How Much of You does the Federal Government Own?

CR101 Radio - Podcast Network · Jan 21, 2026 · 3m

A striking reality in the U.S. is the vast land and wealth controlled by the federal government: Alaska 90%, Nevada 87%, Utah 65%, and so on, supposedly in trust for the people, yet private groups often manage these lands more effectively. Beyond land, civil governments claim 40–60% of our income through taxes, effectively owning a significant portion of our labor modern slavery in all but name. While the 19th-century abolition ended private slavery, public ownership persists, making citizens “half free, half enslaved.” True emancipation requires action from the people, not Washington or the…