Episode 97 - A Discussion on the new BESE Board, Parental Rights & Accountability feat. Paige Lowry

Chris and Danielle continue their discussion on the regular session’s legislative topics up ahead. Which bills do they think Louisiana’s citizens should support? And which ones do they oppose?

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY:

Psalms 79:11-13 TPT

ACTION ITEMS:

• Visit the LACAG Action Center and sign up to get our calls to action in real time.
• Email us at info@lacag.org or info@freedomstate.us to express your interest in testifying during the upcoming Regular Legislative Session.
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KEY POINTS:

• Danielle points out her own learnings from today’s scripture (02:15)
• Hopes for friendly faces at the Capitol (08:20)
• More bills to be discussed in this episode (12:51)
• On obscene materials in libraries (18:26)
• Criminalizing coerced abortion through fraud (22:41)
• Creating the Louisiana Pregnancy & Baby Care Initiative (34:18)
• Heavier trafficking penalties (38:20)
• No more electronic red light tickets (41:13)
• Cars and SB 98 (45:36)
• Tightening spending caps (57:24)
• State of Freedom’s closing message for its listeners (01:00:31)

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• Send feedback on the show or ask questions by visiting www.freedomstate.us or email us at info@freedomstate.us.
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Chris and Danielle take an in-depth preview of the upcoming regular session to discuss what people can expect. Will Louisiana’s elected officials continue the work for which they were hired, or do they need a nudge to do the right thing?

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY:

Matthew 11:28-30 TPT

ACTION ITEMS:

• Visit the LACAG Action Center and sign up to get our calls to action in real time.
• Check out LACAG Member Dave Landry's Substack:  https://daveclandry.substack.com/
• Email us at info@lacag.org or info@freedomstate.us to express your interest in testifying during the upcoming Regular Legislative Session.
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KEY POINTS:

• Danielle shares the lessons found in today’s scripture (02:08)
• Sheer volume of bills (05:24)
• Join Chris & Danielle if you can (08:05)
• Over-the-counter Ivermectin (10:42)
• Vaccine communications for students (17:18)
• Measures to balance power (22:53)
• Sovereignty against organizations (26:13)
• Establishing precious metal currencies (29:07)
• Challenging absentee voting (36:06)
• Excitement with SB 182 (37:47)
• State of Freedom’s closing message for its listeners (45:18)

CONNECT WITH US:

• Send feedback on the show or ask questions by visiting www.freedomstate.us or email us at info@freedomstate.us.
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SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY:

Psalms 11:3-4 TPT

ACTION ITEMS:

• Learn more about Sec. Mac Warner's campaign and support him at  https://macwarner.com/
• Visit the LACAG Action Center and sign up to get our calls to action in real time.
• Remember to Subscribe, Like, and keep Sharing the State of Freedom podcast – it helps!
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KEY POINTS:

• Mac shares some advice for state secretaries in today’s times (02:01)
• How West Virginia does its elections (04:51)
• His thoughts on the recent Supreme Court decision (09:02)
• The question of an insurrection (11:22)
• How people can learn more about Mac (14:29)
• Distinguishing himself from the rest (16:42)
• Thoughts on the discussion (20:59)
• The State of Freedom’s closing message for its listeners (25:09)

CONNECT WITH US:

• Send feedback on the show or ask questions by visiting www.freedomstate.us or email us at info@freedomstate.us.
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Chris and Danielle talk to West Virginia’s Secretary of State Mac Warner in an in-depth conversation on the events around the last presidential campaign! Is this year’s elections at risk? And what was Big Tech’s role in it?

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY:

Psalms 11:3-4 TPT

ACTION ITEMS:

• Learn more about Sec. Mac Warner's campaign and support him at  https://macwarner.com/
• Visit the LACAG Action Center and sign up to get our calls to action in real time.
• Remember to Subscribe, Like, and keep Sharing the State of Freedom podcast – it helps!
• Support the show with a financial gift if you are able:  https://www.freedomstate.us/support-the-show
• Support Louisiana-first candidates by becoming a member of LACAG: www.lacag.org.

