GLOBAL FREEDOM, STATE RESTRICTIONS, AND ELEPHANT SURVIVAL: DANE WATERS AND DUSTIN GAWRYLOW

On this episode of Open Range, host Gary Emineth is joined by international strategist M. Dane Waters, President of the Humanity for Freedom Foundation. With decades of experience advising governments and organizations on six continents, Dane offers insight into today’s most pressing world events. The conversation covers growing tensions involving Ukraine, Taiwan, and the rise of China, highlighting the real risks to global security and American interests. Dane also shares about his work with The Elephant Project, a mission to protect elephants from extinction in Asia and Africa. The project focuses on new solutions to combat poaching and trafficking while addressing long-term environmental needs—emphasizing how the loss of this keystone species could have far-reaching consequences. Shifting focus to local policy, Dustin Gawrylow joins the show to examine how some state legislatures, including in North Dakota, are attempting to limit citizen-led ballot measures. As lawmakers take steps to restrict initiated measures, Dustin explains the implications for grassroots involvement and direct democracy. This episode brings together global concerns, animal preservation, and state politics—proving once again that freedom, responsibility, and stewardship start both at home and abroad.