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Show Summary: This week we the Launch Pad blasts off with the controversial vice chair of the national Libertarian Party Arvin Vohra! Arvin discusses his viewpoints on education, and how he wants to dismantle the Department of Education. Arvin also gives his controversial viewpoints on the military. Is the military inherently bad, or is it just the policies? Listen to find out! About the Guest:  Arvin Vohra is the founder of Arvin Vohra Education, the author of Lies, Damned Lies, and College Admissions, and the author of The Equation for Excellence: How to Make Your Child Excel at Math, which has been published in both the United States and China, and featured on Channel 9 News (CBS). He also developed the highly popular Vocabulary Synapse software, and the Mandarin Chinese Synapse apps for iPhone and Android. Arvin also serves as the current vice chair of the U.S. national Libertarian Party. Guest Website www.vohramethod.com www.lp.org Host Website Johnny  Rocket Launch Pad Get 30% OFF your order by

Show Summary: What does drinking and Liberty have in common? Everything! This week we talk to serial entrepreneur Alexander Meyer from the New Agorist Brewing Company, and the really cool libertarian networking site, liberty. Menu!  Alexander talks about his goal of making beer for a living and the restrictions he faces with state and federal laws! If you like beer, then you can’t miss this one! About the Guest:  - Liberty activist since 2007 (w/ focus on providing my skills to the community) - Freelance Graphic designer and web developer - Ron Paul campaign volunteer 08 and 12 - Serial entrepreneur - Developed branding for McAfee/Weiss 2016 - Co-founder of LIBERTY.menu, the online directory for the liberty movement - Homebrewer trying to turn it into a career - Hoping to bring New Agorist brand to market in OC and LA in a few months Guest Website liberty.menu New Agorist Brewing Company Host Website Johnny  Rocket Launch Pad Ignite Liberty! Get 30% OFF your order by using promo code : Launch

Show Summary This week we drink …and boy do we drink, with Felony Friday creator, Lions of Liberty co-host, entrepreneur, and all-around great guy John Odermatt! John Odermatt comes to the Launch Pad to discuss his experiences creating The Felony Friday show (Lions of Liberty). John wants to bring justice back to the justice system, but has John ever had a guest that may have been legitimately guilty? Find out here! About the Guest:  Risk Management Professional in the Energy Sector, Entrepreneur, Co-founder of Lions of Liberty and the host of Felony Friday Show on the Lions of Liberty Podcast. Felony Friday focuses on exposing injustice in the broken criminal justice system. Felony Friday features interviews with former cops, forensic experts, lawyers, journalists, activists, and ex-felons. Guest Website Felony Friday Lions of Liberty Ignite Liberty Host Website Johnny  Rocket Launch Pad   Ignite Liberty! Get 30% OFF your order by using promo code : Launchpad John Odermatt is the founder of Ign

Show Summary: This week we rock out with the hilarious Chris Spangle from “We are Libertarians!” Chris discusses his ideas on liberty, and what he thinks of the Libertarian Party. Chris also expresses his opinions on spreading liberty with a more pragmatic approach. We may not agree with Chris on everything, but having Chris on the show had us rolling on the ground laughing our asses off! We Are Libertarians! Launchpad’s Mission: https://donorsee.com/project/739Thanks to all those who came together to give financially, Girls Shine Christian Academy was able to provide education for 120 marginalized Malawian high school girls in our first year. Now we are growing! We need your help to construct an additional classroom building for incoming freshman.We are starting off our project by raising $8800 for the building's foundation. By giving to this project you are helping to fulfill may girls' dreams of life changing education for them and their family. Every donation is so appreciated as we grow the impact of

  Show Summary: Normally we talk to some libertarians who came from the right, in this episode we shake things up and talk to a libertarian who came from the left! This week we welcome Kimberly Schjang! Kimberly is a self-described newborn libertarian who has ditched the philosophies of socialism, and democracy. Kimberly has found that freedom, and liberty is the most important thing of all! Kimberly is new liberty! About the Guest: Kim was born in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1983. Born into a family with one older brother and a mother who took charge of raising both children by working 3 jobs and doing whatever it took to make sure her children had a better life than she did growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada as a native herself in 1959. Her family struggled often financially and lived in low-income neighborhoods around the Las Vegas area for more than the first two decades of her life.  Kim eventually attended the University of Nevada Las Vegas in August of 2001. After finishing a degree in Liberal Arts, English

