (right click and save) Discussed in this Episode: Black heads of Households w/ College Ed.

ELL 62: Even For Lefty Haters, Tame Oscars Are Lame Oscars

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Brian McWilliams

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In this week’s Electric Libertyland, Brian first reflects on the rare occasion of watching the Oscars with his family in Florida, the politics of awards shows and latest Oscar broadcast ratings. Then, working into some current political coverage, Brian discusses Trump’s problems with due process, the new “online sex trafficking bill,” a Senate solution to the proxy war in Yemen, and the supposedly private Tor browser being almost totally funded by U.S. government spooks. Download this episode (right click and

Electric Libertyland Ep. 59: The Military Industrial Congress

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Brian McWilliams

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On this week’s Electric Libertyland, host Brian McWilliams takes a look at the latest budget deal, and Trump’s budget proposal moving forward, both of which embrace the war state and the military industrial complex. Brian also discusses a recent experience with the most brainwashed statist Canadian he’s ever met, talks a bit about the bizarro media darling (per CNN) that is brutal North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un’s sister Kim Yo-Jong, and highlight’s Rand’s invitation to talk with the Taliban

Electric Libertyland Ep. 57: Talking Burger King, Grammys and Star Wars with Remso Martinez

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Brian McWilliams

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On this week’s Electric Libertyland, Brian McWilliams brings in Remso W. Martinez of the “Remso Republic” podcast. Brian and Remso discuss his recent getaway from Rabid Republicans and his new documentary “American Statesman: The Nick Freitas Story.” Then they transition to talk about Hillary Clinton’s appearance on the Grammy’s, Burger King taking on Net Neutrality, and finish up with a discussion on “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” Download this episode (right click and save) Discussed in this Episode: Remso Republic

Electric Libertyland Ep. 53: Brian Clings to Life While Talking All Things Iran

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Brian McWilliams

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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. Download this episode (right click and save) Discussed in this Episode: Iranian protests – young protesting rising cost of living and lack of economic opportunity Is the US

Weaker Dollar Pushes Up Gold to Two-Week High

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Andrew Milan

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Precious metals ended the U.S. trading session on a two-week high in the fourth week of December. Investors bought gold and silver in the midst of a fall in mortgage applications, which pushed the greenback to a two-week low. In February Comex, gold was up by $6.50 (A$ 8.48) per ounce at $1,270 (A$1,657). March Comex for silver, on the other hand, was up by $0.140 (A$0.18) at $16.30 (A$21) per ounce. Despite the surge in the precious yellow metal’s

Electric Libertyland 51: FISA Section 702 Will Never Die, and Congress Doesn’t Keep Harassment Records

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Brian McWilliams

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On this week’s Electric Libertyland… Host Brian McWilliams talks Roy Moore’s Alabama defeat, the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and the Congressional Office of Compliance’s apparent lack of any records about sexual harassment settlements. Brian then discusses Section 702 of FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act), which allows the NSA & FBI to spy on Americans’ electronic communications. Section 702 was scheduled to expire/sunset on Dec 31st, 2017. However, the likelihood of that happening is slim, and Brian explains why