From Dirt We Grow

What happens when a teacher becomes a civil rights attorney and then decides to run for Congress? Today we welcome Laura Dunn, a NY-12 congressional candidate whose career has been spent fighting for people both inside the classroom and inside the courtroom. We discuss the state of public education, civil rights, government accountability, economic justice, and why so many Americans feel abandoned by the very institutions meant to serve them. This isn't a conversation about party politics—it's a conversation about the systems that shape our lives and whether meaningful change is still possible. If you've ever wondered why trust in government is declining, why our institutions seem increasingly disconnected from everyday Americans, or what real reform might look like, this episode is for you. ____________________________ SHARE THIS EPISODE NOW !!  Help to get eyes and ears on these suppressed candidates. Don't let our government continue to manipulate the people they're supposed to be advocating for! _____________________________ Find today's guest, Laura Dunn on socials: website - lauradunn4congress.com TikTok - @lauradunn4congress YouTube - @LauraDunn4Congress Instagram - lauradunn4congress ______________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.     #FromDirtWeGrow #Congress #CivilRights #Education #Politics #GovernmentReform #NY12 #Podcast #GrassrootsPolitics #Election2026 #Democracy #PoliticalPodcast

While Americans argue with each other, what does the rest of the world actually see?In this episode of From Dirt We Grow, we welcome an Australian guest for an unfiltered conversation about American politics, division, media, healthcare, freedom, and how the rest of the world views the United States.Sometimes it takes an outsider's perspective to see what we've become.Are Americans too close to the problem to recognize it?

What happens when addiction and fear rules your every day? In this episode of From Dirt We Grow, I sit down with a man currently battling addiction, living in fear, and struggling to find a path forward. His story is about isolation, desperation, trauma, survival, and what happens when someone has nowhere left to turn. This conversation sheds light on the human side of addiction and fear of the law that statistics and headlines often miss. No politics. No judgment. Just a raw and honest look at a life many people never see. #Addiction #Recovery #MentalHealth #FromDirtWeGrow #HumanStories ____________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.  

What happens when addiction and fear rules your every day? In this episode of From Dirt We Grow, I sit down with a man currently battling addiction, living in fear, and struggling to find a path forward. His story is about isolation, desperation, trauma, survival, and what happens when someone has nowhere left to turn. This conversation sheds light on the human side of addiction and fear of the law that statistics and headlines often miss. No politics. No judgment. Just a raw and honest look at a life many people never see. #Addiction #Recovery #MentalHealth #FromDirtWeGrow #HumanStories ____________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:2aa83044-14a2-4ee9-a166-aa1b484bf639-4" data-turn-id-container= "request-WEB:2aa83044-14a2-4ee9-a166-aa1b484bf639-4" data-testid= "conversation-turn-8" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> I started From Dirt We Grow because I had questions. Questions about politics. Questions about corruption. Questions about healthcare. Questions about why so many Americans feel unheard. After countless conversations with candidates, veterans, activists, and everyday people, I still don't have every answer. But I found something I wasn't expecting. In this episode, I share the biggest lessons, hardest truths, and unexpected insights from the journey so far. The conversation is just getting started. ____________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.  

I started From Dirt We Grow because I had questions. Questions about politics. Questions about corruption. Questions about healthcare. Questions about why so many Americans feel unheard. After countless conversations with candidates, veterans, activists, and everyday people, I still don't have every answer. But I found something I wasn't expecting. In this episode, I share the biggest lessons, hardest truths, and unexpected insights from the journey so far. The conversation is just getting started. ____________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc

Everyone says voting third party is a wasted vote. But who benefits when voters believe they only have two choices? In this episode, I explain why I've been interviewing grassroots candidates from outside the political establishment and why expanding political awareness matters more than most people realize. This isn't about telling you who to vote for. It's about understanding the power of having options. #ThirdParty #IndependentVoters #Politics #Voting #FromDirtWeGrow __________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.  

Everyone says voting third party is a wasted vote. But who benefits when voters believe they only have two choices? In this episode, I explain why I've been interviewing grassroots candidates from outside the political establishment and why expanding political awareness matters more than most people realize. This isn't about telling you who to vote for. It's about understanding the power of having options. #ThirdParty #IndependentVoters #Politics #Voting #FromDirtWeGrow _________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.  

A powerful and emotional interview with the daughter of a deceased veteran exposed to Agent Orange — and the lifelong health struggles she now faces because of it. Her father served his country. But decades later, the damage didn't stop with him. In this episode, my guest Jane and I, dive into the generational effects of Agent Orange, the healthcare battles families face, and the difficult reality many children and grandchildren of veterans are living through without support or recognition from the VA system. This conversation is bigger than one family. It raises questions about accountability, healthcare, sacrifice, and what happens when the consequences of war are passed down to the next generation. Who takes responsibility when service impacts generations? ______________________________ JOIN THE FROM DIRT WE GROW FAMILY - SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW NOW! ______________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.  