Show Summary: Can corruption, and governments ruin charity? Can governments cause poverty? This week we welcome Gret Glyer who is the founder of the new and exciting way to help the less fortunate! Gret’s organization Donors See has been described as "The Uber of charity". Please check out this amazing organization that shows how you can make the difference. Libertarians always talk about using charity to help the world. Let us walk the walk! Launchpad’s Mission: donorsee.com/project/680 We want to empower Esther to live her life free of sickness (HIV). We want to employ her to  run our new Chicken Farm, so that she can not only provide for her own medication and needs, but also provide a home and family setting for her children and some of our orphans. It is important they have a mother figure in their lives and as much normality as possible to achieve their best. We need your help to do this. About the Guest:  Gret Glyer is the Founder of DonorSee, an app that equips change makers (i.e. you) with the ab

Show Summary: This is the main man! The president of the Mises Institute! The one and only Jeff Deist! Mr. Deist talks to us about his experiences and path toward libertarianism. Jeff also talks about his experiences with Dr. Ron Paul as his chief of staff! This was one of our most memorable interviews ever on the show! About the Guest: Jeff Deist is president of the Mises Institute, where he serves as a writer, a public speaker, and a dedicated activist for free markets and a more libertarian society. He previously worked as a longtime advisor and chief of staff to Congressman Ron Paul, for whom he wrote hundreds of articles and speeches. In his years with Dr. Paul he worked with countless grassroots activists and organizations dedicated to reducing the size and scope of government. Jeff also spent many years as a tax attorney advising private equity clients on mergers & acquisitions. Guest Website Mises.org Host Website Johnny  Rocket Launch Pad Special Offer The Mises Institute in SEATTLE May

Show Summary: This week it’s WAR!  Johnny and Curt end up debating on whether or not governments should get involved in conflicts. We also talk about United Airlines, Donald Trump, Libertarianism, and the sexual abuse case involving Seattle mayor Ed Murray. It’s classic Launch Pad crew at its finest.  About the Guest: The Johnny Rocket Launch Pad is Liberty! Each week we strive to bring you the best guests in talk radio. The Johnny Rocket Launch Pad delivers weekly interviews of Noteworthy: Politicians, Experts, and Activists. The Johnny Rocket Launch Pad is "Launching Ideas in Your Direction". Guest Website n/a Host Website Johnny  Rocket Launch Pad Special Offer The Mises Institute in SEATTLE May 20th!Get 50% off your tickets! tickets are available to Johnny Rocket Launch Pad Listeners for $25 per person (half the regular rate) by going to mises.org/rocket or calling 800-OF-MISES (800-636-4737) and mentioning Johnny Rocket. When they register they will receive a confirmation with event details. Ad

Show Summary: This week we rock out with the chair MAN of the Washington State Libertarian Party David Traynor! David is a principled libertarian first, and a chairman second. David explains the balance he has had to maintain for the year between being pragmatic and principled. David shares his stories and experiences about the job, and shares his deepest secret ever! We’re kidding. Anyway David is a great guy, and if you’re interested in joining the Libertarian Party make sure you check out this episode! About the Guest: David Traynor is the chair of the LPWA and currently works as a Consultant for Southern Wine and Spirits. Previously he has worked in Wine-Making for several PNW wineries. David has managed Libertarian Campaigns, kept the books for Libertarian Initiatives, and has been active in recruiting for Region 6 as well as across the state. He currently resides in Bellingham, WA. Guest Website Lpwa.org Host Website Johnny  Rocket Launch Pad Special Offer The Mises Institute in SEATTLE May 2

Show Summary: This week we’re bringing the party from our own state of Washington to you! This week we spotlight candidate Randy McGlenn II who is running for chairman of the Libertarian Party of Washington State. Randy discusses how he wants to make the party stronger by putting differences aside, and to really “unite” the party. This was a really fun show, hope you don’t miss it! About the Guest: Randy grew up in west valley, graduating from West Valley High School in 1994.  After four years serving in the military Randy came back to Spokane to pursue his career in Information Technology.  Along with receiving an Associate’s Degree in Computer Networks and Information Technology from ITT Technical Institute, working for companies like EZ Loader Boat Trailers, Avista Utilities, Sterling Bank and recently Access Unified Networks, Randy gained experiences in a multitude of industries.   Randy believes the best way to inspire change in our communities and in our government is to be the change.  Taking an

