Faith and Freedom with Shemane – October 12, 2025

Podcast: Real America’s Voice
Host: Shemane Nugent
Co-host/Guests: Ted Nugent, Zen Honeycutt (Moms Across America), Benny Ray Harmony
Date: October 12, 2025

Overview: Main Theme & Purpose

This episode of Faith and Freedom centers on themes of personal liberty, government overreach, food safety, and journalistic integrity. Host Shemane Nugent and her co-host, husband Ted Nugent, open with their signature passionate discussion of American values, wildlife management issues, and quality of life. The episode features a heartfelt interview with Zen Honeycutt, founder of Moms Across America, about toxins in the food supply—especially glyphosate and its impact on health and freedom. Later, former news anchor Benny Ray Harmony shares her experience with cancel culture and censorship after publicly memorializing Charlie Kirk, highlighting freedom of expression and the state of contemporary journalism.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Value of Dogs, Nature, and “Spirit of the Wild”

[02:55–04:21] Shemane & Ted Nugent

• Ted expresses his happiness, especially during October, with Shemane and their dogs. He describes the spiritual and emotional benefits of being around dogs and nature:

  "I'm absolutely stoned on the spirit of the wild... Jackson, Sadie and Coco are the greatest bird hunting dogs in the world. They bring me such joy and happiness." (Ted Nugent, 03:07–03:25)

• Reflections on the cruelty of duck hunting without dogs, and the solace and happiness animals bring in a “toxic, ugly, evil world.”

2. Government Overreach in Wildlife Management: The Ostrich and Deer Controversies

[04:21–10:52] Shemane & Ted Nugent

Canadian Ostrich Slaughter Attempt

• Ted criticizes Canadian government for their attempted culling of 400 healthy ostriches under the guise of avian flu fears; he frames this as an attack on personal independence:

  "They're literally disarming my friends in Canada... and it starts with things like an ostrich farm... Luckily, the Native American tribes pushed back." (Ted Nugent, 04:41–05:49)

White-Tailed Deer “Culling” in Texas and Michigan

• Ted details the controversial slaughter of healthy deer by Texas Parks & Wildlife and Michigan DNR, ostensibly for chronic wasting disease control:

  "They're slaughtering tens of thousands of beautiful, healthy deer, claiming that they had a positive test on one and then they come back after they kill the deer and say, oops, it wasn't positive." (Ted Nugent, 06:44–07:47)

• He challenges the integrity and scientific basis of these actions, calling out specific officials and offering to publicly debate the issue:

  "I have no obligation to obey immoral people, Texas Parks and Wildlife or immoral people like Michigan DNR… Debate the guitar player on chronic wasting disease. They won't because they have no spine. They know they're abusing power." (Ted Nugent, 07:43–09:24)

Underlying Motive

• Shemane suggests the true motive is to make the populace helpless by removing access to independent food sources:

  "My thought is the only reason is they want to make us helpless and defenseless and take away our food source." (Shemaine Nugent, 09:24–09:35)

3. Support for Cancelled Voices & Cancel Culture

[10:57–13:28] Shemane & Ted Nugent

• Both hosts praise Mike Lindell as “the first of cancel culture,” and urge listeners to support those who stand for “God, family and country.”
• Recommendations to buy MyPillow products as a gesture of support for Lindell's stand on election integrity.

4. Fighting Toxins in the Food Supply: Zen Honeycutt & Moms Across America

[17:31–29:03; 32:28–43:43] Shemane Nugent & Zen Honeycutt

Zen’s Personal Story & Roots of Activism

• Zen shares her moving journey: her children’s health issues and the loss of her son Ben, which galvanized her campaign against toxins in food:

  "We have recently lost him due to him taking his life... I believe these toxins were the cause of his mental health issues." (Zen Honeycutt, 19:11–20:48)

Mobilizing “Unstoppable Moms”

• Zen describes organizing parades and events that sparked the food movement, including pioneering glyphosate testing in breast milk, school lunches, tap water, and more:

  "Within five years, we had over 600 leaders... over a thousand events in all 50 states... Our moms have been at the forefront of shifting the food marketplace from $20 million in sales of organic to now $70 billion." (Zen Honeycutt, 21:47–23:29)

Neighborhood Food Network

• A grassroots program to bolster national food security “one street at a time”:

  "The mission is to create national food security one street at a time... you swap and trade... It's automatic connection and unity." (Zen Honeycutt, 23:36–24:51)

Glyphosate & Pesticide Risks

• Zen explains how glyphosate (notably in Roundup) is ubiquitous in the American food supply, including cereals, bread, and beer, and enumerates a range of public health concerns—cancer, endocrine disruption, neurological and reproductive impacts:

  "Glyphosate is a carcinogenic. It causes endocrine disruption, liver disease, kidney disease, nervous system damage... The more organic you buy, the more you influence the market to shift." (Zen Honeycutt, 25:30–27:28)

• She argues for consumer pressure (buying organic) and legislative action to push for regulation.

Recent Testing Results & Policy

• Zen describes recent testing results showing higher glyphosate levels in UK cereals, linking them to geoengineering practices:

  "The UK currently has some of the highest levels that we've seen of glyphosate in their children's cereal." (Zen Honeycutt, 35:32–38:05)

• Discovery of chlormaquat (a banned pesticide) in U.S. cereals due to regulatory loopholes allowing contaminated imports.

