Free Speech, Populism and the Trump Effect: A Conversation with Peter Mcilvenna

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In this episode of 'Parresia', the American Freedom Alliance podcast, host Dr. Karen Siegemund, President of the American Freedom Alliance, sits down with Peter McIlvenna, a prominent advocate for free speech and host of the Hearts of Oak podcast. Peter, Chief of Staff for Lord Pearson in the UK House of Lords, and former campaign manager for Nigel Farage’s UKIP party, and a frequent guest on Bannon’s WarRoom, shares his journey founding Hearts of Oak in 2020 amidst political and social upheaval. The conversation dives into the critical importance of free speech, the rise of populist movements across Europe, the challenges of mass immigration, and the erosion of cultural and Christian roots in the West. From the UK’s Online Safety Bill to the banning of political figures like Marine Le Pen, Peter and Karen explore the global threats to liberty and the hope inspired by figures like President Trump. Tune in for a passionate discussion on preserving national identity, defending free expression, and the transatlantic fight for freedom. Connect with Peter and Hearts of Oak X https://x.com/HeartsofOakUK WEBSITE https://heartsofoak.org Passionate about a stronger, freer future? Connect with like-minded patriots today X x.com/AFAlliance @AFAlliance WEBSITE americanfreedomalliance.org NEWSLETTER americanfreedomalliance.org/join-us

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In this episode of 'Parresia', the American Freedom Alliance podcast, host Dr. Karen Siegemund, President of the American Freedom Alliance, sits down with Peter McIlvenna, a prominent advocate for free speech and host of the Hearts of Oak podcast. Peter, Chief of Staff for Lord Pearson in the UK House of Lords, and former campaign manager for Nigel Farage’s UKIP party, and a frequent guest on Bannon’s WarRoom, shares his journey founding Hearts of Oak in 2020 amidst political and social upheaval. The conversation dives into the critical importance of free speech, the rise of populist movements across Europe, the challenges of mass immigration, and the erosion of cultural and Christian roots in the West. From the UK’s Online Safety Bill to the banning of political figures like Marine Le Pen, Peter and Karen explore the global threats to liberty and the hope inspired by figures like President Trump. Tune in for a passionate discussion on preserving national identity, defending free expression, and the transatlantic fight for freedom. Connect with Peter and Hearts of OakX https://x.com/HeartsofOakUKWEBSITE https://heartsofoak.org Passionate about a stronger, freer future? Connect with like-minded patriots todayX x.com/AFAlliance @AFAllianceWEBSITE americanfreedomalliance.orgNEWSLETTER americanfreedomalliance.org/join-us

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