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Hermann Kelly, President of the Irish Freedom Party, shares insights on Irish politics and his background. He discusses growing up in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, his journey from theology to journalism to politics, working with Nigel Farage in the European Parliament, and the challenges of the political sphere. Hermann outlines the Irish Freedom Party's principles of national sovereignty, anti-EU influence, pro-life stance, and traditional family values, criticizing mainstream parties on immigration. He emphasizes the importance of controlled borders, work permits, and prioritizing Irish citizens' welfare. Hermann addresses media bias, advocating for social media and grassroots efforts to connect with voters and counter leftist narratives. His vision for the party focuses on restoring national sovereignty, protecting Irish culture, and prioritizing Irish citizens in policy decisions. Originally from the Bogside in Derry, Hermann’s family have a small farm in Donegal since he was a young. After attending St Columb’s College in Derry, he studied marine biology in Edinburgh before studying theology as a lay student at St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth. First a secondary school teacher he then became a journalist, writing for various national newspapers including the Irish Mail on Sunday and Irish Examiner. He was formerly director of communications for the Europe of Freedom and Direct Democracy Group in the European Parliament, and his since come to work with The European Conservatives and Reformists Group. He is a founding member of The Irish Freedom Party and its current president. Connect with Hermann and The Irish Freedom Party... X/TWITTER x.com/hermannkelly x.com/IrexitFreedom WEBSITE irishfreedom.ie/ Interview recorded 10.7.24 Connect with Hearts of Oak... X/TWITTER x.com/HeartsofOakUK WEBSITE heartsofoak.org/ PODCASTS heartsofoak.podbean.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA heartsofoak.org/connect/ SHOP heartsofoak.org/shop/

In this special episode, we explore the nuances of French politics with expert Bastien Frimas, diving into the rise of Marine Le Pen and the challenges faced by right-wing parties like Rassemblement National (National Rally). We discuss the recent French general election, analysing strategic alliances formed to counter right-wing coalitions. We also examined potential coalition scenarios post-election and speculated on leadership changes within the French political landscape. Additionally, insights were shared on European political dynamics, including the formation of new alliances like Viktor Orban's Patriots for Europe and collaboration among right-wing factions on common policy objectives. Throughout this podcast, Bastien offers in-depth analysis on evolving political landscapes, coalition-building, and the impact of shifting ideologies on governance in Europe Bastien Frimas is French of Norman descent and father of two. He has been active in politics for more than a decade and working for 8 years in the European Parliament, where he currently is assistant of Nicolas Bay, member of the European Conservatives and Reformists group together with Marion Maréchal. Connect with Bastien... X/TWITTER x.com/BastienFrimas Interview recorded 8.7.24 Connect with Hearts of Oak... X/TWITTER x.com/HeartsofOakUK WEBSITE heartsofoak.org/ PODCASTS heartsofoak.podbean.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA heartsofoak.org/connect/ SHOP heartsofoak.org/shop/

Dr. Andy Wakefield joins Hearts of Oak to discuss his transition from mainstream physician to medical industry whistle-blower, sharing with us his findings on the MMR vaccine's link to autism. He talks about facing backlash, making films like "Vaxxed" and the recently released "Protocol 7" to address vaccine safety and pharmaceutical fraud. Despite challenges like losing his license, Andy stresses the importance of revealing the truth to the public. He highlights the profit-driven pharmaceutical industry's negligence towards patient safety, legal protections shielding companies from vaccine injury liability, and the need for public involvement in spreading awareness and demanding accountability. PROTOCOL 7 An Andy Wakefield Film WEBSITE protocol7.movie X/TWITTER x.com/P7Movie INSTAGRAM instagram.com/protocol7movie Andy Wakefield has been likened to the Dreyfus of his generation -- a doctor falsely accused of scientific and medical misconduct, whose discoveries opened up entirely new perceptions of childhood autism, the gut-brain link, and vaccine safety. As an ‘insider,' the price for his discoveries and his refusal to walk away from the issues they raised, was swift and brutal, with loss of job, career, reputation, honours, colleagues, and country. And yet he enjoys a huge and growing support from around the world. Wakefield’s stance made him a trusted place for whistle-blowers -- from government and industry to confess and ‘download.' He has extraordinary stories to share. Wakefield is now an award-winning filmmaker. Despite elaborate attempts at censorship, his documentary VAXXED: From Cover-Up to Catastrophe – the revelations of a vaccine scientist at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention- changed the public mindset on the truth about vaccine safety. Wakefield’s is a story that starts with professional trust in the instincts of mothers, choice and consequences, a quest for truth, and perseverance against overwhelming odds. Andy has long pursued the scientific link between childhood vaccines, intestinal inflammation, & neurological injury in children. Dr. Wakefield is the co-founder of the Autism Media Channel & the founder of 7th Chakra Films. He is the director of his first major narrative feature, the recently released #Protocol7, co-written with Terry Rossio (Aladdin, Shrek, Pirates of the Caribbean, Fast and Furious, Godzilla vs. King Kong). Connect with Andy... WEBSITE 7thchakrafilms.com INSTAGRAM instagram.com/andrewjwakefield X/TWITTER x.com/DrAndyWakefield Interview recorded 25.6.24 Connect with Hearts of Oak... X/TWITTER x.com/HeartsofOakUK WEBSITE heartsofoak.org/ PODCASTS heartsofoak.podbean.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA heartsofoak.org/connect/ SHOP heartsofoak.org/shop/

This week we welcome back our good friend Betty to help us make some sense of the past seven days from the news and from her awesome social media. Lot's to chat about including... - UK General Election Results: Welcome to Hell - Labour wins but are actually terribly weak - Newly appointed Foreign Secretary, David Lammy ‘understands’ Trans women can grow a cervix with hormone treatment and such like - REFORM: Nigel Farage will be a thorn in their sides as he takes his seat in Parliament - UTTER NONSENSE DAILY MAIL: Vote Farage, Get Labour? - CLOWN WORLD: Boy, 12, is referred to counter-extremist officers by his own school after declaring there 'are only two genders' and 'I'm gay not queer' - The Green Party: The absolute state of it - Is Far Right is the new term for not actually being insane? - The Power of Stepping Away - There are a set of two totally different standards in public life, the cosy little establishment always looks after its own - When I was young I was expecting flying cars in 2024, not 72 genders Connect with Betty on X/Twitter @CaliforniaFrizz x.com/CaliforniaFrizz Interview recorded 6.7.24 Connect with Hearts of Oak... X/TWITTER x.com/HeartsofOakUK WEBSITE heartsofoak.org/ PODCASTS heartsofoak.podbean.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA heartsofoak.org/connect/ SHOP heartsofoak.org/shop/ Links to topics... When I was younghttps://x.com/CaliforniaFrizz/status/1808036457501630765 The Green Party https://x.com/ArchRose90/status/1808865559552954660 https://x.com/CreserDylanGrn/status/1808756382180544712 Election Results https://x.com/CoviLeaks/status/1809136319534141689 Keir Starmer https://x.com/Sargon_of_Akkad/status/1809137408866185690 Nigel Farage Speech https://x.com/DaveAtherton20/status/1809137932961239482 Vote Farage https://x.com/EssexPR/status/1808639358565765553 David Lammy https://x.com/Artemisfornow/status/1806707650735804803 Stepping Away https://x.com/CaliforniaFrizz/status/1808254318610382964 Far Righthttps://x.com/juneslater17/status/1807890066724774387 Establishment https://x.com/LozzaFox/status/1808393238492881328 Boy two gendershttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13581155/Boy-12-referred-counter-extremist-Prevent-officers-school-declaring-two-genders-Im-gay-not-queer.html

