Show Segments Rants and Raves This is an opportunity for our audience to address issues they feel so strongly about that they want to RANTS and RAVE about the issue. Listeners will be given the chance to call in to the show and share their outrage or approval concerning their selected topic. Contact the Global Freedom Report producer or call 888-385-3733 to schedule your RANT or RAVE. Man/Woman in the Street interviews This is an opportunity for members of our audience to become freelance reporters, traveling in public areas and asking people about current events and topical issues. The reporters conducting these interviews will need to have their own equipment for recording there interactions with people. Their interviews will then be submitted to The Global Freedom Report for editing before being aired on the show. Freedom Follies This will be an occasional segment on The Global Freedom Report that features live on-air interviews with both performing artists and fine artists whose work is focused on freedom, self-determination, individual rights, and the principles of Americanism that are the theme of this show. Point/Counterpoint This segment invites members of The Global Freedom Report audience to participate in an on-air debate on noteworthy topics. In most cases, the host will take the POINT and the listener will take the COUNTERPOINT. The host will have two minutes to make his POINT; the audience member will have 2 minutes to make his or her COUNTERPOINT; the host will then have 1 minute to do a follow-up rebuttal; the audience member will then have 1 minute to do a follow-up rebuttal; finally, each party will have 1 minutes to offer a conclusion to the issue being raised. Audience members who wish to participate in POINT/COUNTERPOINT will need to email the show producer or call 888-385-3733 to schedule them on an upcoming show.
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The Global Freedom Report with Brent Johnson
Declaration, Defiance, and the Question of What Freedom Requires
A Father’s Day Forum on Truth, Justice, and Liberty
In this Father’s Day edition of The Global Freedom Report, host Brent Johnson presents the program as a listener-driven forum about truth, justice, liberty, and resistance to government overreach. Skipping over the many ad breaks, the episode’s main content includes open-line discussion, Brent’s invitation for listeners to share stories of justice or injustice, a full reading of the Declaration of Independence, a segment of A Look at the Declaration, a Lessons in Liberty teaching on the legal meaning of “include,” and several caller exchanges about rights, government power, election integrity, and constitutional questions.
Belfast, Migration, and the Question of Public Resistance
Brent begins the current-events portion by discussing unrest in Belfast, Northern Ireland, following reports of a violent attack allegedly involving a migrant. He frames the unrest as part of a larger reaction against mass migration policies, arguing that local populations across Europe and the United States have been ignored by political leaders and globalist institutions. He references statements from Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill, activist Tommy Robinson, and critics of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, then asks listeners a central question: when people believe their government refuses to protect them, at what point do they have the right to rise up?
Reading the Declaration of Independence as America’s Founding Document
A major portion of the episode is devoted to the Declaration of Independence, which Brent calls the true foundational document of the United States, even more fundamental than the Constitution. He reads the Declaration at length, including its statement that rights come from the Creator, its charges against King George III, and its justification for dissolving political ties when government becomes destructive to liberty. Afterward, Brent reflects on the personal cost paid by the signers and argues that the principle of God-given, unalienable rights remains the basis for American freedom.
Unalienable Rights and Refusing to Comply
Brent then expands on the difference between “unalienable” and “inalienable,” saying the Declaration uses “unalienable” because rights given by God cannot be changed or taken away by any government. He argues that governments cannot truly remove rights; they can only violate them. This leads into one of the episode’s recurring themes: each person must decide what they are willing to do when government violates God-given rights. Brent illustrates this with his own story of refusing the COVID-19 injection while in Tonga, saying he would not recognize the king’s authority over his conscience or body.
A Look at the Declaration - Immigration, Courts, and Judicial Dependence
In the A Look at the Declaration segment, Brent focuses on parts of the Declaration accusing the British king of obstructing immigration, blocking the administration of justice, and making judges dependent on the crown. He compares those grievances to modern conditions, arguing that current Americans also face government systems that obstruct justice and place too much power in federal judicial appointments. He says the founders objected not merely to taxation, but to a broader pattern of government abuse, centralized authority, and denial of legal remedy.
Listener Stories, Election Integrity, and “Lessons in Liberty”
The listener-call portions center on justice, injustice, and government accountability. Caller Eric from Los Angeles shares a story about his stolen van, saying police recovered it and identified the suspect, but the justice system failed to deliver accountability under then–District Attorney George Gascón. Brent also discusses a California petition-circulator case involving payments to homeless people for voter-registration-related signatures, presenting it as part of a larger concern about election integrity. In Lessons in Liberty, Brent teaches that the legal word “include” is restrictive unless a statute says “including but not limited to,” using that point to argue that certain federal definitions do not automatically include the 50 states.
Callers, Constitutional Questions, and the Closing Challenge
Near the end, caller Bill from Glendale, a veteran, discusses gun rights, the Constitution, the 17th Amendment, and the broader question of how Americans can reverse the loss of freedom. Brent responds that the issue deserves a longer conversation and says he hopes to continue discussing practical solutions in the next episode. He closes by asking listeners what they are willing, and not willing, to do to protect liberty. The episode ends with Brent urging people to tell the truth, keep their word, honor their agreements, correct any trespass against others, and remember that freedom is a birthright and a gift from God.
