Chris and Danielle tackle a critical decision for Blue Cross Blue Shield policyholders with Sen. Jeremy Stine: its proposed sale to scandal-ridden Elevance. How bad can it really be for Louisiana's citizens, and is it too late to stop it?

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY:

Psalms 71:20-24 TPT

ACTION ITEMS:

• If you are a BCBS policyholder, vote NO and be sure to return your ballot!
• Ensure your friends and family members are aware of the terrible reputation of Elevance - formerly Anthem, Inc.
• Text them a link to this episode.
• Show up or tune in to the Monday Joint Oversight Committee Hearing on the Senate website. Details for the hearing are here: https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Agenda.aspx?m=5508
• Attend the public comment session at the Department of Insurance on Feb 14-15. Details here: https://ldi.la.gov/bcbs-hearing-public-comments-dec2023
• 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 touches on the learnings from today's scripture (02:39)
• The State of Freedom welcomes Sen. Stine (04:11)
• An overview of the situation (04:40)
• Why is it happening (06:07)
• The changes and their impact (07:46)
• Concerns on Elevance (11:54)
• Why the deal is terrible for Louisiana (16:58)
• The other angle to the matter (19:27)
• How people can shine a light and ask questions (23:51)
• What can the citizenry do to intercede (27:37)
• State of Freedom's closing message for its listeners (30:51)

CONNECT WITH US:

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

SUPPORT US:

• If you are enjoying the podcast, please subscribe and share it.
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Chris and Danielle dare to ask the question few people want to voice: what happens when there's no power, period? Tommy Waller, President for the Center for Security Policy, joins them to discuss the border crisis and this critical matter of national security – and what Louisiana can do about it!

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY:

Psalm 69:22-25, 33-36 AMPC

ACTION ITEMS:

• Read the article Tommy mentioned: https://centerforsecuritypolicy.org/can-joe-biden-federalize-the-national-guard-to-stop-greg-abbott/
• Watch the documentary Grid Down, Power Up on YouTube: Grid Down Power Up (2024) Complete Documentary Narrated by Dennis Quaid - Official YouTube Release
• Visit https://griddownpowerup.com/participate/ and reach out to the officials who can effect change.
• Subscribe to the Center for Security Policy's Daily Brief: https://centerforsecuritypolicy.org/contact-us/
• Support the vital work of the Center for Security Policy: https://centerforsecuritypolicy.org/support-us/
• 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 discusses today's scripture and recent events (03:15)
• The State of Freedom welcomes Tommy Waller (05:30)
• Some advice for Jeff Landry's ears (10:25)
• On the subject of the state Guard (14:10)
• Addressing concerns on the latest border issues (20:57)
• Electric grid vulnerabilities (23:52)
• Lacking action since 1981's GAO report (28:32)
• Coronal mass ejections and their impact (36:07)
• A story on Dr. Peter Pry and Texas (46:37)
• The "Grid Down, Power Up" documentary (53:21)
• How people can support the Center for Security Policy (56:48)
• State of Freedom's closing message for its listeners (01:03:43)

CONNECT WITH US:

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

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 [email protected].
• If you're interested in investing in precious metals at the best prices on the market, visit www.metalstacks.com/dwalker or email [email protected] for more information.

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Chris and Danielle reunite with Brandon Trosclair to talk about the latest developments in restoring Louisiana's election integrity. How has the journey been? And who stands in the way of the people's will?

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY:

Jonah 2

ACTION ITEMS:

• Reach out to Brandon directly if you'd like to get involved with his election integrity efforts @ [email protected]
• 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 her thoughts on today's scripture (03:42)
• The State of Freedom welcomes back Brandon Trosclair (05:25)
• Brandon's reflections on the journey thus far (06:56)
• How the Halderman Report is being discussed (10:47)
• Why public inspections and audits matter (14:36)
• On not peeling back from hand-counted ballots (18:02)
• The impact of these measures on the upcoming elections (23:08)
• Where people can help election integrity efforts (27:39)
• State of Freedom's closing message for its listeners (34:58)

CONNECT WITH US:

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

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 [email protected].
• If you're interested in investing in precious metals at the best prices on the market, visit www.metalstacks.com/dwalker or email [email protected] for more information.

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Chris and Danielle continue to discuss the sensitive issue of redistricting in Louisiana with Constitutional Attorney Paul Hurd. Is the proposed map even legal? And if it isn't, how far will the legal battle have to go?

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY:

James (Jacob) 1:2-8, 12 TPT

ACTION ITEMS:

• Take a look at the final re-districting map and make your own decision about its Constitutionality.
• Worried that this may disenfranchise your community and voice? Reach out to Paul's office and be heard:
• Paul Loy Hurd, APLC
• [email protected]
• Tel: 318.323.3838
• 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 her own reflection with today's scripture (02:44)
• The State of Freedom welcomes Attorney Paul L. Hurd (05:07)
• How he originally was involved (05:35)
• What could and should have been done (10:10)
• On the original map's chance of survival (24:27)
• Events should the map be declared unconstitutional (26:35)
• How people can get in touch with Paul (28:09)
• The power the legislature actually wields (31:15)
• Why Paul's fight matters (33:38)
• State of Freedom's closing message for its listeners (38:42)

CONNECT WITH US:

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

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 [email protected].
• If you're interested in investing in precious metals at the best prices on the market, visit www.metalstacks.com/dwalker or email [email protected] for more information.

