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John Odermatt, Lou Perez, and Brian McWilliams kick off the episode with a viral story about a YouTube couple who publicly live-streamed learning their unborn child tested positive for Down syndrome — and subsequently aborted the pregnancy. The hosts debate the ethics of turning deeply personal medical decisions into content, the accuracy of prenatal testing, and what they see as hypocrisy in progressive attitudes toward human life. The conversation transitions into the LA mayoral race, with mail-in ballot counting dragging on and potentially shifting results. The episode closes with a look at Bernie Sanders' proposed American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, which would impose a 50% tax on AI company stock and redistribute proceeds to citizens, and the hosts compare it to what Marc Andreessen allegedly described as the Biden administration's attempt to limit and control the AI industry. Chapters 0:00 – Intro & Cold Open 0:35 – Co-host Brian's New Baby & Fundraiser Jokes 2:32 – YouTuber's Down Syndrome Reveal Video 4:14 – Prenatal Testing & Personal Stories 9:16 – Down Syndrome, Abortion Ethics & Hypocrisy Debate 18:19 – LA Mayoral Race Overview: Bass, Pratt & Raman 21:21 – Mail-In Ballots, Vote Counting & Ballot Harvesting 27:43 – Spencer Pratt's Path Forward & California's Future 33:21 – Bernie Sanders' AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act 36:14 – Biden Administration & Marc Andreessen on AI Control 40:27 – Show Close & Upcoming Events Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Odermatt, Lou Perez, and Brian McWilliams kick off the episode with a viral story about a YouTube couple who publicly live-streamed learning their unborn child tested positive for Down syndrome — and subsequently aborted the pregnancy. The hosts debate the ethics of turning deeply personal medical decisions into content, the accuracy of prenatal testing, and what they see as hypocrisy in progressive attitudes toward human life. The conversation transitions into the LA mayoral race, with mail-in ballot counting dragging on and potentially shifting results. The episode closes with a look at Bernie Sanders' proposed American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, which would impose a 50% tax on AI company stock and redistribute proceeds to citizens, and the hosts compare it to what Marc Andreessen allegedly described as the Biden administration's attempt to limit and control the AI industry. Chapters 0:00 – Intro & Cold Open 0:35 – Co-host Brian's New Baby & Fundraiser Jokes 2:32 – YouTuber's Down Syndrome Reveal Video 4:14 – Prenatal Testing & Personal Stories 9:16 – Down Syndrome, Abortion Ethics & Hypocrisy Debate 18:19 – LA Mayoral Race Overview: Bass, Pratt & Raman 21:21 – Mail-In Ballots, Vote Counting & Ballot Harvesting 27:43 – Spencer Pratt's Path Forward & California's Future 33:21 – Bernie Sanders' AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act 36:14 – Biden Administration & Marc Andreessen on AI Control 40:27 – Show Close & Upcoming Events Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author, financial analyst, and former Green Beret E.M. Burlingame joins John Odermatt to expose a 400-year-old predatory financial system — what he calls the "Financialist Kill Chain" — and argues that the same seven-step playbook used to hollow out empires throughout history is now being run on the United States. Burlingame traces the system's origins from the Praetorians of Rome through Venice, Amsterdam, and finally to the City of London, which he describes as a separate financial power occupying the Anglosphere since 1688. The conversation covers how debt, asset seizure, economic destabilization, and elite coercion have been used as weapons against civilizational peoples — and why Burlingame believes the U.S. is currently in the final phase of collapse and abandonment. He also examines why Russia and China have so far resisted the kill chain, what Trump's constraints are, and what ordinary Americans can actually do to push back. Burlingame's unique background — spanning investment analysis, algorithmic trading, Special Forces targeting, and computational engineering — gives him a rare lens to see patterns most analysts miss. Chapters 0:00 – Introduction & episode preview 1:17 – Sponsor: Good To Go Body 90 Day Fitness Program 2:10 – Guest intro: Who is E.M. Burlingame? 4:27 – Burlingame's background: finance, Special Forces & pattern recognition 19:51 – The Financialist Kill Chain explained: 400 years of predatory finance 20:05 – Walking through all 7 steps of the kill chain 20:35 – Where is the U.S. in the kill chain right now? 25:52 – Israel, scapegoating, and the real power behind the curtain 30:41 – Are Russia and China also targets? 39:14 – Why Trump can't simply stop Ukraine funding 45:35 – The upside-down flag signal: What it meant when King Charles visited the White House 53:05 – What you can do: Community, local knowledge, and fighting indifferent malevolence 1:02:08 – Where to find E.M. Burlingame's work Links & Resources E.M. Burlingame on Substack: EMBurlingame.substack.com E.M. Burlingame on X: @EMBurlingame E.M. Burlingame's website & books: https://www.emburlingame.com/ Confessions of an Economic Hit Man by John Perkins Rich Does Politics (YouTube): Crypto Rich's channel SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author, financial analyst, and former Green Beret E.M. Burlingame joins John Odermatt to expose a 400-year-old predatory financial system — what he calls the "Financialist Kill Chain" — and argues that the same seven-step playbook used to hollow out empires throughout history is now being run on the United States. Burlingame traces the system's origins from the Praetorians of Rome through Venice, Amsterdam, and finally to the City of London, which he describes as a separate financial power occupying the Anglosphere since 1688. The conversation covers how debt, asset seizure, economic destabilization, and elite coercion have been used as weapons against civilizational peoples — and why Burlingame believes the U.S. is currently in the final phase of collapse and abandonment. He also examines why Russia and China have so far resisted the kill chain, what Trump's constraints are, and what ordinary Americans can actually do to push back. Burlingame's unique background — spanning investment analysis, algorithmic trading, Special Forces targeting, and computational engineering — gives him a rare lens to see patterns most analysts miss. Chapters 0:00 – Introduction & episode preview 1:17 – Sponsor: Good To Go Body 90 Day Fitness Program 2:10 – Guest intro: Who is E.M. Burlingame? 4:27 – Burlingame's background: finance, Special Forces & pattern recognition 19:51 – The Financialist Kill Chain explained: 400 years of predatory finance 20:05 – Walking through all 7 steps of the kill chain 20:35 – Where is the U.S. in the kill chain right now? 25:52 – Israel, scapegoating, and the real power behind the curtain 30:41 – Are Russia and China also targets? 39:14 – Why Trump can't simply stop Ukraine funding 45:35 – The upside-down flag signal: What it meant when King Charles visited the White House 53:05 – What you can do: Community, local knowledge, and fighting indifferent malevolence 1:02:08 – Where to find E.M. Burlingame's work Links & Resources E.M. Burlingame on Substack: EMBurlingame.substack.com E.M. Burlingame on X: @EMBurlingame E.M. Burlingame's website & books: https://www.emburlingame.com/ Confessions of an Economic Hit Man by John Perkins Rich Does Politics (YouTube): Crypto Rich's channel SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author, financial analyst, and former Green Beret E.M. Burlingame joins John Odermatt to expose a 400-year-old predatory financial system — what he calls the "Financialist Kill Chain" — and argues that the same seven-step playbook used to hollow out empires throughout history is now being run on the United States. Burlingame traces the system's origins from the Praetorians of Rome through Venice, Amsterdam, and finally to the City of London, which he describes as a separate financial power occupying the Anglosphere since 1688. The conversation covers how debt, asset seizure, economic destabilization, and elite coercion have been used as weapons against civilizational peoples — and why Burlingame believes the U.S. is currently in the final phase of collapse and abandonment. He also examines why Russia and China have so far resisted the kill chain, what Trump's constraints are, and what ordinary Americans can actually do to push back. Burlingame's unique background — spanning investment analysis, algorithmic trading, Special Forces targeting, and computational engineering — gives him a rare lens to see patterns most analysts miss. Chapters 0:00 – Introduction & episode preview 1:17 – Sponsor: Good To Go Body 90 Day Fitness Program 2:10 – Guest intro: Who is E.M. Burlingame? 4:27 – Burlingame's background: finance, Special Forces & pattern recognition 19:51 – The Financialist Kill Chain explained: 400 years of predatory finance 20:05 – Walking through all 7 steps of the kill chain 20:35 – Where is the U.S. in the kill chain right now? 25:52 – Israel, scapegoating, and the real power behind the curtain 30:41 – Are Russia and China also targets? 39:14 – Why Trump can't simply stop Ukraine funding 45:35 – The upside-down flag signal: What it meant when King Charles visited the White House 53:05 – What you can do: Community, local knowledge, and fighting indifferent malevolence 1:02:08 – Where to find E.M. Burlingame's work Links & Resources E.M. Burlingame on Substack: EMBurlingame.substack.com E.M. Burlingame on X: @EMBurlingame E.M. Burlingame's website & books: https://www.emburlingame.com/ Confessions of an Economic Hit Man by John Perkins Rich Does Politics (YouTube): Crypto Rich's channel SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author, financial analyst, and former Green Beret E.M. Burlingame joins John Odermatt to expose a 400-year-old predatory financial system — what he calls the "Financialist Kill Chain" — and argues that the same seven-step playbook used to hollow out empires throughout history is now being run on the United States. Burlingame traces the system's origins from the Praetorians of Rome through Venice, Amsterdam, and finally to the City of London, which he describes as a separate financial power occupying the Anglosphere since 1688. The conversation covers how debt, asset seizure, economic destabilization, and elite coercion have been used as weapons against civilizational peoples — and why Burlingame believes the U.S. is currently in the final phase of collapse and abandonment. He also examines why Russia and China have so far resisted the kill chain, what Trump's constraints are, and what ordinary Americans can actually do to push back. Burlingame's unique background — spanning investment analysis, algorithmic trading, Special Forces targeting, and computational engineering — gives him a rare lens to see patterns most analysts miss. Chapters 0:00 – Introduction & episode preview 1:17 – Sponsor: Good To Go Body 90 Day Fitness Program 2:10 – Guest intro: Who is E.M. Burlingame? 4:27 – Burlingame's background: finance, Special Forces & pattern recognition 19:51 – The Financialist Kill Chain explained: 400 years of predatory finance 20:05 – Walking through all 7 steps of the kill chain 20:35 – Where is the U.S. in the kill chain right now? 25:52 – Israel, scapegoating, and the real power behind the curtain 30:41 – Are Russia and China also targets? 39:14 – Why Trump can't simply stop Ukraine funding 45:35 – The upside-down flag signal: What it meant when King Charles visited the White House 53:05 – What you can do: Community, local knowledge, and fighting indifferent malevolence 1:02:08 – Where to find E.M. Burlingame's work Links & Resources E.M. Burlingame on Substack: EMBurlingame.substack.com E.M. Burlingame on X: @EMBurlingame E.M. Burlingame's website & books: https://www.emburlingame.com/ Confessions of an Economic Hit Man by John Perkins Rich Does Politics (YouTube): Crypto Rich's channel SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support.

