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.
Wed, April 02, 2025
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.
Wed, March 26, 2025
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.
Wed, March 19, 2025
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.
Wed, March 12, 2025
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.
Wed, February 26, 2025
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.”
Wed, February 19, 2025
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.
Wed, February 12, 2025
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.
Wed, February 05, 2025
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.
Wed, January 29, 2025
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.
Wed, January 22, 2025
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.
Wed, January 15, 2025
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.
Wed, January 08, 2025
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.
Wed, January 01, 2025
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.
Wed, December 25, 2024
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.
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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.
Wed, December 11, 2024
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.
Wed, December 04, 2024
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.
Wed, November 27, 2024
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!
Wed, November 20, 2024
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.
Wed, November 13, 2024
The Election Debrief
Gary and Kevin debrief Election Night 2024, revisiting the historic re-alignment made visible and possible by God alone.
Tue, November 05, 2024
The Election Day Special
Join us for this special election day podcast, where Gary tries to elicit Kevin’s prediction!
Wed, October 30, 2024
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.
Wed, October 23, 2024
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.
Wed, October 16, 2024
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!
Wed, October 09, 2024
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.
Wed, October 02, 2024
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?
Wed, September 25, 2024
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.
Wed, September 18, 2024
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.
Wed, September 11, 2024
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.
Wed, September 04, 2024
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.
Wed, August 28, 2024
We're In The Money, with Special Guest: Catherine Austin Fitts
We are pleased to welcome back to the studio Catherine Austin Fitts to take us deep into the weeds of a financial coup that over 3 decades has seen more than $21 Trillion stolen from the American people, and how that relates to plans for depopulation
Wed, August 21, 2024
Is Bitcoin Financial Freedom?
Our special guest today is David Birnbaum to educate us on the meaning and value of Bitcoin; what it is, what it isn’t, and why he believes Bitcoin is indispensable to the future freedom and prosperity of all Americans.
Wed, August 14, 2024
Football, Facial Recognition, and Finance
As we begin a new football season, where media rights deals now exceed hundreds of billions of dollars, we thought you might like to know that Tennessee is ground zero in the guinea pig farm, and that your data is being mined and manipulated with the help of some very rich Republicans from Tennessee.
Wed, August 07, 2024
Tennessee Primaries: Money Talks
The 2024 Tennessee primary elections just proved what an old friend of mine once told me: “Money talks, loyalty walks.”
Wed, July 31, 2024
Preparing for Voter Fraud, with Special Guest: Kerri Toloczko
Our special guest today is Kerri Toloczko, Executive Director of the Election Integrity Network and Senior Fellow of election integrity for the Conservative Partnership Institute.
Wed, July 24, 2024
A Sudden Turn of Events
Gary and Kevin reflect on the dramatic issues of this past week, and for good measure, Gary announces some good news from the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Wed, July 17, 2024
The Platform and the Polls
Early voting has commenced, so Gary and Kevin tackle a few of the most important considerations as you head to the polls.
Wed, July 10, 2024
Fourth of July Follow-Up
Talking about the value of making public appeals to God, Gary and Kevin do a little post - 4th of July “catch-up,” judicially, legislatively, in the Presidential campaigns, and even with regard to our music selections.
Wed, July 03, 2024
Being A Political Prisoner, with Special Guest: Sarah McAbee
In studio with us today is Sarah McAbee, wife of former Williamson County Sheriff Ronald Colton McAbee, who was recently convicted and sentenced to 70 months in prison for events at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Wed, June 26, 2024
Pride vs. Purpose, with Special Guest: Carissa Shockley
Today we welcome Carissa Shockley, whose incredible story may in fact shock you, but not in a bad way.
Wed, June 19, 2024
The Reality of Political Persecution, with Special Guest: Jeff Clark
Jeff takes us into the weeds of his fight against a corrupt Department of Justice and a legal system aiming to destroy him.
