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Show Summary: Earth under siege! Red Ronnie’s forces mercilessly battle the beautiful and elegant world of Earth, by spreading collectivism and statism. Unable to defend themselves any longer, Commander Peter G Klein from the planet Mises calls on The Pholosopher and her band of rebels the “voluntaryists” for assistance. The Pholosopher is a lover of wisdom and bowels of Pho. The Pholosopher is doing what she can to promote philosophy, self-knowledge, and voluntary human interaction. Hoping to save lives and further destruction, Johnny Rocket and Raylene plan a daring ambush which could turn the tide for this crucial star system, by joining forces with John Phillips Jr. Can the Pholosopher spread the knowledge of voluntaryism to successfully keep the collectivists at bay? Will Johnny and Raylene’s plan work? Stay tuned to hear the Pholosopher on Episode #40 on Blast Off! With Johnny Rocket!  About the Guest:  Lover of wisdom & bowls of Phở just doing what she can to promote philosophy, self-knowledge,

The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, upheld Congress’ constitutional authority under the interstate commerce clause to regulate activity neither interstate nor commerce. Angel Raich was a medical marijuana patient in California who had federal agents take away her medicine. She sued to stop enforcement of the Controlled Substances Act against her. She lost. Sandra Day O’Connor and Clarence Thomas wrote dissents. They got it right.

Today we have a killer interview with Jen Monroe but first we take a closer look at the lyrics of that John Mayer song about schooling No Such Thing. Is there a liberty message under all that pop? http://bit.ly/2Zf7oLQ In I Heard This Happened: Nicky picked some psychedelic rock from the UK Mind Bahn by Jouis. Nicky’s Comments: I’m not sure if I should chill out or overthink myself into oblivion listening to these guys. Reminds me of The Stepkids if they were a little more prog and a little bit less funky. The album maintains a sweet shimmery optimism from start to finish. It’s a thoughtful companion to your day rain or shine. http://jouis.bandcamp.com/album/mind-bahn-2 I’ve got a sexy little number this week with Cobain & Cornbread from Seattle band The Black Tones. This record is Bluesy AF. The duo is basically a drummer and guitar player with vocals. Vocalist Eva Walker reminds me of Alabama Shakes Brittany Howard. You really don’t miss other instruments on the tracks that are just them. Other tra

Show Notes: Come along with Sherry and Alan as they discuss the arrest of Julian Assange. You can catch more of Alan on The Gold Standard at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb3cDwgjCQC-cMcVUbvv-k , and Sherry on The Sherry Voluntary Show at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyBM4kCp2SlCONwFFC0auzg You can find audio versions of both shows by searching for “sherry voluntary” or “the gold standard” on your favorite podcasting platforms. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/littleLproductions The Thin Blue Line Game: https://thinbluelinegame.com/?ref=69749&fbclid=IwAR1DOUTwqfhqXD7Pn6H6w36FTCBt9vPsxM20el9NrZb5k1vKMtEwTpNhc6s  

We dodge, dip, duck, dive and dodge our way through the mid-aughts classic, Dodgeball with our new friend Tyler. A group of misfits enter a Las Vegas dodgeball tournament in order to save their cherished local gym from the onslaught of a corporate health fitness chain. It's a bold strategy Cotton, but we're going to go balls deep into the NAP on this one. Join us next week as we do an Easter-themed film with the AnarchoChristian and analyse the Mel Gibson movie, “the Passion of the Christ.” Show notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/67 Look for it at the Launch Pad Media, where they are always launching new ideas in your direction: www.thelaunchpadmedia.com Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)  

  Late last year, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals applied the Doctrine of Qualified Immunity to dismiss the lawsuit of Alexander Baxter, who had a Nashville Police Department canine sicced on him after he claimed he had surrendered to law enforcement. We discuss the judicially created Qualified Immunity doctrine and how this case might finally rein it in -- if the US Supreme Court decides to hear Mr. Baxter’s appeal. We’ll keep you apprised.   Links: Baxter v. Bracey, 6th Circuit opinion (PDF will download) http://www.opn.ca6.uscourts.gov/opinions.pdf/18a0566n-06.pdf ACLU Petition for a Writ of Certiorari to the US Supreme Court https://www.aclu.org/legal-document/baxter-v-bracey-petition-writ-certiorari Reason: “Police Sicced a Dog on a Surrendering Man. Will the Supreme Court Review the Doctrine That Gave Them Immunity?” https://reason.com/blog/2019/04/08/police-sicced-a-dog-on-a-man-after-he-su

