16. BONUS: GOP Candidates Forum Hosted By The Stanly County Freedom Network

19. One Word Of Truth Outweighs The Whole World

In this week's episode, I want to share an important chapter from the book “Live Not By Lies” and the most critical thing we all need to do to fight the growing tyranny around us. Also, an update on Medicaid expansion, your weekly dose of CRT in NC public schools, and how NC is spending federal COVID funds. References: * Most GOP voters oppose Medicaid expansion [https://www.carolinajournal.com/news-article/most-gop-voters-oppose-medicaid-expansion/] * How are North Carolina Schools Spending Covid Money? [https://www.johnlocke.org/how-are-north-carolina-schools-spending-covid-money/] * A Raleigh high school wants an ‘anti-racism’ grant from a group that supports CRT [https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article260520367.html] * MEGA Event 2022, Saturday, April 30th [https://www.edfirstnc.org/make-education-great-again-event] * Live Not by Lies: A Manual for Christian Dissidents [https://www.amazon.com/Live-Not-Lies-Christian-Dissidents/dp/0593087399] All feedback is welcome, so let me know what you think about the content, format, etc. at firstinfreedom1776@gmail.com [https://mail%20to:firstinfreedom@gmail.com/]. You can also follow the show on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/firstinfreedompodcast] and Gettr [https://www.gettr.com/user/firstinfreedom].

18. Just Say No

In this episode, I interview Brian Balfour of the John Locke Foundation to discuss medicaid expansion, a true wolf in sheep's clothing. Also, the NC Supreme Court is at it again in hopes of stealing another election. References: * Senator raises concerns about N.C. Supreme Court sidestepping standard process [https://www.carolinajournal.com/news-article/senator-raises-concerns-about-n-c-supreme-court-sidestepping-standard-process/] * Medicaid expansion supporters should listen carefully to Berger’s analysis [https://www.carolinajournal.com/opinion-article/medicaid-expansion-supporters-should-listen-carefully-to-bergers-analysis/] * Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Medicaid and NC Health Choice [https://www.ncleg.gov/Committees/CommitteeInfo/NonStanding/6660] * Brian Balfour, John Locke Foundation [https://www.johnlocke.org/about/team/brian-balfour/] * Find your state legislators [https://www.ncleg.gov/FindYourLegislators] All feedback is welcome, so let me know what you think about the content, format, etc. at firstinfreedom1776@gmail.com [https://mail%20to:firstinfreedom@gmail.com/]. You can also follow the show on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/firstinfreedompodcast] and Gettr [https://www.gettr.com/user/firstinfreedom].

17. Putting It All On The Line

In this week’s episode, I interview Thomas Townsend, former school teacher, entrepreneur, and now candidate for Stanly County Commissioner. I’ll also share with you the latest example of CRT in our local schools. References: * Stanly County Schools Cognia Accreditation [https://www.stanlycountyschools.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1227282&type=d&pREC_ID=2292897] * To Eradicate Critical Theories in K-12 Parents Need to Know about the Invisible Layer of Control [https://pjmedia.com/columns/stacey-lennox/2021/07/01/to-eradicate-critical-theories-in-k-12-parents-need-to-know-about-the-invisible-layer-of-control-n1458591] * Cognia 2022 Performance Standards [https://www.cognia.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Performance-Standards.pdf] * Thomas Townsend for Commissioner [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075897314481] All feedback is welcome, so let me know what you think about the content, format, etc. at firstinfreedom1776@gmail.com [https://mail%20to:firstinfreedom@gmail.com/]. You can also follow the show on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/firstinfreedompodcast] and Gettr [https://www.gettr.com/user/firstinfreedom].

16. BONUS: GOP Candidates Forum Hosted By The Stanly County Freedom Network

On Friday, 3/25, the Stanly County Freedom Network hosted a GOP candidates forum for Clerk of Court, County Commissioner, and School Board. All GOP candidates were invited and eight accepted the invitation. Below is a list of all candidates for each office and those who attended. Sorry for any sound issues. I edited the best I could. List Key: Incumbent (i), Attended (a) Clerk of Court * Pam Blake * Michael Greene (a) * Ginger Efird County Commissioner * At-Large - Lane Furr (i) * At-Large - Patty Crump (a) * At-Large - Leon Warren * District 1 - Mike Barbee (i) * District 1 - Levi Greene (a) * District 1 - Mike Haigler * District 2 - Bill Lawhon (i) * District 2 - Thomas Townsend (a) * District 2 - Jon Ledbetter * District 3 - Tommy Jordan (i) * District 3 - Brandon King (a) School Board * At-Large - Anthony Graves (i)(a) * At-Large - Melvin Poole (a) * At-Large - John Wright (a) * District 1 - Dustin Lisk (i) * District 1 - Meghan Almond (a)

15. Multiply Your Influence

In this week’s episode, I interview Patty Crump, candidate for Stanly County Commissioner. Also, a new voter registration milestone and a new progressive get-out-the-vote organization you need to know. References:  * Unaffiliated voters surpass Democrats in N.C. [https://www.carolinajournal.com/news-article/unaffiliated-voters-surpass-democrats-in-n-c/] * New North Carolina Project [https://newnorthcarolinaproject.org/ourmission] * Public Health Week proclamation [http://stanlycountync.iqm2.com/Citizens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=1&ID=1151&Inline=True] (included in meeting packet) * Patty Crump for Commissioner [https://www.facebook.com/PattyCrumpCommissioner2022] All feedback is welcome, so let me know what you think about the content, format, etc. at firstinfreedom1776@gmail.com [https://mail%20to:firstinfreedom@gmail.com/]. You can also follow the show on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/firstinfreedompodcast] and Gettr [https://www.gettr.com/user/firstinfreedom].