KEY POINTS:

• Danielle shares the encouragement found in today’s scripture (02:12)
• The State of Freedom welcomes Sec. Mac Warner (04:07)
• Contemplating the meaning of their work (08:14)
• On events during the 2020 election revelations (11:13)
• Who spoke untruths (15:59)
• Mac’s statement towards CISA (23:32)
• Tackling Big Tech’s role (27:21)
• State of Freedom’s closing message for its listeners (34:01)

CONNECT WITH US:

• Send feedback on the show or ask questions by visiting www.freedomstate.us or email us at info@freedomstate.us.
• Follow us on Rumble and YouTube
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SUPPORT US:

• If you are enjoying the podcast, please subscribe and share it.
• If you'd like to show your love for The State of Freedom with a financial gift, please visit  https://www.freedomstate.us/support-the-show
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Chris and Danielle get to sit down with Louisiana’s Dept. for Transportation and Development Secretary Joe Donahue as he takes on the biggest challenge yet! He discusses matters like the interstate, bureaucracy, and the historic opportunity ahead for the Landry administration.

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY:

Proverbs 14:4 TPT

ACTION ITEMS:

• Until Secretary Donahue gets an X account, visit the LA DOTD website to keep updated on their ork:  http://www.dotd.la.gov/Pages/default.aspx
• Visit the LACAG Action Center and sign up to get our calls to action in real time.
• Do you agree or disagree with how your representative conducted themselves in this latest special session? Let them know today and give them a link to this episode!
• Remember to Subscribe, Like, and keep Sharing the State of Freedom podcast – it helps!
• Support the show with a financial gift if you are able:  https://www.freedomstate.us/support-the-show
• Support Louisiana-first candidates by becoming a member of LACAG: www.lacag.org.

KEY POINTS:

• Danielle reminds everyone with the humor from today’s scripture (02:01)
• The State of Freedom welcomes Sec. Joe Donahue (03:33)
• Concerns on the interstate corridor (04:54)
• Integrity and honesty as a civil servant (13:02)
• On cane trucks, roads, and infrastructure (14:48)
• Questions on CMAR contracts (22:43)
• Issues revealed publicly for the first time (26:31)
• Louisiana’s CMAR projects (30:59)
• Joe’s reassurance for every citizen of the state (32:36)
• How to get in touch (33:26)
• State of Freedom’s closing message for its listeners (38:16)

CONNECT WITH US:

• Send feedback on the show or ask questions by visiting www.freedomstate.us or email us at info@freedomstate.us.
• Follow us on Rumble and YouTube
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SUPPORT US:

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• If you'd like to show your love for The State of Freedom with a financial gift, please visit  https://www.freedomstate.us/support-the-show
• If you own a business in LA and are interested in supporting our show by advertising, you can email us at info@freedomstate.us.
• If you're interested in investing in precious metals at the best prices on the market, visit www.metalstacks.com/dwalker or email danielle@freedomstate.us for more information.

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Chris and Danielle continue their conversation and explain their thoughts on the developments with the latest bills tackling crime. Who voted for what, who didn’t? And what changes happened?

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY:

Proverbs 17:27-28 TPT

ACTION ITEMS:

• Visit the LACAG Action Center and sign up to get our calls to action in real time.
• Do you agree or disagree with how your representative conducted themselves in this latest special session? Let them know today and give them a link to this episode!
• Remember to Subscribe, Like, and keep Sharing the State of Freedom podcast – it helps!
• Support the show with a financial gift if you are able:  https://www.freedomstate.us/support-the-show
• Support Louisiana-first candidates by becoming a member of LACAG: www.lacag.org.

KEY POINTS:

• Danielle talks about the lesson of spiritual resilience from today’s scripture (02:08)
• The lay of the legislative land (05:56)
• Rep. Bacala’s HB 1 (08:33)
• How this can help local law enforcement (13:06)
• On matters regarding HB 2 (14:18)
• Who voted for HB 8 (17:26)
• Opposing HB 15’s removal of limitations (26:01)
• Fixing HB 4 as much as possible (32:29)
• Why the age of 17 is so important (43:46)
• Unusual company (46:41)
• Chris’s question to the House Criminal Justice Committee (53:01)
• State of Freedom’s closing message for its listeners (59:02)

CONNECT WITH US:

• Send feedback on the show or ask questions by visiting www.freedomstate.us or email us at info@freedomstate.us.
• Follow us on Rumble and YouTube
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SUPPORT US:

• If you are enjoying the podcast, please subscribe and share it.
• If you'd like to show your love for The State of Freedom with a financial gift, please visit  https://www.freedomstate.us/support-the-show
• If you own a business in LA and are interested in supporting our show by advertising, you can email us at info@freedomstate.us.
• If you're interested in investing in precious metals at the best prices on the market, visit www.metalstacks.com/dwalker or email danielle@freedomstate.us for more information.

