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In this eye-opening episode of The Brian Nichols Show, we take a hard look across the Atlantic at the crime surge and cultural collapse unfolding in London. Financial journalist Daniel Fessahaye joins the show to expose how soft policing, unchecked immigration, and political correctness are eroding one of the West's greatest cities. With thefts skyrocketing and blasphemy laws creeping into policy, Daniel walks us through the real-world consequences of refusing to confront uncomfortable truths. Studio Sponsor: ⁠Cardio Miracle⁠ - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": ⁠CardioMiracle.com/TBNS⁠ We're not just talking about crime stats — we're talking about what happens when a society loses its moral footing. From mobile phone thefts exploding 40% in a year to literal thought crimes resulting in jail time, the UK is becoming a cautionary tale. Daniel reveals how cultural appeasement and political cowardice have turned London into a testing ground for woke experiments that hurt the very people they claim to protect. But it's not just about London. The same playbook is being run here in America — open borders, weak-on-crime policies, identity politics run amok. Sound familiar? This conversation is a warning shot for Western societies everywhere: abandon your values, and you'll lose your culture, your safety, and your future. If you're tired of being gaslit by media narratives, if you feel like common sense has gone out the window, this is the episode you can't afford to skip. We're talking real talk. No fluff. No censors. Just hard-hitting truths that most people are too afraid to say out loud. Watch now and ask yourself: Are we next? We have a new show on Lions of Liberty! The Politicks Podcast! Be sure to subscribe to the standalone Politicks Podcast feed. This is the absolute best way to support the show! Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And remember, they're all Blood Suckers! Order ⁠Cardio Miracle⁠ (⁠CardioMiracle.com/TBNS⁠) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being!Submit Listener Questions to ⁠brian@briannicholsshow.com⁠ to hear your questions and perspectives answered and shared each and every week! WATCH The Brian Nichols Show, available on ⁠YouTube⁠ & ⁠Rumble⁠. With over 980 episodes featuring local candidates, elected officials, economists, CEOs, and more, each show educates, enlightens, and informs. Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter ⁠& Facebook Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to ⁠The Brian Nichols Show ⁠for more captivating interviews and insights into common sense solutions for local problems! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Mean Age Daydream: Online dolts say anyone criticizing him now who supported his statements earlier are "Stumping." I refute that. Also: a mental braek from WWIII / Israel and Iran talk as Brian discusses the latest from Hollywood - which still *IS NOT GETTING THE MESSAGE* to STFU and make fun, original films (as perfectly stated recently by actress Dakota Johnson). Check out ⁠https://Joincrowdhealth.com⁠ and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! ⁠https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty⁠ OR support us on Locals! ⁠https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/⁠ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! ⁠https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS⁠... First Episode Pod on Rumble: ⁠https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r     Meet your heroes. Become friends with your heroes. Have your heroes on your podcast. Lou Perez with Scott Thompson and Paul Bellini of "The Kids in the Hall" and "Mouth Congress." Paul and Scott continue to create beautifully insane comedy. Whether it's their new punk album or Scott's one-man show with Buddy Cole. (After my wife and I caught King in NYC, we met up with Scott. To this day he doesn't know what my wife's voice normally sounds like, because Buddy had her laughing so hard that she lost it.) Support me at www.substack.com/@louperez     Join my newsletter www.TheLouPerez.com   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-lou-perez.../id1535032081   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7eFS3NHWMZp2UgMVU   Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/.../2b7d4d.../the-lou-perez-podcast   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb5trMQQvT077-L1roE0iZyAgT4dD4EtJ   Lou Perez is a comedian, producer, and the author of THAT JOKE ISN'T FUNNY ANYMORE: ON THE DEATH AND REBIRTH OF COMEDY. You may have seen him on Gutfeld! , FOX News Primetime, One Nation with Brian Kilmeade, and Open to Debate (with Michael Ian Black). Lou was the Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV. During his tenure at WTI, Lou made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “How I Became a ‘Far-Right Radical.'” As a stand-up comedian, Lou has opened for Rob Schneider, Rich Vos, Jimmy Dore, Dave Smith, and toured the US and Canada with Scott Thompson. Lou has also produced live shows with Colin Quinn, the Icarus Festival, and the Rutherford Comedy Festival. For years, Lou performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and his comedy duo, Greg and Lou. Greg and Lou is best known for its sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views on YouTube alone. In addition to producing sketch comedy like Comedy Is Murder, performing stand-up across the country, and writing for The Blaze's Align, Lou is on the advisory board of Heresy Press, a FAIR-in-the-arts fellow, and host of the live debate series The Wrong Take and The Lou Perez Podcast (which is part of the Lions of Liberty Podcast Network). How'd Lou start out? He began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where he was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. Lou was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with Lorne Michaels's Broadway Video; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers. Lou hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Punching Up Comedy at Freedom Fest, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. Lou taught creative writing at the City College of New York, "writing the web series" for Writing Pad, and comedy writing workshops for the Moving Picture Institute. Lou worked with The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression as Communications Manager and later as a producer and consultant. Their video "Taking a Knee in Sports? For what?" was broadcast during a USC vs. Notre Dame football game and was a SILVER ADDY® WINNER at the American Advertising Awards. Lou is also a brand ambassador for XX-XY Athletics. Hear about the roots of The Kids, Scott's bout with censorship at Amazon, and Mouth Congress's new album, Valley of Song, which includes the tracks “Honk,” written in solidarity with the Canadian trucker convoy protests, as well as the ballad, “Booker,” about a guy who figures out how to make a really good living off of a lazy prostitute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darrell Becker is a Master's-trained acupuncturist and holistic medicine expert based in Hawaii. His approach merges Traditional Chinese Medicine, functional and terrain medicine, nutritional consulting, and energy therapies. Beyond his in-person treatments, he provides global remote care and is an outspoken critic of the industrialized medical system—arguing for patient empowerment, critical health literacy, and economic transparency in healthcare. We have a new show on Lions of Liberty! The Politicks Podcast! Be sure to subscribe to the standalone Politicks Podcast feed. This is the absolute best way to support the show! Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And remember, they're all Blood Suckers! Subscribe to John's Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter Rumble YouTube Instagram Telegram Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals! Check out our merchandise at the Lions of Liberty Store for all of our awesome t-shirts, mugs and hats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is America on the verge of collapse - or is it finally waking up? In this explosive episode of The Brian Nichols Show, we sit down with legendary crypto-anarchist Paul Rosenberg to unpack what it really means to build a parallel society. From the failures of government to the promise of decentralized living, this is a deep-dive you won't want to miss. Studio Sponsor: ⁠Cardio Miracle⁠ - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": ⁠CardioMiracle.com/TBNS⁠ What if the real revolution isn't in Washington, but in your community? Paul Rosenberg makes the case that change doesn't start with voting booths or protests - it starts with self-reliant people opting out of the broken system. From cypherpunks to Bitcoin, Paul explains how freedom-lovers are quietly building the future behind the scenes. But what happens when that freedom collides with centralized power? We get into the messy history of how liberty surges… only to get crushed by hierarchy, tribalism, and control. Paul even breaks down the biology of dominance - and why some people will always chase power unless we change the game. From immigration policy to Judeo-Christian values, we don't shy away from controversial topics. Paul and Brian go head-to-head on whether voting defensively (like voting for Trump) can actually slow down the collapse, even while we build alternatives outside the system. Can we walk and chew gum politically? You'll hear both sides. By the end, you'll see why Paul believes the real battle isn't over parties or platforms - it's over ideas. And if we want to preserve freedom, it starts by rejecting fear, turning off the 24/7 outrage machine, and rebuilding our lives and values from the ground up. This episode will change how you see politics, culture, and your own role in shaping what comes next. Order ⁠Cardio Miracle⁠ (⁠CardioMiracle.com/TBNS⁠) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! Submit Listener Questions to ⁠brian@briannicholsshow.com⁠ to hear your questions and perspectives answered and shared each and every week! WATCH The Brian Nichols Show, available on ⁠YouTube⁠ & ⁠Rumble⁠. With over 975 episodes featuring local candidates, elected officials, economists, CEOs, and more, each show educates, enlightens, and informs. Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter ⁠(https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter⁠) & Facebook (⁠https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook⁠) Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to ⁠The Brian Nichols Show ⁠for more captivating interviews and insights into common sense solutions for local problems! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian breaks down the ICE protests in his Los Angeles home, the truth, and the absurdity of media spin on violent protests. Also: Libertarian Party's "Pride" post goes nuclear, and Trump makes a tariff deal with China. Check out ⁠https://Joincrowdhealth.com⁠ and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! ⁠https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty⁠ OR support us on Locals! ⁠https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/⁠ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! ⁠https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS⁠... First Episode Pod on Rumble: ⁠https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exulansic returns to update me on: I Am Jazz's Waking Nightmare, Autoandrophilia, The struggles of having “a rooster and a WAP,” Cotard sexuals, And if sex isn't gender, then why are we changing sex traits? Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r     Check out my short story "Paul's Ghost" in Nothing Sacred from Heresy Press and Skyhorse Publishing. I've been rocking XX-XY Athletics wares. WORK OUT, SPEAK OUT! You can get 20% off your purchase of the perfect burpee gear with promo code LOU20. https://www.xx-xyathletics.com/?sca_ref=7113152.ifIMaKpCG3ZfUHH4  Support me at www.substack.com/@louperez    Join my newsletter www.TheLouPerez.com  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-lou-perez.../id1535032081  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7eFS3NHWMZp2UgMVU  Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/.../2b7d4d.../the-lou-perez-podcast  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb5trMQQvT077-L1roE0iZyAgT4dD4EtJ  Lou Perez is a comedian, producer, and the author of THAT JOKE ISN'T FUNNY ANYMORE: ON THE DEATH AND REBIRTH OF COMEDY. You may have seen him on Gutfeld! , FOX News Primetime, One Nation with Brian Kilmeade, and Open to Debate (with Michael Ian Black). Lou was the Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV. During his tenure at WTI, Lou made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “How I Became a ‘Far-Right Radical.'” As a stand-up comedian, Lou has opened for Rob Schneider, Rich Vos, Jimmy Dore, Dave Smith, and toured the US and Canada with Scott Thompson. Lou has also produced live shows with Colin Quinn, the Icarus Festival, and the Rutherford Comedy Festival. For years, Lou performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and his comedy duo, Greg and Lou. Greg and Lou is best known for its sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views on YouTube alone. In addition to producing sketch comedy like Comedy Is Murder, performing stand-up across the country, and writing for The Blaze's Align, Lou is on the advisory board of Heresy Press, a FAIR-in-the-arts fellow, and host of the live debate series The Wrong Take and The Lou Perez Podcast (which is part of the Lions of Liberty Podcast Network). How'd Lou start out? He began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where he was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. Lou was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with Lorne Michaels's Broadway Video; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers. Lou hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Punching Up Comedy at Freedom Fest, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. Lou taught creative writing at the City College of New York, "writing the web series" for Writing Pad, and comedy writing workshops for the Moving Picture Institute. Lou worked with The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression as Communications Manager and later as a producer and consultant. Their video "Taking a Knee in Sports? For what?" was broadcast during a USC vs. Notre Dame football game and was a SILVER ADDY® WINNER at the American Advertising Awards. Lou is also a brand ambassador for XX-XY Athletics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joseph Gradante | CEO of Allio Capital Joseph Gradante is the Co-Founder and CEO of Allio Capital, bringing 15+ years of experience as a global macro strategist and money manager. From Wall Street during the Great Recession to launching Allio, Joseph combines traditional finance with modern innovation to help investors navigate today's volatile markets. In this episode, we explore how elections, policy, and geopolitics shape the economy—and how Allio equips investors to manage risk in an era of fiscal turbulence. Joseph also hosts Orwellian Optics, where he shares sharp, independent takes on how government decisions affect your financial future. We have a new show on Lions of Liberty! The Politicks Podcast! Be sure to subscribe to the standalone Politicks Podcast feed. This is the absolute best way to support the show! Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And remember, they're all Blood Suckers! Subscribe to John's Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter Rumble YouTube Instagram Telegram Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals! Check out our merchandise at the Lions of Liberty Store for all of our awesome t-shirts, mugs and hats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian McWilliams, John Odermatt, Lou Perez and Brian Nichols dig through the top news stories in the disgusting, slimy political world and of course we'll make you laugh along the way. This week we focus on the nuclear-level feud between Pres. Trump and Elon Musk over DOGE, whether Musk should join the Libertarian Party, and review Polychronic Time as an excuse for why Latinos are always late. Don't miss any of our fantastic shows on the Lions of Liberty Network as well - https://www.lionsofliberty.com/ @LionsofLiberty@BrianMcWilliams@JohnOdermatt@TheLouPerez@BNicholsLiberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if “live and let live” is actually destroying our society? In this explosive episode, we dig deep into the hard truths about moral relativism, foreign policy, and cultural differences we're not supposed to talk about. Are we too afraid to call out evil when we see it? Is empathy being weaponized to make us tolerate the intolerable? And why are countries like China and Qatar playing both sides while Americans look the other way? Studio Sponsor: ⁠Cardio Miracle⁠ - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": ⁠CardioMiracle.com/TBNS⁠ Brian sits down with Matt Cookson, a foreign policy analyst with boots-on-the-ground experience in China and the Middle East, to expose how America's blind spots are putting us at risk. From China's long-game strategy and religious crackdowns to Qatar's two-faced diplomacy, this conversation uncovers what most politicians and pundits won't touch. You'll learn how cultural ignorance makes America weak—and how regaining a moral compass might be the only way to save liberty. They don't just talk about “understanding other perspectives”—they challenge the idea that all perspectives are equally valid. Can you really empathize with authoritarian regimes without excusing them? What happens when Americans can't tell the difference between tradition and tyranny? This episode goes beyond headlines, revealing how deep cultural differences impact everything from global trade to national security. It's a wake-up call for anyone who believes liberty needs virtue—and that silence in the face of evil is not compassion, it's surrender. If you're ready to stop playing the “live and let live” game and start standing for something, this episode is your next must-watch. Order ⁠Cardio Miracle⁠ (⁠CardioMiracle.com/TBNS⁠) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! Submit Listener Questions to ⁠brian@briannicholsshow.com⁠ to hear your questions and perspectives answered and shared each and every week! WATCH The Brian Nichols Show, available on ⁠YouTube⁠ & ⁠Rumble⁠. With over 975 episodes featuring local candidates, elected officials, economists, CEOs, and more, each show educates, enlightens, and informs. Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter ⁠(https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter⁠) & Facebook (⁠https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook⁠) Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to ⁠The Brian Nichols Show ⁠for more captivating interviews and insights into common sense solutions for local problems! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian examines Elon Musk hitting his breaking point, and calling Pres. Trump's Big Beautiful Bill an "Abomination." Also: Corporations massively pull back on "Pride" virtue signaling, and Ukraine (and NATO) brings us to the brink of nuclear war after the latest drone attacks on Russian bombers. Check out ⁠https://Joincrowdhealth.com⁠ and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! ⁠https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty⁠ OR support us on Locals! ⁠https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/⁠ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! ⁠https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS⁠... First Episode Pod on Rumble: ⁠https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r My mother drank Budweiser when she was pregnant with me, so this episode of The LPP on Bud Light is close to my heart. (Albeit Mom was a Bud-Heavy drinker.) I hope you enjoy my very sober conversation with Anson Frericks, a former president at Anheuser-Busch and author of Last Call for Bud Light. https://amzn.to/4i7kCSz  We talked about Dylan Mulvaney, Shareholders vs Stakeholders, millionaires hating billionaires, and how much European ass the US of A is kicking. Check out my short story "Paul's Ghost" in Nothing Sacred from Heresy Press and Skyhorse Publishing. Catch me on tour, opening for the brilliant Scott Thompson. (Dates Below) Tickets here: https://newscottlandland.com/live-events Philadelphia, PA - June 3 Alexandria, VA - June 4 Atlanta, GA - June 10 I've been rocking XX-XY Athletics wares. WORK OUT, SPEAK OUT! You can get 20% off your purchase of the perfect burpee gear with promo code LOU20. https://www.xx-xyathletics.com/?sca_ref=7113152.ifIMaKpCG3ZfUHH4 Support me at www.substack.com/@louperez     Join my newsletter www.TheLouPerez.com   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-lou-perez.../id1535032081   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7eFS3NHWMZp2UgMVU   Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/.../2b7d4d.../the-lou-perez-podcast   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb5trMQQvT077-L1roE0iZyAgT4dD4EtJ   Who am I? Lou Perez is a comedian, producer, and author of That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore. You may have seen him on FOX's Gutfeld! and Open to Debate (with Michael Ian Black). Lou was the head writer and producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV and produces Comedy Is Murder, a sketch comedy series with Free the People. Lou is a FAIR-in-the Arts fellow, on the advisory board of Heresy Press, and hosts the live debate series The Wrong Take and The Lou Perez Podcast.  