FreedomFest 2026 Preview | Dr. Mark Skousen on Freedom, AI, Economics & America – The Whalen Report



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15 Jun FreedomFest 2026 Preview | Dr. Mark Skousen on Freedom, AI, Economics & America – The Whalen Report

Posted at 15:04h in A.I., Casey Whalen, Economy, Politics by

What does freedom mean in 2026?

From free markets and personal liberty to economics, politics, artificial intelligence, and the future of America, one of the nation’s largest gatherings of freedom-minded individuals is preparing to return to Las Vegas.

In this exclusive interview, I sit down with Dr. Mark Skousen, economist, author, investment analyst, and founder of FreedomFest, to discuss the event’s upcoming 2026 conference and why thousands of people from across the country attend each year.

Dr. Skousen shares the story behind FreedomFest, his journey from economist and educator to founder of what he calls the “World’s Largest Gathering of Free Minds,” and what attendees can expect at this year’s event. We discuss featured speakers, debates, historical presentations celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, the growing influence of artificial intelligence, free-market economics, and the importance of preserving individual liberty in a rapidly changing world.

The conversation also explores why FreedomFest has become more than just a political conference—bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, authors, filmmakers, educators, activists, and everyday citizens who are passionate about the future of freedom.

For more visit

FreedomFest.com
Dr. Mark Skousen website – mskousen.com

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Casey Whalen is an investigative journalist and independent media producer serving the State of Idaho, focused on uncovering corruption, documenting abuses of power, and amplifying citizen voices through grassroots reporting that bypasses traditional media gatekeeping. Through his Substack (caseywhalen.substack.com) and North Idaho Exposed on Rumble, his work has been featured by VICE News, One America News Network (OANN), the John Birch Society, Alex Newman's Liberty Sentinel, Infowars, and the documentary Never in America by Ryan Matta Media examining Idaho CPS's medical kidnapping of Baby Cyrus. Trained in videography, audio production, and documentary methods while working from a Spokane video studio from 2019-2022, Whalen has filmed thousands of hours of town halls, city council meetings, legislative hearings, and interviews, creating a public archive of civic activity across North Idaho while continuing to build independent media infrastructure that equips communities to hold public officials accountable.