The Global Freedom Report, June 14, 2026
lundi 15 juin 2026 • Durée 01:50:37
The Global Freedom Report with Brent Johnson
The Federal Reserve, Red Pill Resistance, and the Battle Over Liberty, Money, and Control
Guest G. Edward Griffin
A Freedom-Focused Broadcast
In this episode of The Global Freedom Report, host Brent Johnson presents a wide-ranging liberty-themed program featuring G. Edward Griffin as the central guest. The episode content centers on Brent’s commentary, his recurring listener question about government lists, his warning about artificial intelligence and school surveillance, the extended interview with Griffin about the Federal Reserve, and later segments on individual rights, property, government power, and propaganda. The transcript also reflects the user’s note that Brent’s audio echo created some garbled or repetitive wording, so the clearest content comes from the structured interview and repeated show themes.
Government Lists, Rants and Raves, and Audience Participation
Brent opens the main content by inviting listeners to participate in the show’s “Rants and Raves” segment, where callers can speak about issues that matter to them. He also introduces the episode’s question of the week: whether listeners are concerned about appearing on government lists, and if so, which lists concern them. This question frames the episode’s larger concern with surveillance, government tracking, privacy, and the fear that ordinary citizens may be cataloged or targeted by bureaucratic systems.
AI in the Classroom and a Warning About Children’s Privacy
Brent discusses a report involving parents in Washington state objecting to an artificial-intelligence experiment connected to preschool classrooms. He says the proposed program involved teachers wearing cameras to capture classroom activity and use that footage to train AI models. Brent presents this as a serious privacy issue, warning that children’s speech, expressions, behavior, and reactions could be turned into data for predictive systems. His commentary becomes intense and confrontational, but the core point is his concern that artificial intelligence could be used in schools without adequate parental knowledge or protection.
G. Edward Griffin Joins to Discuss the Federal Reserve
The featured interview begins with technical difficulties, including Griffin sounding distorted at first and then being brought back by phone. Brent introduces G. Edward Griffin as a writer, documentary filmmaker, and author of The Creature from Jekyll Island. The main topic is the Federal Reserve. Brent asks how the Federal Reserve Act could have passed if a private central bank was contrary to constitutional principles. Griffin responds that while the Christmas-holiday passage story may be historically true, he believes the deeper issue is that bankers had already persuaded, influenced, or controlled enough members of Congress for the legislation to pass regardless.
The Banking Cartel and Congressional Dependence
Griffin argues that Congress has not abolished the Federal Reserve because elected officials are financially and politically dependent on the banking system and its surrounding institutions. In his view, Congress, media, corporations, and political actors are tied to a broader banking cartel. He says that many politicians either do not understand the system or are dependent on it for campaign support, influence, and career protection. Brent and Griffin frame the Federal Reserve not simply as a monetary institution, but as a central mechanism of control over American life.
Gold, Silver, Fiat Money, and Constitutional Questions
Brent asks why Federal Reserve notes have not been ruled invalid if the Constitution identifies gold and silver as lawful money. Griffin replies that the same forces that allowed the Federal Reserve to exist continue to protect it. He broadens the discussion into a claim that the United States and other nations are influenced by a global cabal or cartel that extends beyond banking into education, media, churches, and government. Griffin says modern citizens are often kept afraid through wars, crises, epidemics, and economic instability, leading them to seek more government control rather than less.
Violence, Strategy, and the Need to Retake Institutions
A key part of the interview involves disagreement over tactics. Brent suggests that government systems may be so corrupt that ordinary legal or judicial solutions may not work. Griffin pushes back against the idea that violent resistance is the answer, arguing that modern governments possess overwhelming technological and military power. Instead, Griffin says people must retake the systems that were captured through propaganda, political organization, and institutional infiltration. He argues that citizens must become active in political parties, schools, local offices, media, and community institutions rather than merely complain or prepare defensively.
Collectivism, Individualism, and the Ideological Battle
Griffin identifies the deeper conflict as one between collectivism and individualism. He says communism, socialism, and fascism are all variants of collectivist thinking because they subordinate the individual to the group. He argues that people on the liberty side must understand what they believe before they can defend it. Griffin warns against dividing the movement by race, religion, nationality, or other labels, saying that the real issue is whether people support individual liberty or collectivist control.
Red Pill University and the Red Pill Expo
Brent and Griffin discuss Red Pill University and the upcoming Red Pill Expo 2026, scheduled for July 11–12 in Las Vegas. Griffin says the event brings together speakers who have discovered that something they once believed was true was actually false. He connects the “red pill” idea to The Matrix, using it as a metaphor for awakening from illusion. Griffin explains that the expo covers topics such as money, media narratives, health, technology, freedom, and global events, and that its deeper purpose is to connect people into local “campuses” or groups that can influence communities.
Moving From Defense to Action
Griffin repeatedly stresses that people must stop thinking only defensively. While he does not dismiss practical preparations such as food, water, gold, or silver, he says those measures will not matter if people lose the larger battle for freedom. His message is that citizens must organize, educate themselves, build local coalitions, and take back “levers of influence” such as school boards, city councils, political organizations, and local government bodies. Brent strongly agrees and says he sees a shared mission between his work and Griffin’s.
