Special Guest: FBI Whistleblower Steve Friend
This week, we are pleased to welcome former FBI agent and whistleblower Steve Friend who lost his gig at the FBI because he refused to bend to the J6 narrative.
Jan 31, 2024•50 min
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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Episodes
Klaus Schwab and Artificial Elections
With all of the snow and ice, the Tennessee legislature was not in session this week, so Gary and Kevin shift their focus to the Davos crowd and Klaus von Schwab’s belief that elections can be eliminated due to the predictive power of artificial intelligence.
Jan 24, 2024•38 min
Scandals and Castles
It is only January 10th, but we are already learning about more scandal in the Tennessee legislature, including why a Davidson County judge refuses to release public records on a house ethics investigation.
Jan 10, 2024•41 min
Hope and a Call to Action
Last week, Kevin and I laid out a fairly grim outlook on our expectations for 2024, and frankly I will hold fast to those predictions. But today, I want to bring in a bit of hope and perhaps shed light on exactly how we can find that hope, even in the darkest of circumstances.
Jan 03, 2024•36 min
New Year, New Predictions
As we approach the New Year, Gary and I make a few general predictions about what we may encounter in Tennessee and across the fruited plain.
Dec 27, 2023•42 min
Fraud, Funding, and Other Festivities
In this special Christmas podcast, Gary and I address a yuletide potpourri of issues, from an astounding new poll giving more evidence of actual voter fraud in the 2020 election, Democrat money from Tennessee funding the campaign of Nikki Haley, and why the so-called school choice push may end all choice in education.
Dec 20, 2023•50 min
Carlson, Control, and What We're Facing
Traditionally, ‘tis the Season to be Jolly,” but to the Global Marxists, ‘tis the season to advance their aims to control all the things.
Dec 13, 2023•47 min
Episode 100 & "Education Freedom"
Join us to celebrate our 100th Episode of the Freedom Matters podcast, where we expose how Governor Lee’s so-called “education freedom” accounts will open the floodgates to funding the education of illegal immigrants.
Dec 06, 2023•47 min
Pro-Life Political Setbacks, with Special Guest: Carmel Richardson
We are pleased to welcome back to our program Mrs. Carmel Richardson, contributing editor at The American Conservative.
Nov 29, 2023•43 min
Walking in Memphis, with Special Guest: Todd Starnes
We are pleased to welcome Newsmax host and owner of KWAM News radio Memphis, Todd Starnes.
Nov 22, 2023•41 min
Wrongfully Arrested, with Special Guest: Attorney Larry Crain
Today we are joined by attorney Larry Crain to discuss the very recent federal lawsuit he filed against the City of Franklin for violating the civil and Constitutional rights of Tennessee resident Joe Cocchini.
Nov 15, 2023•39 min
Special Guest: John Cooper of Skillet
Today we are joined by John Cooper, lead singer of the multi-platinum artist “Skillet,” and host of the Cooper Stuff Podcast to discuss his new book, Wimpy, Weak, and Woke .
Nov 08, 2023•50 min
Transparency with Tax Dollars
Gary has a great idea about how to make government grants to non-profits transparent, so that you and I can REALLY see and know how our tax dollars are being spent.
Nov 01, 2023•48 min
The Tennessee Legislative Report Card & More!
This week, Gary and I are “all alone” in the studio, to bring you exciting updates about the Tennessee Legislative Report Card, a tool that will soon enable the citizen not only to be able to grade their representatives, but to know exactly who is funding their campaigns and with how much money!
Oct 25, 2023•44 min
Israel, Palestine, and the Important Questions
This week, Gary and I dig into the events unfolding in Israel and what it portends for the days ahead in America and even in our own backyards.
Oct 18, 2023•53 min
Christian Concerns, with Special Guest: Gabe Lyons
Today we are joined in the studio by Gabe Lyons, President of Thinq Media.
