Closing Time for The Freedom Matters Podcast
In this life, all things – good AND bad - must come to an end. Join us for this very special and nostalgic conversation.
Apr 02, 2025•56 min•Ep. 167
The Freedom Matters Podcast
Gary Humble and Kevin Kookogey sit down with politicians, business and community leaders, pastors, activists, and citizens just like yourself to discuss the ideas, action points, and strategies needed to take a stand against tyranny and preserve conservative values per a Christian worldview. We discuss constitutional principles applicable to religious liberty, medical freedom, limited government, election integrity, and a host of other topics with a focus on the statewide and local political landscape of Tennessee.
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A Penultimate Potpourri
What do Steve McQueen and Marsha Blackburn have in common? Nothing. What do Kash Patel and Bill Lee have in common? Nothing again. And yet we somehow found a way talk about these things and so much more in our penultimate episode.
Mar 26, 2025•39 min•Ep. 166
Strange Times in Tennessee... and Brazil!
Vanderbilt University is under investigation by the US Department of Justice, the Tennessee Republican legislature continues to impede good Republican legislation, and in Brazil they are destroying trees to save the trees. Strange times, indeed.
Mar 19, 2025•35 min•Ep. 165
County Reorganization: Results and Ramifications
The more things change, the more they remain the same. Gary and Kevin diagnose a victory for the grassroots at the County Party reorganization last week before examining why our Republican governor continues to publicly advocate against individual liberty.
Mar 12, 2025•30 min•Ep. 164
Shepherds for Sale, with Special Guest Megan Basham
Daily Wire culture reporter and author Megan Basham joins us today to discuss her new book, “Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded Truth for a Leftist Agenda.”
Feb 26, 2025•42 min•Ep. 163
Reorganizing with Special Guests, Steve Hickey and Tim Raynaud
This week, we welcome Steve Hickey and Tim Raynaud to talk about the bi-annual Republican party reorganization in Williamson County, and why the county party can play a significant role in keeping Democrats out of Republican primaries.
Feb 19, 2025•54 min•Ep. 162
Argentina, Amendments, and More
It’s Valentine’s week, and Kevin has a political crush on Argentina’s President Javier Milei. Barack Obama? Not so much! Gary then educates us on why there is good reason to support both the FREE Act and a Constitutional Amendment to secure the rights of home-schoolers in Tennessee.
Feb 12, 2025•42 min•Ep. 161
Special Session Shenanigans, with Special Guest Jody Barrett
Today we are rejoined by State Representative Jody Barrett to discuss the tom foolery that went down last week to hoist another welfare program on Tennesseans under the name of “school choice.” Don’t be fooled. What has been promised is not what you’re going to get. But you will be getting a lot of things you never asked for.
Feb 05, 2025•58 min•Ep. 160
The Presidential Pardon of Paul, with Special Guest: Paul Vaughn
Returning to the studio today to join us is a free man, Mr. Paul Vaughn, back in town fresh off the Presidential Pardon from Donald Trump, given to Paul and 22 other pro-lifers who were unlawfully subjected to the unconstitutional FACE Act.
Jan 29, 2025•53 min
Promises, Problems, and an Inauguration to Remember
It is a new day in America, and Gary and Kevin spend a little time reviewing the President’s incredible first day in office. In Tennessee, however, Senator Jack Johnson is unhappy, while the Governor is apparently getting nervous about his beloved school voucher obsession.
Jan 22, 2025•48 min•Ep. 158
School Choice Deep-Dive, with Special Guest: Robert Bortins
Today we are pleased to welcome homeschool champion Mr. Robert Bortins, CEO of Classical Conversations. If you think that so-called “school choice” is a good idea, think again, and listen to this compelling examination of why Robert describes Tennessee’s proposed school voucher program as not just bad, but the worst of all of the so-called school-choice initiatives pending across the country.
Jan 15, 2025•46 min•Ep. 157
The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same
In the words of Bob Dylan, the times they are a changin’, in America, and in Canada! In Tennessee, however, some new bills have been filed that confirm the old adage: the more things change, the more they stay the same.
Jan 08, 2025•45 min•Ep. 156
A New Year's Challenge
Join Gary Humble alone in the studio today, as he covers statistics from a legislative survey, and issues a challenge in the new year for conservatives across Tennessee.
Jan 01, 2025•25 min•Ep. 155
Political Presents and Christmas Blessings
From family Christmas traditions to Christmas blessings unfolding across the nation, Gary and Kevin unwrap a few political presents where they find an abundance of evidence that God is with us, and for that we give Him all the praise and glory.
