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Show Summary This week we rock out with Connor Boyack! Connor talks to us about his book series for children, “The Tuttle Twins”. Connor also founded and grew the Libertas Institute, a libertarian think tank in Utah. The Launch Pad crew also talks about religion with Connor. Can the godless heathens at the Launch Pad be moral? At least we think we are! Connor is an amazing speaker, and philosopher, this is an episode you cannot miss!   About the Guest Connor Boyack is the founder and president of Libertas Institute, a libertarian public policy think tank in Utah. He is the author the author of the Tuttle Twins Series and four highly acclaimed books. In addition Connor has been featured on C-SPAN, FOX News, Al Jazeera, NPR, The Washington Post, The Colbert Report, and other national and international outlets. Guest Website www.connorboyack.com www.tuttletwins.com libertasutah.org Host Website Johnny  Rocket Launch Pad Special Offer THIS WEEK ONLY! VALID ONLY THROUGH [Dec 16th 2016-Dec 23rd 2016] Gi

Show Summary This week we are honored to talk to the man that Murray Rothbard called Mr. Erudition, The great Dr. David Gordon! Brian Doherty, in his foreword to Rothbard's Strictly Confidential, wrote that Gordon is "the only man around who knows as much as Rothbard did when it comes to the historical, philosophical and economic background of libertarianism. This week we talk to Dr. Gordon about philosophy, history, and economics. It’s an episode packed with great information, and we also learned some personal things about the late Murray Rothbard that most people don’t know. About the Guest David Gordon is a senior fellow at the Ludwig von Mises Institute. He was educated at UCLA, where he earned his PhD in intellectual history. He is the author of Resurrecting Marx: The Analytical Marxists on Exploitation, Freedom, and Justice, The Philosophical Origins of Austrian Economics,An Introduction to Economic Reasoning, and Critics of Marx. He is also editor of Secession, State, and Liberty and co-editor of H

Show Summary This week we feature Johnny Rocket’s interview from the Alex MercedCast. Alex Merced asks Johnny about the Libertarian Party, what he thinks of Fidel Castro’s death, and the future of the Launch Pad! Also in this special we dig out our interview with businessman, and investor, Peter Schiff! It’s a special episode packed with a punch of property rights, permissions, and principles! About the Guest Alex Merced is a passionate Libertarian activist, and this podcast an outlet for Alex to discuss the issues and his efforts to promote libertarian values. Learn more about Alex at AlexMerced.com Peter David Schiff is an American businessman, investor, author, and financial commentator. He has appeared as a guest on numerous business and financial television shows and has been quoted in major print publications as a financial analyst. Johnny Rocket Launch Pad broadcasts from Seattle with a Liberty driven conservative view amid the liberal bastion of the Great Northwest’s Emerald City. Johnny and co-

Show Summary On this episode of the Johnny Rocket Launch Pad – Johnny Adams, Heather Nixon, and Curt Nelson look for a little Thanksgiving meal, and crash the Lions Of Liberty’s party with Marc Clair, Brian McWilliams, and John Odermatt ! In this wacky and zany show you’ll hear: The casts of both shows discuss the results of the 2016 election, and harken back to last year’s show to look at their predictions from a year ago. A special guest appearance by a certain former Presidential candidate and his co-running mate. The Lions of Liberty play a round of “Rocket Fire”, before…The tables get turned and the Launch Pad crew step into “The Cat’s Cradle!” So…much…more About the Guest(s)  Marc Clair (Editor-in-chief)- An ardent believer in libertarian ideals for over a decade, Marc decided to thrust himself into writing for the cause after becoming inspired by the Presidential campaigns of Ron Paul.  In 2011, he helped to co-found the Lions Of Liberty with several like-minded friends from their college days

Show Summary She hates to see the country she loves, becoming more like the country she left. This week we are proud to feature 2016 Colorado Libertarian Nominee for U.S. Senate Lily Tang Williams! Lily comes on the show to discuss her experiences in China under Mao’s Regime, and how she found liberty in a little pocket sized constitution. Lily comes on the show to tell her story, and most importantly illustrates how communism and socialism cannot work. Let’s blast off- and rock some Liberty with Lily! About the Guest Lily Tang Williams is the Libertarian nominee for U.S. Senate in Colorado. The Libertarian Party of Colorado unanimously nominated Lily on March 12th 2016. Her name will be on the ballot this November. Born before China’s Cultural Revolution in Sichuan province, the wild west of China, Lily was raised with her two brothers by illiterate working-class parents. She grew up under Mao’s regime, enduring poor living conditions; food rationing; Communist indoctrination; and political and social

Show Summary Who is the dollar vigilante? Jeff Berwick joins the JRLP to discuss his story on becoming a libertarian, his adventures exploring the world, his views on the state, and his predictions of the upcoming economic collapse. Jeff also talks about how he has spread liberty through The Dollar Vigilante, and his widely popular YouTube interview show The Anarchast.  This is a no-holds-barred conversation about liberty’s greatest enemy, the state. About the GuestJeff Berwick is an Anarchist, Libertarian, Freedom fighter against mankind’s two biggest enemies, the State and the Central Banks. Jeff is the Chief Editor of The Dollar Vigilante, a newsletter focused on investments and expatriation information to survive the coming collapse of the US dollar based financial system.  Jeff is also a contributing editor at many of the world’s largest libertarian, financial and precious metals related websites including LewRockwell.com, The Daily Reckoning, Whiskey and Gunpowder, Kitco, Gold-Eagle, Safehaven.com,

Show SummaryWhat is the economic way of thinking? Economics and markets are the back-bone to normative libertarian ideas and thoughts. This week we are proud to have Professor Anthony Carilli, to talk about the basics of Austrian economics. Anthony Carilli hilariously explains the fundamental principles of economic thought and really breaks it down, with examples, and practical application.  This is a perfect introduction to listeners who are relatively new to economics, and a great refresher for the more advanced. About the Guest Anthony Carilli is Professor of Economics and Director of the Center for Study of Political Economy at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia. He earned an M.A. and Ph.D. from Northeastern University. He serves on the editorial board of the Quarterly Journal of Austrian Economics. He is on the Board of Scholars for the Virginia Institute of Public Policy and the Society for Development of Austrian Economics. He is a member of the FEE Faculty Network. He is a voluntary fire-fig

Show Summary This week we rock out with the libertarian rapper, and activist Eric July!  Eric July is the lead singer in the hip hop/metal band BackWordz, and is a contributor to Liberty Hangout, Being Libertarian and The Libertarian Republic. In this episode, we talk about the best way of spreading the libertarian message and how the music industry seems to hold the key. Eric July also talks about how  “Black Lives Matter” is NOT a friend of Liberty, and why we (libertarians) should be skeptical of this growing movement.     About the Guest July is a libertarian and Anarcho-Capitalist, formerly a Democrat. He previously voted for Barack Obama in 2008. Shortly after becoming a libertarian during the 2012 election, he announced his support for Gary Johnson, the libertarian nominee.  He voiced opposition on raising the minimum wage. He supports defunding Planned Parenthood because of government funding.  Following the San Bernardino mass shootings, he released a video on Facebook expressing support for g

Show Summary This week we welcome Alex Merced who discusses his opinions on unions, and talks about his campaign. Are unions good, bad, or really UGLY? We also discuss with Alex his campaign running for U.S. Senate in New York. Alex Merced is also a podcaster with his show the Alexmercedcast, which is another quality podcast you don’t want to miss.  Alex Merced is not only articulate, knowledgeable, and principled; he is a man of great integrity. Listen to this week’s episode, and you will be wondering why you ever joined or supported a union.  Support Alex Merced in any way you can! Please donate to his campaign here! About the Guest Alex Merced is a libertarian activist currently based out of Brooklyn, New York. He aims to focus on spreading a message of liberty that focuses not on the faults of government but the power of individuals to solve problems without the sluggish and flawed nature of the bureaucracy of centralized governance. Alex Merced was born in Hartford, CT in 1985. His mother i

Show Summary Professor Aeon J.  Skoble, an expert on philosophy, and discusses his book Deleting The State. This week we go down the rabbit hole in philosophy with Professor Aeon J. Skoble. Instead of finding a logical case for eliminating government through economic ideas, we find the moral case for the dissolution of government. We also discuss the ideas and ways we could get it done in a peaceful way, and non-coercive way. About the Guest Aeon J. Skoble is Professor of Philosophy at Bridgewater State University, in Southeastern Massachusetts. A native New Yorker, he received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and his master’s and doctorate from Temple University. In 1991, he was awarded a Claude R. Lambe Fellowship from the Institute for Humane Studies. His main research in moral and political philosophy includes theories of rights, the nature and justification of authority, virtue ethics, practical reason and moral psychology, just-war theory, classical theories of happin

Can Radical libertarians find a home in the Libertarian Party? Is the Libertarian Party just full of moderate pragmatists? This week we talk to the radical pink haired radical Caryn Ann Harlos. We talk to Caryn about her experiences in the Libertarian Party, and if Party-Archy will win the fight, in establishing libertarian thought into the culture. A fantastic Episode you cannot miss!  About Caryn Ann Harlos Caryn Ann Harlos is a paralegal residing in Castle Rock, Colorado and presently serving as the Communications Director for the Libertarian Party of Colorado, Colorado State Coordinator for the Libertarian Party Radical Caucus, as well as Region 1 Representative on the Libertarian National Committee. Articles posted should NOT be considered the opinions of the LPCO, LPRC, or LNC nor always those of Caryn Ann Harlos personally. Caryn Ann's goal is to provide information on items of interest and (sometimes) controversy about the Libertarian Party and minor parties in general not to necessarily endorse t

Let's talk Liberty! This week we get down and dirty with the widely popular libertarian podcast host Jason Stapleton, from the Jason Stapleton Program! This week we sit down and discuss core-libertarian principles, and discuss in depth the Libertarian Presidential ticket. We also explore who Jason Stapleton really is... Another Epic interview from The Launch Pad.  ​Jason Stapleton is best described as a modern day renaissance man. A former special operations Marine turned soldier for hire Jason is an expert in counter-terrorism, counterinsurgency, and hostage rescue. He spent years living in the middle east working alongside a variety of government agencies in both Iraq and Afghanistan providing close protection to some of the worlds most powerful people. In 2009, Jason left his life as a hired gun to pursue a career as an active currency trader and later founded one of the premiere trading education firms in the world. His knowledge of international finance, as well as his ability to make complex economi

This week we feature our own Heather Nixon interview which was recently featured on The Remso Republic Podcast! The libertarian queen of liberty Heather Nixon, from the Johnny Rocket Launch Pad.  Co-host of the Johnny Rocket Launchpad Heather Nixon discusses how she went from being a teenage Democrat to a full Libertarian. Here her story and listen today. Heather Nixon is a Tacoma born girl, who has lived in the Pacific Northwest her entire life. Heather is a strong supporter of local music, freedom, and liberty. Heather grew up listening to “The Spud Goodman Show” in Tacoma. She has always secretly wanted to get into radio, and entertainment. Coupled with her Host Johnny Rocket and Curt Nelson, she immediately became “the voice of reason” to Johnny’s and Curt’s more colorful opinions, and alcohol-related behavior.  ​Woman's Place Heather Nixon's goal and motivation is to be the voice for women who are not feminists. She wanted to do a segment that gives insight on how great it is to be a traditional wom

This week we feature our own Johnny Rocket interview which was recently featured on The Remso Republic Podcast! The libertarian king of rock and roll, Johnny Rocket, from the Johnny Rocket Launch Pad joins the program to discuss everything comics, science fiction, and of course culture and politics. This is an explicit episode, so here is your courtesy trigger warning. Visit our Website: Johnny Rocket Launch Pad     Find The Johnny Rocket Launch Pad on Facebook     Find The Johnny Rocket Launch Pad on Twitter     Please support and listen to the networks that support the      Johnny Rocket Launch Pad.           The Johnny Rocket Launch Pad is pre-recorded,      mixed, and mastered by Curt Nelson from      Speed of Sound      and Tommy Sound.     The theme song of The Johnny Rocket Launch     Pad is "Over You" Performed by:      The Hot Roddin' Romeos from the record      Boozehounds released by: Splatterhouse Wreckords

Join us on our historic 100th Episode, with one of the great libertarian minds and widely popular talk show host Tom Woods! Mr. Woods talks about things he has never talked about, like how he got into Austrian Economics. What is the thing that challenged his morality? How to parent as a libertarian, and finally his experience at college campuses. An episode of epic proportions, so please listen to the 100th Episode of the Johnny Rocket Launch Pad!  ​Thomas E. Woods, Jr., is a senior fellow of the Mises Institute and host of The Tom Woods Show, which releases a new episode every weekday. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Harvard and his master’s, M.Phil., and Ph.D. from Columbia University. Woods has appeared on CNBC, MSNBC, FOX News Channel, FOX Business Network, C-SPAN, and Bloomberg Television, among other outlets, and has been a guest on hundreds of radio programs, including National Public Radio, the Dennis Miller Show, the Michael Reagan Show, the Dennis Prager Show, and the Michael Medved Sho

This week, we talk to Robin Koerner, and about one of the most important political books of our time, "If You Can Keep It". Robin Koerner's profound new book captures the spirit of liberty and classical liberalism. Not only does Robin illustrate what the liberty movement is doing wrong, but he also gives sound solutions to fix the marketing of our message. We here at the Johnny Rocket Launch Pad are honored that Robin Koerner joined us on our last double digit show! Robin Koerner. Author, speaker and political communications trainer with the unique ability to help anyone engaged in political expression understand the dynamics of communication to win support for their candidate, cause, or point of view. Visit our Website: Johnny Rocket Launch Pad     Find The Johnny Rocket Launch Pad on Facebook     Find The Johnny Rocket Launch Pad on Twitter     Please support and listen to the networks that support the      Johnny Rocket Launch Pad.             Also please Support our sponsors. Without them we     

This week we have the youngest guest ever on the show, and a political prodigy! This week we welcome radio host of the Remso Republic and self -defined "conservatarian" Remso W. Martinez! This week we go into depth about the homeless problem in America, and how do we fix it? Is this country lazy, or do we need more tough love?  Remso is a activist and freelance writer who has contributed to sites such as FreedomWorks, Students For Liberty, The Libertarian Republic, the Liberty Conservative, Hypeline, the Farrell File, Johnny Rocket Launch Pad, and the Jason Stapleton Program. Remso was has served as staff for various Libertarian and Independent campaigns. He was the head policy analyst for the Brian Suojanen for Delegate campaign in Virginia, the former deputy campaign manager for Austin Petersen’s 2016 presidential campaign, and the campaign manager for Albert "Al" Billingsly, Independent candidate for city council in Lynchburg, Virginia. At his core Remso takes pride in being a community organizer, ha

What are some things libertarians commonly get wrong? What bad habits do we fall into, with regard to philosophy and law? This week we are joined by the intellectual giant Stephan Kinsella, who brings his experience in law, and philosophy to the table. This episode exposes new ways of looking at old philosophies, and we also go into depth about intellectual property. This is an episode you cannot miss!  You might even become a better libertarian. ​Stephan Kinsella is Founder and Executive Editor ofLibertarian Papers, Founder and Director of the Center for the Study of Innovative Freedom (C4SIF), a member of the Editorial Board of Reason Papers, a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of the Molinari Review, a member of the Advisory Board of the Lexington Books series Capitalist Thought: Studies in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, a member of the Advisory Council of the Government Wast and Over-regulation Council of the Our America Initiative (2014—), and legal advisor to LBRY (2015—). Aregistered paten

Who is the raunchiest, and funniest libertarian we know? That is right, the notorious Billy Burns! Yes, this episode is to highlight the best of Billy's segment "What Really Chaps My Ass". We need to give credit where credit is do. So buckle up, and be prepared to die laughing!  Visit our Website: Johnny Rocket Launch Pad     Find The Johnny Rocket Launch Pad on Facebook     Find The Johnny Rocket Launch Pad on Twitter     Please support and listen to the networks that support the      Johnny Rocket Launch Pad.             Also please Support our sponsors. Without them we      wouldn't have a show.     Libertarian Party Of Washington State     Speed Of Sound     Life Spring Ministry                Glass Doctor of Seattle     P.Steven Aita Law          The Johnny Rocket Launch Pad is pre-recorded,      mixed, and mastered by Curt Nelson from      Speed of Sound      and Tommy Sound.     The theme song of The Johnny Rocket Launch     Pad is "Over You" Performed by:      The Hot Roddin' Romeos from the

Who was "that guy" who got revenge on his ex-girlfriend on CSPAN2? The eccentric and brilliant Todd Seavey! Mr. Seavey is one of the most entertaining guys in the liberty movement, and recently "somewhat" controversial. Todd discusses his viewpoints on Libertariansim, his experiences with main-stream media, and why he hates Trump. Todd is also the author of the new illustrated book: "Libertarianism For Beginners". His new book Libertarianism For Beginners lays out the history and principles of libertarianism in a easy to swallow approach, to understanding the philosophy.  Todd Seavey is a ghostwriter, political commentator, libertarian speaker and blogger (www.toddseavey.com), and writer for TV news commentators such as John Stossel and Judge Andrew Napolitano. Visit our Website: Johnny Rocket Launch Pad     Find The Johnny Rocket Launch Pad on Facebook     Find The Johnny Rocket Launch Pad on Twitter     Please support and listen to the networks that support the      Johnny Rocket Launch Pad.