A powerful and emotional interview with the daughter of a deceased veteran exposed to Agent Orange — and the lifelong health struggles she now faces because of it. Her father served his country. But decades later, the damage didn't stop with him. In this episode, my guest Jane and I, dive into the generational effects of Agent Orange, the healthcare battles families face, and the difficult reality many children and grandchildren of veterans are living through without support or recognition from the VA system. This conversation is bigger than one family. It raises questions about accountability, healthcare, sacrifice, and what happens when the consequences of war are passed down to the next generation. Who takes responsibility when service impacts generations? ______________________________ JOIN THE FROM DIRT WE GROW FAMILY - SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW NOW! ______________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.  

Have you ever received a medical bill that didn't seem quite accurate or was just astronomically expensive? What if your medical bill isn't just about the care you received... but how it was coded? In this episode of From Dirt We Grow, we sit down with a medical billing and coding professional who's seen the system from the inside and isn't afraid to talk about it. Together we will talk about: How medical bills are actually created Why the same visit can cost wildly different amounts The role code in plays in what you owe Where errors happen and who ends up paying for them The tension between accuracy, compliance, and revenue Health care billing is one of the most complex and misunderstood parts of the medical system. Listen in as we break it down. ______________________ Join the family today, hit subscribe now!! ___________________ Today's guest can be found on: https://tiktok.com/@steffyweffy123 ______________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.                                           ______________________ DROP YOUR THOUGHTS IN THE COMMENTS ______________________ Find today's guest on socials: https://www.tiktok.com/@aurenshaelkiri88 ______________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.    

I sat down with a candidate running in Florida's 12th congressional district, Chris Irizarry, for a real conversation—no filters, no pre-approved questions. We talked about what actually matters: cost of living, trust in government, and what people are really dealing with right now. Watch the full conversation and decide for yourself, is this the candidate for you? Drop your thoughts in the comments. ___________________________ Find today's guest on socials: Website - chrisforchange Email - [email protected] Tiktok - @chrisforchange Facebook - chrisforchangefl12 Youtube- @chrisforchangeFl12 _____________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.    

Have you ever received a medical bill that didn't seem quite accurate or was just astronomically expensive? What if your medical bill isn't just about the care you received... but how it was coded? In this episode of From Dirt We Grow, we sit down with a medical billing and coding professional who's seen the system from the inside and isn't afraid to talk about it. Together we will talk about: How medical bills are actually created Why the same visit can cost wildly different amounts The role code in plays in what you owe Where errors happen and who ends up paying for them The tension between accuracy, compliance, and revenue Health care billing is one of the most complex and misunderstood parts of the medical system. Listen in as we break it down. ______________________ Join the family today, hit subscribe now!! ___________________ Today's guest can be found on: https://tiktok.com/@steffyweffy123 ______________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.                                           ______________________ DROP YOUR THOUGHTS IN THE COMMENTS ______________________ Find today's guest on socials: https://www.tiktok.com/@aurenshaelkiri88 ______________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.    

Both political parties claim to represent the people. So why does nothing ever change? Today an open-source candidate, Winston Jordan, joins me on the show. He believes neither side is working for everyday Americans — and he's done waiting for them to fix it. Frustrated with the lack of movement on HR 415 and other stalled legislation, he decided to stop complaining and start building. Literally. He programs his own platforms. He builds AI-driven communication tools. And he's running outside of traditional party structures to challenge the system from the ground up. We talk about: • Why both parties stall meaningful reform • What "open-source politics" actually means • Whether technology can restore accountability • Why grassroots candidates struggle to gain traction • And what it would take to truly disrupt the political machine This isn't just another candidate interview, this is a different way to think about and look at power. And what we do next with that information. _______________________________ SUBSCRIBE NOW. DON'T MISS WHAT'S COMING UP NEXT. __________________________ Find today's guest, Winston Jordan, on socials: https://policy.winstonforcongress.com https://find.opensourcecandidate.org https://winstonforcongress/FDR https://tiktok.com/@winstonforcongress.com ____________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.

We talk about problems all the time - Broken systems, division, frustration with the way things are going...  I think we're finding that most of us actually agree on what's wrong, but not on how to fix what's wrong. This episode introduces something new I, host of From Dirt We Grow, have been invited to be a part of -- Tri-State Of Mind. A space where real conversations happen between people who don't always see things the same way, but are trying to figure it out anyway. We're trying to understand perspectives, challenge ideas, and help get society closer to something real. First episode of Tri-State of Mind Drops Thursday, April 23rd on Youtube and Spotify. _______________________ Find the hosts on socials: Tim - tiktok Stephanie - tiktok Vinnie - tiktok Stephanie, podcast on youtube -FromDirtWeGrow  

This episode features a women's rights advocate, an activist, a community volunteer, who ran for senate in 2024 - and didn't win. But that's not where her story ends. Instead of walking away, Tracy doubled down. Volunteering, organizing, showing up.  We talk about what running for office really costs, why losing doesn't mean failure, and how real change is often built far outside campaigning. We talk about family, abortion, women's rights, and a movement called "The Visibility Brigade".  This is the kind of power that doesn't come from a title, but from commitment. ______________________________ JOIN THE FROM DIRT WE GROW FAMILY. SUBSCRIBE NOW!! ______________________________ Find Tracy on socials: TikTok - @tracyjjones23 https://www.tiktok.com/@visibilitybrigade ______________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.  