Dec 25, 2024•37 min•Ep. 153
A Stocking Stuffed with Current Concerns
Before Santa Claus comes down your chimney, Gary and I have a few things to throw in your stocking, including some coal for Republicans, who can’t seem to help themselves from pushing the Leftist agenda in Tennessee and across the nation.
Dec 18, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 152
A Political Potpourri
We have a potpourri for you today! From AI’s demands on the electric grid, to Sheriffs assisting Trump with deportations, throw in a dash of Tennessee’s arguments before the Supreme Court, and end it all with a little commentary about the 2026 Governor’s race in Tennessee.
Dec 11, 2024•38 min
Presidential Pardons and Potential Problems
On this very special 150th Episode of the Freedom Matters Podcast, Gary and I discuss the potential unexpected ramifications of Joe Biden’s Pardon of his son Hunter.
Dec 04, 2024•44 min
Thankful yet Mindful
We have so much for which to be thankful, and we celebrate these things today, all the while mindful that the enemy never rests, from green boondoggles in the blue-oval city to cross-dressing teachers in Tennessee public schools, always be alert and awake even as you enjoy a great American holiday!
Nov 27, 2024•39 min
The Trump Dance and Tennessee Defense
The Trump Dance is taking over the world, figuratively and literally, where even the NFL is losing control of its contrived narratives. And with Tennessee set to appear before the Supreme Court to defend its legislation against child mutilation, Gary examines the arguments, reminding us to remain vigilant in prayer.
Nov 20, 2024•38 min
The Election Debrief
Gary and Kevin debrief Election Night 2024, revisiting the historic re-alignment made visible and possible by God alone.
Nov 13, 2024•43 min
The Election Day Special
Join us for this special election day podcast, where Gary tries to elicit Kevin’s prediction!
Nov 05, 2024•51 min
The Enemy Within, with Special Guest: Matt Thayer
Our special guest today is Matt Thayer of Spero Pictures, producer of the docuseries The Enemy Within, a 3-episode true crime, psychological docu-thriller, diving into the mind of one of the most controversial CEO’s of all time.
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Geo-Engineering and Weather Modification, with Special Guest Danielle Goodrich
Our special guest today is, Danielle Goodrich, from East Tennessee Freedom. Danielle examines the origins of UNESCO, its agenda, and the implementation of global geo-engineering and weather modification. We also ask why our Christian governor has said nothing publicly about Christian persecution in his own state.
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Giving to Corporations, Loaning to Citizens
Why was the Tennessee National Guard sent to Kuwait the day before Hurricane Helene devastated East Tennessee, and why is the Governor of Tennessee only lending $100 million in assistance when he gave away $1.5 BILLION to build electric cars and stadiums? Inquiring minds want to know!
Oct 16, 2024•45 min
Pirate Money, with Special Guest: Kevin Freeman
Join host Gary Humble and special guest Kevin Freeman, as they discuss his latest book: Pirate Money: Discovering the Founders’ Hidden Plan for Economic Justice and Defeating the Great Reset.
Oct 09, 2024•50 min
Strikes, Storms, and More
With confluence of hurricanes, a longshoreman’s strike, and a prominent local pastor endorsing Kamala Harris for President, what could possibly go wrong with the elections next month?
Oct 02, 2024•51 min
The Big Beef Battle, with Special Guest: Lance Ballard
We are excited to welcome back to the Freedom Matters podcast Mr. Lance Ballard, founder of Franklin’s own Lockwood Ranch. Lance updates us on how the government and the “Big 4” are putting the squeeze on local ranchers, and how that impacts our food supply.
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 3 min
The Homeschool Journey, with Special Guest: Bonnie Kookogey
In Part 2 of our interview of Mrs. Kookogey, Bonnie illuminates the blessings and challenges of the homeschool journey, adding a special touch of love and sweetness to balance out some of the more politically-charged conversations that Gary and I typically pursue.
Sep 18, 2024•54 min
Faith, Family, and More, with Special Guest: Bonnie Kookogey
Mrs. Kookogey – yes, MRS. Kookogey – joins Kevin on the first of a very special two-part episode of the Freedom Matters podcast. In Part 1, Kevin and Bonnie delve into how the Hound of Heaven introduced them and how Bonnie’s father encouraged her from his deathbed to leave a successful career to become a mother of six.
Sep 11, 2024•55 min
From Tennessee to Brazil and Back
From Tennessee to Brazil and back to Tennessee, we connect the dots from Barry White to Elon Musk to the NFL to Pirate Money, all the while exploring the nooks and crannies of how and why we must finally close the Tennessee primaries.
Sep 04, 2024•47 min
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