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! This week, the Polipricks look at Trump's crusade against Thomas Massie, backed by AIPAC and Israel. Is he dead to libertarians and true conservatives? 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! This week, the Polipricks look at Trump's crusade against Thomas Massie, backed by AIPAC and Israel. Is he dead to libertarians and true conservatives? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A salary feels safe — until you realize it's a cage. In this solo episode, host John Odermatt shares the story of being unexpectedly laid off after 16 years in corporate America and how it forced him to confront how little control he had over his own income. He introduces the "eat what you kill" mindset — the idea that income should be a direct reflection of your skill, effort, and output. John breaks down the hidden trade-offs of salaried work, including the illusion of security and the slow erosion of purchasing power through inflation. He contrasts the salary cage with the hunter mentality, where immediate market feedback replaces annual performance reviews. John argues that the greatest risk isn't going out on your own — it's never finding out what you're truly capable of. He closes with practical, low-stakes advice for salaried workers who want to test the hunter life without blowing up their financial security. Chapters 0:00 – Introduction: The Salary Cage 1:18 – Sponsor: Good To Go Bodies 90-Day Fitness Program 2:42 – John's Story: 16 Years in Corporate America & Getting Laid Off 8:12 – Terminology: Where "Eat What You Kill" Comes From 13:04 – The Primal Satisfaction of Hunting for Your Income 21:24 – Salary vs. Entrepreneur: The Real Trade-Offs 22:01 – The Biggest Lie About Salary: It's Not Actually Secure 17:19 – The Advantages of the Hunter Mindset 21:25 – Why Doesn't Everyone Go Out on Their Own? 23:44 – Ed Mylett's Definition of Hell & The Real Risk of Playing It Safe 27:34 – How to Start Hunting Without Quitting Your Job SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A salary feels safe — until you realize it's a cage. In this solo episode, host John Odermatt shares the story of being unexpectedly laid off after 16 years in corporate America and how it forced him to confront how little control he had over his own income. He introduces the "eat what you kill" mindset — the idea that income should be a direct reflection of your skill, effort, and output. John breaks down the hidden trade-offs of salaried work, including the illusion of security and the slow erosion of purchasing power through inflation. He contrasts the salary cage with the hunter mentality, where immediate market feedback replaces annual performance reviews. John argues that the greatest risk isn't going out on your own — it's never finding out what you're truly capable of. He closes with practical, low-stakes advice for salaried workers who want to test the hunter life without blowing up their financial security. Chapters 0:00 – Introduction: The Salary Cage 1:18 – Sponsor: Good To Go Bodies 90-Day Fitness Program 2:42 – John's Story: 16 Years in Corporate America & Getting Laid Off 8:12 – Terminology: Where "Eat What You Kill" Comes From 13:04 – The Primal Satisfaction of Hunting for Your Income 21:24 – Salary vs. Entrepreneur: The Real Trade-Offs 22:01 – The Biggest Lie About Salary: It's Not Actually Secure 17:19 – The Advantages of the Hunter Mindset 21:25 – Why Doesn't Everyone Go Out on Their Own? 23:44 – Ed Mylett's Definition of Hell & The Real Risk of Playing It Safe 27:34 – How to Start Hunting Without Quitting Your Job SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A salary feels safe — until you realize it's a cage. In this solo episode, host John Odermatt shares the story of being unexpectedly laid off after 16 years in corporate America and how it forced him to confront how little control he had over his own income. He introduces the "eat what you kill" mindset — the idea that income should be a direct reflection of your skill, effort, and output. John breaks down the hidden trade-offs of salaried work, including the illusion of security and the slow erosion of purchasing power through inflation. He contrasts the salary cage with the hunter mentality, where immediate market feedback replaces annual performance reviews. John argues that the greatest risk isn't going out on your own — it's never finding out what you're truly capable of. He closes with practical, low-stakes advice for salaried workers who want to test the hunter life without blowing up their financial security. Chapters 0:00 – Introduction: The Salary Cage 1:18 – Sponsor: Good To Go Bodies 90-Day Fitness Program 2:42 – John's Story: 16 Years in Corporate America & Getting Laid Off 8:12 – Terminology: Where "Eat What You Kill" Comes From 13:04 – The Primal Satisfaction of Hunting for Your Income 21:24 – Salary vs. Entrepreneur: The Real Trade-Offs 22:01 – The Biggest Lie About Salary: It's Not Actually Secure 17:19 – The Advantages of the Hunter Mindset 21:25 – Why Doesn't Everyone Go Out on Their Own? 23:44 – Ed Mylett's Definition of Hell & The Real Risk of Playing It Safe 27:34 – How to Start Hunting Without Quitting Your Job SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A salary feels safe — until you realize it's a cage. In this solo episode, host John Odermatt shares the story of being unexpectedly laid off after 16 years in corporate America and how it forced him to confront how little control he had over his own income. He introduces the "eat what you kill" mindset — the idea that income should be a direct reflection of your skill, effort, and output. John breaks down the hidden trade-offs of salaried work, including the illusion of security and the slow erosion of purchasing power through inflation. He contrasts the salary cage with the hunter mentality, where immediate market feedback replaces annual performance reviews. John argues that the greatest risk isn't going out on your own — it's never finding out what you're truly capable of. He closes with practical, low-stakes advice for salaried workers who want to test the hunter life without blowing up their financial security. Chapters 0:00 – Introduction: The Salary Cage 1:18 – Sponsor: Good To Go Bodies 90-Day Fitness Program 2:42 – John's Story: 16 Years in Corporate America & Getting Laid Off 8:12 – Terminology: Where "Eat What You Kill" Comes From 13:04 – The Primal Satisfaction of Hunting for Your Income 21:24 – Salary vs. Entrepreneur: The Real Trade-Offs 22:01 – The Biggest Lie About Salary: It's Not Actually Secure 17:19 – The Advantages of the Hunter Mindset 21:25 – Why Doesn't Everyone Go Out on Their Own? 23:44 – Ed Mylett's Definition of Hell & The Real Risk of Playing It Safe 27:34 – How to Start Hunting Without Quitting Your Job SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support.

John Odermatt is joined once again by his daughter Rubie for a fun father-daughter episode of Finding Freedom. Rubie brings the questions — and they cover everything from how baseball players get paid, to why Dad saves nickels, to the difference between gold and silver. Equal parts personal finance lesson and baseball chat, all from a kid's point of view. Chapters 0:00 – Welcome & Intro 1:12 – How much do baseball players make? 6:12 – Will the US ever have a $2 coin? 9:50 – Why save silver and gold? 17:32 – Who's the highest-paid player in baseball? (Ohtani) 21:26 – Most expensive baseball card ever sold 22:10 – Do the Blue Jays spend their money wisely? 27:10 – Why Ruby loves podcasting SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Odermatt is joined once again by his daughter Rubie for a fun father-daughter episode of Finding Freedom. Rubie brings the questions — and they cover everything from how baseball players get paid, to why Dad saves nickels, to the difference between gold and silver. Equal parts personal finance lesson and baseball chat, all from a kid's point of view. Chapters 0:00 – Welcome & Intro 1:12 – How much do baseball players make? 6:12 – Will the US ever have a $2 coin? 9:50 – Why save silver and gold? 17:32 – Who's the highest-paid player in baseball? (Ohtani) 21:26 – Most expensive baseball card ever sold 22:10 – Do the Blue Jays spend their money wisely? 27:10 – Why Ruby loves podcasting SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Odermatt is joined once again by his daughter Rubie for a fun father-daughter episode of Finding Freedom. Rubie brings the questions — and they cover everything from how baseball players get paid, to why Dad saves nickels, to the difference between gold and silver. Equal parts personal finance lesson and baseball chat, all from a kid's point of view. Chapters 0:00 – Welcome & Intro 1:12 – How much do baseball players make? 6:12 – Will the US ever have a $2 coin? 9:50 – Why save silver and gold? 17:32 – Who's the highest-paid player in baseball? (Ohtani) 21:26 – Most expensive baseball card ever sold 22:10 – Do the Blue Jays spend their money wisely? 27:10 – Why Ruby loves podcasting SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Odermatt is joined once again by his daughter Rubie for a fun father-daughter episode of Finding Freedom. Rubie brings the questions — and they cover everything from how baseball players get paid, to why Dad saves nickels, to the difference between gold and silver. Equal parts personal finance lesson and baseball chat, all from a kid's point of view. Chapters 0:00 – Welcome & Intro 1:12 – How much do baseball players make? 6:12 – Will the US ever have a $2 coin? 9:50 – Why save silver and gold? 17:32 – Who's the highest-paid player in baseball? (Ohtani) 21:26 – Most expensive baseball card ever sold 22:10 – Do the Blue Jays spend their money wisely? 27:10 – Why Ruby loves podcasting SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support.