Dr. Shea Bradley-Farrell joins Hearts of Oak to discuss Hungary's triumph over communism and the importance of nationalism in preserving sovereignty. She draws parallels between Hungary's history and current US events, emphasizing faith's role in preserving societal values. Dr. Shea discusses the conservative gap in foreign policy, her book, "Last Warning to the West," and the significance of faith in upholding principles. She highlights Hungary's resistance against the EU's narrative, praises CPAC Hungary for conservative collaboration, and calls for a revival of faith to counter liberal agendas, stressing unity in upholding fundamental principles. 'Last Warning to the West: Hungary's Triumph Over Communism and the Woke Agenda' available in paperback and e-book on Amazon https://amzn.eu/d/02lNB8Ma Shea Bradley-Farrell, PhD is President of Counterpoint Institute for Policy, Research, and Education (CIPRE) in Washington, D.C. Dr. Shea is an expert in foreign policy and aid, national security, international development, and women's issues. She is the author of Last Warning to the West: Hungary's Triumph Over Communism and the Woke Agenda, published in December 2023. Dr Shea worked directly with the Trump administration, including Sec. Mike Pompeo and Senior Advisor Ivanka Trump, on multiple issues while serving as the VP of International Affairs for Concerned Women for America. Most recently she was professor and subject matter expert for the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) of the U.S. Department of Defense. Dr. Shea possesses an active U.S. security clearance. Dr. Shea publishes Op-eds in outlets such as RealClear Politics, Human Events, NewsMax, National Review, Daily Signal, The Washington Times, The European Conservative, Daily Caller, The Hill, Washington Examiner, the Federalist and many others. She is a weekly contributor to SiriusXM Patriot Stacy on the Right (Wednesdays 10 p.m.), and a contributor to Victory News TV. She is a regular guest on multiple TV news and radio shows. Dr. Shea presents at conferences all over the world such the Wilson Center for International Scholars, U.S. Department of State, the Foreign Services Institute, the Heritage Foundation, CPAC Hungary 2022 and 2023, and the Gulf Studies Symposium. Dr. Shea holds a Ph.D. and M.S. from Tulane University, where she was Adjunct Lecturer in the International Development Studies Program in 2015. In 2014, she was Visiting Research Fellow at the Center for Gulf Studies at the American University of Kuwait. She is a member of the Texas Public Policy Foundation's Border Security Coalition and former Affiliated Faculty and Policy Fellow at George Mason University Schar School of Policy and Government. As an international development professional, Dr. Shea has traveled extensively throughout the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America delivering capacity building and training assistance to international partners. She has hands-on experience with project design and management, budgeting, curriculum design and development, recruitment, and grants management. She is well-schooled in USAID programming and policies has worked with a variety of international donors including World Bank, Exxon, FedEx, and Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Science. Connect with Dr Shea and Counterpoint Institute... X/TWITTER x.com/DrShea_DC x.com/CounterpointDC WEBSITE counterpointinstitute.org INSTAGRAM instagram.com/counterpointinstitute Interview recorded 18.6.24 Connect with Hearts of Oak... X/TWITTER x.com/HeartsofOakUK WEBSITE heartsofoak.org/ PODCASTS heartsofoak.podbean.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA heartsofoak.org/connect/ SHOP heartsofoak.org/shop/

We are delighted to welcome Jacki Deason, who is the host of The Jacki Daily Show on blaze.com to help Peter delve into the recent presidential debate. They begin by critiquing candidate performances and discussing political strategies before touching on cultural Marxism's impact on institutions, advocating for balanced history education, and prioritizing national interests in industries like energy. The conversation extends to renewable energy challenges, highlighting the need for informed decision-making, stressing the importance of nuanced understanding and thoughtful discourse on complex societal issues. Jacki Deason hosts The Jacki Daily Show, a weekly show and podcast airing on BlazeMedia, on the dial in Texas, and podcast on iHeartRadio, iTunes, Spotify, and Stitcher. Previously, Jacki worked for an engineering firm specializing in energy production, national security, and environmental cleanup. She served as legal counsel on Capitol Hill to the Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Constitution and the former Ranking Member of the Commercial and Administrative Law Subcommittee, advising on the oversight of federal agencies. Prior to her career in Washington, she worked as a corporate litigator, and as an Assistant Vice President for a national bank. Jacki studied Economics, Spanish, and World History at Marshall University (U.S. Society of Yeager Scholars), Oxford University (U.K.), and the University of Zaragoza (Spain). She is an alum of the Vanderbilt University Law School, where she served as the President of the law school’s Federalist Society chapter. Jacki has an extensive network from which the show draws its guests—including industry leaders representing all parts of the energy sector, government officials, journalists, and political insiders. Often, Jacki will know the day’s most-wanted guest and be able to secure the guest with a personal call. Jacki is from the Ohio River Valley, where the shale runs deep. She descends from a long line of energy workers, including roughnecks, railroaders, coal miners, and nuclear energy specialists. Connect with Jacki... WEBSITE jackidaily.com/ X/TWITTER x.com/JackiDailyHost TRUTH truthsocial.com/@jackidaily INSTAGRAM instagram.com/jackidaily/ Interview recorded 28.6.24 Connect with Hearts of Oak... X/TWITTER x.com/HeartsofOakUK WEBSITE heartsofoak.org/ PODCASTS heartsofoak.podbean.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA heartsofoak.org/connect/ SHOP heartsofoak.org/shop/