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Chris and Danielle talk about the first special session held in Louisiana's legislature in this episode! They tackle serious concerns on redistricting and closed primaries – will Chris's voice recover from his blockbuster testimony?

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY:

Psalms 20:4-9 TPT

ACTION ITEMS:

• Take a look at the final re-districting map and make your own decision about its Constitutionality.
• 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: glow.fm/thestateoffreedom
• Support Louisiana-first candidates by becoming a member of LACAG: www.lacag.org.

KEY POINTS:

• Danielle shares her thoughts on today's scripture (03:11)
• Chris explains the urgent reasons behind the special session (04:32)
• What options did the legislature have (07:55)
• Chris's own recounting of his testimony on the matter (13:55)
• Legal concerns with the process (16:46)
• On HB 17's progress and changes (22:57)
• Setting the record straight (34:17)
• An honest look at things so far (38:52)
• How to help make sure the people are heard (41:23)
• State of Freedom's closing message for its listeners (43:07)

CONNECT WITH US:

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

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 glow.fm/thestateoffreedom
• If you own a business in LA and are interested in supporting our show by advertising, you can email us at [email protected].
• If you're interested in investing in precious metals at the best prices on the market, visit www.metalstacks.com/dwalker or email [email protected] for more information.

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Chris and Danielle discuss all matters of Congress with the one and only Congressman Clay Higgins in today's State of Freedom episode! They delve into the truth about J6, what it will take to get that truth into the public eye and how Republicans are preparing for the future.

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY:

Psalms 48:9-11 TPT

ACTION ITEMS:

• Support the truth and footage of J6 being released in full by putting respectful pressure on your Senators and Member of Congress.
• https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member
• https://www.senate.gov/states/LA/intro.htm
• If you'd like to get in touch w/ Cong. Clay Higgins, you can:
• Sign up for his newsletter or email him at his website: https://clayhiggins.house.gov/ with the subject "Heard You on the State of Freedom Podcast".
• 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: glow.fm/thestateoffreedom
• Support Louisiana-first candidates by becoming a member of LACAG: www.lacag.org.

KEY POINTS:

• Danielle discusses the message of today's scripture (02:17)
• The State of Freedom welcomes Cong. Clay Higgins (04:08)
• Implications with the current House of Representatives (05:11)
• Reversing the country's course (13:00)
• Suspicions on why events occurred (18:11)
• Who are the two hundred (30:23)
• Status of those imprisoned after January 6 (42:03)
• Accountability after a Trump victory (52:24)
• How to help those unjustly imprisoned (53:49)
• State of Freedom's closing message for its listeners (58:52)

CONNECT WITH US:

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

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 glow.fm/thestateoffreedom
• If you own a business in LA and are interested in supporting our show by advertising, you can email us at [email protected].
• If you're interested in investing in precious metals at the best prices on the market, visit www.metalstacks.com/dwalker or email [email protected] for more information.

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Chris and Danielle get to converse with Representative Danny McCormick (District 1) about the unity and determination of the incoming legislature for Louisiana. Will laws still be bogged down in infighting, or will we see progress at last?

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY:

Matthew 16:24-26 TPT

ACTION ITEMS:

• If you'd like to get in touch w/ Rep. Danny McCormick, you can:
• Sign up for his email updates at https://mccormick4la.com/.
• Call his office at (318) 995-8040.
• Email him at [email protected] with the subject "Heard You on the State of Freedom Podcast".
• 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: glow.fm/thestateoffreedom
• Support Louisiana-first candidates by becoming a member of LACAG: www.lacag.org.

KEY POINTS:

• Danielle shares her deep reflection and prayer after today's scripture (02:04)
• The State of Freedom welcomes Rep. Danny McCormick (08:06)
• Optimism with today's House roster (10:12)
• Strategic compromises with committee chairmanship (16:55)
• Carbon capture and the energy industries (25:15)
• Honest answers on redistricting (33:09)
• Urgency on constitutional carry (35:26)
• Rep. McCormick's encouragement to listeners (39:57)
• Staying faithful no matter what (44:01)
• State of Freedom's closing message for its listeners (49:24)

CONNECT WITH US:

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

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 glow.fm/thestateoffreedom
• If you own a business in LA and are interested in supporting our show by advertising, you can email us at [email protected].
• If you're interested in investing in precious metals at the best prices on the market, visit www.metalstacks.com/dwalker or email [email protected] for more information.

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Chris and Danielle discuss Louisiana's pressing affairs with Senator Jeremy Stine (District 27) as he talks about the inauguration, education, crime, and more! What does the Senate need to tackle first, and what's the order of priority?

