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Voices of Liberty is a podcast powered by Young Americans for Liberty and hosted by Sean Themea. Each week, Voices of Liberty brings you the untold stories of the next generation of liberty leaders. These are the people fiercely defending America’s founding principles and proving that freedom is not just an idea, but a movement that is winning right now. Listeners hear from bold entrepreneurs showing that free markets work, principled elected officials pushing back against big government, and fearless student activists standing up for liberty on college campuses across the country. Through honest, human conversations, the podcast highlights how individuals are building momentum for freedom in government, culture, and their communities. Voices of Liberty puts the spotlight on the people making liberty win today and shows why liberty can, and will, be achieved in our lifetime. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts, and join the movement shaping the future of freedom in America. Check out YAL here: https://yaliberty.org/
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- Today44 min
Serena Barker on Fighting for Liberty and Defending Self-Defense Rights on Campus
In this episode of Voices of Liberty, host Sean Themea sits down with Serena Barker, a Young Americans for Liberty activist whose journey into the liberty movement began during the COVID era while attending Florida State University. What started as frustration with government mandates quickly evolved into a mission to defend individual freedom and challenge restrictions on campus and beyond. Serena shares how she helped lead the successful effort to overturn Florida State University's pepper spray ban, organized students around constitutional carry legislation, and learned firsthand how grassroots activism can influence public policy. She reflects on the challenges of standing up for unpopular ideas, the importance of building relationships with lawmakers, and the lessons she learned through her work with Young Americans for Liberty. The conversation also explores the future of the liberty movement, the importance of engaging young people in the fight for freedom, and why Serena believes ordinary citizens can have an extraordinary impact when they choose to get involved. Subscribe to Voices of Liberty on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about Young Americans for Liberty at yaliberty.org.
- 4 days ago1h 5m
Brendan Steinhauser on the Future of AI and the Survival of Liberty
Artificial intelligence is advancing faster than almost anyone imagined. But what does that mean for freedom, innovation, and the future of humanity? In this episode of Voices of Liberty, Sean Themea sits down with Brendan Steinhauser, CEO of the Alliance for Secure AI, for a wide-ranging conversation about the opportunities and risks created by rapidly evolving AI technology. Brendan discusses the growing influence of artificial intelligence, the challenges of keeping powerful systems aligned with human values, the potential impact on jobs and the economy, and the dangers posed by government surveillance and centralized control. He also explores whether AI could become more intelligent than humans, what that might mean for society, and why the decisions being made today could shape the future of liberty for generations to come. As artificial intelligence continues to transform the world, this conversation examines one of the most important questions of our time: can technological progress and human freedom advance together? Subscribe to Voices of Liberty on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Powered by Young Americans for Liberty.
- 1 weeks ago1h 19m
Larry Reed: Why Liberty Must Be Defended Before It’s Too Late
In this episode of Voices of Liberty, Sean Themea sits down with Lawrence W. “Larry” Reed — President Emeritus of the Foundation for Economic Education — to discuss the real-world consequences of unchecked government power. From hearing about the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia at age 13 to traveling to 96 countries, Larry shares firsthand stories of underground resistance in communist Poland, black markets under authoritarian regimes, and the sobering lessons of visiting Auschwitz. He also explains why the Great Depression wasn’t caused by capitalism, whether America risks repeating Rome’s decline, and why character is essential to advancing liberty. This is a powerful reminder that freedom is never automatic — and must be defended before it’s too late. Voices of Liberty is powered by Young Americans for Liberty.
- 1 weeks ago1h 12m
Allen Gilmer: Building, Creating, and Defending Liberty
Welcome back to Voices of Liberty, powered by Young Americans for Liberty, with host Sean Themea. Allen Gilmer has spent his life creating things—from building one of the largest software platforms in the energy industry to producing films that explore freedom, government power, and the human desire for self-determination. In this episode, Sean and Allen discuss entrepreneurship, free markets, the energy industry, the dangers of government overreach, and why liberty remains essential for innovation and human flourishing. They also explore Allen's transition into filmmaking, including projects that highlight the realities of life under authoritarian regimes and the lessons Americans can learn from them. It's a wide-ranging conversation about opportunity, responsibility, creativity, and the enduring value of freedom. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, or YouTube, and learn more at YALiberty.org.