Cultural commentator and senior communications officer at ADF UK, Lois McLatchie Miller returns to Hearts of Oak to give us her analysis of the past weeks doom and gloom in the news, articles and from her social media, and there is plenty to get stuck into including... - Christians in politics are treated terribly - the UK should be utterly ashamed - BBC Debate: One thing is certain. If Labour get into power, your finances are going to get hammered - An elitist white man tells a black woman to "shut up": David Tennant's narcissistic posturing laid bare - Sunak Says: "If you’re calling for women to shut up and wishing they didn’t exist, you are the problem - What is a woman? Labour frontbencher refuses to answer eight times when asked which lavatory a trans woman should use - Dear Celebrities... There is no such thing as a trans child - Abortion is not healthcare - Germany: Woman convicted of “offending” migrant gang rapists receives longer prison sentence than the rapists - Birth rates in the world’s rich economies have more than halved since 1960 to hit a record low - Farage: Second and third Covid lockdowns were UK’s biggest peacetime mistakes Lois McLatchie serves as a senior legal communications officer for ADF UK . She works with journalists and press representatives to advocate for fundamental freedoms in the “court of public opinion”, both in written pieces and through public speaking. Before beginning her current role, Lois was a legal analyst on ADF International’s UN Advocacy Team at the Human Rights Council in Geneva. There, she provided Member State representatives with key legal resources and amendatory language which promotes the inherent value of every person. She is an alumnus of ADF International’s Veritas Scholarship, under which she she completed training on on international law, communications and argumentation. Lois also holds an LLM Human Rights Law with distinction from the University of Kent, and an MA (Hons) International Relations from the University of St Andrews. During her studies, she participated in Areté Academy and Blackstone Legal Fellowship, where she completed extensive research on bioethical issues, including surrogacy. Connect with Lois and ADF UK... X x.com/LoisMcLatch x.com/ADF_UK SUBSTACK tradical.substack.com WEBSITE adfinternational.org Interview recorded 28.6.24 Connect with Hearts of Oak... WEBSITE heartsofoak.org/ PODCASTS heartsofoak.podbean.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA heartsofoak.org/connect/ SHOP heartsofoak.org/shop/ Links to topics... Christians in politics https://www.express.co.uk/comment/columnists/ann-widdecombe/1915279/christians-politics-terrible-uk-ashamed If Labour https://x.com/LoisMcLatch/status/1806059064864002210 Shut uphttps://twitter.com/Jonnywsbell/status/1805578232067969221 You are the problemhttps://twitter.com/RishiSunak/status/1805862183626031297 What is a woman? https://x.com/HeartsofOakUK/status/1806375147684630730 Dear Celebritieshttps://x.com/LozzaFox/status/1806011206144008460 Abortion https://x.com/LoisMcLatch/status/1805584488027533772 Woman Convicted https://www.thepublica.com/germany-woman-convicted-of-offending-migrant-gang-rapists-receives-longer-prison-sentence-than-the-rapists/ Birth rateshttps://x.com/cb_doge/status/1804191685708255636 Faragehttps://archive.ph/yp10o

Our good friend, Tanya Gaw, founder of Action4Canada returns to Hearts of Oak for a discussion on protecting faith, family, and freedom in Canada, highlighting challenges in education and Traitor Trudeau's stance on Israel. She advocates for nationalist movements, scrutinizing globalist influence, and preserving Canadian values. Emphasizing unity and upholding Christian-based culture, this podcast underscores the importance of challenging mainstream narratives for a secure future. Tanya Gaw is a committed Christian and defender of faith, family, and freedom. She is the founder of Action4Canada which is a grassroots, not for profit organization committed to upholding the Canadian constitution and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Tanya began her journey in 2015 in response to the government passing legislation that severely impacted Canadian democracy and freedom. Tanya has been working to give the silent majority a voice through letter writing campaigns, petitions and organizing events, to help raise public awareness. Action4Canada not only educates people on what is happening, they effectively equip, encourage and mobilize Canadians to take action. Tanya also retained Rocco Galati, a top constitutional lawyer, and commenced legal action against the BC and Federal government as of August 16, 2021. This action is in response to the government’s COVID-19 emergency measures wherein they have committed egregious crimes against the citizens of Canada in an effort to attain global control. Her greatest mission is to declare that Canada is founded on Judeo Christian biblical principles, forming our laws and our values, and provides a system of governance that sets us apart from totalitarian, extremist and communist regimes. Because of it…we have the freedom to believe…or not to believe…without fear of persecution, oppression, and even death. Connect with Tanya and Action4Canada... WEBSITE action4canada.com X/TWITTER x.com/GawTanya x.com/Action4Canada RUMBLE rumble.com/c/Action4Canada Interview recorded 18.6.24 Connect with Hearts of Oak... X/TWITTER x.com/HeartsofOakUK WEBSITE heartsofoak.org/ PODCASTS heartsofoak.podbean.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA heartsofoak.org/connect/ SHOP heartsofoak.org/shop/

We are honoured to welcome Kevin Sorbo to Hearts of Oak. He is known for his roles in Hollywood, and he joins us to discuss two new, 'must see' Christian based films that are coming in August, Firing Squad and Reagan, and his career, highlighting his faith as a driving force. Kevin shares insights into overcoming challenges with faith and family support, his stance on conservative beliefs and his production company Sorbo Studios for family-friendly films are also discussed. He expresses criticism towards COVID-19 control measures and social media censorship. His dedication to faith-based films, such as 'God's Not Dead,' and advocacy for upholding beliefs in the industry are emphasized. The conversation also touches on societal and political topics like cancel culture, education, and climate change, promoting balanced perspectives. Kevin's future projects, interactions with figures like Donald Trump, and his endeavours in promoting authentic storytelling and historical accuracy are explored. This podcast encourages informed citizen participation in shaping the future and covers various personal anecdotes and societal issues. REAGAN in theaters nationwide on August 30, 2024. reaganmovie.com Starring Dennis Quaid, Kevin Sorbo, Jon Voight, Penelope Ann Miller, Mena Suvari and Lesley-Anne Down THE FIRING SQUAD In theaters nationwide August 2 firingsquadfilm.com Starring James Barrington, Kevin Sorbo and Cuba Gooding, Jr. Kevin David Sorbo was born in Mound, Minnesota, on September 24, 1958, At the end of 1986, he settled in Los Angeles. Kevin began to make guest appearances on such popular shows as Murder, She Wrote (1984). Kevin was a natural for the title role in what would become his signature series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995). Kevin became internationally famous, and he learned the craft of film-making well enough to direct and co-write some of the episodes. Kevin even studied martial arts in order to do many of his own stunts. In real life, Kevin’s heart is as big as Hercules’– he leads “A World Fit for Kids!” as the chair and spokesperson. Kevin devotes much of his time to “A World Fit For Kids!” which is a successful mentoring model that trains inner-city teens to use school, fitness, sports and positive role models for themselves, and then become the coaches and mentors for younger children. In 1998, Kevin married lovely actress Sam Sorbo, best known for her dual role on Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) as Serena/the Golden Hind Connect with Kevin and Sorbo Films... X/TWITTER x.com/ksorbs WEBSITE sorbostudios.com/ INSTAGRAM instagram.com/ksorbo Interview recorded 19.6.24 Connect with Hearts of Oak... X/TWITTER x.com/HeartsofOakUK WEBSITE heartsofoak.org/ PODCASTS heartsofoak.podbean.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA heartsofoak.org/connect/ SHOP heartsofoak.org/shop/