Wed, June 12, 2024
Vaccine Verification from the Ninth Circuit
How Bizarre that we are living in a time when America - the nation that used to be the beacon of freedom to the entire world – now actively makes political prisoners out of ordinary Americans. And yet, not all is lost. There is good news coming out of the Ninth Circuit, from a band of doctors, and even from an NBA basketball coach.
Wed, June 05, 2024
Trump's Conviction and the Persecution of Prayer
Gary and Kevin examine the meaning of the Kangaroo-Court Conviction of Donald Trump and its implications for all Americans.
Wed, May 29, 2024
Marxists, Memphis, and the WHO
This week we uncover the Marxist “School of Justice” for Nashville area students, preparing for a summer of love and other shenanigans. In Memphis, we address another plane of illegals, this time sent from New York. And if Louisiana can stop the WHO, so can Tennessee.
Wed, May 22, 2024
Voter Integrity Initiatives, with Special Guests: Kathy Harms and Aundrea Gomez
Kathy Harms and her esteemed grassroots side-kick, Aundrea Gomez, return to the studio to update us on voter integrity and secure ballot initiatives in Tennessee and all across the America.
Wed, May 15, 2024
Surveillance and the 2nd Amendment, with Special Guest Richard Archie
Our guest today is Richard Archie, West Tennessee Director of the Tennessee Firearms Association.
Wed, May 08, 2024
Sevier County Shenanigans, with Special Guest: Larry Linton
Today, we are joined by Larry Linton, Republican candidate for District 12 State Representative.
Wed, May 01, 2024
Assembly Adjourned, with Special Guest: Representative Jody Barrett
We welcome back Tennessee Representative Jody Barrett to engage in a little chit-chat about the now-adjourned 113 the General Assembly.
Wed, April 24, 2024
Good News for the Grassroots
Gary and I celebrate some BIG legislative victories that YOU - the grassroots - helped us achieve for you, your family, and for the overall cause of liberty!
Wed, April 17, 2024
Russian Elections and Tennessee Education, with Special Guest: Steve Gill
Our special guest this week is Steve Gill, CEO of Gill Media, and founder of The Gill Report.
Wed, April 10, 2024
Reform Pharma, with Special Guest: Amy Miller
Our special guest this week is Amy Miller, Director of Marketing for Reform Pharma, a 50-state project of Children’s Health Defense.
Wed, April 03, 2024
The China Cabinet: Current Concerns
We return to the China cabinet for the first time in a long time, and you may be shocked to learn what we found, including Chinese Military companies operating freely in America, and a Chinese-funded superhighway to make it easier for everyone to get to America.
Wed, March 27, 2024
Liberty, Anarchy, Money, and More
It’s officially Spring, so Gary and Kevin spring into action to contend against the statist ideas flowing from Republican leadership and the source of the funding behind those ideas, leading to a deeper discussion about the very nature and purpose of liberty.
Wed, March 20, 2024
School Choice Shenanigans, with Special Guest: J.C. Bowman
Today we welcome Mr. J.C. Bowman, Executive Director of the Professional Educators of Tennessee. J.C.
Wed, March 13, 2024
Wins and Losses
Gary and I are alone again, but we are not without plenty to discuss, including good local election results, a bad opinion by the Tennessee Attorney General, and an unnecessary, demoralizing tweet by Trump.
Wed, March 06, 2024
A Blaze of Concerns, with Special Guest: Daniel Horowitz
BLAZE PODCAST HOST and senior editor for Blaze News Daniel Horowitz joins us to examine the roots of GOP weakness in the states, the erosion of freedom, and how to turn the tide.
Wed, February 28, 2024
Marxism in Culture, with Special Guest: Trevor Loudon
Today we are pleased to welcome to the studio Mr. Trevor Loudon.
Wed, February 21, 2024
Facing Time, with Special Guest: Paul Vaughn
We welcome back to the studio Paul Vaughn, who is now facing the prospect of serving 11 years in prison for living according to his convictions.
Wed, February 14, 2024
Putin, Presidents, and the Spirit of Aloha
From Putin to Biden to Michelle Obama’s pending presidential campaign, Gary and Kevin cover a host of national topics today, ending back here right in the heart of good ol’ Rocky Top.
