Freedom Bros

Episode 39: Karey Hanks tanks on "Red Flag" Rod Furniss Mar 08, 2024

Brian Almon hosts as Karey Hanks joins the show to discuss her primary challenge to Red Flag Rod Furniss, one of the worst Republicans in the Legislature!

Episode 37: Ronnie Knittel runs for Gem Couty Sherriff, Ricks goes full coward Mar 01, 2024

In this episode:

Ronnie Knittel runs for Gem Country Sherriff. We learn about him and why he thinks he's the man for the job.
Desperate leftists attack Dorothy Moon in a pathetic attempt to gain power.
Doug Ricks goes full coward and the Senate fails to protect free speech.

Join Dustin and Brian on Freedom Bros!

Episode 36: Chris Boyd explains his run for Canyon County Prosecutor, Ryan Spoon to talk GOP antics Feb 23, 2024

Chris Boyd wants to serve as Canyon County prosecutor. Who is he, and why is he ready to serve? Brian and Dustin find out!

Plus, Ryan Spoon joins the show to explain how conservatives can win the RINO war on GOP chairwoman Dorothy Moon.

Episode 35: Faye Thompson of McCall challenges Rep. Megan Blanksma Feb 16, 2024

Rep. Megan Blanksma, no longer House Majority Leader, faces a primary challenge in Faye Thompson of McCall. We talk to Faye to see what she wants to do if elected!

Episode 34: IFF President Ron Nate talks budget reforms and coup Feb 09, 2024

Main Street Caucus liberals tried to hijack Idaho's budget process. Ron Nate joins to explain what that means for Idahoans!

Episode 28: Nate Shelman on the future of media, GOP infighting, and Toys for Tots Nov 21, 2023

Usually, Idaho's no. 1 radio host sits behind the mic of his own show to ask the questions. In Episode 28 of Freedom Bros, Dustin and Brian Almon ask Shelman his thoughts on everything from the future of media to the GOP race for president and Republican infighting.

Plus, Lauren Walker of AssembleX previews this week's X (Twitter space) and Brian previews his next pieces.

Episode 27: Doug Toomer on his run for Senate, beef with Chad Christensen Nov 21, 2023

Doug Toomer, leader of Stand Up for Idaho, is running for the Idaho Senate. A few weeks ago, former state Rep. Chad Christensen entered the race to unseat Sen. Mark Harris, too. Christensen, upon entering, took some shots at Toomer. In this episode, Toomer responds. Plus he explains how he's changing his approach to the race after losing to Harris by 27 points two years ago.

Episode 26: Sen. Tammy Nichols makes a major announcement Nov 14, 2023

Sen. Nichols joined Freedom Bros to make a major announcement. Maria Nate stopped by to talk about Chuck Winder's bullying, and Laura Walker and Sia Pappanastos discussed their new X (Twitter) project!

Episode 25: Chad Christensen jumps in the race for Senate Nov 14, 2023

Former state Rep. Chad Christensen joins the District 35 Senate race against Mark Harris. We talk about why he's the right man for the job and how he plans to win.

Episode 24: Election night Nov 14, 2023

Greg and Dustin, joined by many, many people, recap elections and interpret results.

Episode 23: Colton Bennet, challenger to Lori McCann, talks education and more. Nov 14, 2023

Liberal Lori McCann is one of the worst Republicans in the Idaho House. Colton Bennet wants to unseat her. But who is he, and what does he believe? Dustin peppers him with questions to find out.

Episode 22: Congressman Fulcher joins the show to talk speaker, Israel, and more Nov 14, 2023

Congressman Russ Fulcher joins the Freedom Bros to update Greg on the speaker shenanigans, Israel, and more.

Episode 21: Sen. Scott Herndon files for re-election, set to take on Jim Woodward (again) Oct 13, 2023

What can $500,000 buy these days?

Not a nice house in Boise, that's for sure. But it can cover the race between Sen. Scott Herndon and Jim Woodward. In what might be the most expensive state legislative race in Idaho history, Herndon is set to clash with Woodward, the man who lost the seat two years ago.

What are the keys to victory this time around? How will Jim Woodward run to the left of Herndon and win?

Sen. Herndon joins Dustin to talk about that, plus the priorities of the 2024 legislative session. Don't miss this episode.

Episode 20: Greg recaps the GOP debate, talks guns, and dives into the U.S. House Speaker fiasco Oct 13, 2023

Episode 20: Greg recaps the GOP debate, talks guns, and dives into the U.S. House Speaker fiasco

Episode 19: How they want to rig the election game with ranked choice voting Sep 29, 2023

Ranked choice voting is a complicated, unfair way to elect public officials, says Phil Izon of Ranked Choice Education Association. And he should know; Phil lives in Alaska, which just instituted ranked choice voting. The results? Disastrously. Voter turnout fell to historic lows, and in a U.S. House race where 60% of voters wanted a Republican, a Democrat came out on top. Huh?