Beauty, brains and common sense returns to Hearts of Oak in the form of Leilani Dowding to look back over the past seven days of social media, headlines and talking points. On the agenda this week... - A vote for Nigel Farage and The Reform Party is actually a vote to bring down the entire corrupt political class - The invasion continues: Rishi can't stop the boats but we know a man who can - The Tories are cancer for Britain and Labour are stage 4 turbo cancer for Britain. Vote Reform - Eddie Izzard was cutting a dash in his pink mini coat.... Vote Labour, vote for the end of times - Jeremy Clarkson: I will vote for any party which stops the police from running over cows - The conspiracy theorists wedding of the year and the 'journalist' in a dress - Result! Laurence Fox 1 Met Police 0 - Secret Democrat plot to replace Biden revealed - Viktor Orban issues a warning to Ursula von der Leyen: "There is not enough money in the world to force us to let migrants in" Half-Filipina, half-English, Leilani Dowding is a former Page Three Girl and was crowned Miss Great Britain in 1998, going on to represent her country in the Miss Universe pageant. Leilani had a starring role in The Real Housewives of Cheshire and has appeared on The Big Breakfast, This Morning, Celebrity Wrestling and in numerous national newspapers. She is a proud 'Freedom Fighting Refusnik' and an unmissable commentator on world affairs, with her stance against tyranny and wokeness, Leilani has found a whole new army of fans. Follow Leilani on X/Twitter x.com/LeilaniDowding Interview recorded 21.6.24 Connect with Hearts of Oak... X/TWITTER x.com/HeartsofOakUK WEBSITE heartsofoak.org/ PODCASTS heartsofoak.podbean.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA heartsofoak.org/connect/ SHOP heartsofoak.org/shop/ Links to topics... Vote Reformhttps://x.com/LozzaFox/status/1803796918570549337 Rishi cant stop the boats.https://x.com/Nigel_Farage/status/1803094856870334618 Cancer for Britain https://x.com/thecoastguy/status/1802617437508042986 Eddie in his pink mini coathttps://x.com/juneslater17/status/1802797569107485021 Jeremy Clarkson https://x.com/JeremyClarkson/status/1802289165989486980 Daily Mail Man in a dresshttps://x.com/LeilaniDowding/status/1803376550508699990 Laurence Fox https://x.com/LozzaFox/status/1803030521095622912 Secret Democrat plot https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13481849/democrat-plot-biden-replacement-clinton-obama-pelosi-schumer.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=social-twitter_mailonline Viktor Orban https://x.com/wideawake_media/status/1801882820400259253

Todd Bensman, a Senior National Security Fellow, joins Hearts of Oak to discuss his book "OVERRUN" focusing on how Joe Biden's policies have led to the current border crisis. He highlights the role of progressive Democrats in this issue and emphasizes that most immigrants are seeking economic opportunities. Todd talks about the collaboration between the US and Mexico, the use of technology for legal crossings, and challenges posed by individuals from terrorism-prone countries. He suggests immediate deportation measures and disrupting support networks as potential solutions to the crisis, stressing informed decision-making. Todd's insights provide valuable perspectives on immigration policies and their implications. OVERRUN: How Joe Biden Unleashed the Greatest Border Crisis in U.S. History' Available from Amazon in book e-book and audio-book https://amzn.eu/d/233iYg9 Todd Bensman is an editorialist and investigative author of the 2023 book OVERRUN, How Joe Biden Unleashed the Greatest Border Crisis in U.S. History and also America’s Covert Border War: The Untold Story of the Nation’s Battle to Prevent Jihadist Infiltration. The two-time National Press Club award winner, a former journalist of 23 years, currently serves as the Texas-based Senior National Security Fellow for the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), a Washington, D.C. policy institute for which he writes reporting-based opinion editorials, speaks, and grants media interviews about the nexus between immigration and national security. He frequently reports from the southern border, traveling widely inside Mexico and in Central America. He has testified before Congress as an expert witness and regularly appears on radio and television outlets to discuss illegal immigration and border security matters. He writes columns and editorials about homeland security and terrorism subjects for The New York Post, The Daily Mail Online, The American Mind, Homeland Security Today, Townhall, The Federalist, The Daily Wire, The National Interest, and other publications. He serves as a Writing Fellow for the Middle East Forum and also teaches terrorism, intelligence analysis, and journalism as a university adjunct lecturer. For nearly a decade prior to joining CIS in August 2018, Bensman led counterterrorism intelligence for the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Intelligence and Counterterrorism Division and its multi-agency fusion center. Before his homeland security service, Bensman worked as a reporter for more than two decades, covering national security after 9/11 as an investigative staff writer for major newspapers Connect with Todd... X/TWITTER x.com/BensmanTodd GETTR gettr.com/user/tbensman TRUTH truthsocial.com/@toddbensman WEBSITE www.toddbensman.com Interview recorded 17.6.24 Connect with Hearts of Oak... X/TWITTER x.com/HeartsofOakUK WEBSITE heartsofoak.org PODCASTS heartsofoak.podbean.com SOCIAL MEDIA heartsofoak.org/connect SHOP heartsofoak.org/shop

Rob Roos, a Dutch politician and member of the European Parliament joins Hearts of Oak to discuss his non-traditional journey into politics and his focus of representing the people over personal gain. He advocates for free speech, energy security, and national sovereignty while addressing issues like immigration and digital identity. Rob highlights the complexity of politics, emphasizing compromise and unity among diverse political groups. He stresses the importance of collaboration to tackle challenges like immigration and the changing European political landscape. Rob also shares his views on international relations, promoting peaceful resolutions and maintaining dialogue. As we look ahead, Rob remains dedicated to serving his country and advocating for critical issues, cementing his position as a notable voice in European politics. Rob Roos has been a Member of the European Parliament since 2 July 2019. Until December 2020 this was on behalf of the Forum for Democracy (FVD) and then until August 2023 on behalf of JA21. Mr Roos was a member of the Provincial Council of South Holland for several months in 2019 and chairman of the political group until July 2019. He is an entrepreneur in the ICT sector and worked in business. He is Vice President of the group of European Conservatives and Reformists Connect with Rob... X/TWITTER x.com/Rob_Roos WEBSITE ecrgroup.eu/ecr/mep/rob_roos INSTAGRAM www.instagram.com/robroos.mep Interview recorded 14.6.24 Connect with Hearts of Oak... X/TWITTER x.com/HeartsofOakUK WEBSITE heartsofoak.org/ PODCASTS heartsofoak.podbean.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA heartsofoak.org/connect/ SHOP heartsofoak.org/shop/