In this eye-opening episode, host John Odermatt sits down with Dr. Darrell Wolfe — a doctor of natural medicine with 45 years of frontline healing experience — to challenge everything conventional medicine tells us about chronic disease. Dr. Wolfe argues that autoimmune disease, cancer, and heart disease as we know them don't actually exist — they are all downstream effects of a neglected large intestine, toxic modern environments, and systemic poisoning through food, water, and air. He explains how leaky gut leads to leaky brain, why lipopolysaccharoids flood the bloodstream and trigger inflammation, and how the body's electrical and electromagnetic nature is being suppressed. Dr. Wolfe introduces the concept of the "Perfect Day Lifestyle" — a whole-life approach to nutrition, hydration with structured water, and non-surgical bodywork that he claims can reverse fibroids, heart blockages, neurological symptoms, and more. The two also dig into the politics of health, including legal protections for toxic corporations, the fraud behind statin drugs and cholesterol myths, and the attacks Dr. Wolfe has faced for speaking out. This episode is a passionate, unconventional challenge to the sick-care model — and a call to reclaim your health sovereignty. New sponsor alert: Jason Gagne's Good2GoBody 90-day beginner fitness program Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction & Episode Teaser 0:49 – Welcome & Sponsor: Good To Go Body 2:23 – Dr. Wolfe's Origin Story: Grandfather's Colon Cancer 4:49 – Why "Autoimmune Disease" Doesn't Exist 7:32 – Leaky Gut, Leaky Brain & the Root of All Disease 11:57 – Lipopolysaccharoids, Inflammation & Neurological Breakdown 13:35 – The Perfect Day Lifestyle: Diet, Fasting & Healing 17:55 – Heart Disease, Structured Water & the Body's Electrical Gel 33:00 – Fibroids, Tumors & Cell-Sonic Regeneration Technology 38:20 – Media Attacks, Government Pushback & Dr. Wolfe's Guarantee Websites & Resources docofdetox.com — Main site, find everything here bhnuniversity.com — Free 1–3 hour trainings; Whole Life Health Certified & Wolf Non-Surgical Certified courses dodselfcure.com — Free slideshow: watermelon cleanse, grape cure, water fasting, whole plant-based keto diet dodpowerpack.com — Case studies including fibroid reduction with Cell-Sonic Regeneration PerfectDayGuideFree.com (PDG) — Free download of his Perfect Day Guide escapethematrix.com — His 3-part documentary (first act available via bhnapp.com → Evolve section) bhnapp.com — App; watch Act 1 of Escape the Matrix in the Evolve section BraveheartHeroesContract.com — Rewrite your personal rules and subconscious programming Books: The Perfect Day — Dr. Wolfe's flagship book covering 45 years of healing knowledge Healthy to 100 — Written ~16 years ago, beginner-friendly with humor Contact Phone/WhatsApp/FaceTime: 469-861-8884 (USA Direct) Offers a free 10–15 minute call to anyone; lifetime access after a consultation Upcoming Courses Miami — May Stuart, Florida — September Zihuatanejo, Mexico — October SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this eye-opening episode, host John Odermatt sits down with Dr. Darrell Wolfe — a doctor of natural medicine with 45 years of frontline healing experience — to challenge everything conventional medicine tells us about chronic disease. Dr. Wolfe argues that autoimmune disease, cancer, and heart disease as we know them don't actually exist — they are all downstream effects of a neglected large intestine, toxic modern environments, and systemic poisoning through food, water, and air. He explains how leaky gut leads to leaky brain, why lipopolysaccharoids flood the bloodstream and trigger inflammation, and how the body's electrical and electromagnetic nature is being suppressed. Dr. Wolfe introduces the concept of the "Perfect Day Lifestyle" — a whole-life approach to nutrition, hydration with structured water, and non-surgical bodywork that he claims can reverse fibroids, heart blockages, neurological symptoms, and more. The two also dig into the politics of health, including legal protections for toxic corporations, the fraud behind statin drugs and cholesterol myths, and the attacks Dr. Wolfe has faced for speaking out. This episode is a passionate, unconventional challenge to the sick-care model — and a call to reclaim your health sovereignty. New sponsor alert: Jason Gagne's Good2GoBody 90-day beginner fitness program Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction & Episode Teaser 0:49 – Welcome & Sponsor: Good To Go Body 2:23 – Dr. Wolfe's Origin Story: Grandfather's Colon Cancer 4:49 – Why "Autoimmune Disease" Doesn't Exist 7:32 – Leaky Gut, Leaky Brain & the Root of All Disease 11:57 – Lipopolysaccharoids, Inflammation & Neurological Breakdown 13:35 – The Perfect Day Lifestyle: Diet, Fasting & Healing 17:55 – Heart Disease, Structured Water & the Body's Electrical Gel 33:00 – Fibroids, Tumors & Cell-Sonic Regeneration Technology 38:20 – Media Attacks, Government Pushback & Dr. Wolfe's Guarantee Websites & Resources docofdetox.com — Main site, find everything here bhnuniversity.com — Free 1–3 hour trainings; Whole Life Health Certified & Wolf Non-Surgical Certified courses dodselfcure.com — Free slideshow: watermelon cleanse, grape cure, water fasting, whole plant-based keto diet dodpowerpack.com — Case studies including fibroid reduction with Cell-Sonic Regeneration PerfectDayGuideFree.com (PDG) — Free download of his Perfect Day Guide escapethematrix.com — His 3-part documentary (first act available via bhnapp.com → Evolve section) bhnapp.com — App; watch Act 1 of Escape the Matrix in the Evolve section BraveheartHeroesContract.com — Rewrite your personal rules and subconscious programming Books: The Perfect Day — Dr. Wolfe's flagship book covering 45 years of healing knowledge Healthy to 100 — Written ~16 years ago, beginner-friendly with humor Contact Phone/WhatsApp/FaceTime: 469-861-8884 (USA Direct) Offers a free 10–15 minute call to anyone; lifetime access after a consultation Upcoming Courses Miami — May Stuart, Florida — September Zihuatanejo, Mexico — October SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this eye-opening episode, host John Odermatt sits down with Dr. Darrell Wolfe — a doctor of natural medicine with 45 years of frontline healing experience — to challenge everything conventional medicine tells us about chronic disease. Dr. Wolfe argues that autoimmune disease, cancer, and heart disease as we know them don't actually exist — they are all downstream effects of a neglected large intestine, toxic modern environments, and systemic poisoning through food, water, and air. He explains how leaky gut leads to leaky brain, why lipopolysaccharoids flood the bloodstream and trigger inflammation, and how the body's electrical and electromagnetic nature is being suppressed. Dr. Wolfe introduces the concept of the "Perfect Day Lifestyle" — a whole-life approach to nutrition, hydration with structured water, and non-surgical bodywork that he claims can reverse fibroids, heart blockages, neurological symptoms, and more. The two also dig into the politics of health, including legal protections for toxic corporations, the fraud behind statin drugs and cholesterol myths, and the attacks Dr. Wolfe has faced for speaking out. This episode is a passionate, unconventional challenge to the sick-care model — and a call to reclaim your health sovereignty. New sponsor alert: Jason Gagne's Good2GoBody 90-day beginner fitness program Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction & Episode Teaser 0:49 – Welcome & Sponsor: Good To Go Body 2:23 – Dr. Wolfe's Origin Story: Grandfather's Colon Cancer 4:49 – Why "Autoimmune Disease" Doesn't Exist 7:32 – Leaky Gut, Leaky Brain & the Root of All Disease 11:57 – Lipopolysaccharoids, Inflammation & Neurological Breakdown 13:35 – The Perfect Day Lifestyle: Diet, Fasting & Healing 17:55 – Heart Disease, Structured Water & the Body's Electrical Gel 33:00 – Fibroids, Tumors & Cell-Sonic Regeneration Technology 38:20 – Media Attacks, Government Pushback & Dr. Wolfe's Guarantee Websites & Resources docofdetox.com — Main site, find everything here bhnuniversity.com — Free 1–3 hour trainings; Whole Life Health Certified & Wolf Non-Surgical Certified courses dodselfcure.com — Free slideshow: watermelon cleanse, grape cure, water fasting, whole plant-based keto diet dodpowerpack.com — Case studies including fibroid reduction with Cell-Sonic Regeneration PerfectDayGuideFree.com (PDG) — Free download of his Perfect Day Guide escapethematrix.com — His 3-part documentary (first act available via bhnapp.com → Evolve section) bhnapp.com — App; watch Act 1 of Escape the Matrix in the Evolve section BraveheartHeroesContract.com — Rewrite your personal rules and subconscious programming Books: The Perfect Day — Dr. Wolfe's flagship book covering 45 years of healing knowledge Healthy to 100 — Written ~16 years ago, beginner-friendly with humor Contact Phone/WhatsApp/FaceTime: 469-861-8884 (USA Direct) Offers a free 10–15 minute call to anyone; lifetime access after a consultation Upcoming Courses Miami — May Stuart, Florida — September Zihuatanejo, Mexico — October SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this eye-opening episode, host John Odermatt sits down with Dr. Darrell Wolfe — a doctor of natural medicine with 45 years of frontline healing experience — to challenge everything conventional medicine tells us about chronic disease. Dr. Wolfe argues that autoimmune disease, cancer, and heart disease as we know them don't actually exist — they are all downstream effects of a neglected large intestine, toxic modern environments, and systemic poisoning through food, water, and air. He explains how leaky gut leads to leaky brain, why lipopolysaccharoids flood the bloodstream and trigger inflammation, and how the body's electrical and electromagnetic nature is being suppressed. Dr. Wolfe introduces the concept of the "Perfect Day Lifestyle" — a whole-life approach to nutrition, hydration with structured water, and non-surgical bodywork that he claims can reverse fibroids, heart blockages, neurological symptoms, and more. The two also dig into the politics of health, including legal protections for toxic corporations, the fraud behind statin drugs and cholesterol myths, and the attacks Dr. Wolfe has faced for speaking out. This episode is a passionate, unconventional challenge to the sick-care model — and a call to reclaim your health sovereignty. New sponsor alert: Jason Gagne's Good2GoBody 90-day beginner fitness program Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction & Episode Teaser 0:49 – Welcome & Sponsor: Good To Go Body 2:23 – Dr. Wolfe's Origin Story: Grandfather's Colon Cancer 4:49 – Why "Autoimmune Disease" Doesn't Exist 7:32 – Leaky Gut, Leaky Brain & the Root of All Disease 11:57 – Lipopolysaccharoids, Inflammation & Neurological Breakdown 13:35 – The Perfect Day Lifestyle: Diet, Fasting & Healing 17:55 – Heart Disease, Structured Water & the Body's Electrical Gel 33:00 – Fibroids, Tumors & Cell-Sonic Regeneration Technology 38:20 – Media Attacks, Government Pushback & Dr. Wolfe's Guarantee Websites & Resources docofdetox.com — Main site, find everything here bhnuniversity.com — Free 1–3 hour trainings; Whole Life Health Certified & Wolf Non-Surgical Certified courses dodselfcure.com — Free slideshow: watermelon cleanse, grape cure, water fasting, whole plant-based keto diet dodpowerpack.com — Case studies including fibroid reduction with Cell-Sonic Regeneration PerfectDayGuideFree.com (PDG) — Free download of his Perfect Day Guide escapethematrix.com — His 3-part documentary (first act available via bhnapp.com → Evolve section) bhnapp.com — App; watch Act 1 of Escape the Matrix in the Evolve section BraveheartHeroesContract.com — Rewrite your personal rules and subconscious programming Books: The Perfect Day — Dr. Wolfe's flagship book covering 45 years of healing knowledge Healthy to 100 — Written ~16 years ago, beginner-friendly with humor Contact Phone/WhatsApp/FaceTime: 469-861-8884 (USA Direct) Offers a free 10–15 minute call to anyone; lifetime access after a consultation Upcoming Courses Miami — May Stuart, Florida — September Zihuatanejo, Mexico — October SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support.

