FF 514: Protecting the Vote with Charlie Kolean

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🗓️ 3 November 2025

⏱️ 26 minutes

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In this episode of Finding Freedom, host John Odermatt interviews Charlie Kolean, Texas State Director for Americans for Citizen Voting, about the movement to enshrine citizen-only voting laws in state constitutions. They discuss the importance of election integrity, the bipartisan support for these measures, and the challenges faced in passing such amendments. Charlie shares insights on how non-citizen voting occurs at the local level, the strategies used to gain support across party lines, and the impact of these laws in various states. The conversation also touches on common misconceptions, the role of naturalized citizens, and practical advice for voters. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of why protecting citizen-only voting is seen as a crucial issue for the future of the United States. Chapters 00:00 – Introduction & Guest Welcome 01:59 – The Mission of Americans for Citizen Voting 03:47 – Texas Proposition 16 and Legislative Strategy 08:28 – Non-Citizen Voting: Local vs. Federal Impact 13:16 – Opposition and Misconceptions 17:29 – The Role of Naturalized Citizens 23:11 – How to Get Involved & Where to Learn More Links Americans for Citizen Voting: https://americansforcitizenvoting.org/ Charlie Kolean on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charliekolean Washington Examiner Op-Ed: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/patriotism-unity/3796292/non-citizen-voting-must-be-fixed-before-november/ We have a new show on Lions of Liberty! The PoliTicks Podcast! Be sure to subscribe to the standalone Politicks Podcast feed. This is the absolute best way to support the show! Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And remember, they’re all Blood Suckers! Subscribe to John’s Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter - https://x.com/LionsofLiberty Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/LionsofLiberty YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/lionsofliberty Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lionsofliberty/ Telegram - https://t.me/lionsofliberty Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals! Check out our merchandise at the Lions of Liberty Store for all of our awesome t-shirts, mugs and hats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey, welcome back to Finding Freedom.
0:02.5	This is your host, John Otermat.
0:04.7	And today, we're going to be exploring the growing movement to enshrine citizen-only voting laws in state constitutions and to protect the integrity of elections across America.
0:17.1	Let's get into it.
0:18.1	We are born free.
0:20.6	And we will die free.
0:23.1	The time in between, though, that's complicated.
0:28.2	In that time, governments, institutions, and our egos will limit our ability to find true freedom in this life.
0:35.5	These are real stories of real people overcoming the odds,
0:38.9	persevering injustice, and unlocking their potential. Welcome to Finding Freedom. Here's your host,
0:46.9	John Oterman. Hey, everybody, welcome back to Finding Freedom here on the Lions of Liberty Podcast Network.
0:56.1	And great to have you here today.
0:57.8	We're going to have an awesome conversation around voting and the importance of citizen-only voting.
1:04.4	I'll introduce my guest in just one moment.
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1:41.2	Let's move on and introduce my guest for today. It is Charlie Koeing. He is a Texas
1:47.4	State Director for Americans for Citizens Voting, an organization dedicated to protecting
1:53.2	election integrity by ensuring that only U.S. citizens can vote in American elections.
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