As the nation focuses on the Big Beautiful Bill, Linda and her guest, Jonathan Williams, President and Chief Economist at the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), discuss the importance of federalism and the freedom for states to innovate and exchange best-practice ideas for human flourishing and economic prosperity. Data from our 50 laboratories of democracy provides real-life examples of effects of government policies on businesses and families across the country, which can then help ...
Jul 07, 2025•36 min•Ep. 263
In this episode, Linda continues her two-part conversation with Shannon Everett, co-founder of American Truckers United, an organization formed to inform, advocate, and protect truckers and citizens from the dangers of allowing non-citizens, especially those without valid IDs and/or those who cannot read or speak English, from obtaining a CDL in our country. America depends on truckers every single day. The highway heroes on our roads have often been the eyes and ears for the American people, al...
Jun 19, 2025•33 min
America depends on the trucking industry. The highway heroes on our roads have often been the eyes and ears for the American people, alerting us to dangers that may affect our safety and national security. Many laws are designed to regulate the industry, but loopholes, especially around immigration laws, allow for illegal activity, safety issues, and homeland security threats. Shannon Everett, Linda’s guest in this episode, is a veteran of the trucking industry and co-founder of American Trucker...
Jun 19, 2025•44 min•Ep. 261
What is the Electoral College and how does it preserve states’ rights and protect the voices of our citizens? We often see messages from media pundits and activists calling for “national popular vote” reforms and pleas to “count all votes.” What would those changes mean to our country and to freedoms we cherish? With Linda to discuss these often-asked questions is Michael Maibach, Policy Advisor for The American Civil Rights Union and Distinguished Fellow for Save Our States. Michael provides hi...
Jun 11, 2025•34 min•Ep. 256
We’ve all heard these terms in the news: The Great Reset, The New World Order, One World Government, and Agenda 2030. What do they mean in relation to global governance vs. national sovereignty, and how do they affect your life or business? The United States recently chose to end membership in the World Health Organization (WHO), and Argentina became the second country to do so, as well. Why? Reggie Littlejohn, Linda’s guest in this episode, is Founder & President of Anti-Globalist Internati...
Jun 06, 2025•29 min•Ep. 259
You may have heard of the recent prison break in New Orleans, with prisoners leaving a cryptic note saying, “Too easy, catch us if you can.” Ten dangerous prisoners escaped undetected for hours due to mismanagement in local law enforcement and officials focused on protocols and policies based on ideology over accountability. This incident follows on the heels of a terror attack and rising crime in the city, all signaling an ongoing problem. Linda’s guest, Political Analyst, Author, and TV and Ra...
May 29, 2025•32 min•Ep. 258
Crime. Illiteracy. Hopelessness. Poverty. The economic, cultural, and spiritual decay present in many urban communities has caused negative ripple effects in families, communities, and our nation. Linda interviews Pastor Corey B. Brooks, the Founder and Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church of Chicago and the CEO of Project H.O.O.D. (Helping Others Obtain Destiny). Widely known as the “Rooftop Pastor,” his mission is to transform lives and rebuild the community. They discuss the Project H.O.O.D...
May 19, 2025•33 min•Ep. 257
America is at a crossroad. The stakes are high. Freedom hangs in the balance. Will we return to business-as-usual with policies dominated by profiteers in halls of power, or will we continue on the populist path of returning government into the hands of We The People? We are in an information war where cries of misinformation are seemingly everywhere. How can we discern truth from error or outright lies? One way to gain information is through polling, but how do we know which polls are honest ve...
May 10, 2025•48 min
What motivates you? What inspires and activates you as a business leader and citizen? In this episode, Linda’s guest, Kraig Bougher, shares how a key decision in his life brought personal transformation that led to business growth and eventually to a thriving marketplace ministry. Kraig and his wife, Desiree, own Xtreme Recognition, a business offering workforce recognition programs designed to create a culture of communication, respect, and education. They also founded Ignite Christian Business...
May 01, 2025•34 min•Ep. 255
What do taxes, tariffs, and trade have to do with your job? Listen as David Mitchell, owner and president of Metal Masters of Wisconsin, shares his perspectives about the short and long-term effects of tariffs and tax policies on his manufacturing business. As an experienced business leader, he is confident new policies surrounding tariffs, trade, and taxes will be beneficial for his business and the overall American economy. David and Linda also discuss his commitment to empower employees with ...