Rejoice! It's the return of our good friend Fr Calvin Robinson to have a look at his latest posts from his social media and expand on some of the issues that are raised, as well as covering some of the talking points from the tabloids and across the web. Up for discussion this episode... - Reclaim the Media: Fox and Father - The cheek of it! Father Calvin expelled from the Conservative Party for “associating with and openly supporting Tommy Robinson" - The Farage Effect: Reform overtakes Tories in poll for first time - Europe Turns Right: Panic ensues as The EU sees a Populist Breakthrough - Diversity is our Strength: In France a Sudanese refugee won’t be deported despite burning down 16 Apartments, multiple cars, part of a Church... - The Original Freedom Fighter: Mark Steyn receives great support as he takes on OFCOM in court - High Calorie YouTuber ‘dies of heart attack’ after finding fame online doing food reviews - South Dakota seems nice! LGBTQ+ ranking for personal safety in US states released - Calling all Sheep: Get ready for 2-in-1 Covid and flu jabs after new combined Moderna vaccine trial shows its better than single shots!! - Air Pride: Boeing is not just safe, it's Trans-Safe! The Rev'd Fr Calvin Robinson is a political adviser, TV anchor, radio presenter, conservative commentator and parish priest. A priest with Old Catholic orders, serving in an Anglican parish. Founding member of the Anglo-Catholic confraternity, Brotherhood of the Holy Trinity. Connect with Calvin... X/TWITTER x.com/calvinrobinson SUBSTACK calvinrobinson.com/ FOX & FATHER x.com/media_reclaim youtube.com/c/ReclaimTheMedia_ Connect with Hearts of Oak... X/TWITTER x.com/HeartsofOakUK WEBSITE heartsofoak.org/ PODCASTS heartsofoak.podbean.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA heartsofoak.org/connect/ SHOP heartsofoak.org/shop/ Links to topics... Fox and Father https://x.com/media_reclaim/status/1801313590496158163 The absolute cheek.https://x.com/calvinrobinson/status/1800990479049175265 Nigel Faragehttps://www.thetimes.com/article/cdc8d582-17fc-4757-8f4b-ddcee80fdfdb?shareToken=94b81ab6acb58120d2164ed42885332b European Elections https://x.com/HeartsofOakUK/status/1800119584277635137 France Refugee https://www.infowars.com/posts/france-sudanese-refugee-wont-be-deported-despite-burning-down-16-apartments-multiple-cars-part-of-a-church-and-seriously-injuring-a-student/ Mark Steyn https://x.com/calvinrobinson/status/1800637045750071555 FOOD FAN TRAGEDY https://www.thesun.co.uk/health/28418696/plus-sized-youtuber-37-dies-after-finding-fame/ LGBTQI ranking https://x.com/DVATW/status/1801242917064827176 Covid and flu jabs https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-13514403/two-one-flu-covid-vaccine-effective-trial.html Boeing https://x.com/HeartsofOakUK/status/1801276957805420895

Mark Steyn and Naomi Wolf flew over to the UK to go to court against OFCOM. The Office of Communications, commonly known as Ofcom, is the government-approved regulatory and competition authority for the broadcasting, telecommunications and postal industries of the United Kingdom. Mark Steyn got into hot water with the government media approval body for his interview with Naomi Wolf on GBNews back in October 2022. Mark was soon sacked after this interview. This intrusion of the state into what the media is allowed to say is a dangerous development in the State’s increasing control of speech both online and offline. *Thankyou to Leilani Dowding for the footage of Prof Norman Fenton and Elizabeth Barker Connect with Mark Steyn... X/TWITTER x.com/MarkSteynOnline Connect with Naomi Wolf X/TWITTER x.com/naomirwolf Recorded 11th and 13th June 2024 Connect with Hearts of Oak... X/TWITTER x.com/HeartsofOakUK WEBSITE heartsofoak.org/ PODCASTS heartsofoak.podbean.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA heartsofoak.org/connect/ SHOP heartsofoak.org/shop/

Christina Bobb joins Hearts of Oak to discuss her military background, transition to media and involvement in the RNC's campaign for election integrity. We kick off with some exploration into her book "Stealing Your Vote" for insights into the 2020 election and Christina shares challenges she faced at OAN for calling out failings in the 2020 election while emphasizing the importance of election integrity. The conversation covers alternative media platforms, social media influencers, and the impact of platforms like Twitter under Elon Musk in countering censorship. Christina reflects on the Trump campaign's fundraising success, his connection with the audience, and addressing key issues. We conclude with a focus on upcoming elections, serving the American people, and restoring power to citizens. Christina Bobb is an investigative reporter, attorney, and former television show host and correspondent with One America News Network, where she reported almost exclusively on election integrity. Christina began her legal career in the United States Marine Corps, serving as a defense counsel representing marines and sailors in court-martial and administrative separation hearings. She served in multiple overseas tours including Helmand Province, Afghanistan, and Stuttgart, Germany. After her military service, Ms. Bobb transitioned to private practice at Higgs, Fletcher, & Mack LLP in San Diego, and then to Washington, DC, where she held executive level positions within the Department of Homeland Security. Christina currently serves as attorney for President Donald J. Trump at the Republican National Committee. Connect with Christine... X/TWITTER x.com/christina_bobb 'Stealing Your Vote: The Inside Story of the 2020 Election and What It Means for 2024' Available in hardback, audio-book and e-book amzn.eu/d/6cPQjOv Interview recorded 12.6.24 Connect with Hearts of Oak... X/TWITTER x.com/HeartsofOakUK WEBSITE heartsofoak.org/ PODCASTS heartsofoak.podbean.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA heartsofoak.org/connect/ SHOP heartsofoak.org/shop/