Brent’s Lessons on Rights, Property, and Government Power
After the Griffin interview, Brent returns to his recurring liberty themes. He argues that America’s founding idea is that rights come from God, not government, and therefore government cannot legitimately take them away. He also discusses the law of principal and agent, saying that ownership creates liability while acting as an agent can reduce liability. In his “Lessons in Liberty” style commentary, Brent uses everyday examples involving property, a gardener, and accidental damage to explain his view of personal liability, property protection, and the legal role of trusts or other structures.
Democracy, Republics, and Propaganda
Near the end of the program, Brent presents a “Propaganda 101” segment focused on the difference between democracy and a republic. He argues that democracy means majority rule and can lead to mob rule, while a republic is designed to protect rights, reason, justice, and individual liberty. He encourages listeners to study definitions, question government messaging, and seek practical knowledge through his materials and Freedom Bound International. The episode closes with Brent asking listeners what they are willing to do to protect and preserve liberty, urging them to tell the truth, honor agreements, and defend freedom as a God-given birthright.
The Global Freedom Report, June 7, 2026
lundi 8 juin 2026 • Durée 01:54:24
The Global Freedom Report with Brent Johnson
Accountability Against the Administrative State:
Brent Johnson with Guests, Ann Vandersteel and Chris Burns on DOJA, CPS, and Parental Rights
Brent Johnson Opens The Global Freedom Report
In this episode of The Global Freedom Report, host Brent Johnson opens with his usual focus on liberty, government power, and the question of whether a functional free society can exist in today’s globalist world. Before bringing on his guests, Brent comments on California politics, election laws, ballot harvesting, Los Angeles mayoral politics, and the state’s broader government problems. He then turns the program toward the main subject: the work of the Department of Government Accountability, or DOJA, and its efforts to expose corruption inside government agencies.
Ann Vandersteel and Chris Burns Join the Program
Brent welcomes Ann Vandersteel and Chris Burns of the Department of Government Accountability. Ann is introduced as an investigative journalist, constitutional advocate, public speaker, and author of The CPS Pipeline: State-Sanctioned Kidnapping. Chris is introduced as an attorney with more than 20 years of experience in family law, criminal defense, personal injury, estate planning, and corporate law. Brent frames both guests as people working to expose government overreach and restore accountability where agencies have abused families, parents, and citizens.
DOJA’s Mission and the Fight Against Agency Power
Ann explains that DOJA is a citizen-led accountability initiative connected with American Made Action and American Made Foundation. Its mission is to document misconduct, support whistleblowers, organize legal action, use media exposure, and apply public pressure against officials who violate constitutional rights. She says the work has been difficult because agency government is deeply entrenched, often behaves as if it does not answer to the people, and protects itself through bureaucracy, funding structures, and institutional inertia.
Child Protective Services and Title IV-E Funding
A major focus of the episode is Child Protective Services and the federal funding incentives that Ann and Chris say encourage family separation. Ann argues that many children are removed without meeting the proper legal threshold and that Title IV-E and related funding streams reward foster placement more than family reunification. She says DOJA’s strategy is to reduce wrongful intake by raising the legal threshold for removal, thereby cutting off the financial incentive for agencies to take children unnecessarily.
Proposed Legislation to Strengthen Due Process
Ann describes proposed legislation designed to restore stronger due-process protections for parents in child welfare cases. The bill would limit removals to cases involving serious imminent risk, require rapid judicial review, require stronger evidence before removal or continued separation, and force courts to consider less restrictive alternatives such as in-home safety plans, family support, or kinship placement before foster care. She also says the proposed legislation would create a right to a six-person unanimous jury trial in dependency and termination-of-parental-rights cases.
Chris Burns on the Legal Reality for Parents
Chris explains how child protective cases often work in practice. He says the state may accuse a parent of abuse or neglect, initiate court proceedings, and place the parent into a process where the burden of proof can be surprisingly low despite parental rights being fundamental rights. He describes the system as difficult to challenge because parents often want the fastest path to getting their children back, while systemic appeals and constitutional challenges can take longer than the case timeline itself. Chris says this makes it hard to find cases that can fully challenge the structure of the system.
Administrative Courts, Judicial Rights, and Systemic Corruption
Brent and the guests discuss the difference between ordinary judicial protections and administrative proceedings. Brent argues that administrative courts can short-circuit constitutional protections, while Chris and Ann describe agency power as one of the major barriers to justice. They also discuss the Loper Bright decision and the broader question of whether agencies should be allowed to interpret, enforce, and effectively adjudicate rules that affect people’s rights. The episode repeatedly returns to the idea that government agencies must be forced back under constitutional limits.
Chris Burns’ Own Legal Pressure and Burnout in Family Law
The conversation also touches on Chris Burns’ personal experience as an attorney working against child welfare abuses. Chris says attorneys who handle abuse, neglect, and family-law cases often burn out quickly because the cases are emotionally heavy, poorly paid when court-appointed, and difficult to win against the state. He also discusses professional pressure placed on him, including the suspension of his license, and says that while he may temporarily step back from giving direct legal advice, other attorneys have offered to help continue the work.