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! This week, we look at the bombshell Indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center, and expand on the interconnected Democrat Dark Money Web. 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! This week, we look at the bombshell Indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center, and expand on the interconnected Democrat Dark Money Web. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The British Empire didn't die — it evolved. In this episode, host John Odermatt pulls back the curtain on the invisible financial architecture that Britain built after shedding its visible empire: a tightly interlocked system of offshore banking, insurance monopolies, intelligence networks, and manufactured conflict designed to generate perpetual risk premiums. At the center of this system sits the City of London, the Federal Reserve, Lloyd's of London, and the Bank of International Settlements — all tracing back to the same banking families. John walks through how conflicts in Iran, Israel, and the broader Middle East were not accidents but products, engineered to keep Lloyd's premiums high and London's influence alive. He also examines the LIBOR scandal as documented proof of institutional collusion, not theory. Finally, John makes the case that the Trump administration's America First doctrine — from the Venezuela operation to intelligence cutoffs to the Strait of Hormuz insurance play — may represent the first serious attempt in living memory to dismantle this system, and why figures like Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene, despite their "America First" branding, may actually be playing into the very architecture they claim to oppose. Video Chapters 0:00 – Introduction: The Empire That Never Died 1:17 – Jekyll Island 1910: The Secret Meeting That Copied the Bank of England 2:24 – Welcome to Finding Freedom: What This Episode Is About 9:26 – The Architecture of Invisible Power: Four Buildings, Four Dates 15:05 – Lloyd's of London: How Conflict Became a Product 16:07 – The Strait of Hormuz and the Iran Risk Premium 21:03 – The LIBOR Scandal: Proof, Not Theory 23:37 – Trump's America First vs. the British Banking Cartel 25:40 – Operation Absolute Resolve: Venezuela and the Dollar War 32:55 – AIPAC, US Elections, and the Distraction Machine 33:33 – What This All Leads To: The System Behind the Conflict 35:37 – Wrap-Up and Where This Series Is Heading Resources & Links Mentioned Vivify Mariposa – "The Empire That Never Died" (Substack: No Filter, Just Facts): The primary source article for this episode — https://nofilterjustfacts.substack.com/p/the-empire-that-never-died-britain-conflict-money Rich Does Politics – YouTube channel John recommends for global economics and intelligence analysis: [youtube.com/@RichDoesPolitics] SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The British Empire didn't die — it evolved. In this episode, host John Odermatt pulls back the curtain on the invisible financial architecture that Britain built after shedding its visible empire: a tightly interlocked system of offshore banking, insurance monopolies, intelligence networks, and manufactured conflict designed to generate perpetual risk premiums. At the center of this system sits the City of London, the Federal Reserve, Lloyd's of London, and the Bank of International Settlements — all tracing back to the same banking families. John walks through how conflicts in Iran, Israel, and the broader Middle East were not accidents but products, engineered to keep Lloyd's premiums high and London's influence alive. He also examines the LIBOR scandal as documented proof of institutional collusion, not theory. Finally, John makes the case that the Trump administration's America First doctrine — from the Venezuela operation to intelligence cutoffs to the Strait of Hormuz insurance play — may represent the first serious attempt in living memory to dismantle this system, and why figures like Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene, despite their "America First" branding, may actually be playing into the very architecture they claim to oppose. Video Chapters 0:00 – Introduction: The Empire That Never Died 1:17 – Jekyll Island 1910: The Secret Meeting That Copied the Bank of England 2:24 – Welcome to Finding Freedom: What This Episode Is About 9:26 – The Architecture of Invisible Power: Four Buildings, Four Dates 15:05 – Lloyd's of London: How Conflict Became a Product 16:07 – The Strait of Hormuz and the Iran Risk Premium 21:03 – The LIBOR Scandal: Proof, Not Theory 23:37 – Trump's America First vs. the British Banking Cartel 25:40 – Operation Absolute Resolve: Venezuela and the Dollar War 32:55 – AIPAC, US Elections, and the Distraction Machine 33:33 – What This All Leads To: The System Behind the Conflict 35:37 – Wrap-Up and Where This Series Is Heading Resources & Links Mentioned Vivify Mariposa – "The Empire That Never Died" (Substack: No Filter, Just Facts): The primary source article for this episode — https://nofilterjustfacts.substack.com/p/the-empire-that-never-died-britain-conflict-money Rich Does Politics – YouTube channel John recommends for global economics and intelligence analysis: [youtube.com/@RichDoesPolitics] SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The British Empire didn't die — it evolved. In this episode, host John Odermatt pulls back the curtain on the invisible financial architecture that Britain built after shedding its visible empire: a tightly interlocked system of offshore banking, insurance monopolies, intelligence networks, and manufactured conflict designed to generate perpetual risk premiums. At the center of this system sits the City of London, the Federal Reserve, Lloyd's of London, and the Bank of International Settlements — all tracing back to the same banking families. John walks through how conflicts in Iran, Israel, and the broader Middle East were not accidents but products, engineered to keep Lloyd's premiums high and London's influence alive. He also examines the LIBOR scandal as documented proof of institutional collusion, not theory. Finally, John makes the case that the Trump administration's America First doctrine — from the Venezuela operation to intelligence cutoffs to the Strait of Hormuz insurance play — may represent the first serious attempt in living memory to dismantle this system, and why figures like Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene, despite their "America First" branding, may actually be playing into the very architecture they claim to oppose. Video Chapters 0:00 – Introduction: The Empire That Never Died 1:17 – Jekyll Island 1910: The Secret Meeting That Copied the Bank of England 2:24 – Welcome to Finding Freedom: What This Episode Is About 9:26 – The Architecture of Invisible Power: Four Buildings, Four Dates 15:05 – Lloyd's of London: How Conflict Became a Product 16:07 – The Strait of Hormuz and the Iran Risk Premium 21:03 – The LIBOR Scandal: Proof, Not Theory 23:37 – Trump's America First vs. the British Banking Cartel 25:40 – Operation Absolute Resolve: Venezuela and the Dollar War 32:55 – AIPAC, US Elections, and the Distraction Machine 33:33 – What This All Leads To: The System Behind the Conflict 35:37 – Wrap-Up and Where This Series Is Heading Resources & Links Mentioned Vivify Mariposa – "The Empire That Never Died" (Substack: No Filter, Just Facts): The primary source article for this episode — https://nofilterjustfacts.substack.com/p/the-empire-that-never-died-britain-conflict-money Rich Does Politics – YouTube channel John recommends for global economics and intelligence analysis: [youtube.com/@RichDoesPolitics] SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The British Empire didn't die — it evolved. In this episode, host John Odermatt pulls back the curtain on the invisible financial architecture that Britain built after shedding its visible empire: a tightly interlocked system of offshore banking, insurance monopolies, intelligence networks, and manufactured conflict designed to generate perpetual risk premiums. At the center of this system sits the City of London, the Federal Reserve, Lloyd's of London, and the Bank of International Settlements — all tracing back to the same banking families. John walks through how conflicts in Iran, Israel, and the broader Middle East were not accidents but products, engineered to keep Lloyd's premiums high and London's influence alive. He also examines the LIBOR scandal as documented proof of institutional collusion, not theory. Finally, John makes the case that the Trump administration's America First doctrine — from the Venezuela operation to intelligence cutoffs to the Strait of Hormuz insurance play — may represent the first serious attempt in living memory to dismantle this system, and why figures like Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene, despite their "America First" branding, may actually be playing into the very architecture they claim to oppose. Video Chapters 0:00 – Introduction: The Empire That Never Died 1:17 – Jekyll Island 1910: The Secret Meeting That Copied the Bank of England 2:24 – Welcome to Finding Freedom: What This Episode Is About 9:26 – The Architecture of Invisible Power: Four Buildings, Four Dates 15:05 – Lloyd's of London: How Conflict Became a Product 16:07 – The Strait of Hormuz and the Iran Risk Premium 21:03 – The LIBOR Scandal: Proof, Not Theory 23:37 – Trump's America First vs. the British Banking Cartel 25:40 – Operation Absolute Resolve: Venezuela and the Dollar War 32:55 – AIPAC, US Elections, and the Distraction Machine 33:33 – What This All Leads To: The System Behind the Conflict 35:37 – Wrap-Up and Where This Series Is Heading Resources & Links Mentioned Vivify Mariposa – "The Empire That Never Died" (Substack: No Filter, Just Facts): The primary source article for this episode — https://nofilterjustfacts.substack.com/p/the-empire-that-never-died-britain-conflict-money Rich Does Politics – YouTube channel John recommends for global economics and intelligence analysis: [youtube.com/@RichDoesPolitics] SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support.

Most expats moved to Dubai chasing tax-free income, luxury living, and warm weather — but the war with Iran has exposed the fragile foundations beneath that dream. In this episode, John Odermatt speaks with world-renowned expat consultant Mikkel Thorup about why he left the UAE seven years ago, what he saw coming, and what current residents need to know. Thorup spent nearly a decade in the UAE before recognizing that its dependence on imported food, desalinated water, and hydrocarbon energy made it dangerously vulnerable to regional conflict. He shares firsthand accounts of stranded tourists, canceled Iranian Golden Visas, potential banking disruptions, and the very real consequences of living near active missile exchanges. For those looking for an alternative, Thorup points to Latin America as an increasingly attractive destination — politically shifting rightward, food and water independent, and offering genuine tax-free lifestyles. He closes with practical advice on building an offshore Plan B whether or not you ever physically move, covering banking, holding companies, real estate, and residency strategies. For anyone currently in the UAE or rethinking their global base, this episode offers a sobering and actionable reality check. Chapters 0:00 — Intro & Teaser: War in Iran turns the Dubai dream into a dangerous gamble 1:18 — Sponsor: Fox & Sons Coffee — use code JOHN for 15% off orders of $40+ at foxandsons.com 2:05 — Guest Introduction: Mikkel Thorup, host of the Expat Money Show and leading expat consultant 4:18 — Why Mikkel Moved to the UAE in 2011: Tax-free lifestyle, beaches, connectivity, and growth 5:49 — Visiting Iran: Separating the people from the government 7:02 — The Turning Point: Starting a family and rethinking resilience — food, water, and energy dependence 10:25 — Was Anyone Else Worried? Why most expats weren't thinking about geopolitical risk 12:55 — What's Happening Now: Stranded travelers, hotel chaos, interceptor missiles, and denial 15:47 — Financial Risk: Banking closures, frozen accounts, and canceled Iranian Golden Visas 18:47 — Advice for Expats Still in the UAE: Find the dream elsewhere 19:15 — Where to Go Instead: Latin America — Costa Rica, Panama, Argentina, Paraguay, and more 20:43 — Why Mikkel Chose Panama: Surveying the world and landing in Latin America 21:39 — The Political Shift in Latin America: From socialism to free-market leadership 22:56 — El Salvador vs. Mexico: Safety, rule of law, and what it means for expats 23:58 — How to Work with Mikkel: Comprehensive expat planning from tax to immigration 25:36 — Building a Plan B: Offshore banking, holding companies, real estate, and residency 26:25 — Wrap-Up & Where to Find Mikkel: expatmoney.com | The Expat Money Show (400+ episodes) Links Mikkel Thorup — Expat Money: https://expatmoney.com The Expat Money Show Podcast: Search "Expat Money Show" in your podcast app Sponsor — Fox & Sons Coffee: https://foxnsons.com — Code JOHN for 15% off $40+ Lions of Liberty on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Lions of Liberty on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most expats moved to Dubai chasing tax-free income, luxury living, and warm weather — but the war with Iran has exposed the fragile foundations beneath that dream. In this episode, John Odermatt speaks with world-renowned expat consultant Mikkel Thorup about why he left the UAE seven years ago, what he saw coming, and what current residents need to know. Thorup spent nearly a decade in the UAE before recognizing that its dependence on imported food, desalinated water, and hydrocarbon energy made it dangerously vulnerable to regional conflict. He shares firsthand accounts of stranded tourists, canceled Iranian Golden Visas, potential banking disruptions, and the very real consequences of living near active missile exchanges. For those looking for an alternative, Thorup points to Latin America as an increasingly attractive destination — politically shifting rightward, food and water independent, and offering genuine tax-free lifestyles. He closes with practical advice on building an offshore Plan B whether or not you ever physically move, covering banking, holding