Phil explains the myriad problems with ranked choice voting in this incredibly informing episode.

Episode 18: Lucas Cayler of Caldwell is running for House in District 11, Seat B Sep 29, 2023

Rep. Chris Allgood is leaving the Legislature after 1 term and Lucas Cayler of Caldwell wants to replace him. Who is Lucas, and why does he want a seat in the Idaho Legislature? Tune in to Episode 18 to hear about his policy ideas!

Episode 17: Butch Otter transitions, NM gov grabs the guns, and Masterson gets bullied. Sep 15, 2023

Butch Otter came out in support of a Democrat-backed plan to rig Idaho elections. Boise Mayoral candidate Mike Masterson gets bullied by liberal activists and press, and the New Mexico governor tries to ban guns.

Greg and Dustin react to it all and more in the latest episode!

Episode 16: Sen. Brian Lenney talks re-election & speech threats, Dustin reviews IFA's new ad Sep 08, 2023

Sen. Brian Lenney announced his re-election bid last week, so he joined Freedom Bros to talk about his first year in office and what he expects out of the 2024 legislative session.

Lenney also talked about why his status as a non-native Idahoan doesn't matter, and why he doesn't care when Senate leadership demands he show up in their offices.

Finally, Dustin reviews Idaho Freedom Action's newest lawmaker accountability ad, a spot that targets Sen. Abby Lee. Remember that we had Lee's primary challenger, Adam Shippy, on Episode 14 of the podcast.Listen to that here.

Be sure to follow Freedom Bros onFacebookand Twitter. That makes the ride all the more fun!

Episode 15: Fraud at DHW, the Main Street Caucus scheme, and Dustin & Greg react Aug 24, 2023

In this episode:

Twin Falls state Sen. Glenneda Zuiderveld sniffed about corruption in the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. She explains what happened, and why it matters.

The Main Street Caucus has formed to convince you that liberals Republicans aren't liberal Republicans. Ron and Maria Nate explain what's going on, and why you shouldn't trust the phony group.

Rapper Tom MacDonald joined forces with Adam Calhoun to drop yet another pro-America song. Dustin and Greg react and share their thoughts on the new track.

Episode 14: Brandon Shippy takes on Sen. Abby Lee in Idaho's District 9 Aug 22, 2023

Sen. Abby Lee is on the hotseat after voting to protect and continue trans mutilation surgery for Idaho children. Brandon Shippy is a proven conservative who is stepping up to challenge liberal Lee for her seat. Who is Brandon Shippy, and why does he want to serve in public office? Find out!

Please, Dustin and Greg react to Tom MacDonald's latest pro-America song while Dustin munches on fudge rounds. Seriously.

Episode 13: Rob Beiswenger takes on Rep. Matt Bundy, who backed trans surgeries for Idaho youth Aug 11, 2023

Believe it or not, an Idaho Republican House member voted to allow Idaho youth to undergo trans surgeries. Yup, Rep. Matt Bundy voted to allow Idaho kids to cut off their privates.

Rob Beiswenger of Horseshoe Bend thinks that's insane. That's why Rob is running to unseat Bundy in District 8's GOP primary next May. But who is Rob, and why is he running? We find out in the newest Freedom Bros episode.

Episode 12: Another phony political group, IFA's anti-Schroeder ad, & pro-America rap video Aug 04, 2023

The Main Street Caucus has formed and is spreading BS talking points. What is the caucus and what is it here to do? Plus, Idaho Freedom Action launches an anti-Geoff Schroeder ad to hold the liberal senator accountable for his votes.

Finally, rapper Tom MacDonald releases a new hip hop tribute to the America and the flag. Dustin has seen it and Greg has not. We'll watch as Greg reacts to the rapper's latest anti-woke song.

Be sure to visit IdahoGunRallies.com to learn more about the ISAA's upcoming 2A rallies in your area!

Episode 11: Why you should see Sound of Freedom Aug 04, 2023

Sound of Freedom is taking America by storm. Greg Pruett explains why you should see it and why the movie matters.

Episode 10: Kent Marmon challenges Rep. Julie Yamamoto Jul 13, 2023

Rep. Julie Yamamoto is regarded as one of the most controversial legislators for her decisions to oppose school choice and protect pornographic materials in libraries.

Kent Marmon of Caldwell has decided to challenge Yamamoto. But who is Kent, and what are his policy ideas? Will he stand up for conservative principles? What's his track record? Find out on Episode 10 of Freedom Bros.

Also in this episode: Greg tells you about his October gun rights rally in Boise and releases his new video ad. For those listening to audio only, watch the ad on Rumble.

Plus, Dustin has built a Discord server for Idaho conservatives. The server allows you to coordinate with conservatives in your legislative district, find political volunteer opportunities, and chat with fellow freedom fighters. Click here to join today!