Whistleblower Protection and Public Exposure
Near the end of the interview, Brent asks Ann about whistleblower protection. Ann explains that DOJA works with attorneys who specialize in protecting whistleblowers because people inside government systems often face retaliation when they speak out. She says people frequently contact her with documentation but are afraid to go public themselves, so media exposure, legal protection, and public pressure all become part of the accountability strategy. Ann presents whistleblowers as essential to exposing misconduct that would otherwise stay hidden.
Closing Message: Citizen Action and Accountability
The interview closes with Ann directing listeners toward American Made Foundation and American Made Action, while Brent promises to include contact information for both Ann and Chris on the show page. Brent praises their commitment to truth and justice and says he is encouraged that people are actively working to counterbalance corrupt systems. The episode’s larger message is that accountability will require citizen action, legal challenges, legislative reform, whistleblower protection, and continued public exposure of government abuses.
The Global Freedom Report, May 31, 2026
lundi 1 juin 2026 • Durée 01:49:00
The Global Freedom Report with Brent Johnson
Artificial Intelligence, Self-Reliance, Term Limits, and the Fight to Stay Free
Brent Johnson Opens with Food Freedom and Government Control
In this episode of The Global Freedom Report, host Brent Johnson opens by asking listeners how they feel about government restrictions on growing one’s own food. He frames the question as part of a larger concern about personal independence, government control, commerce, the “mark of the beast,” precious metals, and the possibility of being cut off from buying, selling, or living privately. Brent presents food production as more than a gardening issue; for him, it is a test of whether people will remain dependent on institutions or prepare to sustain themselves outside centralized control.
Artificial Intelligence and the Danger of Autonomous Systems
Brent then turns to artificial intelligence, discussing an experiment in which AI agents were placed in a virtual town and began creating laws, violating rules, forming relationships, committing arson, collapsing order, and even voting for self-deletion. He uses the story to argue that long-term autonomous AI behavior may be unpredictable and potentially dangerous when systems are left to operate with memory, social dynamics, and limited oversight. Brent compares the concern to films such as The Matrix, Terminator, and Forbidden Planet, warning that technology should be evaluated not only for benefits, but for its potential for abuse.
Asimov, Robotics, and the Need for Safeguards
Brent expands the AI discussion by citing Isaac Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics, which were designed in fiction to prevent robots from harming humans, disobeying humans, or self-preserving at human expense. His point is that society has no comparable binding safeguards for artificial intelligence. He argues that because AI already exists, it cannot simply be uninvented, much like atomic technology. The question, as Brent frames it, is whether people will control AI or allow AI, corporations, governments, and global systems to control them.
Scarcity, Abundance, and Manufactured Dependence
Another major theme of the episode is Brent’s argument that scarcity is engineered rather than natural. He says energy, water, food, health, and knowledge are surrounded by artificial systems of control that keep people dependent. He claims abundance is humanity’s birthright, pointing to sunlight, water cycles, soil, biodiversity, and the body’s natural healing processes. Brent argues that governments, corporations, fiat currency, big pharma, fossil fuel interests, food systems, and water restrictions manufacture dependence, while true freedom requires people to reclaim knowledge, grow food, secure water, use alternative energy, and hold real assets such as gold and silver.
Cliff Calls for Term Limits and Accountability
Caller Cliff from Beverly Hills, a retired Air Force colonel and Vietnam-era veteran, joins the program to discuss government corruption and career politicians. Cliff argues that Congress and the Senate have become dominated by long-term officeholders who act like kings and queens rather than public servants. He calls for strict term limits, no special retirement or health benefits, stronger punishments for political corruption, and financial rewards for whistleblowers who help expose criminal conduct by federal officials. Brent thanks Cliff for his military service and agrees that political office was never intended to become a lifelong career.
Eric Challenges Term Limits and Emphasizes Character
Caller Eric from Los Angeles respectfully disagrees with Cliff on term limits. Eric argues that the real problem is not the length of time someone serves, but the character of the people elected and the education of the voters who keep reelecting bad officials. He warns that term limits could remove good statesmen along with corrupt politicians, while bad actors may simply move into higher offices. Eric and Brent also discuss political philosophy, the bar/legal system, and several films that warned about technological or authoritarian control, including THX 1138, Colossus: The Forbin Project, Fahrenheit 451, and The Lathe of Heaven.
Nancy Discusses Family, Discipline, and Cultural Decline
Caller Nancy Nurse from California, an 80-year-old former merchant marine and nurse, speaks about growing up in a hardworking farm family that valued land, family, country, and service. She argues that the biggest problem in America is the breakdown of family. Nancy also praises The Wizard of Oz as a film with lessons worth teaching children, supports the idea that people should not remain in the same role too long, and warns against giving cell phones to children. Brent agrees that phones and digital addiction have damaged human attention and compares them to fictional technologies that manipulate pleasure and obedience.
Mark Calls for Practical Resistance Through Consumer Choice
Caller Mark from Ventura argues that people should not wait for politicians to solve everything but should act immediately through practical choices. He raises concerns about modern cars that may be remotely disabled and says consumers should refuse to buy vehicles with such control mechanisms. He also criticizes gun stores or businesses that encourage compliance with restrictive systems. Brent responds by saying he wants to create an “analog store” or support older-style cars without digital control systems, because many people want vehicles that cannot be remotely monitored, shut down, or controlled.
