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What is a happy troublemaker? We’re the happy warriors of the conservative movement. Dedicated to keeping and defending the Republic. We believe in life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness — with a special emphasis on staying happy in the fight for liberty. Our guests will provide insight, humor, and real experience as we dive into the world of politics and public policy. You’re going to learn a lot, and have some fun along the way. Maybe we’ll even inspire you to make some trouble of your own. Happy Troublemakers Lucius O'Dell and Zach Lautenschlager talk politics and public policy for conservatives. Want to learn about the "troublemakers" who change history and the happy troublemakers influencing public policy? This is the show for you.

Lucius O'Dell, Zach Lautenschlager


    • Apr 28, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Concerned Women to RNC

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 69:45


    About the Guest: Mike Mears of Mordecai Strategies, former Director of Strategic Partnerships and faith outreach at the Republican National Committee joins the Troublemakers.Mears most recently worked on Glenn Youngkin's successful campaign for Governor in Virginia.  Before working for the RNC, Mears worked at Concerned Women for America and the Family Research Council.  Mike is also a long-suffering Angles fan. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-mears-48635559/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikemearsMeet the Hosts:Zach Lautenschlager: Mr. Lautenschlager is a veteran of professional conservative politics, spending over 22 years working for pro-life candidates and conservative organizations. He has served on and run more than 200 campaigns, built and run non-profit organizations which have worked in over 40 states, won major initiatives in Congress, and led teams that have changed the law in 18 states on major public policy initiatives. Zach and his wife Amy live in Northern Utah with their seven children, where they enjoy family music, entertaining guests, and every outdoor activity ranging from skiing and mountaineering to sitting outside on a summer evening.He currently serves as Vice President of Action for Life, a non-profit organization dedicated to abolishing abortion.He is a board member of Founder's Promise Foundation.Lucius O'Dell: Mr. O'Dell (Luke to his friends) has worked in conservative politics promoting the ideals of the Founding Fathers for nearly two decades. He has worked across all facets of politics – serving as a state and federal lobbyist, senior vice president at a gun rights organization, state legislative aide, and Congressional aide. He has run hundreds of campaigns for liberty-minded candidates at all levels of government. He runs Five Tool Strategies a conservative communications and consulting firm.He is a board member of Founder's Promise Foundation.He writes the Dispatches from the Arena Substack email newsletter.==========================================================================Want to support the show and the work of Founder's Promise Foundation?  Click here to chip in $10 or $15 to support the show and our work for freedom and liberty.

    Make America Florida

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 44:14


    The troublemakers talk about Florida and how polls don't make public policy, grassroots action does!  Special Guest State Rep. Anthony Sabatini joins the program from the campaign trail to talk about Constitutional Carry in Florida, fighting the RINOS, and running for office.State Rep. Anthony Sabatini is running for Congress in Florida.   You can find him on Twiter: https://twitter.com/AnthonySabatiniAbout the Guest: State Representative Anthony Sabatini is committed to earning his spot as your Conservative Fighter in Florida.Anthony holds the most conservative voting record in Florida. He is consistently recognized for his legislative record by the Club for Growth (95%) and is the only elected official in Florida with a 100% rating from the American Conservative Union (ACU) in 2020.He took on the liberal media in Florida and across the nation to stand for the conservative cause.And is the only member of the state legislature who refused to take a pension and declined taxpayer funded healthcare.Anthony was the strongest opponent of those who wished to lock down and destroy our economy, standing with Governor Ron Desantis and launching lawsuits against curfews and face mask orders.He was previously endorsed by the NRA and National Association for Gun Rights, and is committed to making Florida a Constitutional Carry State.Meet the Hosts:Zach Lautenschlager: Mr. Lautenschlager is a veteran of professional conservative politics, spending over 22 years working for pro-life candidates and conservative organizations. He has served on and run more than 200 campaigns, built and run non-profit organizations which have worked in over 40 states, won major initiatives in Congress, and led teams that have changed the law in 18 states on major public policy initiatives. Zach and his wife Amy live in Northern Utah with their seven children, where they enjoy family music, entertaining guests, and every outdoor activity ranging from skiing and mountaineering to sitting outside on a summer evening.He currently serves as Vice President of Action for Life, a non-profit organization dedicated to abolishing abortion.He is a board member of Founder's Promise Foundation.Lucius O'Dell: Mr. O'Dell (Luke to his friends) has worked in conservative politics promoting the ideals of the Founding Fathers for nearly two decades. He has worked across all facets of politics – serving as a state and federal lobbyist, senior vice president at a gun rights organization, state legislative aide, and Congressional aide. He has run hundreds of campaigns for liberty-minded candidates at all levels of government. He runs Five Tool Strategies a conservative communications and consulting firm.He is a board member of Founder's Promise Foundation.He writes the Dispatches from the Arena Substack email newsletter. Want to support the show and the work of Founder's Promise Foundation?  Click here to chip in $10 or $15 to support the show and our work for freedom and liberty. 

