Welcome to The MisFitNation Show, hosted by Rich LaMonica—a US Army Veteran who, alongside a fellow US Army Veteran and a Business Leader. Our mission is simple: inspire and empower you to be a better human being. We highlight the powerful stories of Veterans and First Responders, sharing their journeys of resilience and strength. Through captivating interviews, we also bring you guests from all walks of life—authors, entrepreneurs, coaches, motivational speakers, and health & fitness professionals.
Each episode features individuals who have overcome challenges and achieved success, offering valuable insights, life lessons, and actionable advice. Whether it's stories of grit from our Veterans and First Responders or expertise from thought leaders, The MisFitNation is a community dedicated to personal growth and collective well-being.
Join us for one episode or become a regular listener. If you believe your story can inspire others, reach out to us to be a guest on the show!
Recognized as the 2021 Best Society and Culture Podcast at the Veteran Podcast Awards and named in Podcast Magazine's 2022 Top 40 Over 40, The MisFitNation Show is your go-to platform for inspiration, motivation, and transformation.
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Welcome to The MisFitNation Show, hosted by Rich LaMonica—a US Army Veteran who, alongside a fellow US Army Veteran and a Business Leader. Our mission is simple: inspire and empower you to be a better human being. We highlight the powerful stories of Veterans and First Responders, sharing their journeys of resilience and strength. Through captivating interviews, we also bring you guests from all walks of life—authors, entrepreneurs, coaches, motivational speakers, and health & fitness professionals.
Each episode features individuals who have overcome challenges and achieved success, offering valuable insights, life lessons, and actionable advice. Whether it's stories of grit from our Veterans and First Responders or expertise from thought leaders, The MisFitNation is a community dedicated to personal growth and collective well-being.
Join us for one episode or become a regular listener. If you believe your story can inspire others, reach out to us to be a guest on the show!
Recognized as the 2021 Best Society and Culture Podcast at the Veteran Podcast Awards and named in Podcast Magazine's 2022 Top 40 Over 40, The MisFitNation Show is your go-to platform for inspiration, motivation, and transformation.
Want to be a guest on The MisFitNation? Send Rich LaMonica a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/richlamonica
Julian Raven: Free Speech, Art, and the Smithsonian Legal Battle
The MisFitNation
1 hour 3 minutes
1 month ago
Julian Raven: Free Speech, Art, and the Smithsonian Legal Battle
In this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Julian Raven — British-born, Spanish-raised, American artist, entrepreneur, and First Amendment activist.
Raven’s story is as unique as his art: from missionary work to becoming a multidisciplinary artist, and from the pulpit to the courtroom. He became nationally known after his Trump portrait was rejected by the Smithsonian, launching an eight-year legal battle that reached the U.S. Supreme Court. His fight revealed deep questions about free speech, artistic freedom, and government accountability.
📚 Raven tells the full story in his book Odious and Cerberus: An American Immigrant’s Odyssey and His Free-Speech Legal War Against Smithsonian Corruption.
👉 Learn more at www.julianraven.com
🔥 Topics we cover:
The Smithsonian legal battle that exposed systemic flaws
How art and faith can inspire resilience
What “free speech” really means in America today
The intersection of politics, culture, and creativity
Why Raven continues to fight for truth, liberty, and accountability
🎯 Subscribe | Like | Share | 📌 Watch the FULL episode right here: https://www.YouTube.com/@The_MisFitNation 🌐 Connect with us at www.themisfitnation.com
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The MisFitNation
Welcome to The MisFitNation Show, hosted by Rich LaMonica—a US Army Veteran who, alongside a fellow US Army Veteran and a Business Leader. Our mission is simple: inspire and empower you to be a better human being. We highlight the powerful stories of Veterans and First Responders, sharing their journeys of resilience and strength. Through captivating interviews, we also bring you guests from all walks of life—authors, entrepreneurs, coaches, motivational speakers, and health & fitness professionals.
Each episode features individuals who have overcome challenges and achieved success, offering valuable insights, life lessons, and actionable advice. Whether it's stories of grit from our Veterans and First Responders or expertise from thought leaders, The MisFitNation is a community dedicated to personal growth and collective well-being.
Join us for one episode or become a regular listener. If you believe your story can inspire others, reach out to us to be a guest on the show!
Recognized as the 2021 Best Society and Culture Podcast at the Veteran Podcast Awards and named in Podcast Magazine's 2022 Top 40 Over 40, The MisFitNation Show is your go-to platform for inspiration, motivation, and transformation.
Want to be a guest on The MisFitNation? Send Rich LaMonica a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/richlamonica