Gregory Urges Listeners to Learn from Older Generations
Caller Gregory from Los Angeles emphasizes the importance of listening to parents, grandparents, and older relatives who lived through World War II, the Great Depression, long separations, hardship, and sacrifice. He says younger generations can learn a great deal from the life experiences of those who came before them, especially about marriage, family planning, perseverance, and practical wisdom. Brent agrees that modern culture too often discounts elders, even though they have lived through difficult times and have lessons that can still guide people today.
Audience Participation and the Fight for Liberty
Throughout the episode, Brent repeatedly invites listeners to become more than passive audience members. He promotes listener participation through call-ins, “Rants and Raves,” man-or-woman-on-the-street interviews, freedom-themed art, and point-counterpoint debates. He frames the program as part of a larger battle between people who want to rule the world and people who want to be left alone to live in peace and freedom. The episode closes around recurring themes of God-given rights, personal responsibility, resisting dependency, questioning authority, preparing for technological control, and choosing freedom over comfort.
The Global Freedom Report, May 24, 2026
lundi 25 mai 2026 • Durée 01:54:55
The Global Freedom Report with Brent Johnson
The Second Amendment, Digital Currency, and the Fight to Preserve Liberty
Guest, Alan Gottlieb, Founder of the Second Amendment Foundation
Brent Johnson Opens with the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
In this episode of The Global Freedom Report, host Brent Johnson frames the show around truth, justice, liberty, and the question of whether Americans will live as free people or as subjects of government control. He announces that the episode will focus heavily on the Second Amendment, describing the right to keep and bear arms as a God-given protection against government tyranny. Brent also invites listeners to call in on the question of the week: whether people who move out of the United States should be considered unpatriotic.
Defensive Gun Use and the Case for Armed Self-Defense
Before introducing his guest, Brent reads statistics and definitions concerning defensive gun use in the United States. He discusses the wide range of estimates for annual defensive gun uses, from narrow crime-based reports to broader self-reported surveys involving brandishing, warning, displaying, or firing a firearm. Brent argues that public discussion often emphasizes shootings and gun deaths while ignoring cases in which armed citizens deter or stop crimes. He uses this material to support his view that the right to keep and bear arms remains essential for self-defense and resistance to tyranny.
Alan Gottlieb Discusses the Second Amendment Foundation
Brent then welcomes Alan Gottlieb, founder of the Second Amendment Foundation and leader connected with the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms. Brent introduces the Second Amendment Foundation’s history, including its founding in 1974, its legal-scholar conferences, its Gun Rights Policy Conference, educational publications, and its participation in many legal actions defending and expanding gun rights. Alan discusses the foundation’s current litigation work and explains that the organization is involved in dozens of active cases challenging state and federal gun restrictions.
Machine Guns, AR-15 Bans, Sensitive Places, and 3D-Printed Firearms
The interview covers several specific gun-rights disputes. Brent asks about a proposed West Virginia approach involving machine guns, while Alan cautions that federal restrictions on newly manufactured fully automatic firearms remain a major obstacle. They then discuss Virginia’s ban on certain semi-automatic firearms and magazines, which Alan says has already become law and is being challenged in federal court. Alan also describes litigation over so-called “sensitive places,” including the Hawaii case concerning whether firearms can be carried on private property open to the public. Brent raises California’s efforts against companies and individuals distributing computer code for 3D-printed firearms, and Alan explains that those cases implicate both the First Amendment and the Second Amendment, because publishing code is also a speech issue.
Warrantless Searches, Pistol Braces, and the Pace of Gun Litigation
Brent asks Alan about court rulings involving warrantless police entry and searches, especially when authorities claim they believed someone needed help. Alan says he does not support warrantless searches and expresses concern that some gun-control laws could lead to police knocking on doors because people previously purchased firearms that later became restricted. They also discuss the federal pistol-brace rule, with Alan saying his information is that the Trump administration is moving away from enforcement of certain Biden-era gun policies and has taken several pro-Second Amendment actions. Alan emphasizes that court victories are slow, expensive, and often delayed by procedural tactics, urging listeners to support the Second Amendment Foundation through saf.org and the Citizens Committee through ccrkba.org.
Callers, Patriotism, and the Risk of Digital Currency Control
After Alan leaves for another radio appearance, Brent opens the phone lines. Callers respond to the question of whether leaving the United States is unpatriotic, with one caller arguing that those who threaten to leave but stay only to attack the country are more unpatriotic than those who actually leave. Brent then shifts into his concern about digital currencies, warning that if money becomes primarily digital, government could potentially control people’s bank accounts and purchasing ability. He proposes an educational and activist effort encouraging businesses in states where gold and silver are legal tender to accept precious metals, so that people have alternatives if digital systems are ever used to restrict buying and selling.
