In this episode, Knowa sits down with the largest Roblox YouTuber, KreekCraft. Kreek dives into everything from the Roblox-Schelp controversy, the current state of Roblox, to the issue of predators on the platform. Plus, Kreek talks about his incredible journey, from 600,000 subscribers to an astounding 16 million.Tune in for this engaging fusion of gaming and politics!

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In this episode, Knowa sits down with the largest Roblox YouTuber, KreekCraft. Kreek dives into everything from the Roblox-Schelp controversy, the current state of Roblox, to the issue of predators on the platform. Plus, Kreek talks about his incredible journey, from 600,000 subscribers to an astounding 16 million.Tune in for this engaging fusion of gaming and politics!
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Now You Know with Knowa De Baraso is the funny, illuminating, and fearless podcast where we get down to the bone on misinformation, pop culture, and politics. Each week, Knowa sits down with the politicians you know—or think you know—cultural icons, and celebrities to ask the questions no one else will, cut through the headlines, and get the real story straight from the source. No scripted answers. No small talk. Just great conversations, classic Knowa De Baraso commentary, and 30 minutes to break it all down.

Now You Know with Knowa De isn’t just about politics—it’s about power, platforms, and the people using both to influence our future.

Now You Know with Knowa De Baraso is the funny, illuminating, and fearless podcast where we get down to the bone on misinformation, pop culture, and politics. Each week, Knowa sits down with the politicians you know&mdash;or think you know&mdash;cultural icons, and celebrities to ask the questions no one else will, cut through the headlines, and get the real story straight from the source. No scripted answers. No small talk. Just great conversations, classic Knowa De Baraso commentary, and 30 minutes to break it all down.
Now You Know with Knowa De&nbsp;isn&rsquo;t just about politics&mdash;it&rsquo;s about power, platforms, and the people using both to influence our future.

Now You Know with Knowa De Baraso

KreekCraft Speaks on Schlep-Roblox Controversy, Politics, and His Journey

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This week, as inmates at a North Caroline prison take over the facility, making demands for release and better conditions, we are revisiting an episode from December 2025, that addresses disparities in the United States justice system. 

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 Wrongful Conviction brings that tension into sharp focus, highlighting overlooked stories, investigative failures, and families who continue fighting through the holidays. 

From there, Knowa makes it clear he’s only scratching the surface. His curiosity is shifting toward how influencers amplifying cases or partnering with organizations like the Reform Alliance can shift public pressure toward policy change. 

Then, Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat breaks down why celebrity arrests at Fulton County Jail end up revealing the same systemic issues everyday residents face. When high-profile figures go through intake and publicly describe overcrowding, slow processing, or poor conditions, it draws rare national attention to problems that wrongfully convicted people and pre-trial detainees endure for far longer. Sheriff Labat uses these moments to contextualize the county’s ongoing challenges: insufficient funding, safer infrastructure, and the cascading impact of understaffing on jail conditions.

This week, as inmates at a North Caroline prison take over the facility, making demands for release and better conditions, we are revisiting an episode from December 2025, that addresses disparities in the United States justice system.&nbsp;
Knowa frames the episode as a moment of reflection and responsibility: a time when many families gather, give thanks, and think about freedom&mdash;while thousands of people remain incarcerated pre-trial or wrongfully convicted. Lauren Bright Pacheco&rsquo;s new season of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Ubjbkka_VZ0">Wrongful Conviction</a> brings that tension into sharp focus, highlighting overlooked stories, investigative failures, and families who continue fighting through the holidays.&nbsp;
From there, Knowa makes it clear he&rsquo;s only scratching the surface. His curiosity is shifting toward how influencers amplifying cases or partnering with organizations like the&nbsp;<a href="https://reformalliance.com/">Reform Alliance</a> can shift public pressure toward policy change.&nbsp;
Then, <a href="https://ballotpedia.org/Patrick_Labat">Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat</a> breaks down why celebrity arrests at Fulton County Jail end up revealing the same systemic issues everyday residents face. When high-profile figures go through intake and publicly describe overcrowding, slow processing, or poor conditions, it draws rare national attention to problems that wrongfully convicted people and pre-trial detainees endure for far longer. Sheriff Labat uses these moments to contextualize the county&rsquo;s ongoing challenges: insufficient funding, safer infrastructure, and the cascading impact of understaffing on jail conditions.

Rewind: Wrongful Convictions

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Jemele's Books

Angel Reese Suspension

Politics & Sports

WNBA Pay

Brittney Griner's Arrest in Russia

Media Misconceptions about Jemele

Jemele's Children's Book

Should Kids Focus on Sports?

The Name Game

On this episode, Knowa is joined by Jemele Hill for an in-depth conversation covering everything from the WNBA to politics and so much more! She wasn't shy about her thoughts on Dave Portnoy, the Angel Reese suspension, and the intersection of sports and politics. Stay tuned for an unfiltered, no-holds-barred conversation you won’t want to miss!

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On this episode, Knowa is joined by Jemele Hill for an in-depth conversation covering everything from the WNBA to politics and so much more! She wasn't shy about her thoughts on Dave Portnoy, the Angel Reese suspension, and the intersection of sports and politics. Stay tuned for an unfiltered, no-holds-barred conversation you won&rsquo;t want to miss!
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Rewind: Jemele Hill talks WNBA, Politics, And More

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The Power of the Public Service Commission

Winning in Georgia: Lessons for Democrats

The Data Center Dilemma

Addressing Water Concerns and Political

Trump's Energy Policies and Final Thoughts

Closing Thoughts and Call to Action

In this episode, Knowa talks with Peter Hubbard, Commissioner on the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), about what he's accomplished, and how Democrats can win the midterm elections by leading with solutions and "receipts" on the issues voters feel every month.

We get into the real mechanics: how the five-member PSC sets your electricity and gas rates, why bills rose six times before Hubbard arrived, and how clean energy is a long-term cost play. Then the big one — data centers and the water-supply risk to Georgia communities. Plus the third Democratic seat with Sheila Edwards, the Keisha Lance Bottoms / Burt Jones / Rick Jackson governor's race, and the Trump administration's impact on your energy bills.

🗳️ Get involved: iwillvote.com • peterforgeorgia.com

If this helped you understand your power bill, please leave a review, share it, and follow the show for more Meet the Candidate interviews.

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In this episode, Knowa talks with Peter Hubbard, Commissioner on the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), about what he's accomplished, and how Democrats can win the midterm elections by leading with solutions and "receipts" on the issues voters feel every month.
We get into the real mechanics: how the five-member PSC sets your electricity and gas rates, why bills rose six times before Hubbard arrived, and how clean energy is a long-term cost play. Then the big one &mdash;&nbsp;data centers and the water-supply risk to Georgia communities. Plus the third Democratic seat with Sheila Edwards, the Keisha Lance Bottoms / Burt Jones / Rick Jackson governor's race, and the Trump administration's impact on your energy bills.
🗳️ Get involved: iwillvote.com &bull; peterforgeorgia.com
If this helped you understand your power bill, please leave a review, share it, and follow the show for more Meet the Candidate interviews.
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Georgia's power bills, clean energy, and the data-center boom are colliding — and almost nobody understands the agency that controls it all.  Georgia Public Service Commissioner Peter Hubbard sits down with Knowa to explain.

The Democrat Who Won 62% of the Vote in a Swing State Has a Message for Democrats

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KreekCraft Speaks on Schlep-Roblox Controversy, Politics, and His Journey

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