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Chris and Danielle sit down after a hectic week to give listeners an in-depth look at events during the latest special session on crime. Did things turn out as they thought they would? Should Louisiana’s citizens be concerned?

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY:

Psalms 16:5-8 TPT

ACTION ITEMS:

• Visit the LACAG Action Center and sign up to get our calls to action in real time.
• Do you agree or disagree with how your representative conducted themselves in this latest special session? Let them know today and give them a link to this episode!
• Remember to Subscribe, Like, and keep Sharing the State of Freedom podcast – it helps!
• Support the show with a financial gift if you are able:  https://www.freedomstate.us/support-the-show
• Support Louisiana-first candidates by becoming a member of LACAG: www.lacag.org.

KEY POINTS:

• Danielle reflects on her takeaway from today’s scripture (02:21)
• What to expect in today’s episode (06:44)
• Where the State of Freedom stood in these discussions (10:28)
• Some disappointment in the session (13:07)
• Sen. Miguez’s SB 1 (15:02)
• How Rep. Johnson deftly handled questions (19:52)
• On SB 2’s own trials and travails (24:48)
• Intentions of the 2nd Amendment (33:25)
• Concerns about how proposals are worded (37:02)
• What things may truly be about (44:57)
• Why people should sign up for LACAG alerts (48:45)
• State of Freedom’s closing message for its listeners (51:10)

CONNECT WITH US:

• Send feedback on the show or ask questions by visiting www.freedomstate.us or email us at info@freedomstate.us.
• Follow us on Rumble and YouTube
• To get involved with Louisiana Citizen Advocacy Group, visit www.lacag.org or email Chris at chris@lacag.org.

SUPPORT US:

• If you are enjoying the podcast, please subscribe and share it.
• If you'd like to show your love for The State of Freedom with a financial gift, please visit  https://www.freedomstate.us/support-the-show
• If you own a business in LA and are interested in supporting our show by advertising, you can email us at info@freedomstate.us.
• If you're interested in investing in precious metals at the best prices on the market, visit www.metalstacks.com/dwalker or email danielle@freedomstate.us for more information.

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Chris and Danielle get to talk to Governor Landry’s Chief of Staff, Kyle Ruckert, to get an overview of the first priorities in the Governor’s office. Whether its crime, concealed carry, or ensuring clean elections, they answer all the questions in today’s episode!

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY:

Galatians 4:16-17 TPT

ACTION ITEMS:

• Follow them on X: 
• Kyle Ruckert: @kyleruckert 
• Governor Landry: @jefflandry
• Are you excited with what’s been discussed in this episode? Let Gov. Landry’s office know at https://gov.louisiana.gov/page/contact today!
• Sign up for action alerts at  https://www.lacag.org/action-center
• Remember to Subscribe, Like, and keep Sharing the State of Freedom podcast – it helps!
• Support the show with a financial gift if you are able:  https://www.freedomstate.us/support-the-show
• Support Louisiana-first candidates by becoming a member of LACAG: www.lacag.org.

KEY POINTS:

• Danielle reminds everyone what to focus on in today’s scripture (01:59)
• The State of Freedom welcomes Kyle Ruckert (03:37)
• Persevering despite the first challenges (04:26)
• Committing the Guard (06:18)
• Welcoming feedback on the latest proposals (14:39)
• What Gov. Landry plans to push hard on: education and economics (18:05)
• On the subject of concealed carry (23:02)
• Hopes on transparency in the justice system (25:21)
• Unspoken expectations of pressure (28:57)
• State of Freedom’s closing message for its listeners (37:42)

CONNECT WITH US:

• Send feedback on the show or ask questions by visiting www.freedomstate.us or email us at info@freedomstate.us.
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SUPPORT US:

• If you are enjoying the podcast, please subscribe and share it.
• If you'd like to show your love for The State of Freedom with a financial gift, please visit  https://www.freedomstate.us/support-the-show
• If you own a business in LA and are interested in supporting our show by advertising, you can email us at info@freedomstate.us.
• If you're interested in investing in precious metals at the best prices on the market, visit www.metalstacks.com/dwalker or email danielle@freedomstate.us for more information.

