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The Freedom Matters Podcast

Gary Humble and Kevin Kookogey

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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 ...
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Our guest today is Richard Archie, West Tennessee Director of the Tennessee Firearms Association. Richard provides an update on recent challenges to the 2nd Amendment in the State of Tennessee, while Gary and Kevin examine how your car is now officially a tool of surveillance, no warrant required. And the election of a new President of Panama bring…
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Today, we are joined by Larry Linton, Republican candidate for District 12 State Representative. Larry has run up against a little tomfoolery in Sevier County, where the county GOP is proving that rules, apparently, are only for the other guy. When it comes to selecting its preferred candidate, Republicans’ doctrine is: “Bylaws for thee , not for m…
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We welcome back Tennessee Representative Jody Barrett to engage in a little chit-chat about the now-adjourned 113 the General Assembly. And make sure you listen to the very end, because Jody takes us behind the scenes to disclose some of the mischief and monkey business masquerading as civil debate. And let me give you a little hint: your liberty a…
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Our special guest this week is Steve Gill, CEO of Gill Media, and founder of The Gill Report. The Governor’s Commissioner of Education is in a lot of hot water these days, and Steve reveals the troubling details. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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This episode we look back at the week of March 19, 1999. We discuss the album, Middle of Nowhere, by the British electronic duo, Orbital. We also explore, EDtv, from director Ron Howard. Middle of Nowhere EDtv Other Links and Show Notes Harry Potter Running Man George Clooney directing Francis Ford Coppola directing Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless…
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Our special guest this week is Amy Miller, Director of Marketing for Reform Pharma, a 50-state project of Children’s Health Defense. Amy shows us how to restore medical freedom, promote fully informed consent and end Big Pharma’s political influence. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/…
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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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:…
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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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a…
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Today we welcome Mr. J.C. Bowman, Executive Director of the Professional Educators of Tennessee. J.C., Gary, and Kevin tackle the hot topic of so-called “school choice” and the shenanigans deployed by those in power to force their worldview on everyone, even those who choose not to participate! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca…
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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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Today we are pleased to welcome to the studio Mr. Trevor Loudon. Hailing from ChristChurch, New Zealand, Trevor is an accomplished author, filmmaker and public speaker with over 3 decades of work exposing the covert influence of Marxist movements in government, culture, and even the church. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo…
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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. If you ever needed evidence that the US government is committed to persecuting Christians, this Episode will supply all you need and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri…
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This week we celebrate Black History Month by casting our eyes back to the week of May 26th, 1993. That week, Fishbone released their album, Give a Monkey a Brain and He'll Swear He's the Center of the Universe, to record stores. While the Hughes Brothers released Menace II Society to theaters. Give a Monkey a Brain and He'll Swear He's the Center …
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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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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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. We also review Trump’s big victory in Iowa. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac…
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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. Kevin and Gary also examine the importance of capturing castles instead of isolating on media driven narratives. See Privacy Policy at https://…
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For another year now, I get to be in the studio bringing you a message leading us into the new year. 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 t…
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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. And if you ever wanted to be rich, well, this Episode might give you a little assurance that you are not unique! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.…
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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. See Privacy Policy at https://…
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Traditionally, ‘tis the Season to be Jolly,” but to the Global Marxists, ‘tis the season to advance their aims to control all the things. And if Alex Jones is safe enough for Tucker Carlson, Gary and I thought it might be time to talk about what is going on behind the curtain. Gary also gives a plug for the newly-launched Legislative Report Card. S…
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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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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We are pleased to welcome back to our program Mrs. Carmel Richardson, contributing editor at The American Conservative. In response to recent political setbacks to the pro-life cause, Carmel explains that It’s Not the Pro-Life Argument That’s Losing. It’s that pro-life leaders need to get back to the basics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/…
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We are pleased to welcome Newsmax host and owner of KWAM News radio Memphis, Todd Starnes. Todd, Gary, and Kevin tackle the cause and effects of the absolutely out-of-control crime in the City of Memphis and how, if not contained, threatens the security of everyone across the State of Tennessee. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C…
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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. You may recall that Joe was wrongfully-arrested last summer for bringing a Bible and engaging in peaceful dialogue with other citizens at t…
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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. We also discuss new House Speakers, Mike Johnson, we give Ted Cruz a mild rebuke, and we look forward to a very special guest next week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy …
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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! We also tease the expansion of this podcast as we loo…
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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. We ask some pesky questions, including why this might be happening – now – and whether enough Americans are thinking about these events in light of globalism and the Big Lie of 2020, neglecting to make a di…
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Today we are joined in the studio by Gabe Lyons, President of Thinq Media. We tackle the thorny subjects of Romans 13, Christian Nationalism, and how the church must be proactive in addressing matters of food supply, the electric grid, and cultivating a society comprised of men and women of discernment who, like the men of Issachar, understand the …
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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. David gives his views on where everything went wrong and wheth…
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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, FBI agents abusing the FACE Act in an effort to intimidate Christians – indeed all Americans - from their Constitutional a…
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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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv…
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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. See Privacy Policy at h…
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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. But don’t think for a moment that we won’t see more shenanigans once the next session begins. The preservation of liberty requires eternal vigilan…
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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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in…
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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. We also highlight some of the important debates from our first Town Hall in Franklin and look forward to seeing you at the next one. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p…
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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. We also celebrate a few recent legislative victories, including the excellent wor…
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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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy…
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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 and why it is imperative that Tennessee and other state legislatures work to assure that we the people retain control of the real assets. Learn More…
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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. #redflagdown Learn More: Red Flag Down: https://redflagdown.com S…
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