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY:

Psalms 17:3-5 TPT

ACTION ITEMS:

• If you'd like to get in touch w/ Sen. Jeremy Stine, you can:
• Call his office at 337-491-2016.
• Email him at [email protected] with the subject "Heard You on the State of Freedom Podcast".
• 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: glow.fm/thestateoffreedom
• Support Louisiana-first candidates by becoming a member of LACAG: www.lacag.org.

KEY POINTS:

• Danielle talks about her own learnings with today's scripture (03:18)
• The State of Freedom welcomes Senator Jeremy Stine (06:30)
• Some contemplations on the new governor's address (07:44)
• Crime and its effect on everything else (11:05)
• Realities on economics and migration (14:09)
• A quick look behind the Blue Cross sale (17:43)
• COVID concerns today (23:25)
• Worries on government overreach (24:47)
• The rarest of legislative opportunities (30:54)
• State of Freedom's closing message for its listeners (38:13)

CONNECT WITH US:

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

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 glow.fm/thestateoffreedom
• If you own a business in LA and are interested in supporting our show by advertising, you can email us at [email protected].
• If you're interested in investing in precious metals at the best prices on the market, visit www.metalstacks.com/dwalker or email [email protected] for more information.

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Chris and Danielle get to talk to Senator Jay Morris (District 35) and hear from him on the tenor of the state's new legislature thus far. As Louisiana gets ready for a new crop of elected officials, what efforts are being made in pushing things out of the swamp and into the sunlight?

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY:

Psalms 78:5-12 TPT

ACTION ITEMS:

• If you'd like to get in touch w/ Sen. Jay Morris, you can:
• Call his office at 318-362-4270.
• Email him at [email protected] with the subject "Heard You on the State of Freedom Podcast".
• Follow him on his social media pages:
• Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jayjaymorris3
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaymeansjobs/
• 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: glow.fm/thestateoffreedom
• Support Louisiana-first candidates by becoming a member of LACAG: www.lacag.org.

KEY POINTS:

• Danielle reflects on today's scripture (03:28)
• The State of Freedom welcomes Senator Jay Morris (04:40)
• Thoughts on the organizing session of 2024 (05:04)
• How this legislature will be more effective in passing laws (12:41)
• Urgent special sessions on crime and redistricting (15:09)
• Thoughts on recidivism in Louisiana (24:04)
• The challenge of meeting the state's workforce needs (28:19)
• Thorny tax issues (39:28)
• Focusing on supporting free speech anew (47:29)
• Staying encouraged despite last year's legislative woes (57:58)
• Where to share your support of the Senator (01:08:50)
• State of Freedom's closing message for its listeners (01:11:10)

CONNECT WITH US:

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

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 glow.fm/thestateoffreedom
• If you own a business in LA and are interested in supporting our show by advertising, you can email us at [email protected].
• If you're interested in investing in precious metals at the best prices on the market, visit www.metalstacks.com/dwalker or email [email protected] for more information.

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Chris and Danielle speak to Thomas Waller, Jr. in today's episode to discover the what was happening behind the scenes in the military during the pandemic. What could have been done better, and how does he plan on making the right people accountable? They touch on critical national security matters and how citizens can take action.

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY:

Proverbs 16:3-4 TPT

ACTION ITEMS:

• Visit https://militaryaccountability.com/ to read the Declaration of Military Accountability and to sign the petition.
• Pray for the Robert v. Austin case - that the Supreme Court would rule in favor of freedom and the Constitution.
• To learn more about Tommy's work visit the Center for Security Policy. Support their work by making a donation. And sign up for their daily brief emails.
• Contact your U.S. Congressman and Senators. Share the Declaration of Military Accountability with them, and ask them to pursue justice for our servicemen and women.
• 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: glow.fm/thestateoffreedom
• Support Louisiana-first candidates by becoming a member of LACAG: www.lacag.org.

BOOKS & DOCUMENTS MENTIONED:

• Defending the Constitution Behind Enemy Lines by Robert Green.
• Saving Aziz by Chad Robichaux.
• Constitution for The New Socialist Republic in North America (Draft Proposal) From the Revolutionary Communist Party, USA.
• Who Lost Afghanistan?
• Catastrophic Failure: Blindfolding America in the Face of Jihad.
• Unrestricted Warfare (read pages 144-152)

KEY POINTS:

• Danielle shares her thoughts on today's scripture (02:28)
• The State of Freedom welcomes Thomas Waller, Jr. (03:56)
• Why he signed the Declaration (05:53)
• A historic case before the Supreme Court (09:39)
• On the book "Defending the Constitution" (18:56)
• His own attempt at a religious exemption (21:09)
• How refusal was being treated (31:48)
• An Afghanistan story (38:45)
• On the Center for Security Policy (47:02)
• Tommy's reminder for everyone (57:39)
• State of Freedom's closing message for its listeners (01:04:02)

CONNECT WITH US:

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

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 glow.fm/thestateoffreedom
• If you own a business in LA and are interested in supporting our show by advertising, you can email us at [email protected].
• If you're interested in investing in precious metals at the best prices on the market, visit www.metalstacks.com/dwalker or email [email protected] for more information.

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