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While Chris testifies in the legislature, Danielle is rejoined by whistleblower Tina Peters to hear her story of what’s transpired in the last few weeks. Where does the real danger to the nation lie? What can the people do to help?

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY:

Hebrews 11:32-34 TPT

ACTION ITEMS:

• Keep up with the latest from Tina at her website: www.tinapeters.us
• Check out her show on Lindell TV1.
• Sign up for action alerts at  https://www.lacag.org/action-center
• Remember to Subscribe, Like, and keep Sharing the State of Freedom podcast – it helps!
• Support the show with a financial gift if you are able:  https://www.freedomstate.us/support-the-show
• Support Louisiana-first candidates by becoming a member of LACAG: www.lacag.org.

KEY POINTS:

• Danielle reflects on the message found in today’s scripture (02:38)
• The State of Freedom welcomes back Tina Peters (04:22)
• A miracle in the making (05:28)
• Good Tidings and Charlita Bassett (08:59)
• Unpleasant discoveries (14:21)
• Why Tina chooses to speak up (20:11)
• A letter of rebuke (27:23)
• The necessity of the supremacy clause (29:49)
• What people need to do (33:18)
• Where listeners can follow Tina (39:34)
• State of Freedom’s closing message for its listeners (41:01)

CONNECT WITH US:

• Send feedback on the show or ask questions by visiting www.freedomstate.us or email us at info@freedomstate.us.
• Follow us on Rumble and YouTube
• To get involved with Louisiana Citizen Advocacy Group, visit www.lacag.org or email Chris at chris@lacag.org.

SUPPORT US:

• If you are enjoying the podcast, please subscribe and share it.
• If you'd like to show your love for The State of Freedom with a financial gift, please visit  https://www.freedomstate.us/support-the-show
• If you own a business in LA and are interested in supporting our show by advertising, you can email us at info@freedomstate.us.
• If you're interested in investing in precious metals at the best prices on the market, visit www.metalstacks.com/dwalker or email danielle@freedomstate.us for more information.

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Chris and Danielle are getting ready for this Monday’s special session on crime in Louisiana. What are the implications for the legislation at hand? Do concerns on the state’s potential overreach have merit?

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY:

Psalms 78:5-11 TPT

ACTION ITEMS:

• Sign up for action alerts at  https://www.lacag.org/action-center.
• Where does your representative stand on these issues? Let them know what you think about it!
• Remember to Subscribe, Like, and keep Sharing the State of Freedom podcast – it helps!
• Support the show with a financial gift if you are able:  https://www.freedomstate.us/support-the-show
• Support Louisiana-first candidates by becoming a member of LACAG: www.lacag.org.

KEY POINTS:

• Danielle reflects on the lessons of today’s scripture (02:43)
• An overview of what will be discussed in the special session (06:17)
• On concealed carry legislation (09:55)
• Supporting concealed carry with more legal protection (12:21)
• Chasing transparency within the criminal justice system (13:26)
• Civil immunity for police officers (16:12)
• Why Rep. Emerson may be mistaken (18:21)
• Naming dangerous offenders in HB 14 (23:57)
• Weightier consequences for carjacking (27:46)
• Preventing minors from fentanyl (29:41)
• Possible forfeiture of “good time” credits (46:58)
• Justified opposition to specific broadly-targeted legislation (48:46)
• State of Freedom’s closing message for its listeners (57:54)

CONNECT WITH US:

• Send feedback on the show or ask questions by visiting www.freedomstate.us or email us at info@freedomstate.us.
• Follow us on Rumble and YouTube
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SUPPORT US:

• If you are enjoying the podcast, please subscribe and share it.
• If you'd like to show your love for The State of Freedom with a financial gift, please visit  https://www.freedomstate.us/support-the-show
• If you own a business in LA and are interested in supporting our show by advertising, you can email us at info@freedomstate.us.
• If you're interested in investing in precious metals at the best prices on the market, visit www.metalstacks.com/dwalker or email danielle@freedomstate.us for more information.

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