A young candidate from Texas joins the podcast to talk about his race for US Congress. The in-depth interview covers his entrenched opponent, how he got involved in politics, immigration in a welfare state, the drug war, gay marriage, civil asset forfeiture, foreign policy and his disillusionment with the national Libertarian Party. Mixed into the episode you'll find a lot of laughs and some surprises, like the name of Jacob's band. Are you ready for Leddy? Learn more >>> readyforleddy.com

Banks and Shane discuss Canada becoming the second country to legalize recreational cannabis nationwide. It's really punny. ;) Then the first recording of the spinoff podcast as Meredith Hazel returns to The Rebellion. Behind the scenes, Hazel edition, the future, kids, possibilities and love. Support the podcast >>> patreon.com/rebellionpod

Former Presidential and US Senate Candidate Austin Petersen joins The Rebellion to give an update on what he's been up to since the primary. We talk about Austin's background, his religious views, and how he keeps a positive outlook in politics. We finish with his take on Trump and now legendary lighting round. Follow him on FB, Instagram and Twitter @AP4Liberty and support the podcast >>> patreon.com/rebellionpod

A listener driven episode as Banks and Shane answers questions, expanding upon voting out of fear, the ramifications thereof and why thinking more is the solution. Speaking of more thinking, we talk about Kanye's visit to the oval office and his support of Trump. To finish, clips of Hillary Clinton and Eric Holder as more proof that Democrat elites care more about winning than anything else. Support the podcast >>> www.patreon.com/rebellionpod

How does a West Virginia State Delegate fight unconstitutional wars? Pat McGeehan joins the podcast to talk about HB 2168, "Defend the Guard" that would prevent overseas deployment of the State's National Guard without an expressed declaration of war from Congress. We also talk about Pat's latest book, "Stoicism and the Statehouse", where he draws upon the Stoic philosophy, and the story of Cato the Younger in an aim to advance the principles of liberty. Buy the book on Amazon >>> goo.gl/Xn7etP

Banks and Shane jump down the rabbit hole of comedy in politics and culture with clips from Hannibal Buress, Samantha Bee, Michelle Wolf, Dave Smith and Joe Rogan. When does political humor cross the line into political propaganda, and are jokes just funny or can they lead to interesting insights and dark truths, even about something as innocuous as jaywalking? Also in the episode; a Joe Biden warning, leftist violence and an update on the podcast. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter @rebellionpod

Lyn Ulbricht, mother of Silk Road founder, Ross Ulbricht, joins the podcast to give an update on the case, promote the petition for clemency (86,000 signatures to date) and talk about everything she has been doing to bring awareness to questions of privacy, due process, sentencing, relevant to anyone who loves liberty. Learn more >>> freeross.org and sign the petition >>> freeross.org/petition

SC County Council Member, Stewart Jones joins the podcast to talk about how he is fighting for liberty at the local level and winning. Followed by an update on the Kavanaugh confirmation hearings. How tribalism and bias are deterring from focusing on principles and truth. How much credit does Lindsey Graham deserve and what is nobody talking about? Follow Stewart Jones >>> runforliberty.org and learn more about the NDAA >>> pandaunite.org and solutions outside of government >>> wedobetter.org

What can free individuals accomplish? When's the last time government or NASA focused on peace and fun? We take a look at how a Japanese fashion giant is partnering with Elon Musk's SpaceX to advance technology and art. Then Banks and Shane discuss the crazy spending that continues under Republican control, and lastly, a chilling and all too real look into China's functioning "social credit" program, reminiscent of 1984 (ABC News article >>> goo.gl/D1t8oL). Learn more about #dearMoon >>> dearmoon.earth

John Birch Society Field Coordinator, Evan Mulch, joins the podcast to talk about modern medicine, Congressman Larry McDonald, how we should view political parties and sparks a debate on the Constitution and whether we should resort to Article 5 or not. We also discuss labels in politics and if there is a strategical argument for calling oneself one thing or another. Learn more about JBS >>> jbs.org and check out their congressional scorecard >>> thenewamerican.com/freedom-index