They Don't Work For You? What Yesterday's Betrayal at the Louisiana PSC Revealed | Ep. 422

In this episode, Danielle Walker and Chris Alexander analyze the Louisiana Public Service Commission hearing on Meta's Hyperion data center project. They highlight issues of government transparency, accountability, and the influence of corporate interests on public policy.   SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY: Romans 8:28 TPT "So we are convinced that every detail of our lives is continually woven together for good, for we are his lovers who have been called to fulfill his designed purpose."   ACTION & INFO FROM TODAY'S EPISODE: Call your PSC Member and let them know what you thought about this recent meeting: https://lpsc.louisiana.gov/ Join the Warriors' Circle: https://join.freedomstate.us/ for exclusive content and to have a voice in the topics of conversation we have here on TSOF. Keep up with policy calls to action at: www.lacag.org/action-center Follow more from The State of Freedom at: https://substack.com/@freedomstateus    ANNOUNCEMENTS: Join WTP Bayou's August 20th meeting featuring Dr. Randy Russ: https://wtpbayou.org/2026-two-critical-updates-one-important-night Join Chris & Danielle at UnAuthorized's Storm Summit - Sept. 10-13 in Las Vegas: https://stormsummit.us/   Want to support The State of Freedom? Want to support The State of Freedom? Remember to Subscribe, Like, and keep Sharing the State of Freedom podcast – it helps! Follow us on Facebook, YouTube, Rumble and X. Become a Warrior Circle member by subscribing today: https://join.freedomstate.us/ Shop our advertising sponsors & help make TSOF sustainable! BLANCO BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION: For construction, roofing & sheet metal work, call Oscar Blanco: (225) 445-0727 RED ZEPPELIN PIZZA: For the best pizza in Baton Rouge and the surround areas, visit: https://redzeppelinpizza.com/ TIGERLAND PROPERTIES: For help with your commercial and residential real estate needs: https://www.tigerland.properties/ POKECLAW: For an awesome place for the kids to have fun, visit claw arcade & toy store in Baton Rouge: 5355 B Government St. Baton Rouge, LA 70806. @pokeclawllc on Instagram. CAYEFUEGO MEXICAN GRILL: For the best Mexican food out there! 3632 Monroe Hwy, Pineville, LA - https://www.cayefuego.com/  Shop our affiliate partners too. Shop Nesa's Hemp & get 10% off with promo code FREEDOM: https://www.nesashemp.com/#freedom 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 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: 00:00 Introduction: The Louisiana PSC Meeting and Public Concerns 01:57 The Role of the Louisiana Public Service Commission 03:56 Meta's Hyperion Data Center: Promises and Promulgations 07:59 Lack of Data and Transparency from Meta and Officials 12:01 The Public's Right to Know and Government Accountability 19:54 The Hearing: Key Testimonies and Revelations 36:01 Commission's Response and the Quashing of Subpoenas 48:02 Implications of Secrecy and Corporate Influence 59:59 Public Outrage and Calls for Action 01:12:08 Conclusion: The Fight for Transparency and Accountability   CREDITS: Music by MarkJuly from Pixabay Produced by: We Live Legend