Wed, February 07, 2024
Talking Everything, with Special Guest: Steve Deace
BlazeTV Host and best-selling author Steve Deace joins us this week to talk about…..everything! Sit back and learn from Steve’s compelling analysis on the border to our own backyard.
Wed, January 31, 2024
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.
Wed, January 24, 2024
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.
Wed, January 10, 2024
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.
Wed, January 03, 2024
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.
Wed, December 27, 2023
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.
Wed, December 20, 2023
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.
Wed, December 13, 2023
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.
Wed, December 06, 2023
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.
Wed, November 29, 2023
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.
Wed, November 22, 2023
Walking in Memphis, with Special Guest: Todd Starnes
We are pleased to welcome Newsmax host and owner of KWAM News radio Memphis, Todd Starnes.
Wed, November 15, 2023
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.
Wed, November 08, 2023
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 .
Wed, November 01, 2023
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.
Wed, October 25, 2023
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!
Wed, October 18, 2023
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.
Wed, October 11, 2023
Christian Concerns, with Special Guest: Gabe Lyons
Today we are joined in the studio by Gabe Lyons, President of Thinq Media.
Wed, October 04, 2023
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.
Wed, September 27, 2023
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.
Wed, September 20, 2023
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.
Wed, September 13, 2023
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.
Wed, September 06, 2023
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.
Wed, August 30, 2023
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!
Wed, August 23, 2023
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.
Wed, August 16, 2023
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.
Wed, August 09, 2023
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.
Wed, August 02, 2023
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.
Wed, July 26, 2023
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.
Wed, July 19, 2023
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.
Wed, July 12, 2023
The FDA and Big Beef, with Special Guest Lance Ballard
Lance Ballard, founder of Franklin’s own Lockwood Ranch, and self-proclaimed “beef snob” joins the podcast to talk about what’s really going on with our food supply, explains a little about “freezer camp,” and why raising cattle on a Biblical blend of grains is the only way to go.
Tue, July 04, 2023
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.
Wed, June 28, 2023
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.
Wed, June 21, 2023
Special Guest: Ken Cuccinelli
This week our special guest is former Virginia Attorney General and acting Deputy Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security Ken Cuccinelli to discuss border security, election integrity, and the Ron DeSantis campaign.
Wed, June 14, 2023
Fundamentals of Freedom
This week, we return to the fundamentals of freedom, revisiting the framework and preconditions to liberty with inspirational testimonies from the Oklahoma University women’s softball national champions to Representative Jody Barret here in Tennessee.
Wed, June 07, 2023
State Freedom Caucus Network, with Special Guest Andy Roth
Our special guest this week is Andy Roth, president of the State Freedom Caucus Network, an organization committed to developing and supporting true conservative representation in state legislatures across America.
Wed, May 31, 2023
From Sports to States' Rights, with Special Guest Jill Savage
Former sports journalist and current Blaze Tv Contributor Jill Savage joins us this week, painting in bold colors to contrast the leadership of Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis on the national stage versus the moral weakness of too many Tennessee political leaders.
Wed, May 24, 2023
The Instrument of Fear
This week, we examine the moral force of Justice Neil Gorsuch, whose recent opinion accompanying the expiration of Title 42 gives us compelling insights as to how the instrument of fear has driven government, legislatures, and even the courts themselves to abandon everything Americans previously believed, all in the name of Emergencies.
Wed, May 17, 2023
Wrongly Convicted, with Special Guest Connie Reguli
A former prosecutor and judicial candidate, Connie Reguli, examines the dark underbelly of the Tennessee legal system and how she is fighting back to clear her name and reputation after being wrongly convicted of being an accomplice to a crime.
Wed, May 10, 2023
Wolves and Shepherds, with Special Guests Jeremy Slayden and Darren Tyler
Our special guests this week are Jeremy Slayden and Darren Tyler, who join us for a discussion of government wolves and Christian shepherds, and how to tell the difference.