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 2 min
One of the Good Guys, with Special Guest: Retired FBI Agent David Baldovin
Retired FBI Agent – and one of the good guys who served for 31 years! - David Baldovin joins us to peel back the layers of the onion on what was once a trusted government organization, dedicated to the mission of expelling criminals from our midst, with Fidelity, Bravery, and Integrity.
Oct 04, 2023•56 min
FBI Fear Tactics, with Special Guest: Paul Vaughn
You do NOT want to miss this Episode, as we are joined by Paul Vaughn, President of Personhood Tennessee, who conveys a stunning encounter right here in Middle Tennessee with the weaponization of government against the citizen.
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Tennessee Conservative News, with Special Guest: Brandon Lewis
This week, we are joined by Brandon Lewis of The Tennessee Conservative, one of the few news organizations willing to uncover the truth in Tennessee. Brandon, Gary, and Kevin discuss the impact of illegal immigration, media censorship, and corporate welfare, even for one of my favorite restaurant chains.
Sep 20, 2023•55 min
Renewing Tennessee, with Special Guest: Aundrea Gomez
Tennessee Director of Citizens for Renewing America, Aundrea Gomez, tells us how her experience in sales, as a bartender, and as a former Williamson County teacher fired for refusing to comply with mask mandates prepared her for the good work she is doing to organize, educate and encourage grassroots activists on the ground.
Sep 13, 2023•49 min
Holding the Line
Well, the Special Session is finally over, and thanks to all of the hard work and vigilance of our fellow conservatives across the state, we held the line and – for now -your liberties have been secured.
Sep 06, 2023•44 min
Sweet Pea, P-Fuzz, and Kook
TC MITS (a/k/a our old friend John Pfaender) rejoins us this week to talk about the extended special session of the Tennessee legislature, Chinese threats to our electric grid, and maybe a couple of nicknames you never heard!
Aug 30, 2023•53 min
To Recess or Not To Recess?
Unless there has been an unexpected recess or adjournment, the Special Session of the Tennessee Legislature is underway now, and Gary and I engage in a little prognostication.
Aug 23, 2023•43 min
State Mandates & Special Sessions, with Representative Jody Barrett
Tennessee State Representative Jody Barrett (TN-69) joins us this week to explain how the proverbial sausage is made in the General Assembly and the difference between public appearances and the private reality of how the special session is likely to unfold next week.
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 1 min
The Power of Rules
With school beginning in Williamson County this week, Gary and I take on the Department of Education’s loose interpretations and liberal rule-making power to twist and convolute a new law that was intended to prevent your homeschoolers from reporting to the department of health.
Aug 09, 2023•45 min
Sovereignty and the Real Assets, with Special Guest: Catherine Austin-Fitts
Catherine Austin-Fitts from The Solari Report returns to the Podcast this week to discuss the loss of sovereignty in America: Information Sovereignty, Financial Sovereignty, and Operational Sovereignty.
Aug 02, 2023•53 min
Red Flag Down, with John Rich & John Harris
John Harris, long-time Executive Director of the Tennessee Firearms Association, and country music artist John Rich join this very special episode to lend their enthusiasm in the fight against pending red flag laws and what can be done to stop further infringements on your liberties.
Jul 26, 2023•50 min
Back to the China Cabinet
Gary and Kevin finally get back into the China cabinet this week, digging through the devastation caused by Americans surrendering your liberties and your sovereignty to the CCP.
Jul 19, 2023•46 min
Philosophical Roots of the American Order
Join us for a very special 4th of July Episode, where we examine the philosophical roots of the American order and how the present battles in the courts and halls of legislatures are nothing more than an attack on what Thomas Jefferson knew.
Jul 04, 2023•50 min
Montana Medical Freedom, with Special Guest Jennifer Carlson
Montana State House Representative Jennifer Carlson joins us in the studio this week to talk about her success in securing medical freedom in Montana while struggling to confront a Republican Governor who inexplicably vetoes bills designed to provide the most basic protections for children.
Jun 28, 2023•56 min
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