# Spike Cohen on Fighting Government Abuse and Empowering Everyday Americans

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Published: 2026-06-23T06:12:36+00:00
Episode link: https://voicesofliberty.podbean.com/e/spike-cohen-on-fighting-government-abuse-and-empowering-everyday-americans/
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## Resource

What happens when ordinary people stand up to government overreach? In this episode of Voices of Liberty, Sean Themea sits down with Spike Cohen to discuss his journey from entrepreneur to liberty activist and the mission behind You Are The Power. Spike shares how a health crisis changed the direction of his life, why he believes liberty starts with respecting individual rights, and how his organization is helping families, homeowners, and communities push back against government abuse at the local and state level. The conversation explores eminent domain, child welfare investigations, constitutional government, grassroots activism, and the practical ways citizens can hold powerful institutions accountable. Spike also explains why reconciliation, persistence, and community action have helped his organization achieve an extraordinary track record of success. If you’ve ever wondered how everyday people can make a real difference in protecting freedom, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Voices of Liberty is hosted by Sean Themea and powered by Young Americans for Liberty, support our work here: https://bit.ly/4vnedJK

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