A Progressive Victory in Illinois

Meet the Candidate: Julianna Stratton

The Power of a Clear Message

From Caregiver to Fighter: Julianna's Journey

Beating the Establishment with a Progressive

The Importance of a Livable Wage

The General Election Landscape

Addressing Illinois' Most Pressing Issues

Healthcare: A Top Priority

Abolishing ICE: A Bold Stance

In this episode of Now You Know, Knowa sits down with Illinois Lieutenant Governor and U.S. Senate candidate Juliana Stratton for an in-depth conversation about her recent primary victory, her journey from caregiver and community advocate to statewide leader, and why she's ready to take her fight to Washington, D.C.

Stratton reflects on the campaign that propelled her to victory, sharing how her message of "giving the people what they want" resonated with voters across Illinois. Together, they discuss some of the biggest issues facing working families today, including healthcare, wages, economic affordability, reproductive rights, immigration, and the future of democracy.

Whether you're following the 2026 election cycle closely or simply want to hear directly from one of the nation's rising political leaders, this episode offers an unfiltered look at the values, priorities, and policies driving Juliana Stratton's campaign.


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Learn more about IL Lt. Gov. Stratton: https://ltgov.illinois.gov/ 

In this episode of Now You Know, Knowa sits down with Illinois Lieutenant Governor and U.S. Senate candidate Juliana Stratton for an in-depth conversation about her recent primary victory, her journey from caregiver and community advocate to statewide leader, and why she's ready to take her fight to Washington, D.C.
Stratton reflects on the campaign that propelled her to victory, sharing how her message of "giving the people what they want" resonated with voters across Illinois. Together, they discuss some of the biggest issues facing working families today, including healthcare, wages, economic affordability, reproductive rights, immigration, and the future of democracy.
Whether you're following the 2026 election cycle closely or simply want to hear directly from one of the nation's rising political leaders, this episode offers an unfiltered look at the values, priorities, and policies driving Juliana Stratton's campaign.
 Follow Knowa on all socials: <a href="https://linktr.ee/knowadebaraso">https://linktr.ee/knowadebaraso</a>
Learn more about IL Lt. Gov. Stratton: <a href="https://ltgov.illinois.gov/">https://ltgov.illinois.gov/</a>&nbsp;

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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&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.

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Julianna Stratton On Fighting For The Working Class

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