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 the first episode of the 2026 Meet the Candidates midterm series, Knowa sits down with State Senator Jason Esteves, a candidate for Governor of Georgia who’s bringing a fresh perspective. Senator Esteves talks about his plan for caretakers and the key policies he’s running on to lead the state.
He also shares his record of getting things done, from his work with Atlanta Public Schools to his time in the state Senate. Take a listen—you might just find your next candidate!

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Read about Jason Esteves and his campaign for Governor: https://www.jasonesteves.com/

In the first episode of the 2026 Meet the Candidates midterm series, Knowa sits down with State Senator Jason Esteves, a candidate for Governor of Georgia who&rsquo;s bringing a fresh perspective. Senator Esteves talks about his plan for caretakers and the key policies he&rsquo;s running on to lead the state. He also shares his record of getting things done, from his work with Atlanta Public Schools to his time in the state Senate. Take a listen&mdash;you might just find your next candidate!
Follow Knowa on all socials: <a href="https://linktr.ee/knowadebaraso">https://linktr.ee/knowadebaraso</a>
Read about Jason Esteves and his campaign for Governor: <a href="https://www.jasonesteves.com/">https://www.jasonesteves.com/</a>

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

Jason Esteves: The Young State Senator Who Might Shape the Future of the Democratic Party

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