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The State of Freedom

The State of Freedom

By: Chris Alexander & Danielle Walker
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 Co-hosts Chris Alexander and Danielle Walker discuss the pressing policy issues in the Louisiana state legislature that stand to impact our ability to live in freedom. The aim of the show is to ensure the liberties granted to the citizens of Louisiana by the U.S. and Louisiana state Constitutions are upheld and protected. We will spotlight the LA State legislators who are working on behalf of freedom and those who are actively working against it.2023 Political Science Politics & Government
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  • #302 The Fight for Free Soil & Sovereignty w/ Karla Lems

    #302 The Fight for Free Soil & Sovereignty w/ Karla Lems
    May 23 2025
    Citizens, Land Rights, and Legislative Transparency: The Fight for Freedom Join us for an insightful episode as we discuss the power of citizen advocacy in legislative processes. Our special guest, Karla Lems, shares her journey in fighting against eminent domain for CO2 pipelines in South Dakota. We also delve into the recent legislative activities in Louisiana, focusing on crucial bills affecting property rights, transparency in government, and public health. Discover how determined voices are making a difference and holding lawmakers accountable...and how you can be a part of it. Don't miss it! SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY: Hebrews 2:11, 14-18 TPT ACTION & INFO FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Learn more about the fight against eminent domain for the Green New Scam at: https://freesoilfoundation.com/Take action on the most critical bills now: https://www.lacag.org/action-center and send the link to friends & family. SUPPORT US & GET CONNECTED: Want to support The State of Freedom? Remember to Subscribe, Like, and keep Sharing the State of Freedom podcast – it helps! Follow us on Rumble and X.Support the show with a financial gift if you are able: https://www.freedomstate.us/support-the-show.Shop our partners & help make TSOF sustainable! Order Slenderiiz today: https://partner.co/s/NmM3ZGU1NmQ2Shop other natural & wellness products: https://partner.co/?custid=N7183285Sign up for Legal Shield or ID Shield: https://tsofpodcast.legalshieldassociate.comFor more information on investing in precious metals at the best prices on the market, email danielle@freedomstate.us. Put Metal Stacks in the subject line.Planning to purchase a Starlink device? Order through our referral link & we'll both get one month of service for free! https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-2291754-20667-66Order General Flynn's movie - Flynn - Deliver the Truth. Whatever the Cost. Click here: https://www.flynnmovie.com/tsofpodcast or visit www.freedomstate.us. If you'd like to advertise with the show, send an email to info@freedomstate.us and make the subject line TSOF Advertising. Want to help LACAG's efforts? Sign up for the action center and stay updated: https://www.lacag.org/action-centerJoin LACAG and help bring Louisiana out of the swamp: https://www.lacag.org/give KEY POINTS: 00:00 Introduction to South Dakota's Referred Law 00:57 Defeating Eminent Domain for CO2 Pipelines 01:38 Welcome to the State of Freedom 02:35 Scripture of the Day: Hebrews Chapter 2 06:11 Carla Lims' Fight Against CO2 Pipelines 07:27 Political Ramifications and Legislative Battles 09:48 Grassroots Movements and Public Support 17:36 Federal Overreach and State Rights 23:10 National Impact and Future Actions 41:18 Closing Remarks and Call to Action 43:39 Advertisement: Slender Eyes Drops 44:39 Carla's Vested Interest and Legislative Efforts 45:58 Tuesday's Legislative Updates: Geoengineering Bill 48:44 House Governmental Affairs: Foreign Donations Amendment 54:12 House Administration of Criminal Justice: Solitary Confinement Bill 55:23 House Bill 75: Property Rights and Carbon Capture 59:54 Ethics Complaints Bill: Due Process and Whistleblower Protection 01:02:12 House Bill 405: Election Law Changes 01:04:46 Senate Bill 80: Exit Poll Censorship 01:09:57 Senate Bill 117: Ultra-Processed Food Ban in Schools 01:11:12 Senate Bill 39: False Imprisonment and State Liability 01:14:21 Senate Bill 214: Commissioner of Insurance Appointment 01:17:20 Senate Bill 216: DOTD Contracting Efficiencies 01:18:59 Senate and Governmental Affairs Update 01:19:14 Concerns Over House Bill 216 01:20:10 Ethics Hearings Privacy Debate 01:22:47 Precious Metals Investment Opportunity 01:23:31 House Bill 577 and Voting Machine Controversy 01:24:04 Senate Governmental Affairs Testimony 01:33:13 House Bill 601 and Carbon Dioxide Rules 01:34:36 Gold and Silver as Legal Currency 01:37:00 Parental Rights in Medical Decisions 01:40:22 Criminal Case Transparency Bill 01:44:30 Advance Notice for Landowners on CCS Projects 01:52:19 Final Thoughts and Calls to Action CREDITS: Music by MarkJuly from Pixabay Sound effects by Pixabay Ad music by Top-Flow, AudioCoffee & penguinmusic on Pixabay Produced By: We Live Legend TRANSCRIPT: Danielle Walker (00:01.048) Good morning. Happy Thursday, everybody. Welcome to the state of freedom and a special shout out to any voice of the people USA radio listeners who are joining us this morning. We are so pleased to be joined by a special guest today. Karla Limbs is a state representative in South Dakota. She's a small business owner and a farmer, and she's running for lieutenant governor. She's led the charge in South Dakota. in getting eminent domain for CCS killed in the state. It was a hard fought battle, but they prevailed. So we clearly have a lot to learn from her. We're so excited to hear what she has to say this morning. And of course, we will also be giving an overview of what all happened at the ...
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    1 hr and 56 mins
  • FLF: #5 Restoring Wonder & Critical Thinking w/ Julie Lavender LeDoux

