Richard Winger has been working for easier ballot access for minor parties and independent candidates since he was in college in 1965. He runs ballot access news which is 40 years old.

n this episode we sit down with Gary Lewis Evans—financier, libertarian and early fintech pioneer—to explore how innovation and regulation have shaped modern banking. Evans recounts guiding a savings‑and‑loan institution through sky‑high interest rates in the 1970s and describes how challenging regulators informed his approach to building banks. He explains how, in the mid‑1990s, he let La Jolla Bank customers deposit money and apply for loans online

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, paving the way for the July 4 2000 launch of Bank of Internet USA (now Axos Bank) with just one branch and only 25 employees

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. We discuss his view that the best “customer service” comes from designing systems so efficient that service becomes unnecessary, his experiences rescuing failed banks and leading M&A due diligence, and his perspective on how the Baby Boom generation and America’s ageing population will influence the future of finance. Tune in for a candid conversation at the intersection of innovation, regulation and the evolving banking landscape.

Liberty Blues Network 100th Episode

Shawn Osborne hosted the 100th episode of the Liberty Blues Network, reflecting on recent political developments and encouraging listeners to get involved in their local libertarian parties. He expressed skepticism about Trump's handling of the Epstein files and criticized ICE raids, advocating for more open borders and less government intervention. Shawn also discussed the upcoming midterms, predicting potential challenges for Trump and highlighting the need for principled governance. He concluded by promoting his music and encouraging listeners to support the show by sharing it with others.

Brandon Jackson is currently running for SAC in the LPCA. He is currently the VC for San Diego County and has been an active volunteer in the party since 2015. He has been involved in multiple protests and rallies across the nation since 2020, in which he utilized to bring people into the party. He also wants to use his IT experience to aid the LPC in upgrading their tech and become better organized.

Loren Dean grew up in Riverside, California, and being naturally suspicious of established authority cast his very first presidential vote in 1992 for Ross Perot. He discovered libertarianism while living in Perry, Oklahoma from 2007-2019, where he became one of the nine registered Libertarian voters in Noble County, Oklahoma. Upon his return to California in late 2019 he became active with the Riverside county affiliate as vice-chair and now chair. He currently serves as Southern Area Coordinator on the state executive committee. He relishes the fight for liberty, and in his own words, plans "to keep going until they throw me in a camp.

Sheriff Alex Villanueva joins Shawn on Libertarian Los Angeles to discuss some of the events happening in Los Angeles over the last couple of weeks

Oscar Martinez is a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran, with multiple combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan, and a dedicated law enforcement professional with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. An immigrant who came to this country as a child, Oscar embodies the values of perseverance, integrity, and service. Over his career, he has worked in patrol, custody, professional standards, public information, and as a chief’s executive aide—gaining a deep understanding of public safety at every level. Today, he remains committed to protecting Los Angeles County communities, supporting deputies, and promoting accountability, transparency, and leadership in law enforcement.

Pat Wright is a San Diego native and a lifelong advocate for liberty and individual rights. My journey with the Libertarian Party began in 1980, working on the Ed Clark presidential campaign. Since then, I’ve taken on both political and activist roles to fight government overreach and champion personal freedom.

Libertarian Party Leadership & Campaigns

1984: Ran for Congress against the corrupt and disgraced Duncan Hunter.

1980s-1990s: Challenged corrupt establishment politicians, including Mike Gotch, who claimed he wouldn’t take developer money—until he did.

1986-1996 (approx.): Served as Chair of the San Diego Libertarian Party, where I also ran the San Diego Libertarian Supper Club, bringing libertarians together for strategy and community.

1991-1993: Elected Chairman of the Libertarian Party of California, where we doubled membership and built a solid, action-oriented organization.

2002: Ran for Lieutenant Governor with the ballot title “Ferret Legalization Coordinator”—a fun fight that confused state officials, especially when it came to translating it into Mandarin.

Ferret Advocacy & Activism

After my second term as LPC Chair, I founded Ferrets Anonymous, leading the charge to legalize ferrets in California, one of only two states that still bans them. Decades later, I’m still at it, working through legal, legislative, and grassroots channels to get the job done. You can see my work at legalizeferrets.org. Running a nonprofit membership organization for over 30 years has given me invaluable experience—something I’ll carry into revitalizing the Libertarian Party of California.

What I’m Doing Now

Currently, I’m semi-retired, though California’s broken policies have made that challenging. After inheriting a duplex, I saw my property tax increase by 1,000% due to Proposition 19—and after three years of red tape, I still couldn’t get a building permit. A successful retirement? That would’ve been nice. Now, I joke that I’m training to be a Walmart greeter instead.

Dave Crance: Libertarian Candidate for Virginia House of Delegates

Dave Crance is a dedicated Libertarian and community leader running for the Virginia House of Delegates in District 13, encompassing Falls Church and parts of Fairfax County.

A resident of the area for over 25 years, Crance has deep roots in Northern Virginia, where he lives with his wife, Suman, and their children. He is active in the local Chamber of Commerce serving on its Board, the American legion and VFW where he serves in the roll of Chaplain, and has coached youth sports in multiple local leagues. His commitment to individual liberty, limited government, and community service defines his campaign and Libertarian philosophy.

Crance’s journey to libertarianism is grounded in his belief in self-ownership, private property rights, and the non-aggression principle—core tenets of the Libertarian Party. He advocates for a government that is as limited and localized as possible, prioritizing individual freedoms over the influence of special interests, corporations, or national political parties.

Crance has stated, “One of the few things all libertarians agree on is that in a perfect world there would be no need for Government at all, but as such a world doesn’t exist, Government should remain as limited and localized as possible belonging to the people.”

His platform emphasizes lowering taxes, protecting local institutions, such as school boards and councils from overreach by state or national politics, ensuring that decisions about education and community matters remain non partisan and in the hands of local residents.

Libertarian, Los Angeles with Shawn Osborne:

Discussions on local LA city budget deficit and proposed cuts, plus analysis of next year's governor race featuring potential candidates like former VP Harris and former LA Mayor Villaraigosa.