He escaped control - twice.  But the most disturbing chapter of his life didn't look like a cult at all. Today's guest, Gabe Reed aka Gabe the Great, details his journey of survival, silence, and the search for meaning when the truth doesn't lead where you expect it to. ____________________________ JOIN THE FROM DIRT WE GROW FAMILY. SUBSCRIBE NOW. _________________________________ Gabe's socials: https://gofund.me/230da1d8f https://tiktok.com/@gabethegreat18 https://instagram.com/gabethegreat18 @mercyformya on X __________________________________     *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.  

Running for congress in Michigan's 2nd district is Jamie Hill. With a background in healthcare, Jamie believes that by making it a single-payer system, many other societal breakdowns will begin to dissipate. They have a solid grasp on the snowball effect that the failings our current healthcare system has across housing, employment, mental health, and the justice system. They join me today to talk about it, and what real change could look like for society when given the chance to implement this one reformation. Jamie is willing to put in the work and work for the people. Are we willing to listen and put in the work to better our future? ___________________________ Find today's guest, Jamie Hill, on socials: linktr.ee/Electjamiehill electjamiehill.com @electjamiehill ____________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.  

We're told to vote. Vote more. Vote every election like our lives depend on it. But after speaking with multiple candidates lately - people running without corporate money, without party machines, without special access - one truth kept surfacing. The problem isn't that people don't vote. The problem is who were allowed to vote for. So in this episode, we're breaking down how the political system filters candidates long before Election Day. Through ballot access laws, fundraising barriers, party gatekeeping, and rules most voters never see. Because by the time a name reaches your ballot, the real decisions have often already been made. This is about understanding why good candidates struggle to be seen and why so many elections feel like choosing between pre approved options instead of real representation. Because the truth is, we are voting. So the problem isn't on the people, it's on the system. ___________________________ SUBSCRIBE NOW FOR MORE UNFILTERED TRUTH! BE SURE TO SHARE THIS EPISODE. ___________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.

When did politics stop serving people — and start serving donors? Or has it always been that way?In this conversation, I sit down with Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong to talk about the issues that rarely get honest airtime: corporate influence, the truth about Wisconsin's prison stats, and the real-life consequences for working families, and farms, across Wisconsin.Full transparency, this is a system that prioritizes special interests over the people who keep this state, along with every other state across the country, running. From housing and healthcare to labor, accountability, and representation — this is the conversation corporate-backed politics deflect at all costs. Because when people start connecting the dots, power gets uncomfortable. And it's high time we get real comfortable with causing some discomfort for a change. ______________________ SHARE THIS EPISODE NOW!! ______________________ Find today's guest, Francesca Hong, on socials: On IG - francescahongwi join team hong! - https://thelink.bio/francescahongwi On FB - Francesca Hong On TikTok - francescahong On Bluesky - francescahongwi.bsky.social On YT - FrancescaHongWI _________________________ Other helpful resources: know your rights - https://www.cityofmadison.com/council/district10/blog/2025-11-07/kyr-know-your-rights VOCES hotline - 800- 427-0213DM Francesca for more tips - @FrancescaHongWI _________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.

What makes someone serve their country for 35 years, and then decide the next mission is Congress? This episode features a congressional candidate from Oklahoma's 4th district and longtime military veteran, Jeff Pixley. We talk about service, leadership, sacrifice, and why he believes this country needs something different. After 35 years in uniform serving his country, he has decided, just months away from his retirement, that his services are needed in politics.  This is a conversation that we, the people need to hear. ______________________________  JOIN THE From Dirt We Grow FAMILY, SUBSCRIBE NOW! ____________________ Find today's guest, Jeff Pixley, on socials: https://www.pixleyforcongress.com or search Jeff Pixley _______________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.  

What happens when the justice system gets it wrong — and refuses to fix it? In this episode, I sit down with a co-founder of Voiceless Behind Bars, an organization dedicated to helping the wrongfully convicted and exposing serious flaws in the justice system. We talk about how innocent people end up behind bars, why so many cases are overlooked, and what it really takes to fight for freedom after a wrongful conviction. This conversation dives into wrongful convictions, criminal justice reform, prison injustice, prosecutorial misconduct, and the long road to exoneration. We also discuss the emotional and financial toll these cases take on individuals and families, and why accountability in the legal system matters more than ever. If you care about justice, truth, prison reform, and exposing systemic corruption, this is a conversation you need to hear. _____________________ SHARE THIS EPISODE!! _____________________ Find Sarah DeArmond and Voiceless Behind Bars on socials:     _____________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.  

We seem to accept anxiety and depression as personal problems — but what if they're actually responses to the societal and political climate we're living in? In this episode, I've invited Christine, a progressive counselor to the show. Her focus is across the lifespan — from kids and adolescents, to adults and healthcare workers — specializing in trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. Together, we explore what therapists are seeing right now, why "nothing's happening in my town" doesn't mean nothing is happening to us; and how privilege, hypervigilance, and community play a part in affecting our mental health. From Midwest resilience to collective burnout, this episode challenges the idea that healing can happen in isolation — and asks what it really means to acknowledge reality rather than avoiding it. Or worse, mistreating it. __________________________ JOIN THE FROM DIRT WE GROW FAMILY, SUBSCRIBE NOW! ______________________________________ Find Christine on socials under the tag: Life_as_a_counselor __________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.  

