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Interview with Lucas Cayler, candidate for Idaho House, District 11, Seat B. Learn more at the Gem State Chronicle: https://gemstatechronicle.com/primary-pulse/

Interview with Steve Tanner, candidate for Idaho House, District 13, Seat B. Learn more at the Gem State Chronicle: https://gemstatechronicle.com/primary-pulse/

Interview with Brian Lenney, incumbent candidate for Idaho Senate, District 13. Learn more at the Gem State Chronicle: https://gemstatechronicle.com/primary-pulse/

Interview with Kevin Cook, incumbent candidate for Idaho Senate, District 32. Learn more at the Gem State Chronicle: https://gemstatechronicle.com/primary-pulse/

Interview with Keith Newberry, candidate for Idaho Senate, District 5. Learn more at the Gem State Chronicle: https://gemstatechronicle.com/primary-pulse/

Interview with Jacyn Gallagher, incumbent candidate for Idaho House, District 9, Seat A. Learn more at the Gem State Chronicle: https://gemstatechronicle.com/primary-pulse/

Interview with David Leavitt, candidate for Idaho House, District 25, Seat B. Learn more at the Gem State Chronicle: https://gemstatechronicle.com/primary-pulse/

Interview with Colton Bennett, candidate for Idaho House, District 6, Seat A. Learn more at the Gem State Chronicle: https://gemstatechronicle.com/primary-pulse/

Interview with Dave Dalby, candidate for Idaho House, District 6, Seat A. Learn more at the Gem State Chronicle: https://gemstatechronicle.com/primary-pulse/

Interview with Spencer Hutchings, candidate for Idaho House of Representatives, District 1, Seat A. Learn more at the Gem State Chronicle: https://gemstatechronicle.com/primary-pulse/

Interview with Jane Sauter, candidate for Idaho House of Representatives, District 1, Seat A. Learn more at the Gem State Chronicle: https://gemstatechronicle.com/primary-pulse/

Interview with Carl Bjerke, incumbent candidate for Idaho Senate, District 5. Learn more at the Gem State Chronicle: https://gemstatechronicle.com/primary-pulse/

Interview with Chuck Lowman, candidate for Idaho House of Representatives, District 1, Seat B. Learn more at the Gem State Chronicle: https://gemstatechronicle.com/primary-pulse/

Interview with Cornel Rasor, candidate for Idaho House of Representatives, District 1, Seat B. Learn more at the Gem State Chronicle: https://gemstatechronicle.com/primary-pulse/

Matt McCaw of the Greater Idaho movement sat down with Brian Almon of Gem State Substack to discuss what they seek to accomplish, and why it's a good idea not only for eastern Oregon, but for Idaho as well. Subscribe to Gem State Substack on the web, on YouTube, or on Rumble to catch the full interview. Learn more at https://www.greateridaho.org/ Subscribe at https://gemstate.substack.com

The Greater Idaho movement seeks to allow the counties of eastern Oregon to join Idaho, moving our border from the Snake River all the way to the Cascade Mountains. Is this a good idea? Does it have any chance of success? What would the effects be on Oregonians as well as Idahoans? I had a long conversation with Matt McCaw, spokesman for Greater Idaho, and we discussed all of these things and more. Learn more about Greater Idaho at their website: https://www.greateridaho.org/ Subscribe to Gem State Substack: https://gemstate.substack.com

The reaction in the west to the conflict between Israel and Hamas has revealed that we have lost the courage of our convictions. Americans on the right who passionately stand for Israel’s right to defend itself (as I do) find it harder to advocate for America to do the same thing. We have lost something, a sense of our own greatness and moral authority, and it is something must reclaim it if we are to have any hope of saving our country. Subscribe to Gem State Substack: https://gemstate.substack.com/subscribe

I recently listened to an episode of Auron MacIntyre’s show in which he discussed the idea of there having been five American republics with his guests from the Good Ol’ Boys podcast. The whole thing is worth watching if you have an hour and a half to spare, but I break it down in 15 minutes and explain how it affects us here in Idaho. Watch Auron's interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOnsCgZoq4o Subscribe to the Gem State Substack: https://gemstate.substack.com/subscribe

Dustin Hurst has been a mainstay in Idaho politics for a long time. If you only know him from his epic Twitter battles, you only know half the story though. In the nearly two years I’ve known him I’ve found him to be not only fiery and zealous, but also knowledgeable about political strategy and a gifted communicator. It was a pleasure to spend an hour with him recently, learning what makes him tick. I hope you enjoy the interview. Follow Dustin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HurstforIdaho Check out his work at People United For Privacy: https://unitedforprivacy.com/ Watch the Freedom Bros Podcast Dustin cohosts with Greg Pruett: https://rumble.com/c/FreedomBrosPodcast If you’re not already subscribed to the Gem State Substack, check it out here: https://gemstate.substack.com

Dustin Hurst shares his motivation for being involved in politics. Subscribe to gemstate.substack.com to see the full interview.

Gem State Substack is proud to present one of the first interviews with the new chairman of the Ada County Republican Central Committee, Thad Butterworth. As you recall, six officers of the ACRCC resigned moments before the September meeting. The committee held a special meeting last week to fill those vacancies and Butterworth was elected chairman by acclimation. In this interview he shares his experience, his worldview, and his vision for the Ada County GOP going forward. This interview is immediately available to all subscribers. Make sure to subscribe for early access to future interviews, podcasts, and articles. To learn more about the Ada County GOP, or to volunteer, visit their website: https://adacountygop.com/ Subscribe to Gem State Substack: https://gemstate.substack.com/subscribe

On September 9, 2022, I testified against House Bill 1, which was a multi-part piece of legislation to cut taxes, provide tax refunds, and set aside more money for public schools. I noted how every session, lawmakers and public school bureaucrats pat themselves on the back for their "historic and unprecedented investments" but it's never enough.

On February 7, 2022, I testified in favor of Houes Bill 71, which would ban drugs and surgeries that are meant to alter a child's physical sex characteristics. This barbaric procedure is being done to children throughout the nation, but we banned it here in Idaho after H71 passed the Legislature.

I recorded this stream August 31, 2022 just before the 2022 extraordinary session of the Idaho State Legislature.

Quick video recorded August 21, 2022 in the wake of the assassination of Daria Dugina in Russia. I discuss why people hate a man who is neither criminal, nor soldier, nor world leader, but a philosopher, a thinker, someone who comes up with ideas and writes them down. YouTube struck this video twice, and returned it twice upon appeal.