Maureen Bannon, a military veteran with a famous father joins Hearts of Oak to discuss the weaponization of institutions against the American people. We delve into the military's shift towards woke agendas, the impact on warfighting, and unit cohesion. Maureen criticizes Biden's military downsizing and emphasizes the need for strong leadership. We also touch on the media's role in spreading misinformation and highlight the importance of alternative platforms like WarRoom and Real America's Voice. The podcast underscores the challenges posed by institutional manipulation for political gain and advocates for truth and transparency in public discourse. Maureen Bannon is the CEO of WarRoom, an Army Veteran, Operation New Dawn Veteran and Steve Bannon’s Daughter Connect with Maureen... X/TWITTER x.com/maureen_bannon GETTR gettr.com/user/maureen_bannon WARROOM warroom.org/ Interview recorded 4.6.24 Connect with Hearts of Oak... X/TWITTER x.com/HeartsofOakUK WEBSITE heartsofoak.org/ PODCASTS heartsofoak.podbean.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA heartsofoak.org/connect/ SHOP heartsofoak.org/shop/

David Vance is back with us as we discuss our way through the big stories this week in the news and across the media. Expect non-politically correct, free thinking, free speech and a touch of sarcasm as we look at... - An Evening with Joey Barton and Laurence Fox - Rishi Sunak doesn’t think D-Day is important - D-Day: 90% of the soldiers on the first boats didn't live to see the end of the day - The UK General Election is already over - Witch Hunt of the WarRoom: Kangaroo court rules Bannon guilty - Operation Stovewood: Seven guilty of abusing teenage girls who were in care - Pride Month: Drag Queen story hour - How things can change in a year! High calorie winner of Miss Alabama 2024 - Woke Police: The Pride Progress Flag was raised at Police Scotland HQ - COVID Sex ban: Scientists call for six month pause on making babies - Russia now the 4th largest economy in the world An Evening with Joey Barton and Laurence Fox 26th July 2024 in London TICKETS davidvance.net/an-evening-with-joey-barton-and-laurence-fox-2/ Pureblood David Vance will not submit, and he will not comply. He used to be disgusted but now he tries to be amused! In the battle for truth and liberty, David chooses the front line, he has been writing and talking politics for a long time and is a published author, political commentator and podcaster extraordinaire! If the Covid 19 plandemic taught him one lesson it is that critical reasoning and a healthy contempt for the mainstream media are desirable armoury in the fight against tyranny. Connect with David... WEBSITE davidvance.net X/TWITTER x.com/DVATW PODCAST vancedavidatw.podbean.com Recorded 8.6.24 Connect with Hearts of Oak... X/TWITTER x.com/HeartsofOakUK WEBSITE heartsofoak.org/ PODCASTS heartsofoak.podbean.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA heartsofoak.org/connect/ SHOP heartsofoak.org/shop/ Links to talking points... An Evening with Joey Barton and Laurence Fox https://x.com/DVATW/status/1798029135513817476 Rishi Sunak https://x.com/Nigel_Farage/status/1799039119974412780 D-Dayhttps://x.com/DVATW/status/1798749311229993111 Labour will win https://x.com/DVATW/status/1798687613743698313 Hunterhttps://x.com/Travis_4_Trump/status/1798395708862599525 Bannonhttps://x.com/HeartsofOakUK/status/1798765127359140337 Operation Stovewoodhttps://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/news/operation-stovewood-seven-guilty-of-abusing-teenage-girls-who-were-in-care Drag Queen story hour https://x.com/TRobinsonNewEra/status/1799025839973290434 Miss Alabama https://x.com/DVATW/status/1799046031675732474 Pride Police Scotland https://x.com/PoliceScotland/status/1798709673249706468 Sex banhttps://www.gbnews.com/health/covid-2024-sperm-sex-symptoms Russia https://x.com/DVATW/status/1798705835373179062

Noor Bin Ladin returns to Hearts of Oak to discuss the World Health Organization's role in advancing globalism and its impact on the United States. She highlights amendments at the 77th World Health Assembly regarding pandemic treaties and national health authorities. Noor delves into WHO's funding sources and expresses worries about the organization's expanded powers in responding to global health emergencies, emphasizing the implications for national sovereignty and individual freedoms. She calls for local activism to challenge health-related laws, repeal unconstitutional measures, and reduce big pharma's influence on global health policies, advocating for awareness, involvement in local politics, and the defence of bodily autonomy and constitutional rights in the face of potential global health governance by the WHO. *Items of reference mentioned in the podcast... WEBSITE wehurtothers.com JAMES ROGUSKI jamesroguski.substack.com Noor Bin Ladin was born in Switzerland to a Swiss mother and Saudi father with the most controversial last name of the 21st century, at first glance it isn't obvious that she would be a freedom loving, Americanophile and patriot at heart. Noor's background story and early life were recorded in her mom's bestselling book, "Inside the Kingdom: my life in Saudi Arabia", by Carmen Bin Ladin. In short, her mother realised that she couldn't bring herself to raise her three girls according to Saudi culture, she fought a long, harsh battle in Swiss courts in order to gain their freedom and secure their upbringing in the West with Judeo-Christian values. This clash between her life and how different it would have been in Saudi Arabia had her mother lost, made Noor appreciative of the values and freedoms in the West from early on in her childhood. Travelling to America extensively from the age of three onwards further cemented her love for the American way. Though she has largely kept to herself since the tragic day of 9/11, Noor can no longer stand by and watch as America burns. A supporter of President Trump since his campaigning days of 2015, she felt compelled to speak up ahead of the 2020 elections, the most consequential in America's history. Why? Because the more we are to take a stand in the fight for the Free World, the higher the chance of saving Western Civilization from the brink of collapse. X/TWITTER x.com/NoorBinLadin SUBSTACK noorbinladin.substack.com/ PODCAST rumble.com/c/NoorBinLadin Interview recorded 4.6.24 Connect with Hearts of Oak... X/TWITTER x.com/HeartsofOakUK WEBSITE heartsofoak.org/ PODCASTS heartsofoak.podbean.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA heartsofoak.org/connect/ SHOP heartsofoak.org/shop/

Jaco Booyens joins Hearts of Oak to discuss his journey from South Africa to the U.S, becoming a citizen and focusing on anti-trafficking work. His organisation prioritizes prevention, inspired by his sister's trafficking experience. Jaco highlights the prevalence of human trafficking in the U.S, especially within families, tells us of the destructive impact of the pornography industry on exploitation and criticizes the church for not actively addressing these issues. Despite facing opposition from Big Tech, Big Pharma, and the pornography lobby, Jaco encourages engagement, education, and support for anti-trafficking efforts and tells us how we can all get involved. With 29 years of fighting trafficking, Jaco Booyens is the leading voice in America addressing the entire ecosystem that feeds human trafficking. His team collaborates with 170+ anti-trafficking organizations nationwide, as well as local and federal law enforcement agencies. JBM is consistently tracking the evolution of this crime in real time. This intel allows us to conduct a global gap analysis to best advocate for the needs of the anti-trafficking community on all fronts (legislation, awareness, training our first responders and government officials). JBM sees early and is able to sound the alarm - warning the American public about what’s happening to their children. Jaco Booyens Ministries is an anti-trafficking organization led by the Holy Spirit to redeem the lives of children, victims, survivors, and those creating demand for sexual exploitation. They support real-life rescues and save children BEFORE they need to be rescued Connect with Jaco and the Ministry... DONATE jacobooyensministries.org/?form=give-to-defend WEBSITE jacobooyensministries.org X/TWITTER x.com/BooyensJaco INSTAGRAM instagram.com/jaco.booyens Interview recorded 29.5.24 Connect with Hearts of Oak... X/TWITTER x.com/HeartsofOakUK WEBSITE heartsofoak.org/ PODCASTS heartsofoak.podbean.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA heartsofoak.org/connect/ SHOP heartsofoak.org/shop/