Episode 9: Cornel Rasor to challenge Rep. Sauter in District 1, Idaho Statesman fails again Jul 06, 2023

Cornel Rasor, a longtime conservative activist, plans to challenge Rep. Mark Sauter for a House seat in north Idaho's District 1. Who is Cornel and why is he running? Hear it directly from him in this episode.

Plus, gun owners hurt the Statesman's feels. Greg and Dustin talk about how Statesman writers have forgotten what Independence Day is all about!

Episode 8: Idaho Supreme Court guts gun rights, Almon recaps GOP summer meetings Jul 06, 2023

The Idaho Supreme Court delivered a massive blow to Idahoans' gun rights. Sen. Scott Herndon joins the show to discuss what it means and how to fix it.

Brian Almon talks about the GOP's summer meetings and the direction the Idaho Republican Party is headed.

Episode 7: Amy Henry is running for Seat 13B in the Idaho House Jun 23, 2023

Elections are beginning to heat up and candidates want to sell their ideas to voters. Amy Henry of Nampa feels called to serve to fight for vulnerable children. What are her top issues he wants to address immediately? What would she like to do on tax policy? Will she trade her vote to secure passage of his bills? Amy explains it all in this episode of Freedom Bros.

Be sure to listen to Episode 6 when another candidate in this race, Steve Tanner, makes his case for voters.

Episode 6: Steve Tanner is running for seat 13B in the Idaho House of Representatives. Jun 16, 2023

Elections are beginning to heat up and candidates want to sell their ideas to voters. Steve Tanner of Nampa feels called to serve to fight big government and the woke agenda. What are his three top issues he wants to address immediately? How will he stand up to an aggressive leadership team? Will he trade his vote to secure passage of his bills? Steve explains it all in this episode of Freedom Bros.

Be sure to tune in to Episode 7, when another candidate in this race, Amy Henry, makes her case for voters.

Episode 5: Mike ter Maat, Libertarian candidate for president Jun 16, 2023

Sick of the red and blue parties in American politics? The libertarians are, too. Mike teer Maat, a Libertarian running for president, thinks its time to actually limit government and unleash human potential and prosperity.

Visit his website at https://miketermaat.com/.

Episode 4: How red states go blue with Freedom Caucus President Andy Roth May 26, 2023

Here's a question: Why isn't Idaho, which regularly elects Republican supermajorities to the Legislature, the most conservative state in the union? Why don't we have education choice? Why do we still have a tax on our food?

Why? Because state political establishment, working hand in hand with a complicit media, wants to do what it wants to do, voters' wishes be damned.

In this episode of Freedom Bros, State Freedom Caucus Network President Andy Roth talks about what his organization is doing about this problem. He details exact why it happens, and how voters themselves can arm themselves to fight this nonsense.

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Episode 3: When liberals can't win, they rig the game. (Or, what you need to know about ranked choice voting.) May 19, 2023

In Episode 3 of Freedom Bros, Greg and Dustin talk with Rep. Dale Hawkins about a new ballot initiative that aims to bring ranked choice voting to Idaho elections. But just what is ranked choice voting, and why are liberals about to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars (or more!) to pass it in the 2024 election? Rep. Hawkins, who sponsored a bill to ban that type of voting in Idaho this year, explain why he brought his bill, and what ranked choice voting would do to Idaho. Hint: Nothing good!

Be sure to follow Keep Idaho Free on Facebook, YouTube, Rumble, and Twitter so you stay up to date on all of the latest happenings in Idaho politics.

Episode 2: What is wrong with Brian Holmes and the rest of Idaho's media May 12, 2023

In Episode 2 of Freedom Bros, Greg and Dustin take on Brian Holmes, Idaho's rabid mouthpiece for the left. The freedom bros discuss how he gets it wrong time and time again, and why media types shun accountability.

Be sure to follow Keep Idaho Free on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Rumble!

Episode 1: Zito's big announcement, porn & politics, and the newest fake political group May 05, 2023

Greg Pruett and Dustin Hurst present Freedom Bros, the best Idaho-focused podcast for staying up to date and slaying liberal and fake Republican lies about politics and policy.

In this episode, former Sen. Christy Zito drops by to make a HUGE announcement. Dustin reminds people of her heartfelt committee speech during the pandemic's special session. You can see that speech here.

Next, longtime political player Trent Clark comes on to discuss his recent column about blocking porn on teens' mobile phones. You can read that column here.

Finally, Greg and Dustin discuss the latest fake group to enter the political sphere, Idaho Leaders United. While the group, backed by Lauren McLean donor Tommy Ahlquist, claims its mission is to combat extremism, Greg and Dustin explain the group's real purpose.

Be sure to follow the Freedom Bros on the Keep Idaho Free Facebook page!

And don't miss the next episode, which steams at 9 PM MT on May 11.

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