Chris and Danielle welcome Barry Hugghins, President and CEO of Reliant Technologies, to analyze Louisiana's special legislative session on tax reform and budget issues. With alarming statistics revealing the state’s per-capita government spending far exceeding neighboring states—and a dwindling population—can meaningful fiscal change be achieved?

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY:
Hebrews 4:3a TPT

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KEY POINTS:
Danielle talks about faith in today’s scripture (01:22)
Alleged anomaly at Louisiana legislature (03:51)
Tax swap(05:22)
Proposed budget cuts (08:16)
Revenue enhancements (10:28)
Washington Monument Strategy (12:01)
Budgets in Louisiana, Florida, and North Carolina (16:16)
Gov. Landry's strategies (18:21)
Corporate franchise tax (21:00)
Constitutional amendments (24:53)
State of Freedom’s closing message for its listeners (27:35)

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Chris and Danielle welcome Dr. Dave Brat, Vice Provost at Liberty University, to talk about President Trump's economic plans and how to restore America's educational system through a return to foundational values and local control. Will President Trump’s next administration succeed in cutting through the bureaucracy and sparking a new era of economic growth?

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY:
Ephesians 2:7-9 TPT

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Learn more about Liberty University at www.liberty.edu
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Check out the following books:
Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God by Jonathan Edwards
The Wrath that Came by Jack Brush
The Soul of the American University by George M. Marsden
The Closing of the American Mind by Allan Bloom
Return of the Strong Gods by R. R. Reno
The Republic by Plato

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KEY POINTS:
Danielle talks about God’s salvation in today’s scripture (01:04)
State of Freedom welcomes Dave Brat (03:51)
Ukrainian missile strikes in Russia (04:03)
Perverse incentives (07:21)
Trump's challenges with global relations (09:17)
Elon Musk's budget cuts proposal (12:26)
On Linda McMahon’s DOE appointment (14:59)
On true federalism (19:42)
Monopolies and capitalism (23:41)
Church's role (26:16)
Critical race theory (29:31)
Theology and Rebellion (30:40)
Revelation of Jesus (34:31)
Liberty University (35:45)
Book recommendations (38:28)
State of Freedom’s closing message for its listeners (42:22)

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Chris and Danielle welcome Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn back to talk about the critical path forward after the 2024 election, drawing parallels between the D-Day invasion and the ongoing struggle against corruption. Can President Trump's young, energetic cabinet picks successfully carry out his plan for major institutional reform?

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY:
Psalms 97:10-12 TPT

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Get/stay involved in your local community and state.
Visit www.flynnmovie.com/tsofpodcast to support us and get General Flynn's movie, books, new documentary about his movie tour, merch and more.

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KEY POINTS:
Danielle talks about hating evil and loving God in today’s scripture (01:04)
State of Freedom welcomes Lt. Gen Michael Flynn (03:06)
D-day+1 (03:22)
General Flynn's future plans (06:53)
Criticism of Andrew McCabe (08:20)
On Matt Gaetz’s appointment (10:15)
Trump's strategy (12:35)
Reawaken America tour (16:37)
On government efficiency with Elon and Vivek (19:21)
Incentive systems for failure (21:56)
State of Freedom’s closing message for its listeners (23:23)

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