The County Line Podcast

著者: Chris Ranney Garth Hilton Kevin Virgil
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  • The County Line Podcast exists to champion free speech and popular constitutionalism to preserve our God-given freedoms. Together, we educate, organize, and activate for liberty through the power of "We the People," interposition, and local governance. Our first instincts are to challenge centralized power, embrace civic virtue, and empower “We the People” to ensure liberty thrives through chaotic times.
    © 2025 Chris Ranney, Garth Hilton, Kevin Virgil
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The County Line Podcast exists to champion free speech and popular constitutionalism to preserve our God-given freedoms. Together, we educate, organize, and activate for liberty through the power of "We the People," interposition, and local governance. Our first instincts are to challenge centralized power, embrace civic virtue, and empower “We the People” to ensure liberty thrives through chaotic times.
© 2025 Chris Ranney, Garth Hilton, Kevin Virgil
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  • The County Line Podcast Ep 6: Local Grit Overcomes Political Greed
    2025/04/18
    The County Line Podcast Ep 6: Local Grit Overcomes Political GreedWelcome to The County Line Podcast, where we learn and live liberty from the kitchen table to the county line!If you like the podcast, please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE!If you value the message and want to hear more DONATE by visiting WWW.FREESPEECHAMERICA.ORGSUMMARYIn Episode 6 of the County Line podcast, hosts Garth Hilton, Kris Ranney, and Kevin Virgil dive into local liberty issues with a mix of national context. They celebrate South Dakota’s new law banning eminent domain for CO2 pipelines, crediting grassroots activism, while lamenting Iowa’s pro-pipeline stance and how the Republican Party of Iowa loves this boondoggle. Kris introduces the Weston A. Price Foundation’s focus on nutrient-dense eating, tying it to personal freedom and the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) ethos, with plans for a future guest. The trio critiques the recent Continuing Resolution (CR) for perpetuating federal spending, spotlighting Thomas Massie’s lone dissent and Trump’s role in quashing the Freedom Caucus. Kris honors Steve King as an early cancellation victim, exposing GOP sabotage, while Garth and Kevin rail against crony capitalism, the 17th Amendment, and low primary turnout. The episode ends with a call for civic duty beyond voting, teasing future organizing via Free Speech America.________________________________________________CHAPTERS00:00 - 02:51 Liberty’s Kitchen: Setting the TableGarth ignites the mic with a free speech battle cry, joined by Kris and Kevin, who find solace in this weekly pitstop to plot liberty from chaos.02:51 - 19:43 Local Grit Scores: Pipelines and HealthKris tees up Steve King and Weston A. Price, but Kevin steals the spotlight with South Dakota’s pipeline smackdown—grassroots muscle flexing—while Iowa lags. Free Speech America gets a shoutout as Kris ties health freedom to sovereignty.19:43 - 32:07 DC’s Dirty CR: Cash Over CourageThe mood sours as Garth and Kevin shred the CR’s spending binge, with Massie as the lone ranger against Trump’s Freedom Caucus leash. Kris wonders if it’s a grand reveal; Kevin exposes lobbyist cash drowning out Main Street.32:07 - 38:31 Founders’ Ghosts: Representation and RuinGarth digs into 1929’s representation cap, Kevin curses the 17th Amendment, and 1913’s Fed fiasco looms large—centralized power’s origin story unfolds.38:31 - 47:09 MAHA Before MAHA: Health Meets HeartlandGarth teases guests like Steve King, but Kris takes the reins, unveiling Weston A. Price’s anti-Big Ag gospel—her keto tale fuels a vision of liberated bodies and minds.47:09 - 56:49 King’s Fall, Primary Fail: Uniparty UnmaskedKris lionizes Steve King, a canceled prophet, as Kevin spills the Iowa GOP’s betrayal. Garth pushes county-level rebellion against low-turnout primaries hijacked by the elite.56:49 - 1:00:43 Beyond Ballots: Kitchen Table RisingKris weighs GOP reform vs. end-runs, but Garth reframes voters as citizens, rallying for kitchen-table meetups to spark a liberty wildfire—blessings and sign-off seal the pact._______________________________________________KEYWORDSliberty, localism, free speech, pipelines, eminent domain, Steve King, cancellation, Weston A. Price, MAHA, health, CR, spending, Trump, Freedom Caucus, Thomas Massie, crony capitalism, primaries, representation, 17th Amendment, Federal Reserve, community organizing#liberty #local #freespeech #iowa #MAGA #HealthFreedom #Conservative #Grassroots #PipelineFight #SteveKing________________________________________________REFERENCES AND LINKS Free Speech America: freespeechamerica.org - Support the podcast and explore their mission to preserve American freedoms. Weston A. Price Foundation: westonaprice.org - Learn about nutrient-dense eating and local chapters promoting traditional foodways. South Dakota Pipeline Law: No direct link provided in transcript; search “South Dakota eminent domain CO2 pipeline ban 2025” for news updates. Steve King’s Cancellation: Reference to his 2019 New York Times controversy; see nytimes.com archives (e.g., “Steve King White Nationalism” January 2019). Continuing Resolution (CR): Check congress.gov for the latest CR text and votes (circa early 2025). 17th Amendment: constitutioncenter.org - Read the amendment shifting senator elections to popular vote (ratified 1913). Federal Reserve Creation: federalreservehistory.org - Details on its 1913 establishment. Permanent Apportionment Act of 1929: history.house.gov - Overview of the act capping House seats.