America is now a banana republic. In a sham trial, a jury has convicted Donald Trump on 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels in the run-up to the 2016 election. Ms Daniels says that they had a sexual encounter in 2006, which the former president denies. Does this signal the death of the US legal system? The death of Justice? The death of Democracy? And ultimately the death of America? Karli Bonne' returns to Hearts of Oak to dissect all that has happened. Karli Bonne' is a retired model, dancer and a Rockstar wanna be. Now she is a full blown MAGA maniac video clipper with three phones running, arguably the biggest Trump, MAGA, America First social media account. She is a proud New Yorker and Patriot, continuously laughing at the establishment because it’s like holy water on a demon, and these demons must be eradicated. Follow Karli on these links... X/TWITTER x.com/KarluskaP TELEGRAM t.me/realKarliBonne (Midnight Rider Channel) TRUTH truthsocial.com/@KarliBonne GETTR gettr.com/user/karlibonne Recorded 31.5.24 Connect with Hearts of Oak... X/TWITTER x.com/HeartsofOakUK WEBSITE heartsofoak.org/ PODCASTS heartsofoak.podbean.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA heartsofoak.org/connect/ SHOP heartsofoak.org/shop/ Links to videos and talking points from this episode... President Trump statement https://x.com/KarluskaP/status/1796291741114667293 NY Post Front Pagehttps://x.com/KarluskaP/status/1796485044506349578 Jason Millerhttps://x.com/KarluskaP/status/1796342949456019807 Steve Bannonhttps://x.com/KarluskaP/status/1796302456059781159 Jesse Watters https://x.com/JesseBWatters/status/1796299885563797763 Trump Speech https://x.com/KarluskaP/status/1796172728543670634 Elon Muskhttps://x.com/elonmusk/status/1796440638617244012 How the Trump NY trial makes no difference to voting intentions https://x.com/KarluskaP/status/1796217760696946929 Trump Campaign Adhttps://x.com/KarluskaP/status/1796227570972901779 color revolution https://x.com/glennbeck/status/1795993530290393388 Google https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-13476111/Google-suffers-leak-exposes-secret-algorithm.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

We are delighted to welcome comedian Alistair Williams to share his journey of remaining authentic in the comedy industry despite pressure to conform to mainstream narratives. He integrates his Christian faith into his comedy, prioritizing faith over worldly concerns and uses his talents to spread joy and truth. Alistair discusses the impact of satire in conveying truths and highlights the challenges of balancing industry expectations with personal convictions. He emphasizes the importance of upholding moral integrity in a secular world, advocating for spreading Christian values through comedic work. The conversation delves into societal values, the decline of ethical grounding, and the need to discern biblical truths amidst challenges and industry pressures. We end this interview by discussing the struggles content creators face aligning their work with faith and values in the current economic landscape and the significance of staying true to one's beliefs and spreading messages of faith and truth. Alistair Williams, a self-proclaimed “rambling moron,” emerges as a rising star on the UK comedy scene. He’s soared through the ranks, claiming the Piccadilly Comedy Club’s New Comedian of the Year 2014 award, securing spots in prestigious competitions and recently he was crowned 'British Comedian Of The Year 2023'. A firm believer in Free Speech and a fearless ’Soldier of God’, Alistair is a charismatic observational storyteller, combining high energy with a knack for crafting top-tier material. Whether winning awards or reaching finals, he’s on a rapid ascent to comedic stardom. Connect with Alistair... X/TWITTER x.com/awilliamscomedy RUMBLE rumble.com/user/alistairwilliams Interview recorded 27.5.24 Connect with Hearts of Oak... X/TWITTER x.com/HeartsofOakUK WEBSITE heartsofoak.org/ PODCASTS heartsofoak.podbean.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA heartsofoak.org/connect/ SHOP heartsofoak.org/shop/

PeterSweden, an independent journalist and political commentator joins Hearts of Oak to share his journey into journalism, covering topics like politics, climate change, and the rise of the Swedish Democrats party. He discusses challenges Sweden faces, such as gang violence and high crime rates, highlighting the media's portrayal of these issues and the upcoming European parliamentary elections. Peter delves into socialism's impact on Sweden's societal fabric, emphasizing faith's importance in addressing challenges and farmers' role in challenging climate change policies. He reflects on the changing landscape of Sweden, advocating for individuals to boldly embrace their Christian values in shaping society's dynamics. Peter Imanuelsen, aka PeterSweden is a journalist and political commentator from Sweden. He specializes in reporting on news that the mainstream media often doesn't talk about. Peter is a traditional conservative that believes in liberty, democracy and human rights. He always seeks do to honest, unbiased news reporting. Peter is a firm believer in free speech, no matter what your opinions are. His work is 100% independent which means that he is not following any corporate agendas unlike the mainstream media. You will only get the truth. That's why Peter's motto is: REAL NEWS - INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM. Connect with Peter... WEBSITE petersweden.com X/TWITTER x.com/PeterSweden7 SUBSTACK substack.com/@petersweden YOUTUBE youtube.com/c/PeterSweden Interview recorded 23.5.24 Connect with Hearts of Oak... X/TWITTER x.com/HeartsofOakUK WEBSITE heartsofoak.org/ PODCASTS heartsofoak.podbean.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA heartsofoak.org/connect/ SHOP heartsofoak.org/shop/

