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Senate President Bo Biteman on Fighting for Wyoming and the Future of Liberty

Welcome back to Voices of Liberty with host Sean Themea, powered by Young Americans for Liberty. Wyoming Senate President Bo Biteman never planned to become a politician. After building a successful career in the energy industry, he entered public office because he believed government had grown too large and too disconnected from the principles of liberty. In this episode, Sean Themea sits down with Senator Biteman to discuss his journey into politics, the influence of the liberty movement on his life, and the battles he has fought in Wyoming to protect constitutional rights. They explore property tax reform, school choice, energy policy, free markets, and why state legislatures remain one of the most important places to advance freedom in America. Senator Biteman also shares why he believes young people need a renewed understanding of liberty, why affordable energy and limited government go hand in hand, and why the fight for freedom is far from over. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, or YouTube, and learn more at YALiberty.org. Powered by Young Americans for Liberty, help support our work here: https://bit.ly/4vnedJK [https://bit.ly/4vnedJK]

State Representative Alex Kolodin on Election Integrity, Transparency, and Defending Liberty

Welcome back to Voices of Liberty with host Sean Themea, powered by Young Americans for Liberty. Arizona State Representative Alex Kolodin has built a reputation as one of the country's leading advocates for election integrity and constitutional government. As an attorney, legislator, and candidate for Arizona Secretary of State, he has spent years fighting to make elections more transparent, more secure, and more accountable to the voters they serve. In this episode, Sean Themea talks with Representative Kolodin about restoring confidence in elections, protecting the First Amendment, increasing transparency in government, and why liberty depends on trust in the democratic process. They also discuss property rights, water policy, free markets, and why strong principles matter more than partisan politics. Representative Kolodin explains why he believes the next generation of liberty leaders must build strong families, understand the Constitution, and never stop learning if they hope to preserve freedom for future generations. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, or YouTube, and learn more at YALiberty.org. Powered by Young Americans for Liberty, help support our work here: https://bit.ly/4vnedJK [https://bit.ly/4vnedJK]

Howie Rich on Term Limits, Career Politicians, and Restoring Citizen Government

Why do so many good people refuse to run for Congress—and what would it take to change that? In this episode of Voices of Liberty, host Sean Themea sits down with longtime libertarian leader and U.S. Term Limits Chairman Howie Rich to discuss why he believes term limits are the key to restoring representative government. Drawing from decades of experience in the liberty movement, Howie explains how career politicians have transformed Congress, why the current seniority system discourages accomplished citizens from serving, and how term limits could bring entrepreneurs, business leaders, educators, and everyday Americans back into public office. The conversation also explores the constitutional path to congressional term limits, common objections to the movement, and why Howie believes this is one of the most important liberty reforms of our time. Powered by Young Americans for Liberty, help support our work here: https://bit.ly/4vnedJK [https://bit.ly/4vnedJK]

James Spillane on Why Your Data Deserves the Same Rights as Your Property

Is your data really yours? New Hampshire State Representative James Spillane joins Sean Themea to explain why one of the biggest threats to liberty today isn't happening in Washington—it's happening in the cloud. From the Fourth Amendment and digital property rights to the dangers of the third-party doctrine, Spillane breaks down how outdated laws are leaving Americans vulnerable to government overreach in the digital age. He also shares why New Hampshire is leading the fight to protect personal data, what citizens can do today to better safeguard their privacy, and why defending property rights must now include protecting the information we store online. Powered by Young Americans for Liberty, help support our work here: https://bit.ly/4vnedJK [https://bit.ly/4vnedJK]

Jerry Rawls on Building a Billion-Dollar Company, Taking Risks, and Why Free Markets Still Win

What does it take to build a company from a small startup into a global technology leader with 14,000 employees? In this episode of Voices of Liberty, host Sean Themea sits down with entrepreneur, engineer, and philanthropist Jerry Rawls, founder of Finisar, to explore the journey behind one of America's greatest business success stories. Jerry shares how taking a risk, embracing innovation, building a culture of integrity, and solving real problems helped transform a startup into a company that revolutionized fiber-optic communications. He also discusses capitalism, entrepreneurship, higher education, energy policy, and why he believes America's greatest opportunities are still ahead for those willing to work hard and think differently. If you're interested in entrepreneurship, free markets, leadership, and the principles that drive innovation, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Powered by Young Americans for Liberty, help support our work here: https://bit.ly/4vnedJK [https://bit.ly/4vnedJK]