    The Constitution is my permit

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 59:49


    Episode 2 - The Constitution is my permitJoe Neville is the Vice President of the National Association for Gun Rights. https://nationalgunrights.org/about-us/staff/joe-neville/He brings a wealth of political experience as a seasoned veteran in business management and politics.Joe previously served as senior staff for several Colorado State Senators and working for the Republican Party, where he developed legislative tracking and analysis prowess. Joe also served as the Political Director for Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, and recently joined the NAGR team to share his knowledge and skills with pro-gun supporters across the country.Joe and his wife, Jennifer, and their three children reside in northern Colorado where they spend as much free time as possible shredding fresh powder on the slopes in the winter and cutting through the clean glass of mountain lakes in the summer.Follow him on Twitter: @joenev Meet the Hosts:Zach Lautenschlager: Mr. Lautenschlager is a veteran of professional conservative politics, spending over 22 years working for pro-life candidates and conservative organizations. He has served on and run more than 200 campaigns, built and run non-profit organizations which have worked in over 40 states, won major initiatives in Congress, and led teams that have changed the law in 18 states on major public policy initiatives. Zach and his wife Amy live in Northern Utah with their seven children, where they enjoy family music, entertaining guests, and every outdoor activity ranging from skiing and mountaineering to sitting outside on a summer evening.He currently serves as Vice President of Action for Life, a non-profit organization dedicated to abolishing abortion.He is a board member of Founder's Promise Foundation.Lucius O'Dell: Mr. O'Dell (Luke to his friends) has worked in conservative politics promoting the ideals of the Founding Fathers for nearly two decades. He has worked across all facets of politics – serving as a state and federal lobbyist, senior vice president at a gun rights organization, state legislative aide, and Congressional aide. He has run hundreds of campaigns for liberty-minded candidates at all levels of government. He runs Five Tool Strategies a conservative communications and consulting firm.He is a board member of Founder's Promise Foundation.He writes the Dispatches from the Arena Substack email newsletter. Want to support the show and the work of Founder's Promise Foundation?  Click here to chip in $10 or $15 to support the show and our work for freedom and liberty.  

    Carhartts to Congress

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 51:43


    Meet the Troublemakers!Host Lucius O'Dell kicks off the Happy Troublemakers Podcast by interviewing co-host Zach Lautenschlager about his incredible journey in conservative politics -- from wearing Carhartt bib-overalls in the state capital.Meet the Hosts:Zach Lautenschlager: Mr. Lautenschlager is a veteran of professional conservative politics, spending over 22 years working for pro-life candidates and conservative organizations. He has served on and run more than 200 campaigns, built and run non-profit organizations which have worked in over 40 states, won major initiatives in Congress, and led teams that have changed the law in 18 states on major public policy initiatives. Zach and his wife Amy live in Northern Utah with their seven children, where they enjoy family music, entertaining guests, and every outdoor activity ranging from skiing and mountaineering to sitting outside on a summer evening.He currently serves as Vice President of Action for Life, a non-profit organization dedicated to abolishing abortion.He is a board member of Founder's Promise Foundation.Lucius O'Dell: Mr. O'Dell (Luke to his friends) has worked in conservative politics promoting the ideals of the Founding Fathers for nearly two decades. He has worked across all facets of politics – serving as a state and federal lobbyist, senior vice president at a gun rights organization, state legislative aide, and Congressional aide. He has run hundreds of campaigns for liberty-minded candidates at all levels of government. He runs Five Tool Strategies a conservative communications and consulting firm.He is a board member of Founder's Promise Foundation.He writes the Dispatches from the Arena Substack email newsletter. Want to support the show and the work of Founder's Promise Foundation?  Click here to chip in $10 or $15 to support the show and our work for freedom and liberty.  

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