What happens when everyday citizens try to use the constitution the way it was intended - to hold those in power accountable? That's just what Citizen's Impeachment has set out to do, an online movement that gained real momentum before it was suddenly stopped in it's tracks. According to one of the founders, Keira Havens, it wasn't lack of support that postponed their goal - it goes much deeper than that. She tells us how it started, and where and why it hit a wall. But that still did not stop them. Their efforts remain strong, the mission stays in sight. What's important to remember when learning about a citizen-led movement such as this, is the reason it's even necessary for the people to have organized in the first place. And that's because the rest of the elected officials in place to advocate for us, are not doing their jobs.  __________________________ SHARE THIS EPISODE NOW! __________________________ Find Citizen's Impeachment on socials: website - https://www.citizensimpeachment.com Also on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky under the name Citizens Impeachment ___________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.  

What happens when everyday citizens try to use the constitution the way it was intended - to hold those in power accountable? That's just what Citizen's Impeachment has set out to do, an online movement that gained real momentum before it was suddenly stopped in it's tracks. According to one of the founders, Keira Havens, it wasn't lack of support that postponed their goal - it goes much deeper than that. She tells us how it started, and where and why it hit a wall. But that still did not stop them. Their efforts remain strong, the mission stays in sight. What's important to remember when learning about a citizen-led movement such as this, is the reason it's even necessary for the people to have organized in the first place. And that's because the rest of the elected officials in place to advocate for us, are not doing their jobs.  __________________________ SHARE THIS EPISODE NOW! __________________________ Find Citizen's Impeachment on socials: website - https://www.citizensimpeachment.com Also on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky under the name Citizens Impeachment ___________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.

Both political parties claim to represent the people. So why does nothing ever change? Today an open-source candidate, Winston Jordan, joins me on the show. He believes neither side is working for everyday Americans — and he's done waiting for them to fix it. Frustrated with the lack of movement on HR 415 and other stalled legislation, he decided to stop complaining and start building. Literally. He programs his own platforms. He builds AI-driven communication tools. And he's running outside of traditional party structures to challenge the system from the ground up. We talk about: • Why both parties stall meaningful reform • What "open-source politics" actually means • Whether technology can restore accountability • Why grassroots candidates struggle to gain traction • And what it would take to truly disrupt the political machine This isn't just another candidate interview, this is a different way to think about and look at power. And what we do next with that information. _______________________________ SUBSCRIBE NOW. DON'T MISS WHAT'S COMING UP NEXT. __________________________ Find today's guest, Winston Jordan, on socials: https://policy.winstonforcongress.com https://find.opensourcecandidate.org https://winstonforcongress/FDR https://tiktok.com/@winstonforcongress.com ____________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.    

This episode features a women's rights advocate, an activist, a community volunteer, who ran for senate in 2024 - and didn't win. But that's not where her story ends. Instead of walking away, Tracy doubled down. Volunteering, organizing, showing up.  We talk about what running for office really costs, why losing doesn't mean failure, and how real change is often built far outside campaigning. We talk about family, abortion, women's rights, and a movement called "The Visibility Brigade".  This is the kind of power that doesn't come from a title, but from commitment. ______________________________ JOIN THE FROM DIRT WE GROW FAMILY. SUBSCRIBE NOW!! ______________________________ Find Tracy on socials: TikTok - @tracyjjones23 https://www.tiktok.com/@visibilitybrigade ______________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.  

He escaped control - twice.  But the most disturbing chapter of his life didn't look like a cult at all. Today's guest, Gabe Reed aka Gabe the Great, details his journey of survival, silence, and the search for meaning when the truth doesn't lead where you expect it to. ____________________________ JOIN THE FROM DIRT WE GROW FAMILY. SUBSCRIBE NOW. _________________________________ Gabe's socials: https://gofund.me/230da1d8f https://tiktok.com/@gabethegreat18 https://instagram.com/gabethegreat18 @mercyformya on X __________________________________     *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.    

Running for congress in Michigan's 2nd district is Jamie Hill. With a background in healthcare, Jamie believes that by making it a single-payer system, many other societal breakdowns will begin to dissipate. They have a solid grasp on the snowball effect that the failings our current healthcare system has across housing, employment, mental health, and the justice system. They join me today to talk about it, and what real change could look like for society when given the chance to implement this one reformation. Jamie is willing to put in the work and work for the people. Are we willing to listen and put in the work to better our future? ___________________________ Find today's guest, Jamie Hill, on socials: linktr.ee/Electjamiehill electjamiehill.com @electjamiehill ____________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.  