Wed, May 03, 2023
Election Influence, with Special Guest Kathy Harms
Since she last appeared on this podcast, our featured guest Kathy Harms has advanced from a local and regional expert to become one of the foremost experts in Election Integrity.
Wed, April 26, 2023
The "Clean Sweep" with Special Guest Tim Raynaud
New Assistant Treasurer of the Williamson County Republican Party Tim Raynaud joins us this week to discuss conservatives’ “clean sweep” up and down the ballot at the WCRP Convention in Franklin last week.
Wed, April 19, 2023
Dark Money, with Catherine Austin Fitts
Catherine Austin Fitts of The Solari Report is our special guest, taking us on a very deep dive into the dark world of even darker money, explaining how the United States has “disappeared” 21 trillion of your tax dollars for all kinds of nefarious purposes.
Wed, April 12, 2023
Accountability on Both Sides, with Special Guest Barrington Allen
This week, we are joined by Lyndon Barrington Allen to intonate in his beautiful baritone about how the Republican party may be on the way to being hoisted by its own petard after moving in haste to expel a couple of Democrat representatives for violating house rules.
Wed, April 05, 2023
Special Guest: Representative Todd Warner
Join us this week with our very special guest, Representative Todd Warner, to discuss the recent shooting in Nashville and whether our supermajority Republican leadership will stand firm against the Left’s aims to use this tragedy to advance their dream of taking away the rights of law abiding citizens.
Wed, March 29, 2023
A Tragedy in Nashville
Due to our usual Friday recording being incidentally lost, today we will be discussing The Covenant School shooting which occurred Monday morning in Nashville, Tennessee.
Wed, March 22, 2023
China Gains Data, Tennessee Lacks Values
China is buying your phone data while the Tennessee Lt. Governor is busy chasing other fancies.
Wed, March 15, 2023
The Return of T.C. Mits
Join us this week as we welcome an old friend to discuss bank failure, tax payer bail outs, and a couple of interesting Chinese vulnerabilities to a ground war.
Wed, March 08, 2023
Principle vs. Practice
Is nullification good? Well, yes, in principle. But as Gary explains, and before we get too excited, the nullification bill working its way through the Tennessee legislature is not the right tool and indeed could get us into murkier waters.
Wed, March 01, 2023
Renewing America, with Special Guest Russ Vought
Join us for this very special Episode of the Freedom Matters Podcast to hear from Russ Vought, the 42nd Director of the Office of Management & Budget, a member of Donald Trump’s Cabinet, and the President and Founder of the Center for Renewing America.
Wed, February 22, 2023
Ohio Trains and Tennessee Rinos
Gary and I analyze eight (8) questions and develop a few theories about what might have REALLY happened in Ohio…and why. And then Gary gives us an update on how Tennessee Republicans continue their efforts to weaken one of the strongest abortion bans in the nation.
Wed, February 15, 2023
Choice-Lanes and Spy-Games
Join us this week to discuss the mendacity of our Tennessee Republican legislature before we shift to address the failure of the federal government to defend our sovereignty from Chinese espionage balloons.
Wed, February 08, 2023
South Africa's Coal Conundrum, with Marc Theodosiou
Marc Theodosiou joins us this week to discuss South Africa’s new plan to abandon its rich coal-powered economy with windmills and solar panels, all with the help of $1 billion of YOUR tax dollars.
Wed, February 01, 2023
China in My Back Yard, with Carmel Richardson
This week, we are joined by a very special guest, Carmel Richardson, Contributing Editor at The American Conservative, to discuss the alarming amount of American real estate owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party.
Wed, January 25, 2023
Liberty is Locomotion
Gary and I are in the studio alone this week, but have no fear – we are alone together to discuss how your Tennessee Republican majority is introducing bills to take away your life, your liberty, AND your property.
