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The Liberty Blues Network, hosted by Shawn Osborne, is your uncompromising source for bold libertarian ideas and no-holds-barred conversations that put individual liberty first.This network is home to three distinct shows:- **The Liberty Blues** — Hosted by Shawn Osborne with co-host Jon Phillips, featuring raw, in-depth interviews and discussions on core libertarian issues: criminal justice reform, non-interventionist foreign policy, ending the welfare-warfare state, sound money, free markets, and dismantling political coercion. Guests include liberty candidates, activists, and thinkers who stand firm on principle.- **Libertarian Los Angeles** — Shawn Osborne dives into grassroots libertarian activism, California politics, local policy battles, and strategies for advancing freedom in one of the most challenging environments for liberty. Expect panels, interviews, and updates focused on real-world movement-building.- **A Progressive and a Libertarian Walk into a Bar** — Civil, prin

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  1. Libertarian Los Angeles Ep.74 Bringing California back from the ashes with Steve Hilton

    Steve Hilton joins host Shawn Osborne on Libertarian Los Angeles to discuss how he can help put California back on the right track. In this episode, they dig into the state’s biggest challenges — soaring affordability costs, punishing gas prices, support for students who are struggling, and...

  2. Liberty Blues Ep.140 author Dave Freer

    Dave Freer is the author of some 25 novels and a lot of shorter works. He’s been a Dragon Awards finalist twice, a Hugo finalist, and won the 2023 Prometheus Award for his novel CLOUD-CASTLES, and the 2026 Libertarian Futurist Society Special Award for Young Adult fiction. After his conscript...

  3. Libertarian Los Angeles Ep. 73 The CCP, weed and stupid conservative points of view

    On this episode of Libertarian Los Angeles, host Shawn Osborne rails against the government's war on the average person in California's marijuana market. While Chinese gangs and cartels operate with impunity, ordinary citizens are bullied, jailed, and forced to pay exorbitant taxes to buy…

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  4. Liberty Blues Ep.139 MAGA's blame game starts now

    On this episode of The Liberty Blues, host Shawn Osborne dives into the recent Supreme Court decision on mail-in ballots and its implications for the November midterm election. With Trump's legal challenge rejected, Shawn predicts the Republican Party will shift the blame rather than accept...

  5. Libertarian Los Angeles Ep. 72 William Brown for California

    William Brown is a Marine veteran, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, small business owner, husband, father, and Libertarian candidate for California State Senate District 12. In a state dominated by two-party politics, William cracked California’s top-two primary and earned a place on the November...

  6. Liberty Blues Ep.138 Derick Elliott

    Derek Elliott serves as the Leader of the Libertarian Party of Canada, bringing a direct, practical approach to advancing individual liberty north of the border. He is an experienced digital media producer and host of Liberty Lunch and A Guide to a Freer Canada, platforms dedicated to discussing...

  7. Liberty Blues Ep.137 Data centers rollout in Indiana

    On this episode of The Liberty Blues, Dawn Miller joins host Shawn Osborne to discuss the rapid rollout of data centers across Indiana and the concerns residents have about their impact on communities, infrastructure, and local control.

  8. Libertarian Los Angeles Ep 71 A deep dive into the November ballot in California

    On this episode of Libertarian Los Angeles Susan Shelly from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association joins the show to take a deep dive into the California statewide propositions on the November ballot plus a few local ones.

  9. Liberty Blues Ep.136 Joshua Brant for Indiana

    On this episode of The Liberty Blues Joshua Brant is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, business professional, and Indiana community advocate who brings a clear, independent voice to conversations about civic engagement and government accountability. Known for his straightforward communication style…

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  10. Libertarian Los Angeles Ep. 70 What’s on the ballot in California in November

    On this episode of Libertarian Los Angeles, MARC Joffe joins Shawn Osborne to break down the latest California ballot measures and dive into the world of California politics. The above the description. This will be an episode of libertarian Los Angeles use the California commercial.

  11. Liberty Blues Ep. 135 Simply Good

    Marrissa from Simply Good is a writer and former political campaign manager from Chicago's South Side. After years working inside electoral politics, they became convinced that many of the laws and election protocols stand in the way of meaningful change. Rather than continue playing that game,...

  12. Liberty Blues Ep. 134 Kyle Austin for Montana

    Kyle Austin was born and raised in Havre, MT, a small town in Northern Montana where he learned farming and ranching on his grandfather's farm. After graduating high school, Kyle was accepted into the University of Montana's pharmacy program where he graduated with his Doctor of Pharmacy degree....