Apr 25, 2025•28 min•Ep. 254
Energy independence leads to national security, a robust economy, and opportunities for growth and innovation. We are entering into an exciting new era in American energy production and to discuss the policies and changes, Linda was joined by Thomas Pyle, President of the Institute for Energy Research and The American Energy Alliance. A flourishing society is dependent on a reliable and affordable energy grid that is secure, environmentally friendly, and diverse. Recent Presidential Executive Or...
Apr 10, 2025•44 min•Ep. 253
Founded in 1927, Arnold Motor Supply has weathered many storms, literally and figuratively. Wars, the Great Depression, and natural disasters brought challenges that were met with creativity, tenacity, and principled leadership. The same traits are evident in current leadership, which will help guide the company into the future. Linda’s guest, Eric Johnson, is the President & Managing Partner, and he spoke with Linda about changes in the auto industry, tariffs, and important legislation rega...
Apr 03, 2025•40 min•Ep. 252
Communism is alive and well in many countries around the world, causing great oppression and suffering for millions of people. Linda’s guest, Janice Trey, CEO of The Epoch Times and NTD TV, knows first-hand what life is like under communist rule, for she experienced it growing up in a labor camp in communist China. She barely knew the concept of freedom. Eventually, doors opened for her to leave the labor camp and learn about life in the outside world. Over time, opportunities led her to the inc...
Mar 26, 2025•35 min•Ep. 251
Linda celebrates 250 episodes by highlighting topics, guests, and testimonials featured over the years. This episode will spark interest in her exciting guests and the various topics and policies that have been discussed and will remind us how important it is for each of us to be educated and engaged citizens to promote freedom. Our families, businesses, and communities thrive when freedom is the policy. Listen today to learn ways you can protect yours and celebrate 250 episodes! ©Copyright 2025...
Mar 21, 2025•21 min•Ep. 250
Freedom is never free. It comes at a price. Many have given their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor to protect it. Once freedom is lost in any capacity, it is challenging, and often tumultuous, to change the trajectory of a nation back to one that protects life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all citizens. Linda’s guest, Dr. Michael P. Farris, has spent his entire career promoting and defending freedom in homes, classrooms, and businesses across America and around the world. His work ...
Mar 05, 2025•27 min•Ep. 249
The weather has long been a constant source of policy proposals, government spending, fear porn, and human intervention in a desire for power, all of which have influenced politics and religion. Climate scares are not new. Not long ago we were told we would endure an unbearable ice age and risk all life on earth if we didn’t support proposed policies, regulations, and tax increases. Fast forward from global cooling to global warming, to what is now called climate change, and we have another set ...
Feb 28, 2025•46 min•Ep. 248
We often celebrate great leaders in history, not only during Black History Month, but throughout the year. Leaders who exhibit integrity, courage, faith, and conviction inspire us to greatness, regardless of race. In this episode, Kevin McGary, Co-Founder of Every Black Life Matters, shares with Linda often unknown details regarding how people, policies, and ideologies have impacted the Black community (and others) over decades. Their conversation provides a unique behind-the-headlines glimpse a...
Feb 20, 2025•39 min•Ep. 247
The first few weeks of the new Trump administration have been dizzying in terms of speed, strategy, and solutions. His rapid approach to cutting government waste, fraud, and abuse is seen as threatening to some, but to others his approach is a welcome “bull-in-a-china-shop” to overturn decades of corruption and mismanagement. To shed light on the economic and cultural changes, Linda interviews Economist Christian Briggs to discuss the effects of a tariff-based economy, income tax reductions, and...
Feb 13, 2025•27 min•Ep. 246
You may remember Cathy Scheller, Linda’s guest in this episode, because her son, Stuart Scheller, was a Lt. Colonel in the United States Marine Corps when he spoke regarding the need for accountability for leaders associated with the horrendous military withdrawal in Afghanistan in August 2021. The way in which the withdrawal was handled led to unnecessary deaths of American service members, shattered lives, and a national security threat as enemies were provided with billions of dollars of US m...
Jan 30, 2025•34 min•Ep. 245
We have all heard the story of the frog who swam happily in a pot of water, not realizing the heat was increasing and his death was imminent. We can apply that lesson to our lives as we consider how we allow subtle changes over time to erode our liberties. Jorge Galicia, a freedom advocate from Venezuela, shares with Linda insights gleaned from living through a socialist takeover in his home country. They discuss what led to the downfall of that nation and offer recommendations for American citi...