We continue our conversation with Jeremiah Harding in Sounds Like Liberty: Episode 43 but first We analyze one of the Liz’ favorites More from the Dick Tracy Soundtrack. Does the song actually have anything to say? Can Nicky stomach listening to Madonna? http://bit.ly/2D97njc In I Heard This Happened: Nicky brings us Thoughts & Moments Vol. 1 Mixtape, another release from an artist that always brings the solid grooves Ady Suleiman. His Comments: ”I was super excited to see this new collection of songs come through my email. We pitched his album Memories abou a year ago. The album walks a fine line between classic and modern R&B. I hate to sound hack and parrot the consensus but when they say his sound is timeless, they’re not wrong.This is supposed to be a stopgap release to fill space until his next album. I wish all my favorite artists released material this consistent between releases. I’m still not clear on what a mixtape is though.” http://adysuleiman.bandcamp.com/album/thoughts-moments-vol-1

Show Notes: In this touchy feely episode we discuss Joe Biden and his bad fingers. You can catch more of Alan on The Gold Standard at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb3cDwgjCQC-cMcVUbvv-k , and Sherry on The Sherry Voluntary Show at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyBM4kCp2SlCONwFFC0auzg You can find audio versions of both shows by searching for “sherry voluntary” or “the gold standard” on your favorite podcasting platforms. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/littleLproductions The Thin Blue Line Game: https://thinbluelinegame.com/?ref=69749&fbclid=IwAR1DOUTwqfhqXD7Pn6H6w36FTCBt9vPsxM20el9NrZb5k1vKMtEwTpNhc6s

We pop into biosphere II in the Dark-City dome from the Hunger Games to battle it out with the socialist, Jim Carrey, as we discuss his 1998 film "The Truman Show" directed by Peter Weir. The movie is all about a utopian central-planner playing the role of a god (or a government for that matter) in the life of an unwitting subject of their hubris of control. There is plenty of philosophical meat to chew on in this one. We get into a wordy discussion with our returning guest Mike C. who admirably filled in for our other friend, Olof the Anarcho-Viking, who had a scheduling conflict arise recently. We will be sure to have him on for a movie discussion in the near future. Join us next week as we continue with our bold strategy and see it is pays off when we discuss Dodgeball with one of our new friends, Tyler. Show notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/66 Look for it at the Launch Pad Media, where they are always launching new ideas in your direction: www.thelaunchpadmedia.com Reel Unconventional Film Ana

Show Summary: It’s a liberty showdown of epic proportions! In a fierce battle for survival, Johnny and Raylene have defeated the nonpartisan putdowns and hacks by using their weapons of logic and reason. Sending the group of non-partisan’s running away with their tail between their legs after attacking their Ship, Liberty One! Not compromising principles or liberty, Johnny and Raylene have just arrived on earth to assist Mike Boudet, but unbeknown to them, Commander Peter G Klein from the planet Mises, has assisted Mike Boudet with The Coase Cannon which renders “that when there are conflicting property rights, bargaining between the parties involved will lead to an efficient outcome has thwarted the main communist deluge! The state on earth has passed a bill to eliminate free speech and has authorized the most dangerous assassin Red Ronnie with his crew the red diaper babies to strike him down. Hidden in the shadows on earth are the Pholosopher and her band of rebels Volunataryists has plans to strike back

Just last week, a federal judge struck down California’s ban on magazines with a capacity over ten rounds as a clear violation of the 2nd Amendment. We discuss Judge Roger Benitez’ decision.

In Sounds Like Liberty: Episode 42 we talk with Jeremiah Harding of the Weekly Hellscape, look at some new music and examine the NOFX song Bleeding Heart Disease to see if it’s really as commie sounding as Nick recalls. http://bit.ly/2I759UI In this week’s I Heard This Happened Nicky invokes a legacy with the Folk Ep Sleep Is My God EP by Spencer Tweedy. In case that name sounds familiar he does happen to be the son of Jeff Tweedy guitar player for Wilco. His Comments: Not to make it sound derivative right off the bat but it is in the best way possible. I’m not complaining about something that sounds like classic Wilco, hopefully it gets you to listen to it. There is an odd soundscaping to it I love that supports the more musical elements with tasteful juxtaposition. This thing sounds exactly how I imagine Tweedy’s sons album would sound. Both the songwriting & production are incredible. http://spencertweedy.bandcamp.com/album/sleep-is-my-god I picked a rocker from Nashville band Free Throw. What’s Pa

Show Notes: Celebrate April Fools Day with things we wish were true, but might as well have been April Fool’s Day jokes. You can catch more of Alan on The Gold Standard at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb3cDwgjCQC-cMcVUbvv-k , and Sherry on The Sherry Voluntary Show at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyBM4kCp2SlCONwFFC0auzg You can find audio versions of both shows by searching for “sherry voluntary” or “the gold standard” on your favorite podcasting platforms. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/littleLproductions The Thin Blue Line Game: https://thinbluelinegame.com/?ref=69749&fbclid=IwAR1DOUTwqfhqXD7Pn6H6w36FTCBt9vPsxM20el9NrZb5k1vKMtEwTpNhc6s