Show Summary: This week we are honored to feature Rodger Paxton! Rodger is a fellow Anarcho-Capitalist, and podcast host of the LAVA Flow. Johnny also asks Rodger some loaded questions from a Salon magazine article “11 questions to see if libertarians are hypocrites.” Rodger Paxton is a great voice for the liberty movement and he also discusses his new projects at Pax Libertas Productions, you can’t miss this one! About the Guest: Rodger Paxton is a long-time libertarian activist; formerly he was the Chairman and Secretary of the Libertarian Party of Arkansas before becoming committed to full anarcho-capitalism. In his time as Chairman, he took a completely dead party and brought together a dynamic team that kicked the party into overdrive, thus turning it into one of the most active LP affiliates in the nation at the time. As Chairman, he also brought full ballot access to the LPAR for the first time in state history, which led to running 15 Libertarian candidates across the state in 2012 and 30 in 2014.

Show Summary: On this episode of Classically Liberal, Matt Wells talks to Johnny “Rocket” Adams of the Johnny Rocket Launch Pad. Johnny and Matt talk about a wide range of issues on this episode covering everything from how his time in the military shaped his libertarian world view to the difference between positive and negative rights. About the Guest: Classically Liberal is a libertarian podcast that features interviews with thought leaders and activists in the liberty movement along with cutting-edge analysis and opinion the issues of the day. Each week, host Matt Wells offers a different point of view from what you may be used to from the main stream. Above all, Classically Liberal is dedicated to help to spread the truth about liberty and freedom and expose those who are determined to take it away. Guest Website www.classicallyliberalpodcast.com Host Website Johnny  Rocket Launch Pad Special Offer Sign up for The JRLP Backstage Pass! Receive extended monthly content for just $5.00 a month! an

Show Summary: The one and only legendary Robert P. Murphy, joins the Launch Pad crew to discuss his newest book Choice: Cooperation Enterprise, and Human Action. Not only is Dr. Murphy an intellectual giant, he is also known to appreciate the arts, and some good ol’ rock n roll! Dr. Murphy aint no square, and he also talks about his singing career! This was a great, and hilarious episode! Make sure you check out Robert P. Murphy’s newest book! About the Guest: Robert P. Murphy is Research Fellow at the Independent Institute. He received his Ph.D. in economics from New York University and was formerly Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics at Hillsdale College, Visiting Scholar at New York University, Research Analyst at Laffer Associates, Chief Economist for the Institute for Energy Research, and Senior Fellow in Business and Economic Studies at the Pacific Research Institute. His popular articles have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Detroit New, Washington Times, Orange County Register, Atlanta Jo

Show Summary:“The Voluntaryists”, bringing liberty to the superhero realm! Jamie Sherman is a lawyer during the day, and at night he is the producer, creator, and writer for the crowd funded comic book series “The Voluntaryist”. This week we learn about Jamie Sherman, his beliefs, and the future of his comic book series! So get your mask, cape, and a six pack and let’s fight for Liberty!   About the Guest: Jamie Sherman is a lawyer, content –creator, and story writer for the voluntarist comic book series, and all around Renaissance man! Guest Website Voluntaryist Comic Book Series Host Website Johnny  Rocket Launch Pad Special Offer Sign up for The JRLP Backstage Pass! Receive extended monthly content for just $5.00 a month! and have access to extended versions of every weekly show ! This is a monthly subscription, and $5.00 will be deducted from your pay-pal account. Additional content will be personally e-mailed to you by the JRLP staff. Not only that, YOU GET ACCESS TO OUR SECRET GROUP. You can

Show Summary: Anarchy with order! A spontaneous order as a matter of fact! This week we are privileged to talk to Christopher Chase Rachels, who sheds some light on topics in which minarchists might have to second guess themselves. This is an extremely interesting interview that will keep you laughing, and making you smarter at the same time! Make sure you share the show, and subscribe to us on iTunes! About the Guest: Christopher “Chase” Rachels is a libertarian/anarcho-capitalist philosopher and Austrian school economist. His studies were conducted through the Ludwig von Mises Institute headquartered in Auburn, AL. Prior to his anarchist inclinations; he was employed as an intelligence analyst with the United States Air Force. He currently hosts the An-Cap Radio YouTube series, and is a member of Being Libertarian Media Team. Guest Website Christopher Chase Rachels Host Website Johnny  Rocket Launch Pad Special Offer Sign up for The JRLP Backstage Pass! Receive extended monthly content for just $5.