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  • The County Line Podcast Ep 5: Trust Lost, Community Found: A Localist Revival
    2025/04/18
    The County Line Podcast Ep 5: Trust Lost, Community Found: A Localist RevivalWelcome to The County Line Podcast, where we learn and live liberty from the kitchen table to the county line!If you like the podcast, please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE!If you value the message and want to hear more DONATE by visiting WWW.FREESPEECHAMERICA.ORGSUMMARYIn this episode of the County Line podcast, hosts Garth, Kris Ranney, and Kevin Virgil welcome Adam Smith, a political philosophy professor from Dubuque and associate editor at Front Porch Republic, to explore localism’s core tenets: place, limits, and liberty. Adam shares his journey from an Indiana farm to academia, emphasizing how tangible places ground us amidst abstract societal shifts. The discussion delves into the loss of trust in institutions—federal, educational, and religious—contrasting this with the virtues cultivated in local communities. Kris reflects on her acreage as a personal anchor, while Kevin ties America’s success to high-trust societies, eroded by centralized control like the Department of Education. Adam advocates for focusing on what’s within reach, like his efforts to reshape his university’s honors program for local citizenship. Practical examples—like county overreach on chickens and dog breeding—highlight the need for innovative local solutions, not just nostalgia. The episode ends with a call to action for community engagement, paired with Kris’s book recommendation on feminism’s occult roots.CHAPTERS00:00Introduction: Free Speech and Local LibertyGarth opens, thanking supporters of Free Speech America and introducing guest Adam Smith from Front Porch Republic.01:54Guest Spotlight: Adam Smith’s JourneyAdam shares his Midwest roots, academic path, and role at Front Porch Republic, blending localism with a global past.03:09Place, Limits, Liberty: Defining LocalismAdam unpacks Front Porch Republic’s tagline, contrasting concrete “place” with abstract “space” and linking liberty to limits.09:18Kris’s Place: Solace Amid ChaosKris describes her acreage as a refuge, despite a tornado’s lesson in limits, tying it to localism’s grounding power.12:42Safe Spaces vs. Real PlacesKevin probes Adam on academia’s shift from challenge to comfort; Adam sees hope in his seminar-style classes.16:49Virtue as a Local LimitGarth and Adam discuss virtue’s role in society, pushing back against liberalism’s trust in structures over people.21:20Neutrality’s Myth in EducationKris recalls Girl Scouts banning values, sparking a critique of imposed neutrality in institutions.25:48Trust, Community, and CentralizationKevin links America’s high-trust culture to local virtue, decrying federal overreach like the Department of Education.31:27From Charity to BureaucracyKris cites the New Deal’s shift from local aid to faceless welfare, eroding accountability and trust.33:19Loss of Faith in InstitutionsKris shares her post-2019 disillusionment with health, electoral, and faith institutions, favoring local reliance.35:22Localism’s Scale: Focus, Not Just PowerAdam redefines localism as limiting attention to what’s actionable, urging less fixation on national noise.38:56Stoicism and ControlKevin connects localism to stoicism, citing Man’s Search for Meaning as a guide to inner focus.41:56Practical Localism: Real ExamplesKris seeks concrete applications; Adam highlights his campus efforts to foster local citizenship.47:25Non-Ideological LocalismAdam stresses localism’s big tent, from crunchy conservatives to local socialists, united by community commitment.50:27Lost Local Justice: People’s PanelsGarth raises the grand jury’s decline; Kris adds examples of county overreach on chickens and dogs.55:38Beyond Nostalgia: Innovative LocalismAdam calls for creative responses to local failures, not just devolution from federal control.58:09Wrap-Up and Book RecommendationThe hosts thank Adam; Kris suggests Occult Feminism by Rachel Wilson for a future book club.1:00:18Closing Call to Local ActionGarth and Kris urge listeners to engage locally, pitching Free Speech America’s mission and support.KEYWORDSlocalism, liberty, place, limits, virtue, trust, community, institutions, education, philosophy, Front Porch Republic, Iowa, high-trust society, decentralization, stoicism, accountability, citizenship, conservatism, socialism, grand jury#liberty #local #freespeech #iowa #Localism #TrustCrisis #Conservative #CommunityFirst #Philosophy #Virtue #grandjury
