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December 27, 2024 80 mins

In this gripping episode of "And If Love Remains," "Return to Liberty Podcast," and "Teacher of Liberty," host Mike Leavitt welcomes Joe Wolverton to discuss one of the most fascinating and overlooked stories in American history: the Power Brothers. The conversation explores the largest shootout in Arizona history, the socio-political dynamics of early 20th-century America, and the consequences of resisting government overreach. The hosts unpack the Power family’s saga, reflecting on rugged individualism, the overreach of federal power, and the lessons we can draw today. Don't miss this deep dive into history that resonates with our current struggles for liberty and personal freedom. Show Notes Episode Title: The Forgotten Heroes: The Power Brothers and Their Fight for Liberty Guest: Joe Wolverton, historian, and liberty advocate. Topics Discussed: The Power Brothers' Story: Overview of the shootout in Arizona that became a pivotal moment in resisting federal overreach. The socio-political climate of early 20th-century America, including the introduction of the draft during WWI and the growth of federal power. The Power family's rugged individualism and fight against tyranny. Historical Context: How Arizona's Confederate ties and class struggles shaped this story. Parallels between the Power Brothers and other historical resistances to government oppression. Themes and Takeaways: The cost of liberty and the courage required to stand up against tyranny. The relevance of the Power Brothers' story in contemporary debates on individual rights, military drafts, and government overreach. Modern Resonance: Comparisons to Ruby Ridge and other modern instances of federal clashes with individuals. Lessons for today's liberty advocates in understanding and resisting centralized power. Resources: Documentary: Powers War (available on Amazon Prime). Book: The Power Shootout: Arizona's Forgotten Tragedy by Paul Cool. Additional reading on federal overreach and individual resistance: The Mises Institute. Call to Action: Subscribe to the podcasts: And If Love Remains Return to Liberty Podcast Teacher of Liberty Share your thoughts in the comments! What do you think about the Power Brothers’ stand for liberty? Hashtags: #PowerBrothers #LibertyAndFreedom #ArizonaHistory #IndividualRights #WWIDraft #ResistTyranny #ForgottenHistory #RuggedIndividualism #AndIfLoveRemains #TeacherOfLiberty #ReturnToLiberty #AmericanHeroes

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