Wed, January 18, 2023
The FDA vs The FAA, and Special Guest: Clay Clark
Woo-hee! This week our special guest, Clay Clark, ignites not just a brush fire, but a bonfire of freedom right here in the studios! But before we feel the heat of that conflagration, Gary and I discuss the stark contrast between the FAA and the FDA, and we unveil the extent to which the United States has funded the development of China’s military. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, January 11, 2023
Gen Z Worldviews, with Wills Kookogey
As Kevin McCarthy enters the 13th round of votes for US Speaker of the House, Gary and I poke, prod, and interrogate a college student about campus worldviews and Gen Z.
Wed, January 04, 2023
Controversy in the House and on the Field
This week, we celebrate our 1st Anniversary of the Freedom Matters Podcast!
Wed, December 28, 2022
New Year, New Goals
While many of the Republican elites in Tennessee want to drive the party towards the middle in the name of “winning,” we make the case for standing firm on our conservative principles.
Wed, December 21, 2022
Special Guest: Aaron Miller
Gather around the tree in this pre-Christmas episode as we are joined by Aaron Miller, a newly elected County Commissioner in Maury County, who discusses his successful efforts to thwart an unconscionable catalog of inappropriate books for children in the Maury County public library.
Wed, December 14, 2022
EPA, CCP, and Special Guest: James Amundsen
While EPA lawyers collect 23 billion “pennies from heaven” to sue coal workers under Congress’ new budget, we sit down with our special guest James Amundsen to discuss Congressman-elect Andy Ogles’ new job in Tennessee's 5th District.
Wed, December 07, 2022
Special Guest: Rachel Bruno
Rachel Bruno gives a frightening account of her battle and unconscionable treatment by child protection services in California, including how the state even forced 13 vaccines into her 20-month-old son with neither her knowledge or consent.
Wed, November 30, 2022
Tennessee Ties to Chinese Owned Mines
We return to a very full China Cabinet to learn about the connection between a Lithium mine in Nevada, its connections to the Chinese Communist Party and its nefarious activities right here under your nose in the State of Tennessee.
Wed, November 23, 2022
Presidential Bids, Election Integrity, and Tennessee COVID Legislation
This week, with a touch of Thanksgiving, we try to read the fig leaves to uncover what the Republicans’ underwhelming performance during the mid-terms might portend for our future.
Wed, November 16, 2022
Mid-Term Elections and A Bill for Child Protection
In this Episode, we analyze the mid-term elections, why the winner in the State of Arizona is so critical to election security and national security, and why the identity of the next Republican Speaker of the House is perhaps not a foregone conclusion. We then examine a promising new Bill in the Tennessee legislature to finally address child mutilation.
Wed, November 09, 2022
Money, Morality, and Maritime Control
This week we continue our discussion of the connection between moral order and constitutional order, why the CDC seems to be concerned about death by COVID, but not death by COVID shot; and the insidious influence of money over morality.
Wed, November 02, 2022
Special Guest: Dr. Omar Hamada
Join us this week as our special guest, Dr. Omar Hamada, leads us into a deeper discuss of Tennessee’s abortion laws, how the COVID jabs have increased overall vaccine skepticism, and the broader topics of America’s Christian foundations.
Wed, October 26, 2022
Tennessee Law Protects Children, Chinese Battery Manufacturers Exploit Them
This week, we discuss how Tennessee Law now protects your children from the CDC’s recent vote to make the COVID mRNA jab part of childhood immunizations.
Wed, October 19, 2022
Special Guest: Mark Pulliam
If you think Democrats are the only perpetrators of election shenanigans, listen this week as our special guest, Mark Pulliam, describes his recent election to the Tennessee Republican State Executive Committee, only to be quickly removed by Establishment tricks.