  13. Liberty Blues Ep. 133 Save Standard Time

    Today on The Liberty Blues Network Jay Pea is president of Save Standard Time, a nonprofit advocating for greater alignment of clocks to the sun, to optimize natural health, safety, and prosperity. Mr Pea has testified in more than two dozen capitals nationwide, he has appeared in “The Hill” and...

  14. Liberty Blues Ep.132 Libertarian Jeremy Todd for US House Kentucky

    On today’s episode of The Liberty Blues husband. father. christian. libertarian.JEREMY TODDJeremy Todd was born and raised in the South, where he grew up in a hardworking family that taught him the importance of faith, perseverance, and personal responsibility. The son of a truck driver and a…

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  15. Liberty Blues Ep. 131 Colt Shelby for governor of Arkansas

    Colt Shelby joins host Shawn Osborne to talk about his campaign to be the next governor of Arkansas. “Every morning I wake up thinking about the same question: If Arkansas stays on this path, what will our state look like in 100 years? That question drives me to act.” Colt’s interest in public...

  16. Liberty Blues Ep. 130 Jeff Wadlin for US Senate Arkansas

    Shawn Osborne Jun 9, 2026, 8:08 PM (6 days ago) to me Today on The Liberty Blues libertarian candidate for US Senate from Arkansas Jeff Wadlin Jeff Wadlin chose Arkansas. He was born in Richmond, Virginia, and moved around a lot growing up — Illinois, Arizona, North Carolina. But when it came…

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  17. Liberty Blues EP. 129 Magic mushrooms with Avens

    On this episode of the Liberty Blues, Avens O’Brien joins host Shawn Osborne to discuss the latest developments in the world of psychedelics, magic mushrooms, and psilocybin research — including the Trump administration’s recent executive order accelerating medical research into psilocybin and...

  18. Liberty Blues Ep. 128 Ted Brown for Texas Senate

    Today on the Liberty Blues Network, host Shawn Osborne talks with Ted Brown, the Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas. Ted Brown is challenging Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico in the 2026 race. Ted Brown is a longtime libertarian activist who has run for office several...

  19. Libertarian Los Angeles Ep. 69 should libertarian’s vote for Steve Hilton for governor of California?

    Today on Libertarian Los Angeles on the Liberty Blues Network we ask the question: Should libertarians vote for Steve Hilton for Governor of California? Steve Hilton is a businessman and 2026 gubernatorial candidate for California. After Libertarian candidate for governor Tom Woodard dropped out…

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  20. Liberty Blues Ep. 128 Josh Parks for South Carolina house

    Josh Parks was raised in Lexington, South Carolina, just a few miles from the state capital of Columbia. He first became interested in politics while interning for Strom Thurmond in Washington during college. In 2008, Josh’s political views were profoundly shaped by Dr. Ron Paul, whose message of...

  21. Liberty Blues Ep. 127 Homeschooling your children

    Martin Forte, along with his wife, Carolyn, owns and operates Excellence In Education Resource Center and EIE Academy in Monrovia, CA. Martin and his wife homeschooled their two daughters for 14 years. Both girls are college graduates and married mothers of three children. Martin has been a...

  22. Liberty Blues Ep. 126 Jody Hurt for mayor of Louisville Kentucky

    Jody Hurt is a Louisville-based musician, educator, and designer whose work spans performance, technology, systems thinking, and community leadership. A professional French horn player and vocalist with over 20 years of experience, he has also worked in education, engineering, arts…

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  23. Libertarian Los Angeles Ep. 68 Nickolas Wildstar for Fresno city Council

    Nickolas Wildstar is a California political activist, digital marketer, and community advocate with a history of running for public office at both the state and local levels. Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he relocated to California in the late 1990s and has since combined his work in…

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  24. Liberty Blues Ep. 125 James Wiley for Colorado Secretary of State

    James Wiley, known as the Red Flame of Liberty, is the Republican Nominee for Colorado Secretary of State. A Colorado native born in Colorado Springs, he holds an MBA from Colorado State University Pueblo. He grew up in Kazakhstan witnessing the fall of the communist government in the former…

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  25. Liberty Blues Ep. 124 Dawn Miller for Porter County Council

    Dawn Miller has been involved in Porter County government for years, showing up to meetings, learning the process, and paying attention to how decisions affect residents. She’s worked in Healthcare for 25 years and serves as a precinct captain and state delegate. She’s running a practical,...