We're told to vote. Vote more. Vote every election like our lives depend on it. But after speaking with multiple candidates lately - people running without corporate money, without party machines, without special access - one truth kept surfacing. The problem isn't that people don't vote. The problem is who were allowed to vote for. So in this episode, we're breaking down how the political system filters candidates long before Election Day. Through ballot access laws, fundraising barriers, party gatekeeping, and rules most voters never see. Because by the time a name reaches your ballot, the real decisions have often already been made. This is about understanding why good candidates struggle to be seen and why so many elections feel like choosing between pre approved options instead of real representation. Because the truth is, we are voting. So the problem isn't on the people, it's on the system. ___________________________ SUBSCRIBE NOW FOR MORE UNFILTERED TRUTH! BE SURE TO SHARE THIS EPISODE. ___________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.  

When did politics stop serving people — and start serving donors? Or has it always been that way? In this conversation, I sit down with Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong to talk about the issues that rarely get honest airtime: corporate influence, the truth about Wisconsin's prison stats, and the real-life consequences for working families, and farms, across Wisconsin. Full transparency, this is a system that prioritizes special interests over the people who keep this state, along with every other state across the country, running.  From housing and healthcare to labor, accountability, and representation — this is the conversation corporate-backed politics deflect at all costs. Because when people start connecting the dots, power gets uncomfortable. And it's high time we get real comfortable with causing some discomfort for a change.  ____________________________________ SHARE THIS EPISODE NOW!! ____________________________________________________ Find today's guest, Francesca Hong, on socials: On IG -> francescahongwi join team hong! -> https://thelink.bio/francescahongwi On FB -> Francesca Hong On TikTok -> francescahong On Bluesky -> francescahongwi.bsky.social On YT -> FrancescaHongWI _____________________________________ Other helpful resources: know your rights - https://www.cityofmadison.com/council/district10/blog/2025-11-07/kyr-know-your-rights VOCES hotline -> 800- 427-0213 DM Francesca for more tips -> @FrancescaHongWI ____________________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.    

In this episode I sit down with a true grassroots democrat. Someone who isn't backed by corporations, PAC's, or party elites; but by the people. Juan Arauz joins me for a real life, person to person, candid convo about why meaningful change can't happen in isolation. Healthcare, prison reform, immigration, education, economic policy - they're all connected. There's nothing off the table in this no holds barred talk about accountability, humanity, and how we make real CHANGE happen. Because the problem isn't the people. It's the systems built to help the majority of citizens stay in a cycle of struggle. The silent funnel keeping wealth and power in the hands of the few and away from the many. _______________________________________ Find Juan Arauz on socials: tiktok facebook instagram bluesky website _______________________________________   *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.  

Everyone agrees the system is broken — especially our education system. But how many of us are willing to step up to run against the political big dogs and do something about it? In this episode, I sit down with a congressional candidate from Louisiana who has spent his career inside the classroom, witnessing firsthand how policy decisions made from afar impact students, teachers, and families, every single day. Instead of just complaining, he chose action — running for office to be part of the solution. His main focus for the Bayou State? Improving education and the infastructure within the 4th district, for stsrters. Today, Matt Gromlich discusses with us why real change requires ordinary people to step up. As well as why that requires everyday people to vote a bit different this time around.  This is about leadership, accountability, and choosing to act instead of staying silent. _____________________________________   Find today's guest, Matt Gromlich, here: fightersforourfuture.com _____________________________________   *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.                      

Voting alone hasn't been enough and people are finally asking why. In this episode, I sit down with Rodney Glover, a gubernatorial candidate who's running on a bold idea: giving citizens constitutional, binding authority to hold elected officials accountable beyond the ballot box. This is where real issues meet real change: Why voting every few years isn't real accountability How power drifted away from the people What citizen-led oversight could actually look like and why it's important The difference between symbolic reform and structural change Why this race isn't about left versus right, it's about control versus consent This is a conversation about who actually holds power and how that could actually change.  We're constantly told that we need to get out and vote to make a difference, yet it's not about the voting numbers this time around as much as it's about who we're listening to, who we're trusting with our voices and our lives, and if we decide it's time to break away from the same old system that's not working for the people. Join the conversation. Question everything. Change the game. _______________________________________________ SHARE, SHARE, SHARE!!! _______________________________________________ Find more from today's guest, Rodney Glover: https://linktr.ee/rodney.c.glover ______________________________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fromdirtwegrow.substack.com

Voting alone hasn't been enough and people are finally asking why. In this episode, I sit down with Rodney Glover, a gubernatorial candidate who's running on a bold idea: giving citizens constitutional, binding authority to hold elected officials accountable beyond the ballot box. This is where real issues meet real change: Why voting every few years isn't real accountability How power drifted away from the people What citizen-led oversight could actually look like and why it's important The difference between symbolic reform and structural change Why this race isn't about left versus right, it's about control versus consent This is a conversation about who actually holds power and how that could actually change.  We're constantly told that we need to get out and vote to make a difference, yet it's not about the voting numbers this time around as much as it's about who we're listening to, who we're trusting with our voices and our lives, and if we decide it's time to break away from the same old system that's not working for the people. Join the conversation. Question everything. Change the game. _______________________________________________ SHARE, SHARE, SHARE!!! _______________________________________________ Find more from today's guest, Rodney Glover: https://linktr.ee/rodney.c.glover ______________________________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.  