companies, real estate, and residency strategies. For anyone currently in the UAE or rethinking their global base, this episode offers a sobering and actionable reality check. Chapters 0:00 — Intro & Teaser: War in Iran turns the Dubai dream into a dangerous gamble 1:18 — Sponsor: Fox & Sons Coffee — use code JOHN for 15% off orders of $40+ at foxandsons.com 2:05 — Guest Introduction: Mikkel Thorup, host of the Expat Money Show and leading expat consultant 4:18 — Why Mikkel Moved to the UAE in 2011: Tax-free lifestyle, beaches, connectivity, and growth 5:49 — Visiting Iran: Separating the people from the government 7:02 — The Turning Point: Starting a family and rethinking resilience — food, water, and energy dependence 10:25 — Was Anyone Else Worried? Why most expats weren't thinking about geopolitical risk 12:55 — What's Happening Now: Stranded travelers, hotel chaos, interceptor missiles, and denial 15:47 — Financial Risk: Banking closures, frozen accounts, and canceled Iranian Golden Visas 18:47 — Advice for Expats Still in the UAE: Find the dream elsewhere 19:15 — Where to Go Instead: Latin America — Costa Rica, Panama, Argentina, Paraguay, and more 20:43 — Why Mikkel Chose Panama: Surveying the world and landing in Latin America 21:39 — The Political Shift in Latin America: From socialism to free-market leadership 22:56 — El Salvador vs. Mexico: Safety, rule of law, and what it means for expats 23:58 — How to Work with Mikkel: Comprehensive expat planning from tax to immigration 25:36 — Building a Plan B: Offshore banking, holding companies, real estate, and residency 26:25 — Wrap-Up & Where to Find Mikkel: expatmoney.com | The Expat Money Show (400+ episodes) Links Mikkel Thorup — Expat Money: https://expatmoney.com The Expat Money Show Podcast: Search "Expat Money Show" in your podcast app Sponsor — Fox & Sons Coffee: https://foxnsons.com — Code JOHN for 15% off $40+ Lions of Liberty on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Lions of Liberty on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most expats moved to Dubai chasing tax-free income, luxury living, and warm weather — but the war with Iran has exposed the fragile foundations beneath that dream. In this episode, John Odermatt speaks with world-renowned expat consultant Mikkel Thorup about why he left the UAE seven years ago, what he saw coming, and what current residents need to know. Thorup spent nearly a decade in the UAE before recognizing that its dependence on imported food, desalinated water, and hydrocarbon energy made it dangerously vulnerable to regional conflict. He shares firsthand accounts of stranded tourists, canceled Iranian Golden Visas, potential banking disruptions, and the very real consequences of living near active missile exchanges. For those looking for an alternative, Thorup points to Latin America as an increasingly attractive destination — politically shifting rightward, food and water independent, and offering genuine tax-free lifestyles. He closes with practical advice on building an offshore Plan B whether or not you ever physically move, covering banking, holding companies, real estate, and residency strategies. For anyone currently in the UAE or rethinking their global base, this episode offers a sobering and actionable reality check. Chapters 0:00 — Intro & Teaser: War in Iran turns the Dubai dream into a dangerous gamble 1:18 — Sponsor: Fox & Sons Coffee — use code JOHN for 15% off orders of $40+ at foxandsons.com 2:05 — Guest Introduction: Mikkel Thorup, host of the Expat Money Show and leading expat consultant 4:18 — Why Mikkel Moved to the UAE in 2011: Tax-free lifestyle, beaches, connectivity, and growth 5:49 — Visiting Iran: Separating the people from the government 7:02 — The Turning Point: Starting a family and rethinking resilience — food, water, and energy dependence 10:25 — Was Anyone Else Worried? Why most expats weren't thinking about geopolitical risk 12:55 — What's Happening Now: Stranded travelers, hotel chaos, interceptor missiles, and denial 15:47 — Financial Risk: Banking closures, frozen accounts, and canceled Iranian Golden Visas 18:47 — Advice for Expats Still in the UAE: Find the dream elsewhere 19:15 — Where to Go Instead: Latin America — Costa Rica, Panama, Argentina, Paraguay, and more 20:43 — Why Mikkel Chose Panama: Surveying the world and landing in Latin America 21:39 — The Political Shift in Latin America: From socialism to free-market leadership 22:56 — El Salvador vs. Mexico: Safety, rule of law, and what it means for expats 23:58 — How to Work with Mikkel: Comprehensive expat planning from tax to immigration 25:36 — Building a Plan B: Offshore banking, holding companies, real estate, and residency 26:25 — Wrap-Up & Where to Find Mikkel: expatmoney.com | The Expat Money Show (400+ episodes) Links Mikkel Thorup — Expat Money: https://expatmoney.com The Expat Money Show Podcast: Search "Expat Money Show" in your podcast app Sponsor — Fox & Sons Coffee: https://foxnsons.com — Code JOHN for 15% off $40+ Lions of Liberty on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Lions of Liberty on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most expats moved to Dubai chasing tax-free income, luxury living, and warm weather — but the war with Iran has exposed the fragile foundations beneath that dream. In this episode, John Odermatt speaks with world-renowned expat consultant Mikkel Thorup about why he left the UAE seven years ago, what he saw coming, and what current residents need to know. Thorup spent nearly a decade in the UAE before recognizing that its dependence on imported food, desalinated water, and hydrocarbon energy made it dangerously vulnerable to regional conflict. He shares firsthand accounts of stranded tourists, canceled Iranian Golden Visas, potential banking disruptions, and the very real consequences of living near active missile exchanges. For those looking for an alternative, Thorup points to Latin America as an increasingly attractive destination — politically shifting rightward, food and water independent, and offering genuine tax-free lifestyles. He closes with practical advice on building an offshore Plan B whether or not you ever physically move, covering banking, holding companies, real estate, and residency strategies. For anyone currently in the UAE or rethinking their global base, this episode offers a sobering and actionable reality check. Chapters 0:00 — Intro & Teaser: War in Iran turns the Dubai dream into a dangerous gamble 1:18 — Sponsor: Fox & Sons Coffee — use code JOHN for 15% off orders of $40+ at foxandsons.com 2:05 — Guest Introduction: Mikkel Thorup, host of the Expat Money Show and leading expat consultant 4:18 — Why Mikkel Moved to the UAE in 2011: Tax-free lifestyle, beaches, connectivity, and growth 5:49 — Visiting Iran: Separating the people from the government 7:02 — The Turning Point: Starting a family and rethinking resilience — food, water, and energy dependence 10:25 — Was Anyone Else Worried? Why most expats weren't thinking about geopolitical risk 12:55 — What's Happening Now: Stranded travelers, hotel chaos, interceptor missiles, and denial 15:47 — Financial Risk: Banking closures, frozen accounts, and canceled Iranian Golden Visas 18:47 — Advice for Expats Still in the UAE: Find the dream elsewhere 19:15 — Where to Go Instead: Latin America — Costa Rica, Panama, Argentina, Paraguay, and more 20:43 — Why Mikkel Chose Panama: Surveying the world and landing in Latin America 21:39 — The Political Shift in Latin America: From socialism to free-market leadership 22:56 — El Salvador vs. Mexico: Safety, rule of law, and what it means for expats 23:58 — How to Work with Mikkel: Comprehensive expat planning from tax to immigration 25:36 — Building a Plan B: Offshore banking, holding companies, real estate, and residency 26:25 — Wrap-Up & Where to Find Mikkel: expatmoney.com | The Expat Money Show (400+ episodes) Links Mikkel Thorup — Expat Money: https://expatmoney.com The Expat Money Show Podcast: Search "Expat Money Show" in your podcast app Sponsor — Fox & Sons Coffee: https://foxnsons.com — Code JOHN for 15% off $40+ Lions of Liberty on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Lions of Liberty on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support.

Most people don't fail at entrepreneurship—they quit too early. In this solo episode, host John Odermatt breaks down the five critical traits that separate entrepreneurs who push through from those who walk away before success arrives. Drawing from his 20-month journey as a solopreneur after leaving corporate America, John shares hard-won lessons about delayed gratification, consistency, and the mindset shifts required to build a sustainable business. He discusses picking the wrong business vehicle, the importance of finding the right mentors, and why discipline must come before success. If you're building something while waiting for results to show up, this episode will help you stay the course. VIDEO CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction: Why Most People Quit Too Early 0:48 Welcome & Fox and Sons Coffee Sponsor 3:16 The Missing Trait: Delayed Gratification 10:18 Key #1: Long-Term Orientation (Think in Years, Not Weeks) 14:26 Key #2: Consistency Over Intensity 18:53 Key #3: Today's Effort = Future Results 20:34 Key #4: Build Through Feedback, Not Emotion 23:34 Key #5: Identity Before Income 27:04 Bringing It All Together: The Power of Consistency 29:44 Closing & Contact Info SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by Fox and Sons Coffee – fresh, high-quality coffee shipped directly to your door, available as whole bean or ground. Get 15% off orders of $40 or more with promo code JOHN at checkout. Visit: FoxNSons.com SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most people don't fail at entrepreneurship—they quit too early. In this solo episode, host John Odermatt breaks down the five critical traits that separate entrepreneurs who push through from those who walk away before success arrives. Drawing from his 20-month journey as a solopreneur after leaving corporate America, John shares hard-won lessons about delayed gratification, consistency, and the mindset shifts required to build a sustainable business. He discusses picking the wrong business vehicle, the importance of finding the right mentors, and why discipline must come before success. If you're building something while waiting for results to show up, this episode will help you stay the course. VIDEO CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction: Why Most People Quit Too Early 0:48 Welcome & Fox and Sons Coffee Sponsor 3:16 The Missing Trait: Delayed Gratification 10:18 Key #1: Long-Term Orientation (Think in Years, Not Weeks) 14:26 Key #2: Consistency Over Intensity 18:53 Key #3: Today's Effort = Future Results 20:34 Key #4: Build Through Feedback, Not Emotion 23:34 Key #5: Identity Before Income 27:04 Bringing It All Together: The Power of Consistency 29:44 Closing & Contact Info SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by Fox and Sons Coffee – fresh, high-quality coffee shipped directly to your door, available as whole bean or ground. Get 15% off orders of $40 or more with promo code JOHN at checkout. Visit: FoxNSons.com SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most people don't fail at entrepreneurship—they quit too early. In this solo episode, host John Odermatt breaks down the five critical traits that separate entrepreneurs who push through from those who walk away before success arrives. Drawing from his 20-month journey as a solopreneur after leaving corporate America, John shares hard-won lessons about delayed gratification, consistency, and the mindset shifts required to build a sustainable business. He discusses picking the wrong business vehicle, the importance of finding the right mentors, and why discipline must come before success. If you're building something while waiting for results to show up, this episode will help you stay the course. VIDEO CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction: Why Most People Quit Too Early 0:48 Welcome & Fox and Sons Coffee Sponsor 3:16 The Missing Trait: Delayed Gratification 10:18 Key #1: Long-Term Orientation (Think in Years, Not Weeks) 14:26 Key #2: Consistency Over Intensity 18:53 Key #3: Today's Effort = Future Results 20:34 Key #4: Build Through Feedback, Not Emotion 23:34 Key #5: Identity Before Income 27:04 Bringing It All Together: The Power of Consistency 29:44 Closing & Contact Info SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by Fox and Sons Coffee – fresh, high-quality coffee shipped directly to your door, available as whole bean or ground. Get 15% off orders of $40 or more with promo code JOHN at checkout. Visit: FoxNSons.com SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most people don't fail at entrepreneurship—they quit too early. In this solo episode, host John Odermatt breaks down the five critical traits that separate entrepreneurs who push through from those who walk away before success arrives. Drawing from his 20-month journey as a solopreneur after leaving corporate America, John shares hard-won lessons about delayed gratification, consistency, and the mindset shifts required to build a sustainable business. He discusses picking the wrong business vehicle, the importance of finding the right mentors, and why discipline must come before success. If you're building something while waiting for results to show up, this episode will help you stay the course. VIDEO CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction: Why Most People Quit Too Early 0:48 Welcome & Fox and Sons Coffee Sponsor 3:16 The Missing Trait: Delayed Gratification 10:18 Key #1: Long-Term Orientation (Think in Years, Not Weeks) 14:26 Key #2: Consistency Over Intensity 18:53 Key #3: Today's Effort = Future Results 20:34 Key #4: Build Through Feedback, Not Emotion 23:34 Key #5: Identity Before Income 27:04 Bringing It All Together: The Power of Consistency 29:44 Closing & Contact Info SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by Fox and Sons Coffee – fresh, high-quality coffee shipped directly to your door, available as whole bean or ground. Get 15% off orders of $40 or more with promo code JOHN at checkout. Visit: FoxNSons.com SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support.