  26. Libertarian Los Angeles Ep. 67 Do you want to pay more taxes because they failed to stop copper theft?

    Susan Shelley from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association joins Shawn Osborne on Libertarian Los Angeles to discuss the new tax Los Angeles is trying to impose on homeowners to pay for street lights destroyed by copper thieves. They also discuss California’s so-called billionaire tax proposal…

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  27. Liberty Blues Ep. 123 How the left perceives libertarians

    Starchild joins Shawn Osborne on The Liberty Blues to discuss how he reaches out to people on the left and shows them that libertarian principles can deliver the results they want without the force and coercion of government. Support our sponsor Shrum Garden (Advanced Mycology) – radically simple...

  28. Liberty Blues Ep.122 Convention of the states

    CA director Mary Hebert and Coalition Director Jordan Lontine of Convention of the States join host Shawn Osborne on The Liberty Blues to discuss how they are working on fiscal restraint for the federal government, limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and term limits for...

  29. Liberty Blues Ep. 121 Steven borella for Clark County recorder

    Steven Borella is a Libertarian candidate for Clark County Recorder in Nevada who is running to make the office more efficient, more accessible, and more accountable to the public. His campaign is focused on improving service, bringing a stronger commitment to transparency, and advocating for...

  30. Liberty Blues Ep.120 Tom Woodard para Gobernador...

    Escucha a Tom Woodard en una entrevista impactante para Gobernador de California 2026 El candidato Libertario Tom Woodard compartió su visión audaz en una entrevista sincera: menos intervención del gobierno, más libertad, acceso y oportunidades reales para todos los californianos. Con más de 40...

  31. Liberty Blues Ep. 119 James Sceniak for US house of Representatives

    James Sceniak joins host Shawn Osborne on The Liberty Blues. James is running for U.S. House of Representatives in Indiana's 7th Congressional District as the Libertarian candidate for 2026. In this episode, James shares his background, motivations for running, and his vision for bringing...

  32. Liberty Blues Ep. 118 Travis Gearhart for Indiana house District four

    Travis Gearhart is the Libertarian candidate for IN State Rep District 4. After years slaving with the Republican party, giving sweat and blood and time and money, he realized that neither party cares about you. Neither party is ever going to work for the taxpayers in any real sense. Big money…

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  33. Liberty Blues Ep. 117 Lars for Congress and ballots with Al barriers

    Lars Mapstead joins Shawn Osborne on The Liberty Blues. Lars is using his run for Congress to fight for ballot access reform and breaking the stranglehold of the Republicans and Democrats on American elections. In this episode, Lars discusses the barriers faced by third-party and independent...

  34. Libertarian Los Angeles Ep. 66 Tom Woodard for governor of California

    Shawn Osborne Feb 21, 2026, 1:47 PM (1 day ago) to me Tom Woodard is the Libertarian candidate for Governor of California in 2026 — an entrepreneur, conservationist, and business leader with more than four decades of experience building organizations, creating jobs, and solving complex regulatory...

  35. Liberty Blues Ep.116 Election reform with Lars

    Today on The Liberty Blues Network: Lars Mapstead's speech from the Libertarian Party of California convention. Lars addressed the delegation on free and fair elections, criticizing the winner-take-all system and two-party dominance for suppressing third-party voices and wasting votes. He…

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  36. Liberty Blues Ep.115 Maad Abu-Ghazalah for US house NC district 7

    Maad Abu-Ghazalah. Born in Palestine and grew up in Saudi Arabia. Immigrated to the US in 1979. Got an undergraduate degree from Notre Dame and graduate degree from the University of Virginia then a law degree from Santa Clara University. Had a long career as a small business owner. Ran for US...

  37. Liberty Blues Ep. 114 The Empire is coming home

    Today on The Liberty Blues: The empire's abusive tactics—once exported overseas—are now coming home to American streets. Brandon Jackson, Southern California Coordinator for the Libertarian Party and longtime activist, joins host Shawn Osborne. A committed Second Amendment advocate, Brandon has...

  38. Liberty Blues Ep. 113 Ted Brown for Texas Senate

    Ted Brown joins host Shawn Osborne on The Liberty Blues to discuss his second run for U.S. Senate in Texas. As a longtime Libertarian activist who has run for office multiple times and served as former Chair of the California Libertarian Party, Ted brings decades of experience in the freedom...