Jan 16, 2025•39 min•Ep. 244
National security is important to every citizen and a strong, secure America leads to a stronger, more secure world. Peace through strength is a proven approach, and as multiple conflicts rage across the globe it is important to be wise about threats and strategic about solutions. We must not be complacent. Linda interviews national security expert, Frank Gaffney, on current and emerging threats to liberty, and they discuss proactive steps to fortify our nation against the enemies of freedom. ©C...
Jan 10, 2025•35 min•Ep. 243
As lawlessness and corruption in government and business has grown, our rights have been diminished and our freedoms hang in the balance. The border is wide open, crime rates are exploding, and Americans are suffering. We all want peaceful, lawful solutions, but how do we steer our way back to a safe and prosperous nation? In this episode, Linda interviews Richard Mack, Founder & President of the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association. This is an informative discussion on the...
Dec 18, 2024•32 min•Ep. 242
Cancel culture is real, especially when words challenge an unconstitutional agenda. Linda’s guest, Simon Ateba, Chief White House Correspondent for Today News Africa in Washington, D.C., has a unique cancellation in his resume, brought on by pursuing truth in the Briefing Room of Power – the White House Briefing Room. Simon is highly regarded in Africa and America for his relevant reporting on current events. He and Linda discuss his personal experiences with cancel culture, his viewpoints on th...
Dec 10, 2024•27 min•Ep. 241
The work of promoting and preserving freedom is a marathon, not a sprint. Just like a runner in a race, we must train and prepare for the challenge. Runners increase mileage daily and maintain a nutritious diet to increase endurance. As citizens building our American culture, we must continually increase awareness and feed on a diet of truth from reliable sources. Polling, when done correctly, can be an incredible source of truth and insight into culture. Mark Mitchell, Head Pollster at Rasmusse...
Dec 02, 2024•43 min•Ep. 240
While recent election results are encouraging to those who love liberty, history reminds us the fight for freedom never ends. The globalist agendas of elitists who believe in a New World Order must still be combatted if we desire to live in a free country with a government abiding by our Constitutional principles. Agendas of globalist organizations are aggressively promoting a loss of individual and national freedom. How do we combat this? In this episode, Linda interviews world-renowned legal e...
Nov 25, 2024•31 min•Ep. 239
We have all witnessed the boxing match of politics as dueling agendas have been promoted over the last several years, and especially in this last election. It has been a fight to the finish, not just for those at the top of the ticket, but for all down ballot candidates and citizen activists on both sides of the political aisle. We eagerly watched and waited in suspense for the winner to be announced, and now the nation is moving in the mandated direction of voters from across the country. Jeff ...
Nov 20, 2024•25 min•Ep. 238
The recent landslide victory for Donald Trump was not simply a victory for a person or a party. The landslide was a generational mandate for America to return to Constitutional principles of individual freedom, liberty, capitalism, and common sense. Engaging young people in meaningful, non-judgmental conversations, educating them on issues, and empowering them to chase freedom by encouraging voter turnout brought enormous numbers of change makers into the political process. Linda’s guest, Brett ...
Nov 14, 2024•37 min•Ep. 237
The recent election provided a window into the heart and soul of America. This was not just a win for President Trump, it was a generational mandate in favor of the principles and policies that have made America great. Voters who chose Trump did not vote for a single man, they voted for policies that will promote freedom, opportunity, and prosperity for all American citizens…not just for Trump supporters. It is now clear that things like free speech, low inflation, affordable energy, border secu...
Nov 08, 2024•13 min•Ep. 236
To most people, UOCAVA sounds like some exotic fruit. But to those of us working towards free, fair, honest, and transparent elections the term often causes concern due to the enormous opportunity for election fraud in the current implementation of UOCAVA, which is the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act. This Act applies to certain U.S. citizens who desire to vote while overseas and provides the legal basis for their absentee voting requirements for federal offices. Linda and he...
Oct 26, 2024•38 min•Ep. 235
America is a welcoming country. We are a land full of immigrants from all races, religions, and ethnic backgrounds. We welcome immigrants. However, current open-border policies are not truly helping immigrants or our nation overall. Legal immigration is good. Illegal immigration brings harm to all involved. The overwhelming flood of population being sent to cities and small towns across the country, at taxpayer expense, is crushing us economically and endangering the stability of our communities...
Oct 25, 2024•37 min•Ep. 234