Propaganda 101 and Brent’s Warning About Technology
In the later portion, Brent continues warning that every technology can be used for good or evil, and he says he evaluates technology by how it might be abused by government. During Propaganda 101, he defines propaganda as manipulation of truth for a political or economic agenda and invokes Thomas Paine’s description of government as a necessary evil. Brent argues that government is fundamentally prone to abuse and that new technologies, including digital money and information systems, can become tools of control unless people remain vigilant. The episode also includes listener calls debating whether such government control is likely or far-fetched, with Brent maintaining that the possibility alone is enough to justify preparation.
The Global Freedom Report, May 17, 2026
lundi 18 mai 2026 • Durée 01:55:40
The Global Freedom Report with Brent Johnson
Jury Nullification, Individual Liberty, and the Power of Citizens to Resist Unjust Laws
Truth, Liberty, and the Question of Government Power
In this episode of The Global Freedom Report, host Brent Johnson introduces a program centered on truth, justice, liberty, personal privacy, and resistance to government control. He frames freedom as the birthright of Americans and other free people, asking whether individuals govern their own lives or live subject to bureaucratic permission. Brent previews a discussion of jury nullification, along with the recurring segments Lessons in Liberty and Propaganda 101. He also poses a listener question about what immediate effect confirmed extraterrestrial visitation might have on the world.
Privacy, Succession, and Freedom Bound Entities
Before the main interview, a caller named Freeman from Alaska asks Brent about succession planning involving a Panamanian Private Interest Foundation and an International Business Corporation. Brent describes these structures as tools intended to provide privacy, asset control, and international business flexibility, while explaining the roles of a foundation’s protector, beneficiaries, successor protector, and related corporation. He tells the caller that a foundation may hold passive income while an International Business Corporation may conduct profit-making activity, and he recommends a private consultation for advice tailored to the caller’s proposed structure.
Robert Anthony Peters and Jury Nullification
Brent then welcomes Robert Anthony Peters, an actor, filmmaker, policy advisor, and chairman of the Fully Informed Jury Association, also referred to as FIJA. The central discussion focuses on jury nullification, which Peters describes as a conscientious acquittal: a situation where jurors may believe the facts support a guilty finding, but also believe that conviction would produce injustice because the law itself is unjust or is being unjustly applied. Brent and Peters present juries as an important safeguard against government abuse and argue that citizens should understand the authority they possess when serving on a jury.
Historical Examples and the Modern Jury System
Peters discusses historical examples of jury nullification, including the trial of William Penn in England and the colonial trial of publisher John Peter Zenger, whose jury acquitted him after he published criticism of government officials. He also references later examples involving the Fugitive Slave Act and Prohibition, when jurors sometimes refused to convict people accused under laws they regarded as unjust. In discussing the modern system, Peters says jury nullification still exists, but argues that judges, prosecutors, jury-selection procedures, and a lack of public awareness make it difficult for jurors to exercise independent judgment.
Callers, Jury Service, and Conscience in Deliberations
Several callers join the discussion. Gregory from Los Angeles reflects on his parents’ World War II sacrifices and expresses concern about the direction of the country. Eric from Los Angeles answers the extraterrestrial question by offering his personal theory, then asks about the distinction between “trial by jury” and “jury trial,” along with the loss of jury protections in traffic cases. Brent and Peters continue discussing jury selection, plea bargaining, administrative courts, and what jurors should do when they believe a law is unjust. Peters emphasizes that jurors must be willing to stand by conscience even when facing pressure from fellow jurors or court officials.
Propaganda 101 and the Closing Call to Defend Liberty
The closing portion returns to Brent’s broader message about government, propaganda, and personal freedom. In the Propaganda 101 segment, he argues that listeners should question government messaging and resist what he views as efforts to manipulate public behavior and undermine liberty. He encourages listeners to ask what they are willing to do to preserve their freedom, whether they told the truth, kept their word, and honored their agreements. Brent closes by promoting Freedom Bound International resources, previewing a future discussion with Alan Gottlieb of the Second Amendment Foundation, and reminding listeners that he regards freedom as a gift from God that must be protected.
The Global Freedom Report, May 10, 2026
lundi 11 mai 2026 • Durée 01:53:36
The Global Freedom Report with Brent Johnson
The Global Freedom Report: Restoring Local Sovereignty and Common Law
Truth, Justice, and the Restoration of the Republic
This episode of the Global Freedom Report features an in-depth discussion on the constitutional authority of the county sheriff and the foundational principles of common law. Host Brent Johnson and guest Sheriff Richard Mack explore the legal mechanisms used to protect individual liberties against federal and state overreach. The program emphasizes the distinction between a constitutional republic and a democracy, advocating for a return to decentralized, citizen-led governance.
Judicial Rulings on Racial Redistricting
The program highlights a significant 6-3 Supreme Court decision that struck down Louisiana’s congressional map (SB 8). The court ruled that the state relied too heavily on race when creating a second majority-Black district, noting that such discrimination is only permissible under strict conditions, such as remedying specific past violations or ensuring prison safety. This decision effectively sends the redistricting process back to lower courts and raises the bar for future Voting Rights Act challenges by requiring proof of actual intent rather than just statistical disparity.
