Liberty as a Firewall with Mike ter Maat – GunFreedomRadio EP512

Liberty as a Firewall with Mike ter Maat – GunFreedomRadio EP512

From Gun Freedom Radio by Dan & Cheryl Todd

May 29, 2026 · 1h 2m

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Mike ter Maat discusses his book 'Broken' and the role of the Republican Liberty Caucus in addressing civil unrest and 2A overreach.

Our guest today is Mike ter Maat. Mike has just released the book “Broken”. He is a PhD Economist and former Police Officer currently spearheading a strategic program to expand the Republican Liberty Caucus (RLC). With a professional background that includes the White House Office of Management and Budget and over a decade in law enforcement, he specializes in identifying and fixing the structural failures within American institutions. Tell us about your new book, “Broken: How American Politics Is Driving Civil Unrest, Financial Collapse & War. Talk to us about the Republican Liberty Caucus. How do you see the "Liberty" wing of the party acting as a firewall against 2A overreach? With your experience at the White House Office of Management and Budget, what are the specific administrative "pressure points" that the RLC and the 2A community should be targeting for reform? You've been a PhD economist and a training officer on the streets. How does your book BROKEN explain the current rise in civil unrest, and why is a principled Republican movement the key to stopping it? You argue that our political incentives are broken. What is the first step a "Strategic Consultant" for the…

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Hosts: Dan Todd, Cheryl Todd

Guest: Mike ter Maat

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Organizations: Republican Liberty Caucus, White House Office of Management and Budget

Books & works: Broken

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