Liberty Blues Ep. 131 Colt Shelby for governor of Arkansas

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 service began in 2024 when Governor Sanders announced plans to place a 3,000‑bed prison just four miles from his home. As he traveled across multiple counties, he realized that many Arkansans shared concerns not only about this issue but about the overall direction of our state. Colt has attended meetings and events across Arkansas, meeting people who care deeply about our future. Colt has listened to frustrations about education, fiscal responsibility, government transparency, the farm economy, healthcare, infrastructure, crime rates, food insecurity, infant mortality, women’s health, and more. These conversations made one thing clear: Arkansans want common‑sense leadership that puts people first. Our state motto, Regnat Populus—“The People Rule”—should mean something. Too many Arkansans feel like their government is hiding things from the hardworking taxpayers who keep this state running. Colt is running to restore trust, transparency, and accountability to the Governor’s office. Colt hopes to earn your vote on November 3rd, 2026. He believes he’s the right person for this job because he’s willing to listen, to work, and to stand shoulder‑to‑shoulder with the people of Arkansas. Colt can’t fix these issues alone—it will take all of us.

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 time to plant roots and raise a family, Jeff picked Bentonville. His three sons are growing up here. This is home. Jeff is not a career politician. He is a builder. He studied aerospace and mechanical engineering at the University of Virginia, went to work for Caterpillar, earned an MBA from Northwestern, and spent the rest of his career making things run. He co-founded a company in Illinois that became the largest online salvage yard for auto parts in the country. He worked at Capital One’s headquarters in Virginia. He launched his own product development company. He ran Membership nationwide at Sam’s Club here in Bentonville. Then he left to build his own consulting business. Big companies, small companies — Jeff has done both. He has led teams, made payroll, sat across the table from customers, and learned the hard way that a good idea isn’t worth much until somebody executes it. You have to listen. You have to solve real problems for real people. That’s the work Jeff knows how to do. Outside of work, you’ll find Jeff on a mountain bike or a motorcycle, out on a backpacking trail, in the gym, or at a poker table. He is a regular guy who has been blessed with a good education, a strong family, and enough road behind him now to want to give something back. And that’s why he is running. Jeff is worried about where this country is headed, and he thinks a lot of Arkansans are too. Families are working as hard as they ever have and still feel like they’re falling behind. Young people are starting to wonder if the American Dream is even on the table for them. Parents and grandparents keep asking the same quiet question: what kind of country are we handing the next generation? Those aren’t abstractions to Jeff. He feels them at his own kitchen table. When he thinks about whether his kids will get to build the kind of life he got to build, it’s personal. Jeff doesn’t think we fix any of this by yelling louder, hating our neighbors, or treating politics like permanent team warfare. His faith teaches him that God is love — that we are called to love our neighbors even when we disagree. That isn’t weakness. It’s telling the truth with humility, standing firm on what you believe, and remembering that the people across from you are not your enemies. Jeff’s principles are simple: love, truth, work, and sacrifice. He believes government should leave you alone unless you’re harming someone else — physically or financially. He believes every working family deserves a fair shot at a good life. And he believes Washington needs more adults in the room: more builders, more problem-solvers, and fewer politicians who profit from keeping us divided. Jeff has stepped into the arena before, running for Justice of the Peace, City Council, and a bid for the Libertarian nomination for U.S. House in 2018. He hasn’t won yet, but that’s about to change. Public service is worth the effort, even when the odds are long. Jeff is running for U.S. Senate because he wants to help build a country where hardworking Arkansans — and our kids and grandkids — can live freely, work hard, raise their families, build something of their own, and believe in the future again. Jeff chose Arkansas. Now he is asking Arkansas to choose him. This will be an episode of liberty blues.

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 ibogaine for treating PTSD, trauma, depression, and other serious mental health conditions. As the owner of Shrum Garden (Advanced Mycology), Avens shares valuable insights into natural medicine, therapeutic potential, and the growing movement for personal freedom in this space. Please check out our sponsor. Shrum Garden (Advanced Mycology). They offer radically simple home mushroom growing kits and products built for personal freedom and self-sufficiency. Use code LIBERTYBLUES at checkout for $5 off each item! https://xumtrip.com/

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 times, bringing a consistent voice for liberty and limited government to the race. Please check out our sponsor. Shrum Garden (Advanced Mycology). They offer radically simple home mushroom growing kits and products built for personal freedom and self-sufficiency. Use code LIBERTYBLUES at checkout for $5 off each item! shrumgarden.com #TedBrown #TexasSenate #VoteLibertarian #VoteGold #KenPaxton #JamesTalarico #TexasPolitics #LibertyBluesNetwork #LibertyBlues #Libertarian #LimitedGovernment #Election2026

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 of the race and endorsed Hilton — with the prospect of one of Woodard’s key environmental planks being adopted — Steve Hilton joins the show to discuss his strong opposition to centralized power and out-of-control government spending in California. A timely conversation on strategy, principle, liberty, and the future of California politics. Sponsored by Shrum Garden (Advanced Mycology) Radically simple home mushroom growing kits and products designed for personal freedom and self-sufficiency. https://advancedmyco.com/ Use code LIBERTYBLUES at checkout for $5 off each item!