#330 Free, Fair & Trustworthy Elections Are Foundational to The Republic w/ Col. Shawn Smith

In this conversation, Colonel Sean Smith (ret. USAF)  discusses the vulnerabilities of U.S. election systems, emphasizing the need for transparency and integrity in the electoral process. He highlights the risks posed by foreign adversaries and the importance of using secure paper ballots over electronic voting machines. The discussion also touches on the implications of investing in new voting technology without addressing existing security concerns and the necessity for citizens to demand accountability in their elections.   SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY: Ephesians 6:10-13 TPT   ACTION & INFO FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Stay in the fight in Louisiana! Keep letting your reps know where you stand: www.lacag.org/action-center Attend the voting machine demonstrations in protest! Details here: https://www.sos.la.gov/Pages/NewsAndEvents.aspx#faq523   SUPPORT US & GET CONNECTED: Want to support The State of Freedom? Remember to Subscribe, Like, and keep Sharing the State of Freedom podcast – it helps! Follow us on Rumble and X. Support the show with a financial gift if you are able:  https://www.freedomstate.us/support-the-show. Shop our partners & help make TSOF sustainable! Order Slenderiiz today: https://partner.co/s/NmM3ZGU1NmQ2 Shop other natural & wellness products: https://partner.co/?custid=N7183285 Shop Nesa's Hemp & get 10% off with promo code FREEDOM: https://www.nesashemp.com/#freedom For more information on investing in precious metals at the best prices on the market, email [email protected]. Put Metal Stacks in the subject line. Planning to purchase a Starlink device? Order through our referral link & we'll both get one month of service for free! https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-2291754-20667-66 Order General Flynn's movie - Flynn - Deliver the Truth. Whatever the Cost. Click here: https://www.flynnmovie.com/tsofpodcast or visit www.freedomstate.us. If you'd like to advertise with the show, send an email to [email protected] and make the subject line TSOF Advertising. Want to help LACAG's efforts? Sign up for the action center and stay updated:  https://www.lacag.org/action-center Join LACAG and help bring Louisiana out of the swamp:   https://www.lacag.org/give    KEY POINTS: Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the State of Freedom 04:31 Colonel Sean Smith's Background and Expertise 07:33 The Vulnerability of U.S. Election Systems 09:39 The Role of Attorneys in Election Security 11:25 Challenges in Election Technology and Standards 13:39 Understanding Cyber Threats and National Security 17:20 The Financial Impact of Cybersecurity Breaches 22:18 Election Systems as Critical Infrastructure 25:46 The Importance of Paper Ballots vs. Electronic Systems 30:56 Transparency in the Election Process 33:30 Access to Source Codes and Government Accountability 35:15 Foreign Adversaries and Their Impact on Elections 38:50 The Vulnerability of Electronic Voting Systems 42:35 Trust and Integrity in Election Systems 45:19 Whistleblowing and Election Integrity 51:00 Mechanisms of Manipulation in Voting Machines 59:39 Restoring Election Integrity 01:04:59 The Future of Voting: Paper Ballots vs. Machines 01:13:55 Slenderiiz New Ad.mp4 01:14:30 TSOF Outro Aug 2024.mp4     CREDITS: Music by MarkJuly from Pixabay Sound effects by Pixabay Ad music by Top-Flow, AudioCoffee & penguinmusic on Pixabay