    FLF: #5 Restoring Wonder & Critical Thinking w/ Julie Lavender LeDoux
    May 21 2025
    Red-Pilled Mary Poppins: Unveiling Truths in Children's Literature In this episode of For the Love of Freedom, Danielle welcomes Julie Lavender Le Doux, an author, artist, and jazz musician who's taking on the 21st century with her riveting children's book series. Discover how Julie's 'Amazing Series' empowers kids to grapple with complex issues through compelling storytelling and vibrant illustrations. Julie shares her journey from wrestling with fear to embracing courage, and the vital life lessons woven into her narratives. Learn about the imaginative worlds she creates, the inspirations behind them, and why they're a must-read for parents and children navigating today's societal challenges. Don't miss her unique take as the 'red-pilled Mary Poppins'! SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY: Proverbs 10:20-21 ACTION & INFO FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Buy Julie's Amazing Series books: www.thequestforwonder.comLearn more about Julie: www.julielavender.com SUPPORT US & GET CONNECTED: Want to support The State of Freedom? Remember to Subscribe, Like, and keep Sharing the State of Freedom podcast – it helps! Follow us on Rumble and X.Support the show with a financial gift if you are able: https://www.freedomstate.us/support-the-show.Shop our partners & help make TSOF sustainable! Order Slenderiiz today: https://partner.co/s/NmM3ZGU1NmQ2Shop other natural & wellness products: https://partner.co/?custid=N7183285Sign up for Legal Shield or ID Shield: https://tsofpodcast.legalshieldassociate.comFor more information on investing in precious metals at the best prices on the market, email danielle@freedomstate.us. Put Metal Stacks in the subject line.Planning to purchase a Starlink device? Order through our referral link & we'll both get one month of service for free! https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-2291754-20667-66Order General Flynn's movie - Flynn - Deliver the Truth. Whatever the Cost. Click here: https://www.flynnmovie.com/tsofpodcast or visit www.freedomstate.us. If you'd like to advertise with the show, send an email to info@freedomstate.us and make the subject line TSOF Advertising. KEY POINTS: 00:00 Introduction: The Red Pilled Mary Poppins 01:11 Welcome to For the Love of Freedom 02:06 Meet Julie Lavender Ledou 03:57 Overcoming Fear: A Personal Journey 06:13 The Power of Facing Your Fears 16:19 The Amazing Series: An Overview 16:47 Constance and the Battle for Wonder 20:51 The Science Fair and the Big Bang Backlash 23:50 Propaganda and the Bombastic Baffle Gab 26:12 Writing During the Pandemic 32:36 Facing Promotion Pressure 33:28 Writing for Redemption 34:55 Commentary on Media and Society 36:21 The Metaphor of Colorblindness 47:22 The Role of Humor and Laughter 50:38 Overcoming Fear 53:57 The Importance of Telling the Truth 54:02 Promoting and Selling Books 56:47 Advice for Parents 59:54 Dreams for the Future 01:00:53 Conclusion and Partner Promotions Keywords freedom, fear, courage, parenting, children's books, overcoming fear, self-discovery, inspiration, storytelling, propaganda, fear, control, literature, parenting, humor, safety, childhood, growth, understanding, wonder Transcript Danielle Walker (00:07.585) Welcome everyone to for the love of freedom and a special welcome to VOP USA radio listeners from around the world. Thank you all for joining us today. This is a new weekly show I started we're about five episodes in because I wanted to dig deeper into the personal stories behind so many of the guests that we've had on the state of freedom podcast, but because of the pressing policy issues we discuss we haven't always had the time and space to do that. So for the love of freedom is my answer to that. It's a new space where I get to have coffee table style discussions that really allow us to get to know the person and the life stories behind the incredible people who are bringing freedom to the world. So joining me today is someone who just oozes inspiration and catches you up in it. You will want to share this episode with everyone. You know who is a parent of young children. Julie Lavender-Ledoux is an artist, a jazz musician, and an author. She's written an exceptionally compelling book series for children aged 10 to 14 called The Amazing Series. And she takes on some very tough topics in a really beautifully approachable and imagination stirring way. Julie, thank you so much for coming on the show today. Julie Lavender Le Doux (01:25.062) Thank you and thank you for that well-constructed introduction. Danielle Walker (01:30.191) You're most welcome. You're most welcome. Thank you for joining me. You must be a night owl that you're able to join me so late from where you are. Julie Lavender Le Doux (01:40.332) Well, I'm overseas right now and I will make time to talk about these things anytime. I've done middle of the night stuff before and you know when you have a really important message to get out, you gotta get out of bed to do it. Danielle Walker (01:...
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • #301 LA’s Overdetention Problem & the Week Ahead

