Senator Estevez's Background and Achievements

Caregiving and Senior Care Policies

Federal Government Challenges and State Soluti

Building Coalitions and Legislative Strategies

Education and Apprenticeship Programs

Campaign Strategy and Resignation

Tax Policies and Economic Plans

Evaluating Political Opponents

Building a Winning Coalition

Campaigning Across Georgia

Endorsements and Support

Addressing Maternal Mortality and Abortion Ban

Mental Health and Social Media Impact

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 administration's shortcomings. He touches on expanding Medicaid, creating a dedicated agency for aging, and forming coalitions to navigate Republican opposition. He also highlights his record of delivering results on the Atlanta School Board and in the State Senate. The discussion spans endorsement strategies, mental health, and the need for new generational leadership. Esteves emphasizes his commitment to transparency and accountability, setting him apart from his opponents. 

In this special first installment of Now You Know's "Meet The Candidates 2026 Midterm Series," Knowa welcomes gubernatorial candidate Jason&nbsp;Esteves. Esteves discusses his intentions and plans for alleviating the struggles faced by caregivers and seniors in Georgia, critiquing the current administration's shortcomings. He touches on expanding Medicaid, creating a dedicated agency for aging, and forming coalitions to navigate Republican opposition. He also highlights his record of delivering results on the Atlanta School Board and in the State Senate. The discussion spans endorsement strategies, mental health, and the need for new generational leadership. Esteves emphasizes his commitment to transparency and accountability, setting him apart from his opponents.&nbsp;

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

Jason Esteves: Building a Coalition for Georgia's Future

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