For Our Freedom: The Leaders Behind the Movement and Americanpromise.net Thu, 21 May 2026 10:10:49 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2554340 en-us © 2026 For Our Freedom: The Leaders Behind the Movement and Americanpromise.net yes 986562d2-563b-577c-8996-4359e57064cb American Promise episodic false For Our Freedom: The Leaders Behind the Movement  and AmericanPromise.net is a podcast from American Promise, hosted by CEO Jeff Clements. Each episode spotlights the leaders working to restore the rights of states and Congress to decide how best to protect our elections, guard against foreign interference, and set their own rules on campaign spending, strengthening our system of self-government. Join us to meet the people keeping America free, accountable, and strong.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) American Promise https://storage.buzzsprout.com/fh25m4od45d7srnd4rqojklb8r9d?.jpg For Our Freedom: The Leaders Behind the Movement and Americanpromise.net Sen. David Argall on Money in Politics, Outside Spending, and Why States Are Pushing Back Sen. David Argall on Money in Politics, Outside Spending, and Why States Are Pushing Back In this episode of For Our Freedom, Jeff Clements sits down with Pennsylvania State Senator David Argall to discuss how campaign finance has changed over decades of public service — from volunteer-driven local races to today’s high-cost, consultant-heavy political landscape.

They explore the growing influence of outside money in state elections, how national spending is reshaping local campaigns, and why lawmakers across the country are advancing a constitutional amendment to restore the authority of states and Congress to set the rules for money in politics.

As Pennsylvania considers its role in this national effort, Sen. Argall reflects on democracy, federalism, and what it would take to build a healthier political system ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.

]]> In this episode of For Our Freedom, Jeff Clements sits down with Pennsylvania State Senator David Argall to discuss how campaign finance has changed over decades of public service — from volunteer-driven local races to today’s high-cost, consultant-heavy political landscape.

They explore the growing influence of outside money in state elections, how national spending is reshaping local campaigns, and why lawmakers across the country are advancing a constitutional amendment to restore the authority of states and Congress to set the rules for money in politics.

As Pennsylvania considers its role in this national effort, Sen. Argall reflects on democracy, federalism, and what it would take to build a healthier political system ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.

]]> American Promise Buzzsprout-19216362 Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1168 1 6 full false Sen. Brent Howard: $33M in Outside Spending—and What Oklahoma Did About It Sen. Brent Howard: $33M in Outside Spending—and What Oklahoma Did About It $33 million in outside spending. Anonymous attack ads. Misinformation shaping local elections.

Oklahoma State Senator Brent Howard joins For Our Freedom to explain how dark money is impacting his state, and why Oklahoma became the 24th state to push for a constitutional amendment on election spending.

From rural hospitals to statewide races, this episode breaks down what’s happening on the ground, and why a growing number of states are working to restore transparency and voter control.

]]> $33 million in outside spending. Anonymous attack ads. Misinformation shaping local elections.

Oklahoma State Senator Brent Howard joins For Our Freedom to explain how dark money is impacting his state, and why Oklahoma became the 24th state to push for a constitutional amendment on election spending.

From rural hospitals to statewide races, this episode breaks down what’s happening on the ground, and why a growing number of states are working to restore transparency and voter control.

]]> American Promise Buzzsprout-19065772 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1410 1 5 full false Rep. Tex Fischer on Federalism and Who Decides the Rules for Money in Elections Rep. Tex Fischer on Federalism and Who Decides the Rules for Money in Elections In this episode of For Our Freedom, American Promise CEO and host Jeff Clements speaks with Ohio State Representative Tex Fischer about federalism, election law, and who should decide the rules for money in elections.

Rep. Fischer discusses Ohio’s recent efforts to prohibit foreign spending in state elections and the legal challenges those laws now face in federal court. He also explains why he is sponsoring a resolution in the Ohio legislature calling on Congress to advance the For Our Freedom Constitutional Amendment—restoring the authority of states and Congress to decide the rules for money in elections.

Together, they explore the role of states as “laboratories of democracy,” the growing tension between state authority and federal court rulings, and what stronger transparency and accountability in elections could look like in the years ahead.

]]> In this episode of For Our Freedom, American Promise CEO and host Jeff Clements speaks with Ohio State Representative Tex Fischer about federalism, election law, and who should decide the rules for money in elections.