During my tenure at We the Internet, I made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “How I Became a ‘Far-Right Radical.” How'd I start out? I began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where I was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. For years, I performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and my comedy duo, Greg and Lou. G&L are probably best known for our sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views across online platforms. I was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with the Above Average Network; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers. I hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. I've opened for Jimmy Dore, Rich Vos, Dave Smith, and Rob Schneider. I'm currently on tour with Scott Thompson. I taught creative writing at the City College of New York, "writing the web series" for Writing Pad, and comedy writing workshops for the Moving Picture Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Austin Petersen is a libertarian commentator, entrepreneur, and host of The Wake Up America Show, a daily two-hour video podcast streaming live from Jefferson City, Missouri. He's a former 2016 Libertarian presidential candidate and 2018 Missouri Senate Republican primary contender. Austin is a long time advocate for free markets, limited government, and individual liberty. As a small business owner and new father, he's passionate about economic freedom and community involvement. Catch Austin weekdays at Rumble.com/AP4liberty Stop paying health insurance companies your hard-earned dollars. Go to Join Crowd Health now and experience freedom from health insurance. Right now you can get your first six months for just $99 per month. That's almost 50% off the normal price, and a lot less than a high-deductible healthcare plan. Go to Join Crowd Health and use promo code LIONS at sign-up. Subscribe to John's Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter Rumble YouTube Instagram Telegram Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals! Check out our merchandise at the Lions of Liberty Store for all of our awesome t-shirts, mugs and hats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the LAST EVER main-feed Meme Wars (behind the subscriber wall after today)... Brian and Lou Perez look at yet another biological male crushing his opposition while cosplaying as a girl, in back to back high school championship games. Also a "massive" draw announced by the DNC to bring young males back in Olivia Julianna, Glenn Greenwald's sex tapes, and MEMES! Get Meme Wars by joining our Patreon or Locals!ttps://patreon.com/lionsofliberty⁠ OR ⁠https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the Lions of Liberty Network feed: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/lionsofliberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the GOP finally becoming the big-tent party it always claimed to be? Something huge is happening on the political right — and hardly anyone in the mainstream is talking about it. From CPAC's younger, more diverse energy to the rise of authentic messaging and branding, the tides are shifting. And in this episode, we're breaking down what it all means and why it matters more than ever going into 2026 and beyond. Cardio Miracle⁠ - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": ⁠CardioMiracle.com/TBNS⁠ Republican strategist Jacob Lane joins Brian Nichols to dive deep into why 2024's momentum must be maintained — and how grassroots movements, direct mail revolutions, and cultural rebranding are key to political success. Jacob shares firsthand insight from CPAC, where the traditional GOP frat-boy crowd is being replaced by firefighters, small business owners, moms, and a growing number of minority voters. So what changed? The answer? A dying Democratic brand, the Trump effect, and a craving for authenticity. Jacob and Brian explore how figures like Trump and AOC have mastered the art of persona-building and what it means for future candidates (like a potential Stephen A. Smith run). If Republicans want to keep winning, they need to sell the vision — not just write policy papers. Politics is sales, and the best brand wins. But there's a warning too: if the GOP doesn't deliver, the backlash will be brutal. The base isn't giving lifelong loyalty — it's loaning trust. And broken promises will pave the road to a progressive comeback. Jacob outlines what needs to happen right now to lock in the wins of 2024 and set the stage for long-term growth. This is your no-BS blueprint for political messaging that actually works — rooted in culture, driven by authenticity, and unapologetically focused on results. Don't miss this deep-dive if you care about liberty, marketing, and winning hearts and minds. ❤️ Order ⁠Cardio Miracle⁠ (⁠CardioMiracle.com/TBNS⁠) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being!

On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian asks whether Trump inviting Canada to be the 51st state is even a good thing, the Golden Dome, new Covid variants, and another progressive scam charity gets exposed. Check out ⁠https://Joincrowdhealth.com⁠ and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! ⁠https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty⁠ OR support us on Locals! ⁠https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/⁠ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! ⁠https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS⁠... First Episode Pod on Rumble: ⁠https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r     I really enjoyed my conversation with writer and teacher of statistics, Hunter Ash. We talked about “trans widows,” my mission to normalize dudes with breasts, as well as the impact of psychedelics on Hunter's ideological and physical transformations. Check out my short story "Paul's Ghost" in Nothing Sacred from Heresy Press and Skyhorse Publishing. Catch me on tour, opening for the brilliant Scott Thompson. (Dates Below) Tickets here: https://newscottlandland.com/live-events Boston, MA - May 28 Ogunquit, ME - May 30 Stamford, CT - May 31 NYC, NY - June 1 Philadelphia, PA - June 3 Alexandria, VA - June 4 Atlanta, GA - June 10 I've been rocking XX-XY Athletics wares. WORK OUT, SPEAK OUT! You can get 20% off your purchase of the perfect burpee gear with promo code LOU20. https://www.xx-xyathletics.com/?sca_ref=7113152.ifIMaKpCG3ZfUHH4 Support me at www.substack.com/@louperez     Join my newsletter www.TheLouPerez.com   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-lou-perez.../id1535032081   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7eFS3NHWMZp2UgMVU   Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/.../2b7d4d.../the-lou-perez-podcast   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb5trMQQvT077-L1roE0iZyAgT4dD4EtJ   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Finding Freedom I follow-up on last week's episode, which focused on the major players in the Small Modular Reactor market, by breaking down the impacts of Trump new Nuclear Executive order. Also, I discuss a bizarre "debate" that Jordan Peterson participated in and French President's Emmanuel Macron's odd way to "joke" with his wife. Nuclear-power stocks rise as Trump signs orders to aid sector. Wyoming nuclear developer wants legal protections for private, armed security force Jordan Peterson Is not a Christian French President Emmanuel Macron Gets Slapped by his wife Subscribe to John's Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter Rumble YouTube Instagram Telegram Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals! Check out our merchandise at the Lions of Liberty Store for all of our awesome t-shirts, mugs and hats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Brian McWilliams, John Odermatt, Lou Perez and Brian Nichols every other week for the newest show on the Lions of Liberty Network, the Politicks Podcast! Each episode we'll dig through the top news stories in the disgusting, slimy political world and of course we'll make you laugh along the way. This week we focus on the "Big, Beautiful Bill", the shooting outside the Israeli embassy in D.C. and Ivanka Trump's odd Jiu Jitsu X posts. Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter Rumble YouTube Instagram Telegram Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals! Check out our merchandise at the Lions of Liberty Store for all of our awesome t-shirts, mugs and hats! politicsTrumpIvanka TrumpElon Musk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is America risking its future by outsourcing the very materials that power our technology, weapons, and economy? In this eye-opening episode of The Brian Nichols Show, we dive headfirst into the critical mineral crisis - and why your phone, car, and national security might depend on rocks you've never heard of. What are critical minerals? Why are they mostly controlled by foreign countries like China? And how the heck did we get here? Studio Sponsor: ⁠Cardio Miracle⁠ - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": ⁠https://www.briannicholsshow.com/heart⁠ Brian is joined by Farrell Gregory to uncover the truth behind critical mineral supply chains, the global chokehold China holds over rare earth elements, and what the U.S. must do to regain control. This isn't just a discussion about mining - it's about national defense, energy independence, and America's ability to stand on its own two feet in an increasingly hostile world. If you think the stuff powering your daily life is made in the USA, think again. They break down why America has vast mineral resources but refuses to use them, thanks to bloated regulations and red tape that can delay mining projects by nearly two decades. Meanwhile, China and other foreign players scoop up influence and economic leverage with little resistance. Why are we so reliant on enemies for our most critical tech ingredients? Farrell explains how Saudi Arabia could play a surprising role in securing America's mineral future - and why partnerships matter, but domestic production is non-negotiable. Brian connects the dots to the broader economic shift happening in America as we move away from hollow service jobs and back toward tangible, value-producing industries. The question is: are we ready to embrace it? This episode will make you think twice the next time someone talks about “green energy,” “supply chains,” or “America First.” It's not just a slogan - it's a survival strategy. Buckle up, because we're not just talking policy - we're talking about the minerals that keep modern life running. Don't miss this no-fluff breakdown of one of the most underreported economic and national security crises facing America today. ❤️ Order ⁠Cardio Miracle⁠ (⁠https://www.briannicholsshow.com/heart⁠) with code TBNS at checkout for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being!

On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Joe Biden's prostate cancer takes full stage - is it enough to push his dementia to the background? Also: "Sesame Street" gets 'saved' by Netflix, and a friend of the show gets cancelled over a cover of Kanye West's controversial new song. Help at Toad in need: https://www.givesendgo.com/towergangtoad Check out ⁠https://Joincrowdhealth.com⁠ and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! ⁠https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty⁠ OR support us on Locals! ⁠https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/⁠ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! ⁠https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS⁠... First Episode Pod on Rumble: ⁠https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r     I always have fun talking with my friend Larry Sharpe of The Sharpe Way. On this episode, I come to him for advice on how to get my child to put/keep his pants on and insights into how bad New York really is, who's behind the migrant crisis and the homeless industrial complex, and just how much money can be made off of human suffering. While others are looking to be the next 600-pound influencer, “quiet quitting” or “showing their independence” (that's when you get a job but choose not to show up on the first day of work), I'm pushing the Flashdance career path: Be a dancer but also be a welder—and always be a creator. Check out my short story "Paul's Ghost" in Nothing Sacred from Heresy Press and Skyhorse Publishing. Catch me on tour, opening for the brilliant Scott Thompson. (Dates Below) Tickets here: https://newscottlandland.com/live-events  Buffalo, NY - May 20 Cleveland, OH - May 21 Pittsburgh, PA - May 22 Toronto, CA - May 24 Boston, MA - May 28 Ogunquit, ME - May 30 Stamford, CT - May 31 NYC, NY - June 1 Philadelphia, PA - June 3 Alexandria, VA - June 4 Atlanta, GA - June 10 I've been rocking XX-XY Athletics wares. WORK OUT, SPEAK OUT! You can get 20% off your purchase of the perfect burpee gear with promo code LOU20. https://www.xx-xyathletics.com/?sca_ref=7113152.ifIMaKpCG3ZfUHH4  Support me at www.substack.com/@louperez    Join my newsletter www.TheLouPerez.com  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-lou-perez.../id1535032081  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7eFS3NHWMZp2UgMVU  Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/.../2b7d4d.../the-lou-perez-podcast  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb5trMQQvT077-L1roE0iZyAgT4dD4EtJ  Who am I? Lou Perez is a comedian, producer, and author of That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore. You may have seen him on FOX's Gutfeld! and Open to Debate (with Michael Ian Black). Lou was the head writer and producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV and produces Comedy Is Murder, a sketch comedy series with Free the People. Lou is a FAIR-in-the Arts fellow, on the advisory board of Heresy Press, and hosts the live debate series The Wrong Take and The Lou Perez Podcast.  During my tenure at We the Internet, I made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “How I Became a ‘Far-Right Radical.” How'd I start out? I began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where I was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. For years, I performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and my comedy duo, Greg and Lou. G&L are probably best known for our sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views across online platforms. I was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with the Above Average Network; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers. I hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. I've opened for Jimmy Dore, Rich Vos, Dave Smith, and Rob Schneider. I'm currently on tour with Scott Thompson. I taught creative writing at the City College of New York, "writing the web series" for Writing Pad, and comedy writing workshops for the Moving Picture Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode John leans on his year of experience working in the nuclear industry to provide an overview of the market movers in SMR space. Companies discussed: NuScale Power X-Energy Kairos Power TerraPower Holtec International Westinghouse OKLO None of this is investment advice. Do your own research. Consult with your financial professional. Subscribe to John's Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter Rumble YouTube Instagram Telegram Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals! Check out our merchandise at the Lions of Liberty Store for all of our awesome t-shirts, mugs and hats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is our “friendly” neighbor to the north actually turning into a serious national security threat? That's the question we tackle in this eye-opening episode of The Brian Nichols Show. If you've always viewed Canada as America's polite northern cousin, you might want to buckle up—because what you're about to hear will completely flip that narrative on its head. Studio Sponsor: ⁠Cardio Miracle⁠ - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": ⁠https://www.briannicholsshow.com/heart⁠ In today's conversation, Brian is joined by political theorist William Barclay to explore a side of Canada the mainstream media refuses to touch. From rising violent crime and drug trafficking to collapsing institutions and a youth population that literally wants to be annexed by the U.S.