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  • The County Line Podcast Ep 4: Iowa Strikes Back: Gender, Pipelines, and Power
    2025/04/18
    The County Line Podcast Ep 4: Iowa Strikes Back: Gender, Pipelines, and PowerWelcome to The County Line Podcast, where we learn and live liberty from the kitchen table to the county line!If you like the podcast, please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE!If you value the message and want to hear more DONATE by visiting WWW.FREESPEECHAMERICA.ORGSUMMARYIn this episode of the County Line podcast, hosts Garth, Kevin Virgil, and Kris Ranney welcome guests Kip and Sheila Murphy, political insiders from Western Iowa, to discuss liberty and local action. The episode celebrates Iowa’s removal of gender identity from its civil rights code, a move praised as a return to common sense, though criticized by some Republicans like Rep. David Seek. The hosts and guests explore the emotional manipulation behind such policies, the need for accountability in elected officials, and the broader fight against narrative-driven politics. Kip and Sheila share insights on Iowa campaigns, the Free Soil Coalition’s pipeline resistance, and emerging issues like transactional gold and property tax reform. The conversation also touches on military reframing under Trump, border security threats, and the Epstein file release, emphasizing discernment between narrative and reality to protect liberty from the kitchen table to the county line.CHAPTERS00:00Introduction: Liberty from Kitchen to County LineGarth welcomes listeners and guests Kip and Sheila Murphy, framing the podcast’s mission to protect liberty locally.00:33Guest Intro: Kip and Sheila MurphyKip and Sheila, political insiders from Western Iowa, join to share their expertise on campaigns and issues.01:18Iowa’s Gender Identity Rollback VictoryThe hosts celebrate Iowa’s removal of gender identity from civil rights code, debating its necessity and implications.05:11Emotional Manipulation in PoliticsKevin and Kip critique the left’s use of guilt and emotional appeals, citing examples like transgender sports coercion.08:46Hijacking Good IntentionsKris and Kip discuss how mainstreaming and empathy have been exploited to push radical agendas.11:02Political Accountability and Trump’s PraiseThe group addresses four dissenting Republicans, including David Seek, and Trump’s support for Iowa’s move.16:20Primaries and Local ActionGarth calls for primary challenges against disloyal reps, while Kris plans to confront Seek directly.20:03Inviting Seek and Guest SpotlightKevin suggests inviting Seek on the show; Kris introduces Kip and Sheila’s campaign expertise.21:23Campaign Insights: Iowa and OmahaKip details their work on Iowa and Nebraska campaigns, critiquing Trump’s Omaha strategy.24:05Pipeline Fight and Free Soil CoalitionKip updates on the legislative battle against the carbon pipeline and the evolving Free Soil Coalition.29:31Military Socialism and ReformKevin and Kip criticize liberal military leadership; Kris praises Hegseth’s “war fighter” reframing.35:25Border Security CrisisKris raises cartel threats at the border; Kip confirms an IED killing, supporting Trump’s terrorist label.37:05Kevin’s Exit and Emergency Powers PreviewKevin departs, and Garth previews next week’s emergency powers debate in Des Moines.38:19Property Tax Reform MovementKip discusses legislative efforts to rethink property taxes, inspired by Florida’s model.43:15Transactional Gold and Silver PushGarth advocates for a gold-backed state currency to fund Iowa and counter inflation.46:49Political Gossip: Upcoming RacesKip shares rumors on candidates like David Pouch and Brad Sherman challenging incumbents.52:56Anti-Feminist Meme and MasculinityKris shares Elon Musk’s meme, sparking a critique of gender-based political promotion.57:38Epstein Files: Narrative vs. RealityKris introduces Burning Bright’s narrative analysis, applied to the Epstein file photo op.1:01:28Justice and DiscernmentGarth demands transparency and prosecutions, while Kris predicts forthcoming justice.1:03:43Wrap-Up and Mug Club PitchThe hosts thank Kip and Sheila, pitch subscriptions, and Kris plays an outro music video.KEYWORDSliberty, localism, gender identity, civil rights, Iowa, emotional manipulation, political accountability, Trump, narrative, reality, campaigns, pipeline, Free Soil Coalition, military reform, border security, property tax, transactional gold, silver, Epstein files, discernment, community, conservatives, primaries, feminism, masculinity#liberty #local #freespeech #iowa #Trump2025 #MAGA #Conservative #GenderDebate #BorderCrisis #GoldStandard #Pipelineprotest #climatechange
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