  39. Libertarian Los Angeles Ep.65 Program Talk

    Libertarian Los Angeles, from the Liberty Blues Network, hosts a panel discussion featuring members of the California Libertarian Party Program Committee. Host Shawn Osborne is joined by California LP Chair Loren Dean, along with committee members Mary Beth and Marc Joffe. The group explores the...

  40. Liberty Blues Ep.112 Travis Groo for US house of representatives 11

    Travis Groo, a North Carolina Candidate for US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 11, is running to help unleash a free, peaceful, and prosperous North Carolina where every individual has the opportunity to pursue their unique vision of a rewarding and enriching life. Our political system is…

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  41. Liberty Blues Ep.111 Matthew Laszacs for US house, North Carolina

    Matthew Laszacs was raised in a military family and came to liberty not through theory alone, but through lived experience. While working full-time and raising two children, he earned a BS in Business Administration by attending school nights and weekends. He has spent more than 15 years running...

  42. Liberty Blues Ep.110 wins and losses for liberty

    Shawn Osborne and Feena Bonoan discuss wins and losses for liberty in 2025

  43. Liberty Blues Ep. 109 Get out of NATO already

    Lena Platt - West Coast Representative of the Schiller Institute. https://schiller institute.com Please read and sign our petition: "Withdraw from NATO". The West should collaborate with the Global South, and abandon the failed and dangerous policy of a unipolar world. https://Schiller...

  44. Libertarian Los Angeles Ep.64 Tom Woodard for governor

    Thomas Woodard, Founder of Plantwithpurpose.org, San Basilio Preserve, a private Nature Preserve on the Sea of Cortez, member of American Mensa

  45. Liberty Blues Ep. 108 Two libertarian’s two opinions on Israel

    In this episode, host **Shawn Osborne** interviews two prominent Jewish libertarians—**Walter Block** and **Marc Joffe**—each in their own segment, exploring their differing perspectives on Israel’s handling of the Palestinian conflict. **Walter Block**, renowned Austrian economist and author of...

  46. Liberty Blues Ep.106 Ken W. Good

    About Ken W. Good - Board of Directors, Professional Bondsmen of Texas: Ken W. Good graduated from Hardin Simmons University in 1982 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He received a Master of Education Degree in 1986 from Tarleton State University, a part of the Texas A&M System. In 1989, he…

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  47. Liberty Blues Ep.105 David Materazzi

    David Materazzi is CEO & Founder of Galileo FX and Orion Software Development Srl. headquartered in Italy with offices in New York and Tokyo. Since 2020, his firm has specialized in developing automated trading software that eliminates the need for constant manual monitoring. The company’s…

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  48. Libertarian Los Angeles Ep.63 Prop 50

    Do two wrongs make a right? Lars Mapstead joins Shawn Osborne on Libertarian Los Angeles to talk about prop 50 which is aimed at further rigging our elections.https://www.votingrightsfoundation.org/

  49. Liberty blues Ep.104 Lauri Shillings for Indiana Secretary of State

    Shillings, a Creative Director at the University of Indianapolis and a small business owner, is stepping up in response to what she sees as a lack of integrity and public service from the current Secretary of State, Diego Morales. Her campaign will focus on: Restoring trust in Indiana elections...

  50. Liberty Blues Ep.103 Reece Smith

    Reece Smith is a Libertarian Candidate for School Board in Pennsylvania. Due to quirks with PA election law, he will be on the ballot as a Libertarian, Democrat, and Republican, therefore it is very likely he will win his race. He's running on a platform advocating the school board become more…

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The Liberty Blues Network, hosted by Shawn Osborne, is your uncompromising source for bold libertarian ideas and no-holds-barred conversations that put individual liberty first.This network is home to three distinct shows:- **The Liberty Blues** — Hosted by Shawn Osborne with co-host Jon Phillips, featuring raw, in-depth interviews and discussions on core libertarian issues: criminal justice reform, non-interventionist foreign policy, ending the welfare-warfare state, sound money, free markets, and dismantling political coercion. Guests include liberty candidates, activists, and thinkers who stand firm on principle.- **Libertarian Los Angeles** — Shawn Osborne dives into grassroots libertarian activism, California politics, local policy battles, and strategies for advancing freedom in one of the most challenging environments for liberty. Expect panels, interviews, and updates focused on real-world movement-building.- **A Progressive and a Libertarian Walk into a Bar** — Civil, prin

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