The Lou Holtz Show S2 Ep 3 | Rep. Russell Fry on Leadership, Faith & Fixing College Sports #podcast

Faith, service, and leadership—Congressman Russell Fry fights to restore America’s values in Washington.

Join Legendary Coach Lou Holtz and Congressman Russell Fry for an inspiring conversation on leadership, responsibility, and preserving the American Dream. Discover Russell’s journey from Eagle Scout to Congress, his fight against the opioid crisis, and his mission to protect small-town values and strengthen America’s future.

In this powerful episode, Coach Lou Holtz sits down with South Carolina Congressman Russell Fry, a leader dedicated to service, responsibility, and strengthening America’s future. From his roots as an Eagle Scout to his work in Congress, Russell shares his passion for leaving the country better than he found it.

Coach Holtz and Congressman Fry dive into the values that shape great leaders—faith, perseverance, and integrity. Russell reflects on his fight against the opioid epidemic, the challenges facing small-town America, and his commitment to lowering taxes, protecting life, and defending the Second Amendment. They also discuss his Protect the Ball Act, tackling the chaos in college athletics to restore fairness and integrity.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who believes in hard work, responsibility, and restoring the values that made this country great. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on faith, leadership, and what it takes to build a better America.

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Chapters
0:00 - Welcome to The Lou Holtz Show
0:46 - Introduction: The Importance of Restoring America's Culture
1:08 - Meet Congressman Russell Fry: His Journey to Public Service
2:03 - Fighting the Opioid Epidemic: What Inspired His Mission
3:21 - Real Stories of Families Affected by Opioids
4:10 - How Public Policy Can Save Lives
5:37 - The 9/11 Impact: Why Russell Fry Entered Politics
7:20 - Becoming an Eagle Scout & How It Shaped His Leadership
9:09 - The Power of Teamwork in Politics & Public Service
10:26 - Tackling America’s Debt Crisis: Why Fiscal Responsibility Matters
12:14 - The Biggest Issues Facing South Carolina & Small Town America
14:13 - The Role of Government: How Big is Too Big?
15:48 - Fixing College Sports: Why He Introduced the Protect the Ball Act
17:06 - Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) & The “Wild West” of College Athletics
18:50 - The Need for a National Framework in College Sports
20:31 - What the Protect the Ball Act Aims to Achieve
21:32 - The Impact of Transfer Portal Chaos & College Loyalty
22:54 - How He Successfully Led the Opioid Prevention Study Committee
24:05 - Advice for Young People: Why Politics Still Matters
26:13 - Restoring America’s Culture: Faith, Family & Patriotism
27:38 - What America Can Learn from the Founding Fathers
29:07 - Final Thoughts: Coaching America Back to Greatness
29:46 - Thank You & Closing Remarks

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