- 2 weeks ago1h 12m
Nathan Fatal: Why Liberty Needs Builders, Not Bystanders
Welcome back to Voices of Liberty with host Sean Themea, powered by Young Americans for Liberty. Nathan Fatal believes liberty does not advance when people simply notice problems. It advances when ordinary people decide to lead, organize, and act. In this conversation, Sean Themea talks with Nathan about why awareness without action leads to apathy, how leadership begins long before anyone has a title, and what he learned helping people respond to government overreach at the local level in Los Angeles. Nathan explains why so many people who care about freedom still hesitate to take the first step, why small wins matter in building confidence, and why the future of liberty depends on more people choosing responsibility instead of waiting for permission. This is a conversation about civic courage, practical leadership, and what it takes to help build a freer society. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, or YouTube, and learn more at YALiberty.org.
- 3 weeks ago34 min
Jake Bequette: Football, Service, and the Hard Road of Liberty
Welcome back to Voices of Liberty with host Sean Themea, powered by Young Americans for Liberty. Jake Bequette has lived several lives, and each one reflects the same pattern, choosing the hard road when easier paths were available. From playing football at the highest level, to serving as an Army Ranger, to stepping into the political arena in Arkansas, Jake has consistently pursued challenge, discipline, and purpose. In this conversation, Sean Themea talks with Jake about the roots that shaped him, including a strong family foundation, a love of history, and an early fascination with the ideas that built America. They also discuss what Jake learned inside the New England Patriots organization, what service in uniform taught him about leadership, and why he chose to challenge the political establishment in Arkansas. Jake explains why liberty still matters, why strong voices are needed in public life, and why America’s founding principles remain worth defending in every generation. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, or YouTube, and learn more at YALiberty.org.
- 4 weeks ago53 min
From Activist to State Representative: Dylan Jordan’s Fight for Liberty in South Dakota
Welcome back to Voices of Liberty with host Sean Themea, powered by Young Americans for Liberty. In this episode, Sean sits down with South Dakota State Representative Dylan Jordan, a young lawmaker who went from grassroots activism to elected office after deciding that if government was going to keep expanding, someone needed to step in and fight back directly. Representative Jordan shares how the ideas of liberty first took hold during the Tea Party era, why the response to the coronavirus period pushed him into local activism, and how direct pressure on elected officials eventually led him to run for office himself. The conversation explores his fight against taxpayer funded lobbying, his push to protect property rights from eminent domain abuse, his support for campus carry, and why too many politicians become cautious the moment they enter office. Jordan also explains what he learned while campaigning across one of South Dakota’s largest districts, why grassroots action still changes outcomes, and why liberty candidates must be willing to stay firm even when it makes them outsiders. This is a conversation about conviction, courage, and refusing to lose your principles once you have power. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, or YouTube.
- May 12, 202651 min
Lou Perez on Comedy, Free Speech, and Why Humor Still Matters for Liberty
Welcome back to Voices of Liberty with host Sean Themea, powered by Young Americans for Liberty. Today’s guest is Lou Perez, comedian, writer, and cultural commentator, whose work has shown that humor can do far more than entertain. It can challenge bad ideas, expose political absurdity, and defend the principles of a free society in ways that straight argument often cannot. Known for his appearances on Gutfeld!, his writing, and his sharp commentary on culture and politics, Lou joins Sean to talk about how comedy became one of his most effective tools for advancing liberty. He shares how his path into comedy came long before politics, why free speech remains essential to a healthy culture, and why creative people should never surrender the cultural battlefield to those who fear open debate. This conversation explores the First Amendment, the role of humor in breaking down ideological walls, and why liberty still needs voices willing to say what others are afraid to say, with courage, intelligence, and wit. It is a conversation about comedy, culture, courage, and using humor to defend the freedoms that make everything else possible.
About Voices of Liberty
Voices of Liberty is a podcast powered by Young Americans for Liberty and hosted by Sean Themea. Each week, Voices of Liberty brings you the untold stories of the next generation of liberty leaders. These are the people fiercely defending America’s founding principles and proving that freedom is not just an idea, but a movement that is winning right now. Listeners hear from bold entrepreneurs showing that free markets work, principled elected officials pushing back against big government, and fearless student activists standing up for liberty on college campuses across the country. Through honest, human conversations, the podcast highlights how individuals are building momentum for freedom in government, culture, and their communities. Voices of Liberty puts the spotlight on the people making liberty win today and shows why liberty can, and will, be achieved in our lifetime. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts, and join the movement shaping the future of freedom in America. Check out YAL here: https://yaliberty.org/
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