• She spotlights Moms Across America’s legislative arm ("Yes Ma'am USA") to lobby for citizen-driven change at the federal and state level:

  "Our new legislative arm... Yes Ma'am USA... We are championing policy and public servants who put children, health, safety and America’s future first." (Zen Honeycutt, 38:32–40:28)

Geoengineering and Climate Concerns

• Zen and Shemane discuss the proliferation of “chemtrails” (geoengineering) and the challenge of pushing back through public campaigns and education.

Actionable Advice

• Grow food locally (even in small greenhouses), educate local producers, and use non-toxic alternatives to Roundup. Resources and alternatives are available on momsacrossamerica.org:

  "Bring them [your neighbors] a little bottle of [non-toxic] Firehawk along with the study on cancer and you may convert your neighbor." (Zen Honeycutt, 41:26–43:43)

5. Censorship in Journalism: The Story of Benny Ray Harmony

[48:41–56:06] Shemane Nugent & Benny Ray Harmony

Background:

• Benny Ray Harmony recounts her emotional tribute to Charlie Kirk following his assassination, which led to her suspension at ABC News affiliate WICS.

• She discusses the climate of censorship in mainstream media:

  "I was just staying silent… When I decided to do this tribute, it was because genuinely, I was grieving… I felt it was my duty as a broadcaster to share that it was okay." (Benny Ray Harmony, 48:51–50:06)

• Constructive Disobedience: She refused to delete her tribute video when ordered, and ultimately resigned rather than face further silencing.

Insights on the State and Future of Journalism

• She reflects on being contacted by other young journalists, who told her she gave them courage to stand up for their beliefs and values.

  "You are encouraging me to stand up for what I believe in regardless of my profession, that I don’t have to compromise those values to make others feel comfortable." (Benny Ray Harmony, 54:16–55:08)

• Expresses hope for a revival in American journalism, with more spaces to share views outside of traditional networks.

• Announces her new role as Congressional Correspondent for Real America's Voice in Washington, D.C.

6. Personal Health, Mold Awareness, and Final Thoughts

[56:09–59:14] Shemane Nugent

• Shemane shares her own health journey battling toxic mold—which led her to write "Killer House"—and the importance of advocating for one's own well-being.

• She closes with encouragement to act boldly for faith and freedom, citing Esther 4:14:

  "If we remain silent, relief and deliverance might come from someplace else… Perhaps you were born for such a time as this." (Shemane Nugent, 59:14–59:21)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Government Overreach:
  "The government hates independence... If you don’t turn your guns in, you’re going to jail. Literally."
  (Ted Nugent, 04:41–05:49)

• On Citizens' Rights:
  "We the people have private property rights and we can raise our own deer and you got no power over us."
  (Ted Nugent, 10:13–10:52)

• On Grassroots Action:
  "If there is ever an apocalyptic or catastrophic event, you would now have a partner rather than a threat, in your community to your food sources."
  (Zen Honeycutt, 24:51)

• On Glyphosate:
  "Glyphosate is a carcinogenic. It causes endocrine disruption, liver disease, kidney disease, nervous system damage... androgynizes baby girls... 280 million pounds a year in our food supply."
  (Zen Honeycutt, 25:30–27:20)

• On Journalistic Courage:
  "I hope this revival that we’re seeing in America encourages newsrooms across the country to share both sides, to allow all journalists’ voices to be heard regardless."
  (Benny Ray Harmony, 54:16–55:08)

• On Taking Action:
  "Perhaps you were born for such a time as this."
  (Shemane Nugent, repeated throughout; e.g., 17:31, 59:21)

Noteworthy Timestamps

• Opening banter and dog talk: [02:55–04:21]
• Ostrich and deer management issues: [04:21–10:52]
• Cancel culture, Mike Lindell: [10:57–13:28]
• Intro to Zen Honeycutt: [17:31–18:51]
• Personal story and activism roots: [19:11–20:48]
• Success of Moms Across America: [21:47–23:29]
• Neighborhood Food Network: [23:36–24:51]
• Detailed glyphosate explanation: [25:30–27:20]
• Recent testing, geoengineering: [35:32–38:05]
• Policy action (Yes Ma’am USA): [38:32–40:28]
• Benny Ray Harmony interview: [48:41–56:06]
• Show closing/thoughts on faith and action: [59:14–59:21]

Tone & Style

Throughout, the tone is passionate, bracingly direct, and deeply personal. Shemane and Ted Nugent blend humor and righteous indignation, often referencing faith and family. Interviews are candid, emotive, and advocacy-driven, with a strong undercurrent of skepticism toward government and mainstream institutions. All speakers encourage active, informed engagement and the importance of individual action in safeguarding health and freedom.

Resources & Further Action

• Moms Across America: momsacrossamerica.org
• Yes Ma’am USA (Legislative arm): yesmamusa.org
• Non-toxic weed killer alternatives: Moms Across America’s "Toxin Free Town Campaign Page"

For listeners: This lively episode offers both practical information on food and environmental activism and stirring calls to individual action, freedom of belief, and honest reporting. The recurring question: “Perhaps you were born for such a time as this?” challenges everyone to stand up for their health, values, and community.