Artificial intelligence is being sold as either the next industrial revolution or the end of humanity, but how much of that is hype? In this episode, John Odermatt sits down with Marty Milligan, founder of Digital On-Ramp WSI, to cut through the AI marketing machine and discuss what AI can actually do today. They explore whether AI poses real job threats, examine the data center infrastructure boom, and address concerns about government surveillance versus sci-fi singularity fears. Marty shares practical advice for small businesses looking to leverage AI tools effectively. The conversation challenges common narratives around AI job loss, energy concerns, and doomsday scenarios while highlighting the real opportunities and risks businesses need to understand. Chapters 0:00 - Introduction: Cutting Through the AI Hype 2:29 - Meet Marty Milligan: From EDS to AI Consulting 5:35 - How Worried Should We Be About AI? 8:49 - Job Loss and Corporate Downsizing: AI's Real Impact 12:27 - Is AI in a Bubble? Comparing to the Dotcom Era 17:29 - Using Multiple AI Models: Why Vendor Diversification Matters 22:31 - Data Centers: Separating Fear from Reality 33:50 - The Singularity and Skynet: Should We Fear AI Taking Over? 40:19 - Practical AI for Small Businesses and Solopreneurs 44:00 - The Most Overrated AI Claims Links: Marty Milligan's Resources: AI.MountainStateDigitalLLC.com - Free AI books for small businesses including Chat GPT guide and prompt book SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by Fox and Sons Coffee – fresh, high-quality coffee shipped directly to your door, available as whole bean or ground. Get 15% off orders of $40 or more with promo code JOHN at checkout. Visit: FoxNSons.com SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsoflibertySupport us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Artificial intelligence is being sold as either the next industrial revolution or the end of humanity, but how much of that is hype? In this episode, John Odermatt sits down with Marty Milligan, founder of Digital On-Ramp WSI, to cut through the AI marketing machine and discuss what AI can actually do today. They explore whether AI poses real job threats, examine the data center infrastructure boom, and address concerns about government surveillance versus sci-fi singularity fears. Marty shares practical advice for small businesses looking to leverage AI tools effectively. The conversation challenges common narratives around AI job loss, energy concerns, and doomsday scenarios while highlighting the real opportunities and risks businesses need to understand. Chapters 0:00 - Introduction: Cutting Through the AI Hype 2:29 - Meet Marty Milligan: From EDS to AI Consulting 5:35 - How Worried Should We Be About AI? 8:49 - Job Loss and Corporate Downsizing: AI's Real Impact 12:27 - Is AI in a Bubble? Comparing to the Dotcom Era 17:29 - Using Multiple AI Models: Why Vendor Diversification Matters 22:31 - Data Centers: Separating Fear from Reality 33:50 - The Singularity and Skynet: Should We Fear AI Taking Over? 40:19 - Practical AI for Small Businesses and Solopreneurs 44:00 - The Most Overrated AI Claims Links: Marty Milligan's Resources: AI.MountainStateDigitalLLC.com - Free AI books for small businesses including Chat GPT guide and prompt book SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by Fox and Sons Coffee – fresh, high-quality coffee shipped directly to your door, available as whole bean or ground. Get 15% off orders of $40 or more with promo code JOHN at checkout. Visit: FoxNSons.com SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsoflibertySupport us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Finding Freedom, host John Odermatt sits down with Tom Joseph, founder of America's Main Street Party, to explore a revolutionary approach to political reform that could fundamentally change how Americans choose their congressional representatives. Tom shares his journey from frustrated business owner during COVID to political innovator, explaining how he discovered a legal loophole that allows everyday citizens to bypass the money-corrupted primary system through a technology-driven "people's primary." LINKS: John Odermatt on Twitter: @JohnOdermattJohn Odermatt on Instagram: @JohnOdermattEmail: John@LionsofLiberty.comNewsletter: https://john-odermatt-finding-freedom.kit.com/105b53c794 America's Main Street Party: https://www.mainstreetparty.org/Wilson's Fountain (Educational Resource): WilsonsFountain.us SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by Fox and Sons Coffee – fresh, high-quality coffee shipped directly to your door, available as whole bean or ground. Get 15% off orders of $40 or more with promo code JOHN at checkout. Visit: FoxNSons.com SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsoflibertySupport us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Finding Freedom, host John Odermatt sits down with Tom Joseph, founder of America's Main Street Party, to explore a revolutionary approach to political reform that could fundamentally change how Americans choose their congressional representatives. Tom shares his journey from frustrated business owner during COVID to political innovator, explaining how he discovered a legal loophole that allows everyday citizens to bypass the money-corrupted primary system through a technology-driven "people's primary." LINKS: John Odermatt on Twitter: @JohnOdermattJohn Odermatt on Instagram: @JohnOdermattEmail: John@LionsofLiberty.comNewsletter: https://john-odermatt-finding-freedom.kit.com/105b53c794 America's Main Street Party: https://www.mainstreetparty.org/Wilson's Fountain (Educational Resource): WilsonsFountain.us SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by Fox and Sons Coffee – fresh, high-quality coffee shipped directly to your door, available as whole bean or ground. Get 15% off orders of $40 or more with promo code JOHN at checkout. Visit: FoxNSons.com SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsoflibertySupport us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get 20% off Dulsa by using promo code “John” at checkout: https://dulsalife.com/ In this episode of Finding Freedom, host John Odermatt sits down with Natalie Nicole, founder of Dulsa, to explore the hidden dangers of sugar and artificial sweeteners while discussing healthier alternatives for metabolic wellness. Natalie shares her journey from professional bodybuilder and pipe fitter to health entrepreneur, explaining how her early awakening to medical system corruption—influenced by voices like Ron Paul and G. Edward Griffin—led her to create a functional sweetener that supports gut health rather than destroying it. The conversation covers the devastating effects of sugar on immune function, hormones, and metabolic health, with Natalie revealing shocking research about sucralose causing insulin resistance in teenagers within days. She breaks down Dulsa's unique formulation combining prebiotics, probiotics, organic monk fruit, and allulose to support natural GLP-1 production without pharmaceutical side effects. John and Natalie discuss the challenges of bringing clean products to market in a system designed to favor big food and pharma, the importance of elimination diets like carnivore and keto for therapeutic purposes, and why sustainable lifestyle changes beat quick fixes. The episode concludes with practical advice on sunlight exposure, honest self-evaluation, and building habits that restore metabolic function rather than creating dependency. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction: Sugar Crisis & Sweetener Solutions 0:49 - Welcome & Episode Preview 1:14 - Sponsor: Fox and Sons Coffee 2:13 - Introducing Natalie Nicole, Founder of dulsa 3:18 - Natalie's Red Pill Journey: Medical System & Ron Paul 5:23 - Food as Medicine Philosophy 6:43 - From Pipe Fitter to Health Entrepreneur 8:47 - Creating Dalsa: Kitchen to Manufacturing 10:52 - Regulatory Hurdles & Scaling Challenges 13:33 - What Makes Dalsa Different from Other Sweeteners 14:58 - The Nine Ingredients: Gut Health Focus 17:06 - Prebiotics, Probiotics & Spore-Forming Strains 18:27 - Natural GLP-1 Support: Monk Fruit & Allulose 19:31 - Fulvic Minerals for Detox & Nutrient Delivery 20:29 - Cooking with dulsa & Proper Dosing 22:15 - The Sugar Epidemic: America's Hidden Drug Crisis 23:39 - Sugar's Impact on Immune System & Children 24:47 - Hormonal Disruption: Men, Women & PCOS 26:41 - Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Kids 27:45 - Artificial Sweeteners: The Chemical Cocktail Problem 29:51 - Sucralose Study: Insulin Resistance in Days 31:54 - Global Expansion & Regulatory Challenges 33:37 - Where to Buy dulsa & Trusted Partners 38:37 - Who Should Use dulsa? 40:16 - Biggest Food Industry Lie: Fat vs Sugar 42:14 - Elimination Diets: Carnivore & Keto as Therapy 41:42 - Final Thoughts & Support Lions of Liberty LINKS: John Odermatt on Twitter: @JohnOdermatt John Odermatt on Instagram: @JohnOdermatt Email: John@LionsofLiberty.com Newsletter: https://john-odermatt-finding-freedom.kit.com/105b53c794 dulsa Website: dulsaLife.com SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by Fox and Sons Coffee – fresh, high-quality coffee shipped directly to your door, available as whole bean or ground. Get 15% off orders of $40 or more with promo code JOHN at checkout. Visit: FoxNSons.com SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on health, freedom, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get 20% off Dulsa by using promo code “John” at checkout: https://dulsalife.com/ In this episode of Finding Freedom, host John Odermatt sits down with Natalie Nicole, founder of Dulsa, to explore the hidden dangers of sugar and artificial sweeteners while discussing healthier alternatives for metabolic wellness. Natalie shares her journey from professional bodybuilder and pipe fitter to health entrepreneur, explaining how her early awakening to medical system corruption—influenced by voices like Ron Paul and G. Edward Griffin—led her to create a functional sweetener that supports gut health rather than destroying it. The conversation covers the devastating effects of sugar on immune function, hormones, and metabolic health, with Natalie revealing shocking research about sucralose causing insulin resistance in teenagers within days. She breaks down Dulsa's unique formulation combining prebiotics, probiotics, organic monk fruit, and allulose to support natural GLP-1 production without pharmaceutical side effects. John and Natalie discuss the challenges of bringing clean products to market in a system designed to favor big food and pharma, the importance of elimination diets like carnivore and keto for therapeutic purposes, and why sustainable lifestyle changes beat quick fixes. The episode concludes with practical advice on sunlight exposure, honest self-evaluation, and building habits that restore metabolic function rather than creating dependency. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction: Sugar Crisis & Sweetener Solutions 0:49 - Welcome & Episode Preview 1:14 - Sponsor: Fox and Sons Coffee 2:13 - Introducing Natalie Nicole, Founder of dulsa 3:18 - Natalie's Red Pill Journey: Medical System & Ron Paul 5:23 - Food as Medicine Philosophy 6:43 - From Pipe Fitter to Health Entrepreneur 8:47 - Creating Dalsa: Kitchen to Manufacturing 10:52 - Regulatory Hurdles & Scaling Challenges 13:33 - What Makes Dalsa Different from Other Sweeteners 14:58 - The Nine Ingredients: Gut Health Focus 17:06 - Prebiotics, Probiotics & Spore-Forming Strains 18:27 - Natural GLP-1 Support: Monk Fruit & Allulose 19:31 - Fulvic Minerals for Detox & Nutrient Delivery 20:29 - Cooking with dulsa & Proper Dosing 22:15 - The Sugar Epidemic: America's Hidden Drug Crisis 23:39 - Sugar's Impact on Immune System & Children 24:47 - Hormonal Disruption: Men, Women & PCOS 26:41 - Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Kids 27:45 - Artificial Sweeteners: The Chemical Cocktail Problem 29:51 - Sucralose Study: Insulin Resistance in Days 31:54 - Global Expansion & Regulatory Challenges 33:37 - Where to Buy dulsa & Trusted Partners 38:37 - Who Should Use dulsa? 40:16 - Biggest Food Industry Lie: Fat vs Sugar 42:14 - Elimination Diets: Carnivore & Keto as Therapy 41:42 - Final Thoughts & Support Lions of Liberty LINKS: John Odermatt on Twitter: @JohnOdermatt John Odermatt on Instagram: @JohnOdermatt Email: John@LionsofLiberty.com Newsletter: https://john-odermatt-finding-freedom.kit.com/105b53c794 dulsa Website: dulsaLife.com SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by Fox and Sons Coffee – fresh, high-quality coffee shipped directly to your door, available as whole bean or ground. Get 15% off orders of $40 or more with promo code JOHN at checkout. Visit: FoxNSons.com SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on health, freedom, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Finding Freedom, host John Odermatt sits down with Jeremy Stalnecker, former US Marine Corps infantry officer, combat veteran, and executive director of Mighty Oaks Foundation. Jeremy shares his journey from leading Marines during the 2003 invasion of Iraq to struggling with identity loss after leaving the military, and ultimately finding purpose through faith-based veteran support work. The conversation explores how military service creates a deeply ingrained identity that can leave veterans lost when they transition to civilian life, often leading to anger, isolation, and even suicidal thoughts. Jeremy explains how Mighty Oaks Foundation addresses the root cause—identity crisis—rather than just treating symptoms, helping over 7,000 veterans, first responders, and their spouses rebuild their lives on a foundation of faith and purpose. The discussion covers leadership principles from Jeremy's book "Leadership by Design," emphasizing that true leadership is about serving others and helping them reach their potential, not about rank or authority. Jeremy advocates for a holistic approach to veteran care that combines clinical therapies with spiritual foundation, arguing that without clarity on identity and purpose, other interventions fall short. The episode concludes with information on how Mighty Oaks provides free five-day programs and ongoing aftercare to help those struggling with post-traumatic stress and transition challenges. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction: Real Leadership in Crisis 0:47 - Welcome & Episode Preview 1:07 - Sponsor: Fox and Sons Coffee 2:03 - Introducing Jeremy Stalnecker 2:20 - Jeremy's Path to the Marine Corps 3:04 - Commissioning & First Battalion Fifth Marines 5:31 - 9/11 and Deployment to Iraq 5:52 - Battle of Baghdad Experience 6:17 - Transition Struggles After Leaving the Marines 6:47 - Identity Crisis and Anger Issues 9:25 - Finding Help Through Community 11:12 - Universal Struggle with Identity Loss 12:00 - Mighty Oaks Foundation's Approach 12:07 - Identity, Purpose, and Hope Connection 13:30 - Suicide Prevention and Root Causes 14:38 - Military vs. Civilian Identity 17:18 - Faith-Based Identity vs. Job-Based Identity 20:32 - Offensive Faith and Leadership by Design 22:12 - Redefining Leadership 24:03 - Leadership Definition: Serving Others 27:55 - Creating Environments for Growth 31:31 - The Challenge of Comfort Culture 34:29 - Opportunity for Young People 36:18 - When to Let People Go vs. Perseverance 37:24 - Mighty Oaks Five-Day Program Overview 40:00 - Stories of Transformation 45:11 - The Foundation of Faith 46:10 - Funding and Government Support 50:24 - How to Support Mighty Oaks Foundation 51:57 - Final Thoughts & Closing LINKS: Jeremy Stalnecker & Mighty Oaks Foundation: https://mightyoaksprograms.org March or Die Podcast: https://www.jeremystalnecker.com/ John Odermatt on Twitter: https://x.com/JohnOdermatt John Odermatt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnodermatt/ Email: John@LionsofLiberty.com Newsletter: https://john-odermatt-finding-freedom.kit.com/105b53c794 SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by Fox and Sons Coffee – fresh, high-quality coffee shipped directly to your door, available as whole bean or ground to your preference. Get 15% off orders of $40 or more with promo code JOHN at checkout. Visit: FoxNSons.com SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on health, freedom, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Finding Freedom, host John Odermatt sits down with Jeremy Stalnecker, former US Marine Corps infantry officer, combat veteran, and executive director of Mighty Oaks Foundation. Jeremy shares his journey from leading Marines during the 2003 invasion of Iraq to struggling with identity loss after leaving the military, and ultimately finding purpose through faith-based veteran support work. The conversation explores how military service creates a deeply ingrained identity that can leave veterans lost when they transition to civilian life, often leading to anger, isolation, and even suicidal thoughts. Jeremy explains how Mighty Oaks Foundation addresses the root cause—identity crisis—rather than just treating symptoms, helping over 7,000 veterans, first responders, and their spouses rebuild their lives on a foundation of faith and purpose. The discussion covers leadership principles from Jeremy's book "Leadership by Design," emphasizing that true leadership is about serving others and helping them reach their potential, not about rank or authority. Jeremy advocates for a holistic approach to veteran care that combines clinical therapies with spiritual foundation, arguing that without clarity on identity and purpose, other interventions fall short. The episode concludes with information on how Mighty Oaks provides free five-day programs and ongoing aftercare to help those struggling with post-traumatic stress and transition challenges. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction: Real Leadership in Crisis 0:47 - Welcome & Episode Preview 1:07 - Sponsor: Fox and Sons Coffee 2:03 - Introducing Jeremy Stalnecker 2:20 - Jeremy's Path to the Marine Corps 3:04 - Commissioning & First Battalion Fifth Marines 5:31 - 9/11 and Deployment to Iraq 5:52 - Battle of Baghdad Experience 6:17 - Transition Struggles After Leaving the Marines 6:47 - Identity Crisis and Anger Issues 9:25 - Finding Help Through Community 11:12 - Universal Struggle with Identity Loss 12:00 - Mighty Oaks Foundation's Approach 12:07 - Identity, Purpose, and Hope Connection 13:30 - Suicide Prevention and Root Causes 14:38 - Military vs. Civilian Identity 17:18 - Faith-Based Identity vs. Job-Based Identity 20:32 - Offensive Faith and Leadership by Design 22:12 - Redefining Leadership 24:03 - Leadership Definition: Serving Others 27:55 - Creating Environments for Growth 31:31 - The Challenge of Comfort Culture 34:29 - Opportunity for Young People 36:18 - When to Let People Go vs. Perseverance 37:24 - Mighty Oaks Five-Day Program Overview 40:00 - Stories of Transformation 45:11 - The Foundation of Faith 46:10 - Funding and Government Support 50:24 - How to Support Mighty Oaks Foundation 51:57 - Final Thoughts & Closing LINKS: Jeremy Stalnecker & Mighty Oaks Foundation: https://mightyoaksprograms.org March or Die Podcast: https://www.jeremystalnecker.com/ John Odermatt on Twitter: https://x.com/JohnOdermatt John Odermatt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnodermatt/ Email: John@LionsofLiberty.com Newsletter: https://john-odermatt-finding-freedom.kit.com/105b53c794 SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by Fox and Sons Coffee – fresh, high-quality coffee shipped directly to your door, available as whole bean or ground to your preference. Get 15% off orders of $40 or more with promo code JOHN at checkout. Visit: FoxNSons.com SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on health, freedom, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Finding Freedom, host John Odermatt examines the rise of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, exploring how they work by overriding the body's natural hunger signaling through synthetic peptides inspired by Gila monster venom. While acknowledging these medications have legitimate applications for severe obesity and diabetes, John raises concerns about FDA-listed side effects including muscle loss, stomach paralysis, and thyroid tumor warnings, especially as Trump's new RX.gov platform makes these drugs more affordable and accessible. Drawing from his personal experience losing 50 pounds and maintaining the weight loss, John argues that synthetic GLP-1s don't address root metabolic dysfunction caused by poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, and chronic inflammation. He advocates for natural alternatives like berberine, chromium polynicotinate, and polydextrose fiber that support the body's own GLP-1 production rather than overriding it. John emphasizes the importance of building sustainable habits through diet, exercise, and supplementation that restore metabolic function instead of creating pharmaceutical dependency. The episode concludes with a call to prioritize long-term health over quick fixes, warning that rapid weight loss without muscle maintenance could lead to premature aging and sarcopenia. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction: GLP-1 Drugs Overview0:54 - Welcome & Episode Preview1:16 - Sponsor: Fox and Sons Coffee2:18 - John's Personal Weight Loss Journey4:49 - Trump RX.gov Announcement & Concerns10:22 - What is GLP-1? Understanding the Science13:46 - FDA-Listed Side Effects & Risks17:12 - Root Causes of Metabolic Dysfunction20:22 - Natural Alternative #1: Berberine22:32 - Natural Alternative #2: Chromium Polynicotinate23:34 - Natural Alternative #3: Polydextrose Fiber27:15 - Lifestyle Balance & Sustainable Habits30:29 - The Danger of Quick Fixes31:47 - Natural Supplements Recap & Resources34:45 - Final Thoughts & Call to Action36:33 - Support Lions of Liberty LINKS: John Odermatt on Twitter: @JohnOdermattJohn Odermatt on Instagram: @JohnOdermattEmail: John@LionsofLiberty.comNewsletter: https://john-odermatt-finding-freedom.kit.com/105b53c794Trump RX.gov: https://trumprx.gov SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by Fox and Sons Coffee – fresh, high-quality coffee shipped directly to your door, available as whole bean or ground to your preference. Get 15% off orders of $40 or more with promo code JOHN at checkout.Visit: FoxNSons.com SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on health, freedom, and personal empowerment.Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsoflibertySupport us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Finding Freedom, host John Odermatt examines the rise of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, exploring how they work by overriding the body's natural hunger signaling through synthetic peptides inspired by Gila monster venom. While acknowledging these medications have legitimate applications for severe obesity and diabetes, John raises concerns about FDA-listed side effects including muscle loss, stomach paralysis, and thyroid tumor warnings, especially as Trump's new RX.gov platform makes these drugs more affordable and accessible. Drawing from his personal experience losing 50 pounds and maintaining the weight loss, John argues that synthetic GLP-1s don't address root metabolic dysfunction caused by poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, and chronic inflammation. He advocates for natural alternatives like berberine, chromium polynicotinate, and polydextrose fiber that support the body's own GLP-1 production rather than overriding it. John emphasizes the importance of building sustainable habits through diet, exercise, and supplementation that restore metabolic function instead of creating pharmaceutical dependency. The episode concludes with a call to prioritize long-term health over quick fixes, warning that rapid weight loss without muscle maintenance could lead to premature aging and sarcopenia. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction: GLP-1 Drugs Overview0:54 - Welcome & Episode Preview1:16 - Sponsor: Fox and Sons Coffee2:18 - John's Personal Weight Loss Journey4:49 - Trump RX.gov Announcement & Concerns10:22 - What is GLP-1? Understanding the Science13:46 - FDA-Listed Side Effects & Risks17:12 - Root Causes of Metabolic Dysfunction20:22 - Natural Alternative #1: Berberine22:32 - Natural Alternative #2: Chromium Polynicotinate23:34 - Natural Alternative #3: Polydextrose Fiber27:15 - Lifestyle Balance & Sustainable Habits30:29 - The Danger of Quick Fixes31:47 - Natural Supplements Recap & Resources34:45 - Final Thoughts & Call to Action36:33 - Support Lions of Liberty LINKS: John Odermatt on Twitter: @JohnOdermattJohn Odermatt on Instagram: @JohnOdermattEmail: John@LionsofLiberty.comNewsletter: https://john-odermatt-finding-freedom.kit.com/105b53c794Trump RX.gov: https://trumprx.gov SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by Fox and Sons Coffee – fresh, high-quality coffee shipped directly to your door, available as whole bean or ground to your preference. Get 15% off orders of $40 or more with promo code JOHN at checkout.Visit: FoxNSons.com SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on health, freedom, and personal empowerment.Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsoflibertySupport us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! 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 gape at the prettying up of Alex Pretti, laugh at Mamdani's NYC "depression" and lament Bruce Springsteen being a walking SNL skit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Finding Freedom, John Odermatt welcomes Brian O'Leary, the voice and pen behind The O'Leary Review, for a deep dive into the intersection of power, justice, and trust in today's institutions. The conversation explores Brian's journey from aspiring sports journalist to independent commentator, highlighting the evolution of his writing and podcasting. Together, they examine the decline of trust in media and the persistent influence of legacy narratives, using the Jerry Sandusky case as a focal point. Brian shares insights on the challenges of independent media, the importance of questioning accepted stories, and the cultural shifts impacting sports and politics. The discussion also touches on the role of community, the value of honest discourse, and the ongoing struggle to find truth in a polarized landscape. Listeners will gain a nuanced perspective on how media narratives are shaped and why skepticism is more important than ever. Don't miss this thought-provoking episode that encourages critical thinking and celebrates the power of independent voices. Video Chapters00:00 – Introduction & Setting the Stage01:05 – Meet Brian O'Leary & His Background06:00 – From Sports Journalism to Independent Commentary15:00 – Populism, Conservatism, and Political Identity25:00 – The Jerry Sandusky Case & Media Narratives38:00 – Institutional Trust, Corruption, and the Power Vacuum50:00 – Tom Woods' School of Life & Building Community59:00 – Closing Thoughts, Links, and Final Reflections Links & Resources Sandusky Case Interview Archive: https://www.lionsofliberty.com/sandusky-scandal The O'Leary Review (Substack): https://olearyreview.com Brian O'Leary on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BrianDOLeary Lions of Liberty Network: https://lionsofliberty.com Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lionsofliberty Fox & Sons Coffee: https://foxnsons.com (use code JOHN for 15% off $40+) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Finding Freedom, host John Odermatt interviews Dr. Marc Defant about the influence of ideology versus evidence in feminist studies. Dr. Defant, a geologist and evolutionary psychology researcher, discusses his peer-reviewed paper critiquing the empirical rigor of feminist academia. The conversation explores the origins of feminist studies, the role of critical theory, and the impact of ideology on academic integrity. They examine topics like patriarchy, the gender pay gap, fat studies, and theories on rape through the lens of evolutionary psychology. Dr. Defant shares insights on how biological and cultural factors shape gender roles and societal trends. The episode also addresses the reception of his work in academia and the broader implications for students and faculty. Listeners are encouraged to think critically and seek out Dr. Defant's work for further reading. Video Chapters00:00 – Introduction & Episode Overview00:53 – Holiday Greetings & Sponsor Message02:13 – Guest Introduction: Dr. Marc Defant03:32 – Academic Background & Evolutionary Psychology07:12 – Ideology vs. Evidence in Feminist Studies13:27 – Critical Theory & University Culture17:11 – Reception of the Paper in Academia25:06 – Evolutionary Psychology and Patriarchy34:06 – Gender Pay Gap: Myths vs. Data44:00 – Fat Studies and Biological Realities47:30 – Objectification, Beauty, and Health49:30 – Feminist Theories on Rape51:00 – Final Thoughts & Where to Find Dr. Defant51:45 – Outro & Listener Call to Action Links Dr. Marc Defant's Website & Papers: https://www.marcdefant.com Lions of Liberty Podcast Network: https://www.lionsofliberty.com Fox and Sons Coffee (Sponsor): https://www.foxnsons.com (Use code JOHN for 15% off orders $40+) Subscribe for more episodes: YouTube Channel Follow John Odermatt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnOdermatt Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter - https://x.com/LionsofLiberty Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/LionsofLiberty YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/lionsofliberty Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lionsofliberty/ Telegram - https://t.me/lionsofliberty 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! The PoliTicks crew goes through our list of politicians, performers and companies and weigh whether they should be on Santa's Naughty or Nice list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of PoliTicks, hosts Brian McWilliams, John Odermatt, and Brian Nichols tackle a variety of intense and engaging topics. After some light-hearted banter, the discussion heats up with the shocking news surrounding Michigan's former head coach, Sherrone Moore, and the disturbing allegations against him. The hosts then dive into the alarming revelations about the COVID vaccine trials involving children and explore the controversial response from authorities. Other major segments include a deep dive into the European Union's policies on immigration and the potential downfall of the EU as a result of these policies. The episode also touches on the ongoing issues of diversity and equity within corporate America. The hosts emphasize the need for more open discourse and transparency as the episode wraps up with reflections on the socio-political implications of recent events and future challenges. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter 02:24 Dental Work Woes and Novocaine Stories 04:12 Michigan Scandal and Dave Portnoy Rant 08:12 Height and Weight Discussions 14:04 EU and Ukraine's Treasury Debt Threat 22:46 The EU's Imminent Downfall 23:34 Cultural Pushback in Europe 26:02 Immigration and Political Shifts 28:00 Gen Z's Political Discontent 30:43 The Need for Mass Deportations 38:46 Corporate America's Diversity Dilemma 43:02 COVID-19 Vaccine Controversies 50:41 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans Links: Sherrone Moore Fired After Rampage and Arrest https://x.com/BoNix1O/status/1998995459847893189?s=20 Seinfeld Clip Comparing Moore Scandal to George and the Cleaning Lady https://x.com/TheMattBeebe/status/1999070757528170951?s=20 Sherrone Moore's Dog “Not Fooled” Reaction Post https://x.com/15thCenturyLiz/status/1999015894002061804?s=20 EU and Ukraine Consider Dumping U.S. Debt if Trump Cuts Deal With Putin https://www.armstrongeconomics.com/world-news/geopolitical/eu-zelensky-contemplating-dumping-all-us-debt-if-trump-strikes-deal-with-putin/ EU Migrant Fines for Nations Refusing Intake https://x.com/petersweden7/status/1998816019385823434?s=46 Reported Cases of Children Dying After Covid Shots https://x.com/wesyang/status/1998785768299651500?s=46 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 this episode of Finding Freedom, John Odermatt dives into the explosive growth of sports betting and the emotional fallout it brings—using Dave Portnoy's viral outburst as a lens into a much bigger issue. John explores how gambling culture is shaping adult behavior, impacting families, and influencing the next generation. He shares personal reflections, industry stats, and a call for self-regulation over government intervention. Whether you're a sports fan, a parent, or just curious about the intersection of culture and betting, this episode offers a thought-provoking perspective. Chapters00:00 – Introduction & Episode Overview00:53 – Why Talk About Sports Betting?01:41 – Sponsor: Fox and Sons Coffee02:42 – Community & Bonus Content03:07 – Setting the Stage: Dave Portnoy's Outburst04:34 – The Game Breakdown & The Bad Beat05:01 – Portnoy's Reaction Clip09:14 – The Bigger Problem: Gambling's Impact13:15 – Personal Reflections on Betting15:00 – The Growth of Sports Gambling18:00 – Legalization & Industry Stats21:00 – The Influence on Kids & Families25:00 – Media, ESPN, and Betting Culture30:00 – Emotional Fallout & Infantilization35:00 – Takeaways & Final Thoughts44:00 – Outro & How to Support the Show Links & Resources Fox and Sons Coffee: https://foxnsons.com (Use code JOHN for 15% off $40+) Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lionsofliberty Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LionsOfLiberty Connect with John: john@lionsofliberty.com Instagram & X: @JohnOdermatt Lions of Liberty Network: https://www.lionsofliberty.com Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com If you enjoyed the episode, please like, subscribe, and leave a review! Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter - https://x.com/LionsofLiberty Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/LionsofLiberty YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/lionsofliberty Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lionsofliberty/ Telegram - https://t.me/lionsofliberty 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