Where does our money actually go? I'm talking - Taxes. Insurance. Medical bills. Loans. Interest. Fees. Every month your paycheck gets drained before it even hits your hand - and most Americans have no idea how deep the system goes. This episode of From Dirt We Grow breaks down the real money trail in our country: Why working-class citizens pay the most How healthcare and insurance became legal rackets How loans and interest keep you trapped for life How tax dollars are diverted away from the people How the system quietly profits from your struggle This isn't about bad budgeting or personal responsibility, it's about the system engineered to keep 60% of Americans financially stuck while corporations and the wealthy thrive. Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck? Confused about where your hard-earned money goes? Ready for the true thieves behind the legal financial trap we're kept in to be revealed? Regardless of the reason you're here, you're in the right place; and this is the episode for you. ______________________________________________ Join the From Dirt We Grow family, subscribe now! _____________________________________________ SOURCES: www.vecteezy.com/free-videos ______________________________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fromdirtwegrow.substack.com

Where does our money actually go? I'm talking - Taxes. Insurance. Medical bills. Loans. Interest. Fees. Every month your paycheck gets drained before it even hits your hand - and most Americans have no idea how deep the system goes. This episode of From Dirt We Grow breaks down the real money trail in our country: Why working-class citizens pay the most How healthcare and insurance became legal rackets How loans and interest keep you trapped for life How tax dollars are diverted away from the people How the system quietly profits from your struggle This isn't about bad budgeting or personal responsibility, it's about the system engineered to keep 60% of Americans financially stuck while corporations and the wealthy thrive. Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck? Confused about where your hard-earned money goes? Ready for the true thieves behind the legal financial trap we're kept in to be revealed? Regardless of the reason you're here, you're in the right place; and this is the episode for you. ______________________________________________ Join the From Dirt We Grow family, subscribe now! _____________________________________________ SOURCES: www.vecteezy.com/free-videos ______________________________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.  

Welcome to the 2nd season, 1st episode of From Dirt We Grow! I'm so glad you're here, before you leave don't forget to hit that subscribe button!! Thank you and Happy New Year! _____________________________________________   As California looks ahead to its next chapter of leadership, many voters are asking an important question: What comes after Gavin Newsom? This episode provides an answer to Who comes next... Jesse Alberti! This episode provides a glimpse into, what could be the turning point the USA needs right now, the grassroots efforts of the many running for public office in 2026. Mr. Alberti shares with us: What led him to run, now Where his ideas align and differ from current policies What a grassroots campaign looks like in a system built for insiders Changes he has in store for furthering the prosperity of California Be sure to tune in. These conversations aren't just for the people who live in the states we're talking about. The candidates I have featured thus far on From Dirt We Grow are representing ideas values and futures that affect all of us. What's happening in one state doesn't stay there. If we want real change, we have to shift away from what hasn't been working - and that starts by actually hearing from grassroots candidates, everywhere, and voting for them. ________________________________________________   Don't forget to share this episode. Grassroots efforts need word of mouth travel!!! _______________________________________   Catch today's guest on socials: https://www.alberti4governor.com https://www.youtube/@alberti4governor https://www.instagram.com/alberti4gonernor2026 https://www.tiktok.com/alberti4governorca _________________________________________   *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.       This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fromdirtwegrow.substack.com

Welcome to the 2nd season, 1st episode of From Dirt We Grow! I'm so glad you're here, before you leave don't forget to hit that subscribe button!! Thank you and Happy New Year! _____________________________________________   As California looks ahead to its next chapter of leadership, many voters are asking an important question: What comes after Gavin Newsom? This episode provides an answer to Who comes next... Jesse Alberti! This episode provides a glimpse into, what could be the turning point the USA needs right now, the grassroots efforts of the many running for public office in 2026. Mr. Alberti shares with us: What led him to run, now Where his ideas align and differ from current policies What a grassroots campaign looks like in a system built for insiders Changes he has in store for furthering the prosperity of California Be sure to tune in. These conversations aren't just for the people who live in the states we're talking about. The candidates I have featured thus far on From Dirt We Grow are representing ideas values and futures that affect all of us. What's happening in one state doesn't stay there. If we want real change, we have to shift away from what hasn't been working - and that starts by actually hearing from grassroots candidates, everywhere, and voting for them. ________________________________________________   Don't forget to share this episode. Grassroots efforts need word of mouth travel!!! _______________________________________   Catch today's guest on socials: https://www.alberti4governor.com https://www.youtube/@alberti4governor https://www.instagram.com/alberti4gonernor2026 https://www.tiktok.com/alberti4governorca _________________________________________   *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.      