    #301 LA’s Overdetention Problem & the Week Ahead
    May 21 2025
    Exposing CCS and Protecting Your Rights Join us for a deep dive into crucial legislative updates impacting Louisiana. We expose the scam behind carbon capture sequestration (CCS) and spotlight critical bills on the House and Senate floors—covering topics from election integrity and eminent domain rights to health policies against harmful substances. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on the importance of public involvement, transparency, and holding representatives accountable. You'll also hear about upcoming key testimonies at the Capitol and exclusive commentary from industry insiders and advocates. Don't miss this episode if you care about safeguarding your freedom and understanding complex policy issues affecting your daily life. SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY: Proverbs 12:2-3 TPT ACTION & INFO FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Take action on the most critical bills now: https://www.lacag.org/action-center and send the link to friends & family. SUPPORT US & GET CONNECTED: Want to support The State of Freedom? Remember to Subscribe, Like, and keep Sharing the State of Freedom podcast – it helps! Follow us on Rumble and X.Support the show with a financial gift if you are able: https://www.freedomstate.us/support-the-show.Shop our partners & help make TSOF sustainable! Order Slenderiiz today: https://partner.co/s/NmM3ZGU1NmQ2Shop other natural & wellness products: https://partner.co/?custid=N7183285Sign up for Legal Shield or ID Shield: https://tsofpodcast.legalshieldassociate.comFor more information on investing in precious metals at the best prices on the market, email danielle@freedomstate.us. Put Metal Stacks in the subject line.Planning to purchase a Starlink device? Order through our referral link & we'll both get one month of service for free! https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-2291754-20667-66Order General Flynn's movie - Flynn - Deliver the Truth. Whatever the Cost. Click here: https://www.flynnmovie.com/tsofpodcast or visit www.freedomstate.us. If you'd like to advertise with the show, send an email to info@freedomstate.us and make the subject line TSOF Advertising. Want to help LACAG's efforts? Sign up for the action center and stay updated: https://www.lacag.org/action-centerJoin LACAG and help bring Louisiana out of the swamp: https://www.lacag.org/give KEY POINTS: 00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks 02:05 Scripture of the Day 04:50 Discussion on Carbon Capture and Sequestration 04:59 Gold and Silver as Legal Currency 08:42 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Bill 12:33 Slender Eyes Drops Advertisement 13:42 Geoengineering and Weather Modification Bill 15:09 Republican Party Critique 24:42 Ethics Complaints Bill 28:56 Exit Polling Bill Controversy 31:30 Senate Free Speech Bill 33:36 Senate Bill 117: Banning Ultraprocessed Food in Schools 34:21 Senate Bill 39: Prisoner Rights and State Liability 37:44 Senate Bill 214: Commissioner of Insurance Appointment 43:33 Senate Bill 216: Road Construction Incentives 47:18 House Bill 216: Ethics Board Transparency 47:39 House Bill 577: Voting System Procurement 53:53 House Bill 601: Carbon Capture and Property Rights 55:08 Upcoming Legislative Actions and Guest Announcement 59:04 Final Thoughts and Call to Action Keywords legislation, self-condemnation, grace, gold currency, DEI bill, party corruption, election integrity, solitary confinement, ethics, parental consent, exit polling, free speech, voting systems, school nutrition, prison reform, executive power, insurance commissioner, election integrity, public transparency, private property rights, environmental legislation CREDITS: Music by MarkJuly from Pixabay Sound effects by Pixabay Ad music by Top-Flow, AudioCoffee & penguinmusic on Pixabay Produced By: We Live Legend TRANSCRIPT: Danielle Walker (00:01.454) Hey, good morning everybody. Welcome to the state of freedom. It's another week, another week of session and there's a lot to talk about. We thought we would be having Caroline Gabriel, who's an attorney at William Most's firm joining us this morning, but she was unable to join us. So we will just be giving you an overview of the week ahead and there is plenty, plenty there. Before we get into it, let me start us off right with the scripture of the day. It's Proverbs chapter 12 verses 2 and 3 and it says, Danielle Walker (00:57.974) Y'all, not the Lord's flavor. I'm sure it's a good flavor. Chris Alexander (00:58.952) Well, it's, it's Danielle. It's the Lord's favor and the Lord's flavor. I want the Lord's flavor. Danielle Walker (01:03.522) That's right. We are the Lord's flavor. All right. The Lord's favor flows to those whose hearts and intentions are pure. There's something so valuable to the Lord about a pure and a teachable heart, you know, and there are the ones, the people who have a pure and teachable heart, these are the ones who are going to enjoy his favor and remain connected to him even when difficulties in life come. And ...
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    1 hr and 1 min

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