We're about to get crazy with the cheeze-wiz. Where is the curvature? This old-world idea has been resurrected in recent years, even some NBA players had made claims to it...that the Earth is flat. In libertarian circles, it has been one more useful tool in the process of weeding out FB friends. The flat-earthers feel like they are the correct and they are a marginalized group on the edge of science that follows the Gandhi “first they laugh at you.” We shall discuss. Join us next week as we continue our series on flat-earth for our episode on “The Truman Show” with returning guest, Olof the Anarcho-Viking. Show notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/65 Look for it at the Launch Pad Media, where they are always launching new ideas in your direction: www.thelaunchpadmedia.com Reel Unconventional Film Analysis. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. SUBSCRIBE,

Show Summary: Conflict with no end in sight! Returning to earth from a perilous assignment in the Bastiat sector, Johnny and Raylene’s ship has fallen under attack and has been boarded by the vast wealth of nonpartisan putdowns, and hacks. On Earth, once promising negotiations between the wingnuts and the moonbats are now in turmoil following a Social Justice warrior bombing on the capital planet earth. As fear and anger prevail, the controversial host of a popular true crime podcast “Sword and Scale” has been fired by podcasting company "Wondery" following an “offensive” social media post. Sword and Scale is an internet radio show and website covering the dark underworld of crime and the criminal justice system’s response to it.  Mike Boudet has taken a financial hit, because of his stand and support of free speech thus, Opening the gateway for additional troops and an increase in fighting. The communist’s most dangerous assassin leads the attack. Will our heroes be able to overpower the putdowns and hacks

In Sounds Like Liberty: Episode 41 we talk with @Car Campit of the FAGcast. We’ll start with an analysis of I Fought the Law as performed by The Clash. Clearly we’re talking about crime and punishment, but where does it land on the scale? In I Heard This Happened, a long long awaited pick by Nicky: I Made a deal With Myself by Alex Evans. He waited months for this record to come out and totally missed it the week it did so we’re a little late to the party but it was well worth the anticipation. His Comments: The first track was a lil shakey for me but I bought the ticket and the ride was worth staying. The album reminds me of what Mayer Hawthorne did on A Strange Arrangement but with a more St. Paul & Broken Bones vibe. The production lands somewhere in between. The whole record is just a big homage to the Stax recording artists and god bless em, we could use more of that. https://alexisevans.bandcamp.com/album/ive-come-a-long-way I picked something more mellow for this episode Reign the Sky with Pho

On this episode ride with Alan and Sherry as they give their unique take on the Mueller Investigation. You can catch more of Alan on The Gold Standard at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb3cDwgjCQC-cMcVUbvv-k , and Sherry on The Sherry Voluntary Show at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyBM4kCp2SlCONwFFC0auzg You can find audio versions of both shows by searching for “sherry voluntary” or “the gold standard” on your favorite podcasting platforms. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/littleLproductions The Thin Blue Line Game: https://thinbluelinegame.com/?ref=69749&fbclid=IwAR1DOUTwqfhqXD7Pn6H6w36FTCBt9vPsxM20el9NrZb5k1vKMtEwTpNhc6s

We do an analysis of Dark City with special guest, Nicky P. of the Sounds Like Liberty Podcast, which can also be found on the Launch Pad Media. This was a pick by Nick and I'm glad he did. We'll find our way to Shell Beach with him on the barrelhead. Separated from his wife Emma, amnesiac John Murdoch awakens alone in a strange hotel to learn he is wanted for a series of brutal killings. Things get weird when we are introduced to the Borg-like vampires who control the world above in tabernacle-choir fashion using their collective telekinesis to reshape the lives of others. Their quest to save their species by understanding what it means to be “human” creates a dystopian laboratory on a floating disc in space. Find Nick's podcast at: http://www.soundslikelibertypodcast.com Join us next week for our episode on Behind the Curve, where we go to infinity and beyond on the Flat Earth documentary available now on Netflix. Show notes: http://www.lastnighters.com/64 Look for it at the Launch Pad Media, where t

Show Summary: Desperate Times in the Bastiat Sector! Socialists capture Bounty Hunter JJ Boogie who successfully thwarted an attempt on Luke Henderson’s Life! Raylene Lightheart, after several heroine adventures alongside her mentor Johnny Rocket, The two liberty warriors have returned from planet memedom with The Free Man beyond the Wall, “Mance Rayder”, to provide reinforcements and to free JJ Boogie and his group of liberty mercenaries. Mance Rayder armed with his first book, “Freedom through Memedom, Mance discusses his viewpoints on the intergalactic police and sheds his light of liberty in the darkness that has corrupted this part of the universe! With Johnny and Raylene focused on the war effort, social justice warriors are left unchecked on earth to spread their fear and authoritarianism, Galactic Podcaster Mike Boudet gets hit in the crossfire, as a major podcast feed has lost its transmission. Will Mance be strong enough to help Johnny and Raylene free JJ Boogie? Will our heroes have enough time t