Wed, October 12, 2022
Chinese Police, Constitutional Amendments, and SADS
This week, we take a deeper look into the Tennessee constitutional amendments you will be seeing on the ballot this fall. We'll also discuss the new International Chinese Police force which has made its way to NYC, as well as the continuing sudden deaths of healthy young adults. But before all of that, its someone's birthday! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, October 05, 2022
The Presidential Race and Constitutional Amendments
This week we visit the China Cabinet again, we talk about Gov. DeSantis’ recent strong conservative moves and his potential presidential run, and we discuss the 4 Tennessee State Constitution amendments that will be on the ballot this fall. Plus, a fairly major announcement about the podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, September 28, 2022
Special Guest: Representative Terri Lynn Weaver
This week we sit down with Representative Terri Lynn Weaver and discuss the Student Based Funding Legislation called TISA, plus we discuss the Matt Walsh expose that uncovers some crazy ideas and comments over at Vanderbilt. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, September 21, 2022
A Politician With Values
Hey, we’ve got good news. The new attorney general is making moves and actually standing up for strong conservative values. Glad to see it happening and we welcome it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, September 14, 2022
China. The Clear and Present Danger.
In leu of not taking a visit to the China cabinet in last week's episode, this week we spend our entire, albiet condensed episode, talking about China. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, September 07, 2022
Dangerous and Divisive
This week we take the bulk of our time to discuss the incredibly divisive and dangerous speech made by President Biden. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, August 31, 2022
Goodbye, Fauci. Hello, Socialism.
Kevin issues a Public Service announcement, we talk about the retirement of Fauci and we discuss Biden’s student loan forgiveness. Plus, we take another visit into the China cabinet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, August 24, 2022
Chromebooks Go Woke
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Wed, August 17, 2022
The 'China Cabinet'
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Wed, August 10, 2022
LIVE EVENT: August 4th Election Night
This week’s episode was recorded live at the Election Night event we held last week. While not all of the candidates we supported came away with a win, it was still a great night and certainly showed the power of the grass roots movement. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, August 03, 2022
China Wants the FED and Tennessee Wants Your Business
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Wed, July 27, 2022
Secure the Vote, Secure the Republic: featuring Kathy Harms
A 22 year old hero is recognized and we take some time to sit down with one of Tennessee’s greatest advocates for election integrity, Kathy Harms. We discuss the flaws within our current voting process, what needs to change and few useful tips to help you while your at the polls. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, July 20, 2022
Colleges and Churches Have Failed
This week we listen to a few clips from some recent happenings in the media and talk about the impact social justice warriors have on academia, plus where the church has failed to reach the young men of this generation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, July 13, 2022
Unpaid Soldiers and Birthing Parents
Nearly 40,000 National Guardsmen get their pay and benefits cut due to not taking the COVID vaccine. The National Education Association proposes a resolution that would change the word "mother" to "birthing parent" as well as instituting a national mask mandate. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, July 06, 2022
Flying Over State Lines: featuring Jamie Teet
We talk to former airline employee and aviation enthusiast, Jamie Teet, about the implication of organizations being created to transport people across state lines in order to obtain abortions, gender reassignment procedures and possibly more… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, June 29, 2022
Red Flags and DUIs
The Federal ‘Red Flag’ gun legislation get’s signed into law, SCOTUS rules that every citizen in NY should have the right bear arms and the TN Secretary of State gets nailed with a DUI. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, June 22, 2022
Dead Cows and Endangered Children
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Wed, June 15, 2022
Tennessee In Drag
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Wed, June 08, 2022
Gun Control. Let's Talk About It
We discuss gun ownership, proposed gun control legislation and how we move forward as a country.
Wed, June 01, 2022
Social and Emotional Learning Strikes Again
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Wed, May 25, 2022
WHO wants to take your freedoms away from you?
