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.

Jackson, a retired lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy and a corporate executive, emphasizes his commitment to family, rights, and military matters as key pillars of his platform. He also touches on his past legislative achievements, his vision for raising the minimum wage, and his plans to support small farmers and low-income families.

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 <a href="https://www.votederrickjackson.org/">Representative Derrick Jackson's</a> policy positions, and his thoughts on qualifications for leadership roles.
Jackson, a retired lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy and a corporate executive, emphasizes his commitment to family, rights, and military matters as key pillars of his platform. He also touches on his past legislative achievements, his vision for raising the minimum wage, and his plans to support small farmers and low-income families.

What happens when a 14-year-old asks the questions grown folks can’t—or won’t? Now You Know with Knowa De Baraso is a sharp, funny, and fearless podcast that cuts through the noise of politics, pop culture, and power. Each week, Knowa sits down with the people shaping the world—from movement leaders to cultural icons—to get real about democracy, justice, joy, and what it means to grow up in America right now. With curiosity, wit, and a side-eye when needed, Knowa leads conversations that challenge the status quo and center the voices too often left out.

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

What happens when a 14-year-old asks the questions grown folks can&rsquo;t&mdash;or won&rsquo;t?&nbsp;Now You Know with Knowa De Baraso is a sharp, funny, and fearless podcast that cuts through the noise of politics, pop culture, and power. Each week, Knowa sits down with the people shaping the world&mdash;from movement leaders to cultural icons&mdash;to get real about democracy, justice, joy, and what it means to grow up in America right now. With curiosity, wit, and a side-eye when needed, Knowa leads conversations that challenge the status quo and center the voices too often left out.
Now You Know with Knowa De Baraso 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

Rep. Derrick Jackson shares his past legislative achievements, his vision for raising the minimum wage, and his plans to support small farmers and low-income families.

Derrick Jackson: Unfiltered and Committed to Family

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