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Organizers behind the New Illinois movement say they are building long-term support for creating a separate state despite criticism. They argue rural and suburban communities lack fair representation in Illinois and often get overshadowed by Chicago politics. Comments by G. H. Merritt, chairman, Board of New Illinois State.

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For 30 years, Clarence Carter worked inside America's public assistance system under two presidents, four governors, and a mayor. In this episode, he joins John Odermatt to explain why the safety net designed to lift people out of poverty often keeps them trapped instead, and what a better system could look like. Carter draws on his three decades of experience — including transforming Washington DC's homeless services program and leading welfare reform in Virginia — to argue that the problem isn't a lack of funding, but a lack of clear purpose. He walks through the 114 federal programs that make up the safety net, why they measure compliance instead of outcomes, and what it would take to build a system focused on growing people beyond dependency rather than managing it. Along the way, he shares personal stories, from handing out apartment keys to former shelter residents to a welfare recipient's tearful first paycheck, that illustrate what real freedom from the system looks like, and makes the case for a whole-of-society approach involving government, business, faith communities, and everyday citizens. Show Sponsor: Jason Gagne’s Good2GoBody 90-day beginner fitness program - ⁠https://good2go.podia.com/?coupon=LIONSJOHN⁠ Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction 0:58 – Sponsor message & guest introduction 3:18 – Why Clarence stayed 30 years in public service 4:11 – Transforming DC's homeless program 10:48 – The core problem: a system with no clear objective 15:37 – Can government solve this alone? 24:45 – Reimagining the safety net from scratch 34:14 – Building bipartisan support 38:13 – What keeps Clarence going after 30+ years 43:45 – The Wizard of Oz story & closing thoughts Book: Our Net Has Holes in It by Clarence H. Carter — available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4vW3syo Schedule a 15 minute Gut Health Audit with John: https://calendar.app.google/B9fcGdSFjC5caTVu5 SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment.  Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Mark Edge was on the ground at the 2026 Libertarian National Convention and sat down with some familiar faces. Jim Babka, the most frequent guest in Free Talk Live history, stops by to talk about the Parody Project, a new initiative bringing back Perry Willis, the man behind the legendary Project Archimedes growth strategy from the Harry Brown era. Jim and Perry Willis co-authored a plan they believe could lead to a libertarian America within ten years, and the numbers may surprise you. Mark also weighs in on why libertarians are a bigger force than winner-take-all elections let on, and why membership in the Libertarian Party costs you nothing but could mean everything. Learn more from Jim Babka on his show Gracearchy with Jim Babka, available on all major platforms. This episode is brought to you by SALT Lending, where you can access the value of your cryptocurrency without selling it. For more information email Mark at SALT@MarkEdge.org Follow Mark at x.com/MarkEdgeShow #MarkEdgeShow #MarkEdge #MarkEdgington #FreeTalkLive #LibertarianParty #JimBabka #Libertarian #LNC #Gracearchy

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The Sal and Mark Show is back with a packed episode and Wayne is back to join us. First up, Vic from CakeWallet joins to announce the launch of Radar Chat — a privacy focused Bitcoin Lightning messaging app built on Signal that lets you send payments seamlessly while you chat. A game changer for everyday crypto adoption. Mark and his wife Laura then break down the renting versus homeownership debate through a libertarian lens — questioning whether you truly own your property when property taxes never stop climbing and the municipality always has the final say. Sal and Wayne also dive deep into the growing anti-Flock camera movement, with communities across the country pushing back against warrantless license plate surveillance. Plus the latest from Firo, thoughts on homeschooling, crypto in Europe, the Ian Freeman case FreeIanNow.org and much more. Download Radar Chat at radar.chat Learn more about Firo at firo.org Track Flock cameras near you at maps.deflock.org Follow Mark at x.com/MarkEdgeShow | Sal at x.com/SalMayweather #SalAndMark #MarkEdgeShow #MarkEdge #SalTheAgorist #FreeTalkLive #RadarChat #CakeWallet #PrivacyCoin #Firo #FlockCameras #Agorism

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Audio recording from the July 8, 2026 special meeting of the Nokomis City Council, held in the City Council chambers.

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