Rep. Fischer discusses Ohio’s recent efforts to prohibit foreign spending in state elections and the legal challenges those laws now face in federal court. He also explains why he is sponsoring a resolution in the Ohio legislature calling on Congress to advance the For Our Freedom Constitutional Amendment—restoring the authority of states and Congress to decide the rules for money in elections.

Together, they explore the role of states as “laboratories of democracy,” the growing tension between state authority and federal court rulings, and what stronger transparency and accountability in elections could look like in the years ahead.

]]> American Promise Buzzsprout-18788739 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0500 1023 1 4 full false Federalism, Free Speech, and the Future of Campaign Finance with Derek Monson Federalism, Free Speech, and the Future of Campaign Finance with Derek Monson On this episode of For Our Freedom, host Jeff Clements of American Promise speaks with Derek Monson of the Sutherland Institute about federalism, civic institutions, and Utah’s bipartisan support for returning campaign finance authority to the states. 

The conversation explores how local governance, cross-partisan trust, and community-driven solutions can help restore balance in American democracy, especially as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.

]]> On this episode of For Our Freedom, host Jeff Clements of American Promise speaks with Derek Monson of the Sutherland Institute about federalism, civic institutions, and Utah’s bipartisan support for returning campaign finance authority to the states. 

The conversation explores how local governance, cross-partisan trust, and community-driven solutions can help restore balance in American democracy, especially as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.

]]> American Promise Buzzsprout-18655829 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500 1763 1 3 full false Who Decides Our Elections? Rep. Andrew Byron on Dark Money in State Politics Who Decides Our Elections? Rep. Andrew Byron on Dark Money in State Politics In this episode of For Our Freedom, host Jeff Clements, co-founder and CEO of American Promise, sits down with Wyoming State Representative Andrew Byron to discuss the growing impact of dark money in state elections. 

Rep. Byron shares firsthand experiences of untraceable, out-of-state spending targeting local races, and why federal court decisions have left states like Wyoming unable to respond. 

The conversation explores a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at restoring states’ authority to set their own election rules, and why this issue matters to voters across party lines and across the country.

]]> In this episode of For Our Freedom, host Jeff Clements, co-founder and CEO of American Promise, sits down with Wyoming State Representative Andrew Byron to discuss the growing impact of dark money in state elections. 

Rep. Byron shares firsthand experiences of untraceable, out-of-state spending targeting local races, and why federal court decisions have left states like Wyoming unable to respond. 

The conversation explores a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at restoring states’ authority to set their own election rules, and why this issue matters to voters across party lines and across the country.

]]> American Promise Buzzsprout-18617735 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 1396 1 2 full false Keeping Our Future Free: Senator Angela Paxton on Protecting American Elections Keeping Our Future Free: Senator Angela Paxton on Protecting American Elections In this episode of For Our Freedom, host Jeff Clements, co-founder and CEO of American Promise, sits down with Texas State Senator Angela Paxton to discuss one of the most urgent threats facing American elections: the influence of foreign money.

Senator Paxton shares what inspired her recent Washington Times op-ed and why she believes safeguarding state sovereignty is key to protecting our American system of self-government. Together, she and Jeff explore how foreign entities influence ballot initiatives and campaigns, why state lawmakers hands are tied by unelected federal judges to fix the problem, and how the For Our Freedom Amendment offers a constitutional path forward.

This conversation highlights a growing cross-partisan movement to restore the power of We the people to ensure that America’s future remains, first and foremost, in American hands.

]]> In this episode of For Our Freedom, host Jeff Clements, co-founder and CEO of American Promise, sits down with Texas State Senator Angela Paxton to discuss one of the most urgent threats facing American elections: the influence of foreign money.

Senator Paxton shares what inspired her recent Washington Times op-ed and why she believes safeguarding state sovereignty is key to protecting our American system of self-government. Together, she and Jeff explore how foreign entities influence ballot initiatives and campaigns, why state lawmakers hands are tied by unelected federal judges to fix the problem, and how the For Our Freedom Amendment offers a constitutional path forward.

This conversation highlights a growing cross-partisan movement to restore the power of We the people to ensure that America’s future remains, first and foremost, in American hands.

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