The WHO wants to absolve the sovereignty of the United States. How does that work? What that looks like at a state level? We talk about this and a lot more on this weeks episode of the Freedom Matters podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, May 18, 2022
Formula, Family and 2000 Farm Animals
Baby formula: What’s really going on and how is this nationwide shortage is effecting everyday Americans. Also, what is the Nuclear family? What does that even mean? And how is the nuclear family under attack?Plus, 2000 mules. We talk about the new film from Dinesh Desoiza and the implications it could have. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, May 11, 2022
The Misconceptions of Roe
An unprecedented leak by the Supreme Court and John happened to be in D.C. when it happened. Plus, all the details on how the possible overturning of Roe v. Wade would impact Tennessee abortion law. Learn more at tennesseestands.org and follow along on all social platforms @tennesseestands See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, May 04, 2022
The ‘Ministry of Truth’ Is Here
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Wed, April 27, 2022
Mask Mandates, Dark Money, and The Tennessee GOP
A federal judge rules the transportation mask mandate unconstitutional and the CDC disagrees. A Dark Money organization vows to completely disrupt local elections nationwide, and the Tennessee GOP takes things into their own hands with the 5th district congressional race.
Wed, April 20, 2022
Inflation And How Your Tax Dollars Are Being Spent
There’s so much talk about the out of control inflation these days but what’s really causing it?
Wed, April 13, 2022
They’re Not Who They Say They Are
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Wed, April 06, 2022
Gerrymandering Goes Both Ways
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Wed, March 30, 2022
Parent's Rights, Patient's Rights and the Supreme Court
Kevin, John and Gary sit down to talk about the current Parent's Rights and Patient's Rights bills that were recently killed in the Tennessee State committees.
Wed, March 23, 2022
Don't Let Perfect Be The Enemy of Good
Too many times have we heard politicians and everyday citizens alike use phrases such as "Don't Let Perfect Be The Enemy of Good". Today we discuss how dangerous a phrase like that can be, and how it pertains specifically to Tennessee HB1944.
Wed, March 16, 2022
An Apologetic for Liberty
This episode features a short legislative update from Gary but then dedicates the rest of the time towards Kevin talking about his upcoming book, 'Apologetic for Liberty.'
Wed, March 09, 2022
The Lobbyists Have Taken Over featuring Debbie Matthews
Kevin rejoins the round table this week and the guys sit down and have a conversation with Debbie Matthews, Maury County Republican Party Vice Chair.
Wed, March 02, 2022
Ukraine and Current Legislation Update featuring Jeremy Slayden
Kevin is out this week, but Jeremy Slayden of JSlayUSA steps in to do his best at filling those shoes. Gary, John and Jeremy sit down to talk about the current situation in Ukraine and some of the current legislation updates from this general assembly session. Learn More: Website: https://tennesseestands.org/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, February 23, 2022
Could the United States Become Canada?
Canada has gone completely tyrannical. Could that happen here in the U.S.? If so, how would it happen and what does that look like at the state level? Blue states across the country are reversing mask mandates. Why is that? Is it to save face for the 2022 mid-terms? Is too little too late for the Democrats? Join us for a discussion about these questions, and more. Learn More: Website: https://tennesseestands.org/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wed, February 16, 2022
Mothers, Truckers and Freedom with Mike Fisher
This week, we sit down with our good friend and NHL star, Mike Fischer to talk about Canada, Freedom Convoys, and how the sports world has been reacting to the mandate madness.
Wed, February 09, 2022
When Civil Disobedience Is Called For
On this episode, we sit down to discuss the subject of civil disobedience; when it’s necessary and how it can be effective.
Wed, February 02, 2022
Election Integrity with Garland Favorito and Bennie Smith
Following our Election Integrity Symposium, we sit down with election integrity experts Garland Favorito and Bennie Smith to discuss the current issues facing our election process and how to correct the problems.
Wed, January 26, 2022
When A State Breaks Its Own Law: Featuring Mayor Andy Ogles
Join us as we have a conversation with our friend, Maury County Mayor, Andy Ogles, around the inconsistency of state agency policy with newly adopted state law.
Wed, January 19, 2022
OSHA, TOSHA, & Regulations, Oh My!
On today's episode, we discuss the relationship between OSHA and Tennessee's own version of the organization, TOSHA, as well as ways in which YOU can get involved without having to run for public office.
Tue, January 11, 2022
Introductions and SCOTUS Mandate Madness
Join us for this first episode of the Freedom Matters podcast as we make our official introductions and discuss one of the most important supreme court cases ever heard.
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