There are reports of explosions and air activity in Venezuela, with the Venezuelan government accusing the US of carrying out military strikes inside the country. This marks a serious escalation beyond previous maritime actions and raises urgent questions about the International Law, Congressional authorization, and the risk of wider conflict. This story is still developing. Stay informed and think critically. I have a breaking news interview with congressional candidate in Florida's 14th district, Juan Arauz. Together we'll talk about what this could mean and what we can do moving forward. Be sure to share this episode. Get the word out. Don't sleep on the facts. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fromdirtwegrow.substack.com

There are reports of explosions and air activity in Venezuela, with the Venezuelan government accusing the US of carrying out military strikes inside the country. This marks a serious escalation beyond previous maritime actions and raises urgent questions about the International Law, Congressional authorization, and the risk of wider conflict. This story is still developing. Stay informed and think critically. I have a breaking news interview with congressional candidate in Florida's 14th district, Juan Arauz. Together we'll talk about what this could mean and what we can do moving forward. Be sure to share this episode. Get the word out. Don't sleep on the facts.

This episode brings season 1 of From Dirt We Grow to a close. Throughout the past year, we hit some of the heaviest topics society faces: corruption, inequality, systemic hypocrisy, the credit scam, immigration bias, the prison machine, and so much more. We also gave everyday people a place to speak and share their stories. As we head into Christmas and New Years, I want to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday. The second season of the show will resume in January, with so much more unfiltered truth. Thank you for being part of this grassroots movement, and remember, this is just the beginning. ______________________________   Join the From Dirt We Grow family, hit subscribe today!  _____________________________   *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.

This episode brings season 1 of From Dirt We Grow to a close. Throughout the past year, we hit some of the heaviest topics society faces: corruption, inequality, systemic hypocrisy, the credit scam, immigration bias, the prison machine, and so much more. We also gave everyday people a place to speak and share their stories. As we head into Christmas and New Years, I want to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday. The second season of the show will resume in January, with so much more unfiltered truth. Thank you for being part of this grassroots movement, and remember, this is just the beginning. ______________________________   Join the From Dirt We Grow family, hit subscribe today!  _____________________________   *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fromdirtwegrow.substack.com

America is in crisis - and most of the politicians in power don't feel it, don't see it, or don't care.  But the people do. People that are living it everyday. People like Robert People. A grassroots congressional candidate who stepped up not for fame, not for money, not for a career... but because he was watching the country fall apart and couldn't sit back and watch anymore. Running for Florida's 15th district and not intimidated by the uphill battle it will take to get a seat in the House of Representatives.  This episode covers government failings, issues being ignored by leaders, and most importantly, solutions to some of those problems.  If you're tired of being lied to.... tired of the greed... tired of watching the working class get crushed... this episode is for you. Real change starts with us, and voting for the candidates that are running for the right reasons, not greed or power, is the first step.   ______________________________________   Don't forget to share this episode with your friends!  ______________________________________   Find today's guest on socials: @robertpeopleforcongress _________________________________   *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.  

America is in crisis - and most of the politicians in power don't feel it, don't see it, or don't care.  But the people do. People that are living it everyday. People like Robert People. A grassroots congressional candidate who stepped up not for fame, not for money, not for a career... but because he was watching the country fall apart and couldn't sit back and watch anymore. Running for Florida's 15th district and not intimidated by the uphill battle it will take to get a seat in the House of Representatives.  This episode covers government failings, issues being ignored by leaders, and most importantly, solutions to some of those problems.  If you're tired of being lied to.... tired of the greed... tired of watching the working class get crushed... this episode is for you. Real change starts with us, and voting for the candidates that are running for the right reasons, not greed or power, is the first step.   ______________________________________   Don't forget to share this episode with your friends!  ______________________________________   Find today's guest on socials: @robertpeopleforcongress _________________________________   *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fromdirtwegrow.substack.com

Why are so many Black men across the United States being found hanging - and why are every one of them almost immediately dismissed with "no signs of foul play" without any real investigation? Yes, I'm referring to now, modern-day. The trend has become too strong to ignore. It's time to confront the disturbing rise in suspicious hanging deaths of Black men in America. It's time to bring these stories to the fore-front, get eyes and ears on them, because the media is not. It's time to ask the real questions surrounding the circumstances. Were these deaths truly "by their own hand"... or is something far more sinister at play? Today we'll look at such cases as the one involving Donte Perez Jones, a military veteran whose 2022 death was declared as having no foul play involved, within hours, despite multiple suspicious circumstances. As well as a 21 year old truck driver, Javion MaGee, found dead far from his Chicago home in a town he'd never been before.  These aren't isolated incidents or simple tragedies. These cases along with so many more, fit a pattern that echoes America's darkest, ugliest part of history. All too often a history that's too uncomfortable for many to address, keeping the too uncomfortable conversations that are so needed, silenced. Well guess what, I really have zero concern as to the comfort level of those who'd rather ignore the truth and allow this to continue, than acknowledge it and stand for justice and accountability from law enforcement. Pretending it doesn't exist, doesn't make it go away. Standing up and calling it out, does.   Subscribe and stay tuned, we're just getting started.  _____________________________________ SOURCES: Newsone Crooked Whitpain the tribe WISN msmagazine _______________________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fromdirtwegrow.substack.com