—Barclay makes the compelling case that Canada is edging dangerously close to becoming a failed state. And worse? That collapse is leaking over the border. But this episode isn't just about Canada. It's a wake-up call for anyone who thinks liberty and security can exist in a vacuum. Brian and William go deep on the flawed idealism of modern libertarianism and how blind allegiance to ideological purity can lead to real-world vulnerabilities. They ask the hard questions most won't touch: Is liberty even possible without security? And what happens when weaponized empathy shuts down honest debate? You'll also hear about the dangers of ideological dogma, how political "isms" hijack common sense, and why the rise of a more grounded Gen Z might be the unexpected force that saves Western civilization. There's a real tension here between theory and practice—and this episode doesn't shy away from the uncomfortable truths. By the end of this conversation, you'll not only question what you thought you knew about Canada, but you'll be rethinking how we talk about liberty, security, and national identity here in America. If you care about real solutions instead of utopian fluff, this episode is your must-listen red pill. Subscribe, hit the bell, and prepare for a serious reality check. ❤️ Order ⁠Cardio Miracle⁠ (⁠https://www.briannicholsshow.com/heart⁠) with code TBNS at checkout for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being!

On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian takes no small amount of enjoyment about David Hogg being ousted as DNC Vice-Chair for the most DNC reason ever. Also: Trump's Middle East journey (and shunning Netanyahu), Tariff talk, Spain's war on its people's monetary freedom, and Gavin Newsom's newest homeless "plan." Check out ⁠https://Joincrowdhealth.com⁠ and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! ⁠https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty⁠ OR support us on Locals! ⁠https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/⁠ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! ⁠https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS⁠... First Episode Pod on Rumble: ⁠https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy On this episode I talk with filmmaker and co-host of The System is Down, Dan Smotz, about collapsitarians (my new favorite word), wedding videography, and Who Is Roger Ver? If you're a paid subscriber to my Substack or the Lions of Liberty Podcast Network you're hearing this first. Lemme know what you think. Would you survive the end of the world? For how long? Catch me on tour, opening for the brilliant Scott Thompson. (Dates Below) Tickets here: https://newscottlandland.com/live-events Louisville, KY - May 17 Indianapolis, IN - May 18 Buffalo, NY - May 20 Cleveland, OH - May 21 Pittsburgh, PA - May 22 Toronto, CA - May 24 Boston, MA - May 28 Ogunquit, ME - May 30 Stamford, CT - May 31 NYC, NY - June 1 Philadelphia, PA - June 3 Alexandria, VA - June 4 Atlanta, GA - June 10 I've been rocking XX-XY Athletics wares. WORK OUT, SPEAK OUT! You can get 20% off your purchase of the perfect burpee gear with promo code LOU20. https://www.xx-xyathletics.com/?sca_ref=7113152.ifIMaKpCG3ZfUHH4 Support me at www.substack.com/@louperez    Join my newsletter www.TheLouPerez.com  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-lou-perez.../id1535032081  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7eFS3NHWMZp2UgMVU  Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/.../2b7d4d.../the-lou-perez-podcast  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb5trMQQvT077-L1roE0iZyAgT4dD4EtJ  Who am I? Lou Perez is a comedian, producer, and author of That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore. You may have seen him on FOX's Gutfeld! and Open to Debate (with Michael Ian Black). Lou was the head writer and producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV and produces Comedy Is Murder, a sketch comedy series with Free the People. Lou is a FAIR-in-the Arts fellow, on the advisory board of Heresy Press, and hosts the live debate series The Wrong Take and The Lou Perez Podcast.  During my tenure at We the Internet, I made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “How I Became a ‘Far-Right Radical.” How'd I start out? I began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where I was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. For years, I performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and my comedy duo, Greg and Lou. G&L are probably best known for our sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views across online platforms. I was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with the Above Average Network; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers. I hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. I've opened for Jimmy Dore, Rich Vos, Dave Smith, and Rob Schneider. I'm currently on tour with Scott Thompson. I taught creative writing at the City College of New York, "writing the web series" for Writing Pad, and comedy writing workshops for the Moving Picture Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My daughter and I have started a tradition that every year for take your child to work day, we create a podcast together. This year, she wanted to interview me about baseball, softball and exercise. I hope you enjoy! Subscribe to John's Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter Rumble YouTube Instagram Telegram Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals! Check out our merchandise at the Lions of Liberty Store for all of our awesome t-shirts, mugs and hats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Brian McWilliams, John Odermatt, Lou Perez and Brian Nichols every other week for the newest show on the Lions of Liberty Network, the Politicks Podcast! Each episode we'll dig through the top news stories in the disgusting, slimy political world and of course we'll make you laugh along the way. Today: The New Pope Leo XIV, Repealing the Patriot Act, Ye / Kanye West's new Hitler track, and cars make the US great. Be sure to subscribe to the Lions of Liberty Network so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian looks at the ridiculous IGO Anti-Boycott Act, House Resolution 867, in which 'MAGA' opposition was blamed for its fantastic death. Also: Giant Black Women (statues) in Times Square, WEF shill Mark Carney wins in CAN, and Louisiana tries to screw wrongfully imprisoned people out of compensation. Check out ⁠https://Joincrowdhealth.com⁠ and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get all of our bonus shows! ⁠https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty⁠ OR support us on Locals! ⁠https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/⁠ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! ⁠https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS⁠... First