The headlines would tell us the epic battle playing out in the U.S. is between right and left, liberal and conservative. But in this episode, Gabe gets underneath the real battle—the struggle between control and freedom. Applying the THINQ Framework, Gabe implores us as a free-willed people to pay attention and understand the times. He explains what’s required for us to have true freedom and reminds us to consider the unique history and nuance of our unalienable rights outlined in the Declaration of Independence. For a deeper dive, tune in next week for Ep. 2: Control vs. Freedom, Pt. 2. Learn more at thinqmedia.com: Create a free Thought Leader account and view the THINQ Framework series as well as the “Democracy or Republic?” talk, in which Dave Zanotti, CEO of The American Policy Roundtable, discusses the difference between a democracy and a republic with political scientist and philosopher William B. Allen. Follow @gabelyons on Instagram and Twitter or visit his website at gabelyons.com.