The Constitutional Authority of the County Sheriff
Sheriff Richard Mack, founder of the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association (CSPOA), discusses the sheriff's role as the "conservator of the peace" and the most powerful government official within a state. Mack emphasizes that a "peace officer" is distinct from a "policy enforcer"; the former is sworn to protect God-given rights from both foreign and domestic threats, including bureaucratic overreach. He recounts his landmark Supreme Court victory in Mack and Printz v. US, which established that the federal government cannot compel local officials to enforce federal regulatory programs, a major win for the 10th Amendment.
Resistance to State and Federal Overreach
The discussion covers current legal battles in Washington State, where the legislature has attempted to move from elected to appointed sheriffs and create oversight boards to control who can run for office. Mack reports that these efforts are currently being successfully challenged in court. Furthermore, the dialogue touches upon the "interposition" of sheriffs during COVID-19, where over 550 sheriffs refused to enforce mandates, and instances where local sheriffs protected churches and small farmers from federal agency interference.
Lessons in Liberty: The Supremacy of Common Law
Host Brent Johnson explains that "Common Law" is the foundational, unwritten law of the land that predates government and is rooted in God's law. He argues that statutory law cannot abrogate or replace common law; rather, statutes must remain in harmony with it. Under common law, individuals have the absolute right to any action that does not violate the life, liberty, or property of another. This framework is the basis for "Pure Trust Organizations," which are used for asset protection to shield property from statutory court attachments and government regulation.
The episode concludes that true freedom is a "birthright and a gift from God" that requires active vigilance from "We the People." By supporting constitutional sheriffs and understanding the supremacy of common law over statutory overreach, citizens can effectively reclaim their local sovereignty and protect their fundamental rights.
The Global Freedom Report, May 3, 2026
lundi 4 mai 2026 • Durée 01:54:44
The Global Freedom Report with Brent Johnson
Sovereignty in the Age of AI and Surveillance
This episode of the Global Freedom Report explores the intersection of constitutional rights, independent education, and revolutionary technology. Host Brent Johnson and guest Jordan Page discuss the erosion of the Sixth Amendment, the rise of AI-driven filmmaking, and the expansion of homeschooling networks as a means to reclaim individual autonomy.
The Erosion of Constitutional Protections
The program opens with a deep dive into the Sixth Amendment’s Confrontation Clause, which guarantees a defendant's right to face their accusers. Recent judicial trends have weakened this right, moving away from the strict protections established in Crawford v. Washington toward "judge-made" tests that allow out-of-court statements to be used as evidence without cross-examination. This shift is exemplified by cases like Franklin v. New York, where administrative reports were used to convict defendants without allowing them to challenge the author's testimony. Critics argue that these exceptions prioritize administrative convenience over the fundamental "God-given" right to liberty.
Creative Resistance: AI Filmmaking and Music
Jordan Page introduces The Book of Atlas, a feature-length epic created using AI animation tools. Page clarifies that while AI assisted in the animation, sound, and voice generation, the story, characters, and dialogue were entirely human-driven. The film serves as a metaphor for decentralization, featuring artifacts like the "Genesis Block" and "Solana Stone" while critiquing international banking cartels. Page also debuts his unreleased song "Red Flag," which addresses the rise of "red flag" laws that allow the confiscation of firearms without due process. His work across music and film is centered on a mission to help families reclaim ownership in a centralized world.
Educational Independence: Firefly Education Network
In response to what they describe as "indoctrination" in public schools, Jordan Page and his wife Mary launched the Firefly Education Network. This platform acts as an "operating system" for the global homeschooling movement, offering a full K-12 curriculum, parent-facing AI tutoring tools, and a social network for families. The platform includes features like "Firefly Translate+," which uses AI to lip-dub educational content into any language while preserving the original voice. Page emphasizes that homeschooling is the fastest-growing sector in education, doubling from 3 million to over 6 million participants in the U.S. between 2021 and 2024.
Lessons in Liberty: The Bar and the "Ward of the Court"
Brent Johnson provides a critical analysis of the legal profession, specifically targeting the Bar Association. He asserts that "BAR" is an acronym for the "British Accredited Registry" and that attorneys serve the court and the Bar before their own clients. According to Johnson's interpretation of Corpus Juris Secundum (CJS) Volume 7, individuals who hire attorneys are legally considered "wards of the court" and "mentally incompetent" to stand on their own behalf. This segment warns listeners that the legal system is structurally designed to favor the state over the individual.
The broadcast concludes with a philosophical challenge regarding the hierarchy of values: is preserving freedom more important than combating terrorism? The host argues that liberty is a birthright from God that must not be waived for the sake of government-led security measures. The ultimate message is one of vigilance and the proactive use of technology and education to maintain personal sovereignty.
The Global Freedom Report, April 26, 2026
lundi 27 avril 2026 • Durée 01:54:45
The Global Freedom Report with Brent Johnson
Reclaiming the Republic: Oaths and Sovereignty
This edition of the Global Freedom Report features host Brent Johnson and constitutional researcher Loy Brunson. The discussion centers on a landmark Supreme Court case challenging Congressional immunity, the legal implications of the 2020 election investigation, and practical strategies for maintaining personal liberty in a surveillance society.