Episode Pod on Rumble: ⁠https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy This is my first podcast release since joining the Lions of Liberty Podcast Network. Paid subscribers to my Substack, as well as subscribers to Lions of Liberty, will have early access to new episodes and other sweet perks in the werks. Stay tuned. On this episode of TLPP, Father's Day comes early with my guest: Adam Coleman, author of The Children We Left Behind, and fellow brand ambassador for XX-XY Athletics: https://www.xx-xyathletics.com/?sca_ref=7113152.ifIMaKpCG3ZfUHH4 Catch me on tour, opening for the brilliant Scott Thompson. (Dates Below) Tickets here: https://newscottlandland.com/live-events Louisville, KY - May 17 Indianapolis, IN - May 18 Buffalo, NY - May 20 Cleveland, OH - May 21 Pittsburgh, PA - May 22 Toronto, CA - May 24 Boston, MA - May 28 Ogunquit, ME - May 30 Stamford, CT - May 31 NYC, NY - June 1 Philadelphia, PA - June 3 Alexandria, VA - June 4 Atlanta, GA - June 10 I've been rocking XX-XY Athletics wares. WORK OUT, SPEAK OUT! You can get 20% off your purchase of the perfect burpee gear with promo code LOU20. https://www.xx-xyathletics.com/?sca_ref=7113152.ifIMaKpCG3ZfUHH4 Support me at www.substack.com/@louperez    Join my newsletter www.TheLouPerez.com  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-lou-perez.../id1535032081  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7eFS3NHWMZp2UgMVU  Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/.../2b7d4d.../the-lou-perez-podcast  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb5trMQQvT077-L1roE0iZyAgT4dD4EtJ  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Finding Freedom we'll be talking about Trump's new tariffs on the movies, RFK Jr's food dye ban, oil price plummeting and more! RFK Jr bans petroleum food dyes Trump 100% tariff on movies made outside the US Idaho bans vaccine mandates Stop paying health insurance companies your hard-earned dollars. Go to Join Crowd Health now and experience freedom from health insurance. Right now you can get your first six months for just $99 per month. That's almost 50% off the normal price, and a lot less than a high-deductible healthcare plan. Go to Join Crowd Health and use promo code LIONS at sign-up. Subscribe to John's Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter Rumble YouTube Instagram Telegram Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals! Check out our merchandise at the Lions of Liberty Store for all of our awesome t-shirts, mugs and hats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host of the World Economic Conference (per Nigel Farage, the anti-Davos) and legendary financial forecaster Martin Armstrong of Armstrong Economics joins the show. Martin talks about his Socrates AI, which has predicted accurately economic fallouts as well as nations (and the DNC) collapsing, as well as his take on the gold as reserve currency, tariffs, and that Ending the Fed isn't a magic bullet in our debt-centric world system. Visit his regular blog and events at https://www.armstrongeconomics.com/ X: https://x.com/StrongEconomics FB: https://www.facebook.com/Armstrongecon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/armstrong-economics/ Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Magattee Wade is a Senegalese entrepreneur who is an expert on African trade and the free-market policies. On the show we discussed the historical factors that have led to the over regulation and corruption within African countries. Mrs. Wade has a vision for the future of foreign aid and the best approach to economic development in Africa at a time when the United States must compete with China and Russia to win the hearts and minds of young Africans. She talks about this in her book, The Heart of a Cheetah: How We Have Been Lied to about African Poverty - and What that Means for Human Flourishing. Subscribe to John's Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter Rumble YouTube Instagram Telegram Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals! Check out our merchandise at the Lions of Liberty Store for all of our awesome t-shirts, mugs and hats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the last publicly available Meme Wars, Brian and Odie are back talking about current events, like the judges being arrested, the female "astronauts" and the UK blocking out the sun to fight climate change. Also: fire memes. This show will continue on our subscriber feeds: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ MEMES: UK Taking away the sunhttps://x.com/BrianMcWilliams/status/1915806478726000911CNN: Pope sharp behind closed doorshttps://babylonbee.com/news/cnn-reports-behind-closed-doors-pope-is-focused-sharp-and-energeticKaty Perry Popehttps://genesiustimes.com/breaking-katy-perry-declares-herself-pope-after-reading-the-bible-for-11-minutes/New Predatorhttps://x.com/magills_/status/1915534771511287865?s=46 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian looks at the ticking clock on the WHO's Disease X and US exit from the org. Also: Pride fests go bankrupt, Dr. Who is dead from wokeism, and Andor is following suit. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cory Hanscom is a fractional Chief Marketing Officer. He was forced to adapt and transform his career after an unexpected change at his long time corporate executive job.  Cory now helps to liberate companies from their own random acts of marketing. As a Brand-led CMO, Cory helps companies to reset themselves to be category leaders by engineering brand superiority and designing memorable customer experiences. He has the freedom to choose who he works with and find projects and companies that he passionate about working with! Orchestraight Voyager U - Go Fractional and Thrive on your own terms Subscribe to John's Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter Rumble YouTube Instagram Telegram Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals! Check out our merchandise at the Lions of Liberty Store for all of our awesome t-shirts, mugs and hats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Crowdhealth CEO Andy Schoonover joins the show to discuss the health insurance industry's use of claim-denying AI with all the wrong priorities. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm sharing the wisdom I've gained over 10 years of podcasting. Learn from my mistakes, so you don't have to. The 10 Podcast Commandments: Consistency. Publish your episodes on the same day and at the same time every week.  Systems. Create a system for content creation and publishing your audio/video episodes that is repeatable. You'll burn out quickly if it's not. Sound quality. There is no better way to turn people off than to have an echo, background noise or inconsistent volume on your audio levels. Sure, everyone has tech problems every once and awhile, but don't make it a recurring theme. Respect. Give your audience and guest respect. They are both giving you their time. It's a huge privilege. This is why 1 and 3 are so important. Don't try to be Michael Malice and shit on your listeners. You aren't that good.  Have fun. It's easier to continue week in and week out if you genuinely enjoy what you're doing.  Gratitude for the OG podcasters. The old timers created this market demand that you're enjoying the fruit from. Study their shows, support their work and thank them.  