Show Summary This week it’s guys’ night out, so Curt and Johnny "rock and roll" with none other than Howie Snowdon! Howie Snowdon is the god-father of the Lions of Liberty podcast, and a contributor! Howie is personally responsible for converting our good friends at the Lions of Liberty from a bunch of statists to the beloved libertarians they are now. This week we get Howie’s opinions on President Trump’s executive orders! About the Guest Howie Snowdon is a known athletic runner, anti-war veteran, yogi, dog-dad, and comic book nerd. Guest Website www.lionsofliberty.com Host Website Johnny  Rocket Launch Pad Special Offer Sign up for The JRLP Backstage Pass! Receive extended monthly content for just $5.00 a month! and have access to extended versions of every weekly show ! This is a monthly subscription, and $5.00 will be deducted from your pay-pal account. Additional content will be personally e-mailed to you by the JRLP staff. Not only that, YOU GET ACCESS TO OUR SECRET GROUP. You can also feel go

  Show Summary: This week we break out our black light, our Pink Floyd albums, and shoot the shit with Macey Tomlin! Psychedelic activist and anarcho-capitalists. Macey Tomlin talks to us about the healing properties of psychedelics, how psychedelics are inherently anarchist, and the reasons to also be responsible when using them.  Macey also talks to us how much safer psychedelics are, than their pharmaceutical counterparts. About the Guest: Macey Tomlin is a psychedelic activist who has experimented with every well-known psychedelic for almost 7 years, including psilocybin mushrooms, LSD, and DMT. She has mostly worked with and promoted the use of psilocybin mushrooms, however, her focus has now turned in a different direction after personally having an extremely intense and life-altering experience with a very powerful plant known as Ayahuasca; the “mother” or “grandmother” of psychedelics. Macey will be visiting Iquitos, Peru for a week in mid-January 2017 to take part in 5 more ayahuasca ceremonies.

​ On today’s Electric Libertyland, Brian welcomes in a favorite of the liberty podcasting world, the one and only Johnny “Rocket” Adams, to resurrect the zombie corpse of “Rand Pauluses and Minuses  Trump’s statements on healthcare and chat a bit about the confirmation hearing for Gen. Mattis. Before Johnny and Brian get down, Brian also takes a few snippets of Obama’s farewell speech to get the blood riled, and bathe in the egomania and race baiting that the soon-to-be-former president was so versed in. Catch the boogie fever. Discussed in this Episode: Did 4Chan troll journalists & the Intelligence Community on Trump golden showers? Rand opts in for Canadian Drug bill w/ Bernie, Rand’s Obamacare replacement ideas The tragedy of Rand’s soundly defeated proposal to balance the federal budget in 5 short years. General Mattis hearings  for Defense Secretary confirmation Trump Obamacare replacement will have “insurance for everyone” The Johnny Rocket Launchpad The Rand Pauluses and Minuses Archi

   Show Summary This week we are honored to have director, filmmaker, and producer Michael Matheson Miller. Michael is responsible for the award winning documentary, Poverty, Inc. The Launch Pad Crew discusses his movie, his philosophies, and how being charitable, can sometimes make things worse. Poverty, Inc. can be watched on Netflix and Amazon. About the Guest Michael Matheson Miller is Research Fellow at the Acton Institute and the Director and Producer of the award winning documentary, Poverty, Inc.  With some ten years of international experience, Miller has lived and traveled in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Michael lectures internationally on such themes as political and social philosophy, economic development, ethics and entrepreneurship. He is a frequent guest on radio and has been published in the Washington Times, The Detroit News, The LA Daily News, The New York Post, Catholic World Report, and Real Clear Politics. He is the Director and Host of the PovertyCure DVD Series and has a

Show Summary: The Year End Review! In this episode we discuss all of our amazing guests from 2016!* From comedic conversations to liberty lectures, this year  we ruffled some statist feathers, and hopefully kept you entertained! So, listen in to hear what the launch pad crew thinks about this year's shows, and see if you agree. About the Guest  * All of the guests could not be reviewed on the radio show/podcast, so we incorporated the final reviews of our guests on our “Launch Pad After Party Segment “ which you can purchase a  subscription  from our website. Just sign up for The JRLP Backstage Pass! Receive extended monthly content for just $5.00 a month, and have access to extended versions of every weekly show! www.johnnyrocketlaunchpad.com/backstage-pass.html  Reviewed : Steve Kerbel (Libertarian Presidential Candidate), Don Pontious (Radio KAOS), Deirdre McCloskey(Chicago Economist), Dr. Mary J. Ruwart (Libertarian Presidential Candidate), Antony Davies(Chicago Economist), Rob Stratton (Activist), Mi