Lewis Brackpool is back with us for our weekend look through some of the news stories, articles and social media posts we just couldn't ignore! Expect straight talking and free speech in abundance as we discuss... - UK PM Rishi Sunak calls surprise July election as his party seeks to defy dire polls - World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab to step back from executive role - “Pro-Paedophile” activist group celebrates as Germany decriminalizes child porn possession - Vaccine Fallout: It's not been a good month for our "impartial" TV doctors... - China holds military drills around Taiwan as 'strong punishment' - Assassination attempt on Trump: The Democrats declared war on and weaponized the full power of the justice system - Brighton council elects first Muslim mayor - UK Geoengineering: FOI request leads to multiple projects, massive funding and global ties Lewis Brackpool is an independent journalist, reporter, broadcaster, commentator, and writer in politics, culture, news and current affairs. Lewis is also the host of the Podcast - The State Of It Connect with Lewis... X/TWITTER x.com/Lewis_Brackpool PODCAST open.spotify.com/show/1ObKegtoG8OH5fIFP3hjUx?si=f3f470c139b84167 SUBSTACK lewisbrackpool.substack.com/ Recorded 24.5.24 Connect with Hearts of Oak... X/TWITTER x.com/HeartsofOakUK WEBSITE heartsofoak.org/ PODCASTS heartsofoak.podbean.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA heartsofoak.org/connect/ SHOP heartsofoak.org/shop/ Links to topics... UK July election https://edition.cnn.com/2024/05/22/uk/uk-early-elections-sunak-conservatives-intl/index.html?iid=cnn_buildContentRecirc_end_recirc Klaus Schwab https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/21/world-economic-forum-davos-founder-klaus-schwab-to-step-back-from-executive-role.html Germany https://reduxx.info/pro-pedophile-activist-group-celebrates-as-germany-decriminalizes-child-porn-possession TV doctorshttps://x.com/StarkNakedBrief/status/1792636547461726392 China https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqvv29gpqn1o Trumphttps://gettr.com/post/p35r256bf5c Brighton Muslim mayorhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c72p807kr9mo UK Geoengineering https://bit.ly/3V8Wl5X https://x.com/efenigson/status/1792201565236863015 https://x.com/Lewis_Brackpool/status/1792575495415935020

Founder, Cambel McLaughlin joins Hearts of Oak to discuss the upcoming, and second Jam for Freedom Festival and he shares his journey as a musician and English teacher. We examine the roots of the movement that was created in response to COVID tyranny and lockdowns and despite challenges and arrests, Cambel remains dedicated to spreading positivity through music and has received high praise and help from the legends Eric Clapton and Van Morrison. We explore the festival's organisation and artists, featuring the likes of our good friends Right Said Fred and the awesome Five Times August and the many workshops and talks highlighting community spirit and underlining music's role in promoting freedom and unity. In the midst of lockdowns in June 2020, Cambel McLaughlin took his portable drum kit and speaker out to local parks to bring cheer and smiles to Londoners. This then developed into weekly outdoor free gigs named 'The Outside Jam' until the winter cold stopped them. In December of that year further COVID tyranny and draconian measures increased against musicians and the general population with another lockdown. Cambel then changed the name of his project to 'Jam for Freedom', his aim being to bring the world’s musicians together in a day of solidarity, called the ‘Jam for Freedom Day’. It was the first of many. After several months of tireless touring around the UK and Ireland with pro-freedom musicians, the project received international recognition from rock and roll great Eric Clapton. Van Morrison’s Rhythm and Blues Foundation also supported their cause, giving funds to upgrade their modest busking rig, but what propelled the project to international awareness was Eric Clapton featuring JFF in his music video for ‘This Has Gotta Stop’. Cambel instantly received emails from across the world from people wanting to join in, going from having two chapters in Ireland and the UK, to having 15 and growing. Jam for Freedom Festival 2024 August 8th- 11th | St Albans, Hertfordshire See Right Said Fred, Joseph Arthur, Five Times August, Sons of Cream and enjoy 4 days and nights of 150+ liberating performances, workshops, panels, comedy and pantomime plus all-day children's entertainment and activities! TICKETS jamforfreedom.com/festival Connect with Cambel and Jam for Freedom... WEBSITE jamforfreedom.com X x.com/jamforfreedom Interview recorded 22.5.24 Connect with Hearts of Oak... X/TWITTER x.com/HeartsofOakUK WEBSITE heartsofoak.org/ PODCASTS heartsofoak.podbean.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA heartsofoak.org/connect/ SHOP heartsofoak.org/shop/

Mike Yardley joins Hearts of Oak to discuss his varied background, including military service and journalism, addressing censorship in contemporary Britain, particularly concerning vaccines and lockdowns. We examine the impact of censorship on free speech, social media algorithms, and the consequences of opposing mainstream narratives. The conversation delves into declining democracy, globalist agendas, and the suppression of individual liberties. Mike highlights concerns about powerful entities controlling public discourse and a lack of open debate on critical issues. We end on political changes in Europe and the necessity of open discussions to tackle societal issues, particularly the significance of critical thinking, diverse perspectives, and unrestricted dialogue to shape a better future. Mike Yardley is well known as a sporting journalist, shooting instructor, and hunter and has written and broadcast extensively on all aspects of guns and their use. His articles (2000+) have appeared in many journals as well as in the national press. He has appeared as an expert witness in cases which relate to firearms and firearms safety. He is a founding fellow of the Association of Professional Shooting Instructors, and has formal instructing qualifications from a variety of other bodies. He is listed one of The Field’s ‘Top Shots.’ He retired from the press competition at the CLA Game Fair after winning it three times. As well as his shooting activities he has written books on other subjects including an account of the independent Polish trade union Solidarity, a biography of T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia), and a history of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst itself. He is a contributing author and ‘Special Researcher’ to the Oxford History of the British Army (in which he wrote the concluding chapter and essays on the army in Northern Ireland and the SAS). He is also a frequent broadcaster and has made and presented documentaries for the BBC. Mike has also been involved as a specialist ballistic consultant, and presenter, in many productions for various TV companies including the Discovery and History Channels. He has re-enacted on location worldwide the death of the Red Baron, the Trojan Horse incident from ancient history, and some of the most infamous assassinations, including those of JFK, RFK and Abe Lincoln. Michael has worked a photojournalist and war reporter in Syria, Lebanon, Albania/Kosovo, Africa, and Afghanistan. He was seized off the street in Beirut in 1982 (before Terry Waite and John McCarthy) but released shortly afterwards having befriended one of his captors. In 1986 he made 3 clandestine crossings into Afghanistan with the Mujahedin putting his cameras aside and working as a medic on one mission. In the late 1990s, he ran aid convoys to Kosovan Refugees in Albania and on the Albanian/Kosovo border. The charity he co-founded, ‘Just Help,’ was honoured for this work which took 300 tons of relief to desperately needy people. Connect with Mike... X/TWITTER twitter.com/YardleyShooting WEBSITE positiveshooting.com Interview recorded 2.5.24 Connect with Hearts of Oak... X/TWITTER twitter.com/HeartsofOakUK WEBSITE heartsofoak.org/ PODCASTS heartsofoak.podbean.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA heartsofoak.org/connect/ SHOP heartsofoak.org/shop/