Author Archives: Larry Linton

In the race for the 2026 Republican nomination for Tennessee governor, establishment favorites Marsha Blackburn and John Rose are often touted for their “experience” in Washington. But let’s cut through the hype: Their long tenures in Congress haven’t protected Tennesseans’ liberties or reined in the federal government’s reckless spending. Instead, their records show complicity inContinue reading “Debunking the ‘Experience’ Myth: Why Monty Fritts is the True Liberty Champion for Tennessee Governor”

This week I talk about the Father of Lies and how his work is now mimicked by government and culture, and the purpose of lies. Once again, I highlight the qualities of three Christ-centered servant leaders seeking elected office right here in Tennessee in 2026. Visit – https://libertyleadershipandlies.com    You can subscribe to or followContinue reading “Episode 218: Lies – The Father of Lies at Work”

As Tennessee looks ahead to the 2026 gubernatorial election, one truth stands out: we don’t need another career politician who learned to talk small-government while voting for big spending and government overreach in Washington. We need a proven fighter who lives by the timeless principles of faith, family, and freedom. That man is State RepresentativeContinue reading “Why Tennessee Needs Monty Fritts: A Return to True Liberty and Less Government”

Happy Thanksgiving, patriots. As we gather with family and friends around tables laden with turkey, stuffing, and pie, we pause – as Americans have for over two centuries – to give thanks. Not just for the food or the football games, but for something far deeper: the providence that birthed this nation, the sacrifices thatContinue reading “Gratitude, Providence, and the Fight for Truth”

In the heated race for Tennessee’s governorship in 2026, my fellow Tennesseans and I are faced with choices that claim to represent conservative values. However, a deeper examination reveals that some prominent candidates may be more aligned with big money interests and personal ambitions than with grassroots conservatism. Let’s unpack the candidacies of recently reelectedContinue reading “The Illusion of Conservative Leadership in Tennessee: A Closer Look at Blackburn, Rose, and the Path Forward”

In 1910, Theodore Roosevelt delivered a stirring speech in Paris titled “Citizenship in a Republic,” better known for its iconic “Man in the Arena” passage. Roosevelt’s words ring as true today as they did over a century ago: “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong manContinue reading “Daring Greatly – Tennessee’s Choice Between Timid Souls and the Man in the Arena”

  In this week’s episode I sit down with Josiah Baker, Chairman of the Libertarian Party of Tennessee, to discuss the state of Tennessee politics and the 2026 gubernatorial race, with a focus on supporting State Representative Monty Fritts in the GOP primary as the “Liberty, Less Government” candidate. I will also be talking aboutContinue reading “Episode 217: Leadership – An Interview with the Chairman of the Libertarian Party of Tennessee”

On this Veterans Day, we pause to honor the warriors who traded comfort for courage, safety for sacrifice, and personal dreams for our collective freedom. From Valley Forge to Fallujah, your service forged the backbone of this Republic. To every veteran listening to Liberty, Leadership and Lies: Thank you isn’t enough, but it’s where weContinue reading “Veterans Day”

  In this week’s compelling episode I sit down with Lisa Ekman, a former Democratic lobbyist who spent over two decades in Washington before breaking free from progressive ideology. Drawing heavily from her explosive new book, Deprogramming Democrats & unEducating the Elites: How I Escaped the Progressive Cult, Lisa reveals the cult-like tactics of theContinue reading “Episode 216: Liberty – An Interview with author and former Democrat Operative Lisa Ekman”

Tonight! Tonight! Tonight! Sevier County come out and meet the man Tennessee needs in the Governor’s mansion. #montyfritts #MontyFrittsForGovernor