Colin Allred on Navigating Texas' Political Landscape

With the evolving political dynamics in Texas, former Congressman Colin Allred has made a significant decision to run for the newly drawn 33rd Congressional District. In a recent interview, Allred discussed the impact of redistricting, pointing out how gerrymandering has disenfranchised many voters…

Peggy Flanagan on Affordable Living and A Senate Seat

In this episode, Peggy Flanagan, the Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota, discusses her candidacy for the United States Senate. She highlights her vision for improving affordability and healthcare, rooted in her personal experiences with Section 8 housing, SNAP, and Medicaid. Learn more about Peggy F…

From Young Thug to Trump: The Story Inside Fulton County

In this episode, Knowa sits down with Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat of Atlanta, Georgia — the man behind some of the most viral moments in modern criminal justice, from former President Trump’s mugshot to the celebrity cases cycling through Fulton County Jail. Building on Knowa’s growing curiosit…

Spotlight on Reform: Wrongful Convictions and a System Under Pressure

With Thanksgiving approaching, Knowa frames the episode as a moment of reflection and responsibility: a time when many families gather, give thanks, and think about freedom—while thousands of people remain incarcerated pre-trial or wrongfully convicted. Lauren Bright Pacheco’s new season of Wrongfu…

Derrick Jackson: Unfiltered and Committed to Family

In this episode of the Now You Know "Meet the Candidates 2026 Midterm Series," this no-holds-barred conversation covers a wide range of topics, including Georgia gubernatorial candidate Representative Derrick Jackson's policy positions, and his thoughts on qualifications for leadership roles. Jack…

Geoff Duncan: Beyond Party Lines, Toward a United Future

As millions of Americans rethink their political identity, former Georgia Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan has made his own bold move — leaving the GOP to run for Governor of Georgia as a Democrat. In this episode of the Now You Know  "Meet the Candidates 2026 Midterm Series," Knowa sits down with…

Karine Jean-Pierre: Inside ‘Independent — A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines'

Knowa sits down with Karine Jean-Pierre, former White House Press Secretary and author of the new book Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines. In this thoughtful conversation, Karine reflects on her years behind the podium, the state of political leadership today,…

Jason Esteves: Building a Coalition for Georgia's Future

In this special first installment of Now You Know's "Meet The Candidates 2026 Midterm Series," Knowa welcomes gubernatorial candidate Jason Esteves. Esteves discusses his intentions and plans for alleviating the struggles faced by caregivers and seniors in Georgia, critiquing the current administra…

Congressman Bennie Thompson on the Fight for Tomorrow

In this episode of Now You Know with Knowa de Baraso, Congressman Bennie Thompson — and one of Mississippi’s most influential political leaders — sits down with Knowa for a conversation about America’s democracy, the legacy of January 6th, and what it means to lead with integrity in turbulent times…

Native Land Pod on Power, Politics, and Perspective

Knowa is joined by the dynamic hosts of Native Land Pod — Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Tiffany Cross — for a conversation about the current political landscape, the culture of truth-telling in media, and what it takes to lead with integrity. Part of the Reasoned Choice Media family of political s…