Ignore Downloads. Don't focus on downloads or views right away. And when you do look, keep things in perspective. If you're frustrated with only 50 downloads, focus on serving those 50 people the best you can.  Love your podcast. Create a podcast that you would listen to. Would you dedicate 30 or 60 minutes to listen to your own show?  Don't spam your show. It doesn't work to grow your audience and it's annoying. I've never listened to a new podcast because I saw it spammed in a FB group.  Find a mentor. The best way to do this is to find a podcaster that you respect and deliver them some value. Find them a guest, create a Reel from their show to share or provide some feedback and tell them how much you appreciate their show.  Subscribe to John's Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter Rumble YouTube Instagram Telegram Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals! Check out our merchandise at the Lions of Liberty Store for all of our awesome t-shirts, mugs and hats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What pool can't men pretending to be women dominate? That plus THREE major myths exploded in this amazing episode, live from Brian's hotel room in Vegas. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Finding Freedom it's a solo show! Today I'll focus mostly on tariffs and explain why libertarians and conservatives who oppose taxation are missing a BIG opportunity to educate the masses. Stop paying health insurance companies your hard-earned dollars. Go to Join Crowd Health now and experience freedom from health insurance. Right now you can get your first six months for just $99 per month. That's almost 50% off the normal price, and a lot less than a high-deductible healthcare plan. Go to Join Crowd Health and use promo code LIONS at sign-up. Subscribe to John's Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter Rumble YouTube Instagram Telegram Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals! Check out our merchandise at the Lions of Liberty Store for all of our awesome t-shirts, mugs and hats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Odie has no power, but Brian brings the memes to his 3rd world a**, along with Rico to discuss "Liberation Day" tariffs. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ MEMES! Val Kilmer RIP https://x.com/TheBabylonBee/status/1907467024076288414 Liberation Day Kenny Rogers https://x.com/LPNational/status/1907891585414738305 Waffle House Dogs of War https://x.com/RealEdFriendly/status/1906868185409962016 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian proclaims the official death of Democracy in Europe with Marie Le Pen's lawfare loss. Also: Trump's tariffs on "Liberation Day" come due, and Lou Perez is our new Lion of Liberty. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starting up in May, Lions of Liberty has a brand new member, one which many will already know, love, and lust for. Subscribe to the Lions of Liberty Network: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/lionsofliberty?selected=ENTSL8268691533 Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Conner Rueca. He's a young real estate entrepreneur who started investing at 19. This past year alone he closed 24 deals, focusing mostly on wholesaling.  During the show Conor shares insights on building a business from $0 to $1M, how best to work with family and his choice to operate virtually in markets like Georgia and Tennessee. He shares how he has relied on perseverance and mentorship along his real estate journey.  His new project, Closer Control, helps real estate investors connect with leads and give 2.5x more offers per day. Subscribe to John's Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter Rumble YouTube Instagram Telegram Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals! Check out our merchandise at the Lions of Liberty Store for all of our awesome t-shirts, mugs and hats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Rico huck memes at each other, but first talk about psycho leftists running over little kids cause they hate Trumpers, and Tim Walz calling for a shadow government. Tim Walz Shadow Gov https://x.com/charliekirk11/status/1905649139905450438 Leftist Loon Runs Over Girl and Mom https://x.com/Maga4liberty/status/1905539061462245704 Dems Keying Each Other https://x.com/JasonCa44183033/status/1904690887952675101 Women's History Pirates https://x.com/TheBabylonBee/status/1905233193625694546 Ninja Starmer Sword in Stone https://x.com/TheBabylonBee/status/1905287771742253273 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian laughs and laments the death of the career of uber-leftist whackjob Robert De Niro, and celebrates the box office failure of Rachel Zegler's "Snow White." These are connected to the DNC polling at record lows, the media propping up AOC as a savior, and Tesla attacks. Also this ep: Signalgate as Yemen bombs as bad as "Snow White." Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ross Benes is journalist, market research analyst and author. As an entertainment industry analyst his writing has appeared in Esquire, The Wall Street Journal, Smithsonian Magazine, and Entertainment Weekly. His previous books include Rural Rebellion: How Nebraska Became a Republican Stronghold and Turned On: A Mind-Blowing Investigation into How Sex Has Shaped Our World. Today we'll discuss his new book: 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times. Subscribe to John's Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter Rumble YouTube Instagram Telegram Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals! Check out our merchandise at the Lions of Liberty Store for all of our awesome t-shirts, mugs and hats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Odie huck memes at each other, but first celebrate the potential downfall of the DOE, and Bill Burr becoming a pathetic shell. Liberal Nazis https://www.instagram.com/p/DHG6aTktmqr/?igsh=MXNydDk2ZXg2NGxvMw== Door Dash debt https://www.facebook.com/share/p/161tpPoFft/ Nazi Irony https://x.com/beinlibertarian/status/1902780606397796583 https://x.com/TheBabylonBee/status/1901672770154672280 Cleese Called It https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHRT82ixZta/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D DOGE https://x.com/_InfiniteZeal/status/1902862317043195921 Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian is joined by Cliff Maloney, the CEO of Citizens Alliance and founder of the Pennsylvania Chase, to chat about the need for tate-by-state DOGE, plus the recent Trump / Massie spat. Cliff Maloney on X: https://x.com/Maloney Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Werley is an entrepreneur, unconventional marketer, and a former Army Ranger. He has been a business owner in the marketing and sales space and lately Steven has been on the cutting edge of AI implementation in the sales process. Steve on Instagram Steve on LinkedIn Subscribe to John's Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter Rumble YouTube Instagram Telegram Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals! Check out our merchandise at the Lions of Liberty Store for all of our awesome t-shirts, mugs and hats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump has picked the wrong fight in going after Thomas Massie over the Continuing Resolution, especially during a time when the DNC is in full collapse. That and Brian's thoughts on other dubious free speech and dangerous thought crime precedents around Mahmoud Khalil on this week's show. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices