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Can we expect some diverse real world experience and leadership in a candidate? Yes! This week we interview the inspiring Larry Sharpe! Not the wrestler, but the awesome guy who almost won the Vice-Presidential nomination by 30 votes! Yeah that guy! Is Larry Sharpe a bad-ass? We bet your beer he is! In this episode we talk about: safety nets for the poor, pragmatists, anarchists, and everything in between! Always launching ideas in your direction!  Larry Sharpe is the Managing Director of the Neo-Sage® Group, Inc. He provides training, coaching and consulting to many industries including: finance, law, technology, media and government. He has trained and coached hundreds of executives, entrepreneurs, leaders and employees from dozens of organizations all over the world. Larry has been an interim senior executive for companies in times of crisis; filling a senior post and helping them find a replacement. He also consults with law firms for jury selection and trial prep. And he consults with political camp

Let's make a paradigm shift with politics, and culture! Who can be that person be, to tackle such an issue? We think the person for the job is Paul Addis! Mr. Addis joins the Launch Pad again to promote his newest campaign for Lieutenant Governor of Washington State, and his philosophy of Liberty.  Paul Addis just happens to be the nicest guy in the world, who has spent years helping the homeless, saving children in Africa, spreading the message of liberty, and bringing the Launch Pad Kentucky Friend Chicken!  We love this man, and you will too!  ​ It is time for the people of Washington to have their voices heard above the voices of big-money special interests in Olympia. It is time for the people of Washington to get an effective, and efficient, return on their multi-bilion dollar investment in the political system of Washington. Both partisan politics and crony capitalism have given the people of Washington a stagnant legislature and poor outcomes. In the role of Senate President, where he would facili

Is FREEDOM! without state? Is dissolution of the federal government the answer to liberty? Listen to this weeks episode where we interview the controversial activist, talk show show host, and author Adam Kokesh! Adam talks about his inspiring book "FREEDOM!" We also included our first extended version of the show with our very first ever "Johnny Rocket After Party Segment". Listen to this weeks episode! It's one for the history books!  Adam Kokesh is an American talk show host, activist, and author of FREEDOM! Adam is a  decorated veteran of the War in Iraq, Kokesh came to disparage war and advocate nonviolent resistance to power. Variously identifying as anarchist, anarcho-capitalist, agorist, voluntaryist, Kokesh has called for a "new American revolution" for the "orderly dissolution of the federal government. 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 th

Who is the most interesting man in the world? Well it ain't the Dos Equis Man, it's the legendary entrepreneur and 2016 Libertarian Presidential Candidate John McAfee! In this "SPECIAL" Web Exclusive Interview we welcome the ultimate bad-ass of the Libertarian Party! In this episode we talk about the two party system, and the need for revolutionary ideas has come .  ​ John McAfee is a world-famous tech CEO, computer scientist, civil disobedience activist, privacy advocate, and pioneer of the commercial anti-virus industry, and Libertarian Candidate for President of the United States. In his 70 years, McAfee served as chief executive of a multi-billion dollar organization and launched over 30 businesses in the U.S. and abroad. McAfee believes that The Libertarian Party is America’s only hope to restore sanity to our government. 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 th

Can the youngest candidate for the National Libertarian Chair have the ideas, and changes needed to win over the party? Listen to this week's show featuring the: young inventor, entrepreneur, and co -founder of the popular internet website "BeingLibertarian.com", Charles Peralo! Mr. Peralo talks to us about how he plans to shape the party, and his creative ways of bringing  more people into the movement. Start off the Libertarian Convention right, with this awesome episode!  Inventor and founder to startup Pivot Foods. Pivot Foods is currently a development and manufacturing startup working on five Patents in the food space with plans to take to market. They currently have a staff of five people and are looking to hire people in design, chemistry & sales.  He is an investor in Bitcoin, and has two patents currently and is an activist for causes in the liberty and trans-humanist movements. He is currently running for chair of the National Libertarian Party. Visit our Website: Johnny Rocket Launch Pad

This week we talk to the "coolest guy" in the Libertarian Party, and that just also happens to be the Chair of the National Libertarian Party, Nicholas Sarwark! Nick talks to the Launch Pad about his experiences in the Libertarian Party and gives tips and insight about the upcoming national convention. Mr. Sarwark also talks about why you should vote for him, and "Stick with Nick". If you are attending the 2016 Libertarian National Convention, you must NOT miss out on this week's hilarious episode!  Nicholas Sarwark has been an active member of the Libertarian Party since 1999 and has served on the Judicial and Bylaws committees of the national party. He also served as chair of the Libertarian Party of Maryland and as vice chair of the Libertarian Party of Colorado where he played a key role in recruiting the state's 42 Libertarian candidates in 2014 and supported the passage of Colorado's historic marijuana legalization initiative in 2012. Professionally, Nicholas Sarwark has been a criminal defense atto

Can you imagine a better America? This week we honored to showcase Alicia Dearn. Alicia is running to become the Vice Presidential Nominee for the Libertarian Party. What we like about Alicia is she is: honest, intelligent, knowledgeable, and has a positive outlook on liberty. Alicia talks about being a compassionate Libertarian. Johnny doesn't like being compassionate.   Alicia I. Dearn is the founder of Bellatrix PC, a woman-owned, business facing law firm with offices in Saint Louis, Missouri and San Diego, California. Bellatrix PC handles lawsuits and business transactions and gives legal advice in business, employment, real estate, civil litigation and election law. Ms. Dearn is an experienced trial lawyer and businesswoman. Acting as an outsourced general counsel for many of her clients, Dearn takes pride in being a part of their internal business teams. Her clients come from a diverse portfolio of industries: manufacturing, restaurants, political, retail, software, employer organizations, real esta

Who is the most loved, and most hated Libertarian Candidate running for President of the United States? This week we have Libertarian Presidential candidate Austin Petersen! In this episode we talk to Austin about his campaign, and the internal infighting occurring within the Libertarian Party. Is Austin Petersen the candidate you want to support? Listen to this episode were we ask him about foreign policy, abortions, military, and how big should the government be? Let's stir some shit up, grab a beer, and enjoy the show!  Austin Petersen is a constitutional libertarian, who believes in economic freedom and personal liberty. Petersen’s passion for limited government led him to a job at the Libertarian National Committee in 2008, and then eventually to the Atlas Economic Research Foundation. After fighting for liberty in our nation’s capital, Petersen took a job as an associate producer for Judge Andrew Napolitano’s show FreedomWatch on the Fox Business Network. After the show’s cancellation, Austin returned

Why do we have political parties, and why are democrats called democrats, and why are republicans called republicans? What is the history of these political parties, and why should we care? In this weeks episode we cover all of this! This week we have associate professor of history at West Point (USMA) and adjunct scholar for the CATO Institute, Robert M.S. McDonald! Not only is Robert an expert on early American history, but he has dedicated a portion of his life studying Thomas Jefferson's legacy, and his presidency.  Listen to Professor McDonald talk about the early colonization of America, and how we were almost founded on a socialistic system. Robert M.S. McDonald is Associate Professor of History at the United States Military Academy. He received his B.A. from the University of Virginia, his M.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, his M.St. from Oxford, and his Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has published several journal articles and essays and is edi

Can we have a anarcho-capitalist  as a Libertarian Presidential Candidate? This week we answer that question.  This epsidoe we are joined by Darryl W. Perry , Libertarian Presidential Candidate. Darryl is the most "pure" libertarian candidate who is running. We also explore some very controversial subjects like: Anarchism, age of consent, copyright laws, terrorism, and abortion. A controversial episode for sure, and one you don't want to miss!   Darryl W. Perry was born and raised in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding area; graduating from Hewitt-Trussville High School in 1996. Darryl attended Jefferson State Community College on a Scholarship with the Speech Team (Forensics Team), and later on a Management Scholarship with WJSR-FM, the college radio station, of which Darryl was Station Manager from Summer of 1997 until he graduated in 1998. Darryl has spent most of his adult life as an advocate & activist for peace and liberty. Darryl is an award winning author, publisher & radio/TV

Join the crew while we bring you a brand new episode about: Jury Nullification, Jury Duty, and how to get out of Jury Duty. The JRLP also gives their opinions on the Libertarian Presidential Candidates in detail. Who do you think will end up getting the Launch Pad's support?  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.     NWCZradio     Libertytalk.fm           Also please Support our sponsors. Without them we      wouldn't have a show.     Libertarian Party Of Washington State     Speed Of Sound     Life Spring Ministry           The Haunted Heel     Glass Doctor of Seattle     P.Steven Aita Law     Flash Merchandising          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

Its all about Badassery as the Launch Pad Crew talk about their opinions on just about everything. bad·ass·er·y ˈbadˌasərē/ noun NORTH AMERICANinformal behavior, characteristics, or actions regarded as formidably impressive. "few of us can attain her level of badassery" 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.     NWCZradio     Libertytalk.fm           Also please Support our sponsors. Without them we      wouldn't have a show.     Libertarian Party Of Washington State     Speed Of Sound     Life Spring Ministry          The Haunted Heel     Glass Doctor of Seattle     P.Steven Aita Law     Flash Merchandising          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     Pa

Punk rock is DEAD! or is it? This week we talk to former lead singer of the Misfits, Michale Graves. We discuss his thoughts on music, and politics. We also converse on what Liberty is to Michale, and how the millennials of today don't understand politics , and the dangers of socialism. Mr Graves also shares his experiences being a conservative libertarian in today's music scene, and the biases, that come along with it. A Johnny Rocket Launch Pad episode with a legendary rocker  you cannot miss.  Michale Graves is an American singer-songwriter and musician whose career has spanned nearly two decades. Always evolving as an artist, Michale has performed within several genres as fans followed his instantly recognizable voice across five continents. Known as much for his high energy live shows and deeply moving acoustical interpretations as he is a full three octave vocal range and heart-wrenching lyrics; Michale Graves is driven to create memorable performance experiences.  For more information on Michale Gra

This Week we talk to Rob Stratton former Libertarian regional director from Whatcom county in Washington State. This episode we find out if Johnny Rocket is a Anarchist or Minarchist. Rob definitely has his opinions about Johnny, and we will let you the audience decide. In this episode we also delve into topics like the Tacoma Methanol Plant, and the Washington state foreclosure "crisis". This episode is full of laughs and good times! Make sure you check out our band of the week "The Thirsty Crows". This episode is also brought to you in part by Glass Doctor of Seattle "They'll Fix Your Panes". 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.     NWCZradio     Libertytalk.fm           Also please Support our sponsors. Without them we      wouldn't have a show.     Libertarian Party Of Washington State     Speed Of Sound  

This week we have the rock-star economist Antony Davies. This week we talk about: Housing Foreclosures, Bank Bailouts, and generally why the government sticks it's nose where it doesn't belong. Professor Davies also gives advice on how to invest and where. This was one of our favorite shows, and of course this show challenges the status-quo. Antony Davies is associate professor of economics at Duquesne University and Mercatus Affiliated Senior Scholar at George Mason University. His primary research interests include econometrics and public policy. Davies has authored op-eds in over thirty newspapers including the Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and New York Daily News, is a regular columnist for US News and the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and is a regular commentator on Wilkow! (TheBlaze TV). He is a frequent lecturer at policy conferences on Capitol Hill and at state capitals. In addition to teaching at the undergraduate, masters, and Ph.D. levels, Dr. Davies was Chie

This week is one of the most controversial episodes ever! Scandalous is it's name. Why scandalous? because we have captured the most morally twisting episodes we have recorded, and our after-thoughts on certain guest. We have compiled the best after the show moments and compiled them into one amazing show! These are from our interview with Peter Schiff, and Barry J. Hess. So sit -back, buckle up, and listen to some of the best moments on the Johnny Rocket Launch Pad.  Please leave your sensitivity at home.  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.     NWCZradio     Libertytalk.fm           Also please Support our sponsors. Without them we      wouldn't have a show.     Libertarian Party Of Washington State     Speed Of Sound     Life Spring Ministry      The Haunted Heel     Glass Doctor of Seattle     P.Steven

This week we talk about the Food and Drug Administration , and the Non-Aggression Principle (NAP) with research scientist, Libertarian activists, and 2008 Libertarian presidential candidate Dr. Mary J. Ruwart! Johnny also engages Dr. Ruwart on government regulation and libertarian communication. ​Dr. Mary J. Ruwart is a research scientist, ethicist, and a libertarian author/activist. She received her B.S. in biochemistry in 1970 and her Ph.D. in Biophysics in 1974 (both from Michigan State University).  She subsequently joined the Department of Surgery at St. Louis University and left her Assistant Professorship there to accept a position with The Upjohn Company of Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1976.  As a senior research scientist, Dr. Ruwart was involved in developing new therapies for a variety of diseases, including liver cirrhosis and AIDS. Dr. Ruwart left Upjohn in 1995 to devote her time to consulting and writing. Her communications course for scientists (www.speakingforscientists.com), covering written, ora

Our first Year Three Episode with the Distinguished Professor of Economics, History, and Communication Deirdre McCloskey! This week we talk about markets, and how ideas and inventors shape markets, not the government. We also talk with Deidre about the morals of capitalism! An episode filled with information, and some serious kick ass rockabilly from Hot Rod Walt and The Psycho DeVilles!  ​Deirdre Nansen McCloskey taught at the University of Illinois at Chicago from 2000 to 2015 in economics, history, English, and communication. A well-known economist and historian and rhetorician, she has written 17 books and around 400 scholarly pieces on topics ranging from technical economics and statistical theory to transgender advocacy and the ethics of the bourgeois virtues. She is known as a “conservative” economist, Chicago-School style (she taught in the Economics Department there from 1968 to 1980, and in History), but protests that “I’m a literary, quantitative, postmodern, free-market, progressive-Episcopalian,

Our last two-hour show! (moving to a one hour format) with radio KAOS owner Don Pontious and host of "In Case Of An Emergency". This show we discuss: what prepping is, and if preppers are nut-jobs. We also talk about the Flint Michigan water controversy, and we also go into "dangerous territory" by discussing if the religion of Islam is a religion of peace or a religion of war. A fun and fact filled show, that will have you wondering if you really know anything about Qur'an. This is an extremely controversial episode. Don Pontious is originally from Cutler Ridge, Florida (now called Cutler Bay), and one of the numerous people impacted by Hurricane Andrew, Don lives in Texas. He is the author of the blog Some Helpful Tips For Prepping, an internet radio station owner (Radio Kaos), host of In Case Of Emergency, a Ham Radio Operator, and a general jack of all trades. He dreams of being a goat rancher, but he will always be a Ridge Rat. In Case Of Emergency is a show for preppers, beginning preppers, and w

This was our Special 20th Episode that highlights the 2014 Washington Cascade Liberty Summit here in Washington State. We had a blast interviewing Governor Gary Johnson 2012 Libertarian Presidential Candidate. The former construction company owner, mountaineer and competitive triathlete, governed New Mexico for two terms as a Republican. One of the few unqualified gubernatorial success stories for the Republican Party over the last couple of decades, his entry into politics was a low-key affair, driven mainly by a core of loyal backers. The then politically-inexperienced Johnson was hardly given a chance in the run up to the New Mexico gubernatorial race of 1994, especially after being rebuffed by state Republican leaders who ‘suggested’ that he should instead seek a seat in the State Legislature first. However, his convictions and doggedness saw him scrapping past his Republican challenger in the primary, Richard P. Cheney, by a mere 1%, securing 34% of the ballots. The win was