Why are so many Black men across the United States being found hanging - and why are every one of them almost immediately dismissed with "no signs of foul play" without any real investigation? Yes, I'm referring to now, modern-day. The trend has become too strong to ignore. It's time to confront the disturbing rise in suspicious hanging deaths of Black men in America. It's time to bring these stories to the fore-front, get eyes and ears on them, because the media is not. It's time to ask the real questions surrounding the circumstances. Were these deaths truly "by their own hand"... or is something far more sinister at play? Today we'll look at such cases as the one involving Donte Perez Jones, a military veteran whose 2022 death was declared as having no foul play involved, within hours, despite multiple suspicious circumstances. As well as a 21 year old truck driver, Javion MaGee, found dead far from his Chicago home in a town he'd never been before.  These aren't isolated incidents or simple tragedies. These cases along with so many more, fit a pattern that echoes America's darkest, ugliest part of history. All too often a history that's too uncomfortable for many to address, keeping the too uncomfortable conversations that are so needed, silenced. Well guess what, I really have zero concern as to the comfort level of those who'd rather ignore the truth and allow this to continue, than acknowledge it and stand for justice and accountability from law enforcement. Pretending it doesn't exist, doesn't make it go away. Standing up and calling it out, does.   Subscribe and stay tuned, we're just getting started.  _____________________________________ SOURCES: Newsone Crooked Whitpain the tribe WISN msmagazine _______________________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.

Today's guest isn't a millionaire. He's not backed by corporations, lobbyists, or political elites. He knows the everyday struggles of the over 60% of us that are facing them, he's been there - and he's running for Congress. From Dirt We Grow, is honored to welcome Anthony DeRibas to the show. Together, we cover the in's and out's of today's politics. As a real person in the struggle with the majority of us, Anthony is prepared to advocate and fight for us, and he tells us just how that's done. This episode talks about: What it's really like to run for office without big backers  How the political system is designed to keep regular people out The economic pressure crushing working Americans Why he believes real change has to come for people who live this struggle, not profit from it This is the kind of conversation the political class rarely allows into the spotlight. Raw, honest, unfiltered - the people's voice finally gets a seat at the table. If you are tired of millionaires, billionaires, pretending to understand your life and your struggles... This episode is for you. ___________________________________________   BE SURE TO SHARE THIS EPISODE NOW!! ___________________________________________   FIND ANTHONY DERIBAS FL-16 ON PLATFORMS AND SOCIALS: Deribasforcongress              Discord   $DERIBASFORCINGRESS    Cash app   @deribasforcongress          Lemon 8   @deribasforcongress           TikTok   https://deribasforcongress.substack.com.    https://www.facebook.com/deribasforcongress   @AnthonyDERIBASforFL16      YouTube    @anthonyderibasforfl1          IG & Threads   @Anthonyderibas.bsky.social  BlueSky & SkyLight   @Deribasanthony                         X   https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576599822573.          _________________________________________   *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.  

Today's guest isn't a millionaire. He's not backed by corporations, lobbyists, or political elites. He knows the everyday struggles of the over 60% of us that are facing them, he's been there - and he's running for Congress. From Dirt We Grow, is honored to welcome Anthony DeRibas to the show. Together, we cover the in's and out's of today's politics. As a real person in the struggle with the majority of us, Anthony is prepared to advocate and fight for us, and he tells us just how that's done. This episode talks about: What it's really like to run for office without big backers  How the political system is designed to keep regular people out The economic pressure crushing working Americans Why he believes real change has to come for people who live this struggle, not profit from it This is the kind of conversation the political class rarely allows into the spotlight. Raw, honest, unfiltered - the people's voice finally gets a seat at the table. If you are tired of millionaires, billionaires, pretending to understand your life and your struggles... This episode is for you. ___________________________________________   BE SURE TO SHARE THIS EPISODE NOW!! ___________________________________________   FIND ANTHONY DERIBAS FL-16 ON PLATFORMS AND SOCIALS: Deribasforcongress              Discord   $DERIBASFORCINGRESS    Cash app   @deribasforcongress          Lemon 8   @deribasforcongress           TikTok   https://deribasforcongress.substack.com.    https://www.facebook.com/deribasforcongress   @AnthonyDERIBASforFL16      YouTube    @anthonyderibasforfl1          IG & Threads   @Anthonyderibas.bsky.social  BlueSky & SkyLight   @Deribasanthony                         X   https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576599822573.          _________________________________________   *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fromdirtwegrow.substack.com

Did Barack Obama really "divide America"? Or did America finally get exposed for what it already was? In today's episode we breakdown one of the most persistent political myths of the last decade - the idea that Obama somehow made the country more hostile, tense, or divided. We dig into the psychology, the media spin, the historical context, and the uncomfortable truth that many people still avoid. This episode looks at: Why the "Obama caused division" narrative became so popular The media machine that turned discomfort into outrage How visibility and technology exposed problems that already existed Why some groups feel threatened by a shift in representation The real legacy of the Obama years that people forget How the myth was used to justify the political backlash that followed If you've ever wondered why certain people insist that the country fell apart under Obama, even though the facts say otherwise, this episode brings clarity and truth without sugar coating anything. _______________________________________________   Join the From Dirt We Grow family, hit subscribe today!   _________________________________________   *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc. ________________________________________________   SOURCES: NIH