The Crisis in Urban Governance: The Los Angeles Exodus
The program opens with a stark analysis of the deteriorating conditions in Los Angeles County, noting that 53,934 residents fled the area between July 2024 and July 2025. Former residents cite a "joblessness crunch," high rents, and the proliferation of homeless encampments and open drug use as primary drivers for their departure. While Mayor Karen Bass’s office claims violent crime is at a 60-year low, critics argue these statistics are manipulated because the government has stopped prosecuting many criminal acts, effectively legalizing lawlessness. This exodus is contrasted with the growth in Texas counties, such as Harris and Collin, which have gained tens of thousands of new residents during the same period.
The Brunson Case: Oaths of Office and Congressional Accountability
Loy Brunson discusses his ongoing legal battle, which has reached the U.S. Supreme Court under Rule 11. The lawsuit names 387 members of Congress as defendants, alleging they violated their constitutional oaths by refusing to investigate evidence of a "security breach" during the 2020 election. Brunson argues that while Article VI requires officials to be "bound by oath," the doctrine of "absolute immunity" has rendered these oaths non-binding and ceremonial. The case seeks to remove the "absolute immunity" shield, potentially leading to the removal of officials who failed to protect the electoral process from foreign or domestic threats.
Constitutional "Discoveries" and the Illegitimacy of Socialism
Brunson presents several "discoveries" within the Constitution that he argues prohibit socialist policies. He specifically points to the Fifth Amendment’s "Takings Clause," asserting that taking private property (including money) for public use without just compensation is the very definition of socialism and is explicitly forbidden. Furthermore, the discussion touches upon the Federal Reserve, describing it as a private corporation that should, by charter, return all profits exceeding operating expenses to the U.S. Treasury—a practice Brunson claims is being bypassed to the tune of trillions of dollars.
Propaganda 101: The Redefinition of Law
Brent Johnson concludes with a lesson on "Propaganda 101," focusing on how the government uses the redefinition of ordinary words to gain jurisdiction over citizens. He highlights the legal definition of "trade or business" in Title 26, which is limited to the "performance of the functions of a public office." By using these specific legal definitions, the government encourages individuals to "voluntarily" waive their God-given rights and enter into federal jurisdiction without realizing the specific legal constraints involved.
The epsiode serves as a call to action for "we the people" to act as "lion tamers" of a government that has exceeded its constitutional bounds. Through a combination of high-level litigation (the Brunson case) and grassroots education on the specific language of the law, the authors argue that the restoration of the Republic depends on holding officials strictly accountable to their oaths of office.
The Global Freedom Report, April 19, 2026
lundi 20 avril 2026 • Durée 01:55:34
The Global Freedom Report with Brent Johnson
Navigating Sovereignty and Resisting Soft Tyranny
This edition of the Global Freedom Report, hosted by Brent Johnson, explores the principles of individual liberty, the historical foundations of the Declaration of Independence, and practical strategies for maintaining personal sovereignty in an era of increasing government surveillance and regulation. The program highlights current legislative threats to mobility in Massachusetts and provides a critical analysis of the American tax system's origins.
The Struggle for Mobility and the "15-minute City" Concept
A significant portion of the discussion centers on Massachusetts Senate Bill 2246, which proposes binding goals to reduce statewide vehicle miles traveled. Host Brent Johnson characterizes this as a "fascist" move to ration mobility under the guise of climate goals and equity. He argues that such policies, alongside the "15-minute city" urban planning model, are designed to create a "bureaucratic nightmare" for those traveling outside their immediate neighborhoods, disproportionately affecting rural residents and tradespeople. Critics view these measures as precursors to tech-enabled tracking and permanent surveillance states.
Lessons in Liberty: The Declaration and the Tax System
The show provides a deep dive into the Declaration of Independence, specifically how King George III’s dissolution of representative houses forced legislative power back to the people, creating a state of vulnerability that the Crown exploited to demand absolute authority. Johnson draws parallels to modern governance, suggesting that current administrations use similar intimidation tactics. Furthermore, the "Lessons in Liberty" segment traces the U.S. income tax to Marxist principles, claiming it was popularized through the "Victory Tax" of 1943. The host argues that the tax system relies on "the definition game," where terms like "employee" and "United States" are legally redefined to ensnare citizens in voluntary compliance regimes.
Geopolitical Tensions and the Return of the Draft
The program addresses the escalating situation in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, questioning why U.S. gas prices remain high despite domestic oil production. Johnson expresses frustration with the lack of immediate "justice" or price relief under current political leadership. Additionally, the show alerts listeners to a Selective Service rule change starting in December 2026, which will automatically register men aged 18 to 25 for a military draft pool. This is described as a violation of God-given rights, effectively turning citizens into "property of the government."
Listener Perspectives and Advocacy
Callers contribute practical methods for "awakening" others to these truths. One caller, Eric, suggests the "Feel, Felt, Found" technique to build empathy before sharing controversial facts. Another caller, Mark, describes a low-cost advocacy method: printing short messages and quotes on paper strips to distribute at retail locations like Costco. The overarching message from both the host and participants is a call for non-compliance with regulations deemed unconstitutional.
The broadcast serves as both a warning against "soft tyranny" and a manual for individual resistance. By emphasizing the distinction between God-given rights and government-granted privileges, the program encourages listeners to move beyond passive consumption of media and toward active, lawful non-compliance and community education.
