If People Only Knew that farmers the only ones preventing major developments like wind farms, solar farms, data centers, and high density housing. 

In part two of this investigation into Peninsula Township and the ongoing winery lawsuit, I explore a question at the center of the peninsula debate: what actually happens when farmers can no longer afford to farm?

Across the country, small farms are disappearing, and many farmers are turning to direct-to-consumer sales just to survive. Most farmers can’t survive just by growing grapes anymore, they’re trying to sell their products directly to visitors in order to keep their land profitable and preserve it from major development. They often sell their grapes in the form of wine - at wineries. 

But while Peninsula Township says it wants to protect agriculture and preserve the beauty of the peninsula, farmers I talked to argue that new ordinances and zoning restrictions are doing the opposite. From rising acreage requirements to years-long permitting battles, many say the township has created hurdles that only wealthy landowners can overcome.

Policies meant to “protect” the peninsula may actually be accelerating the very thing many residents fear most: the loss of farmland and the spread of subdivisions and large-scale development.

Timestamps 

02:31 - Aftermath of the Winery Lawsuit

07:04 - Amendment 201: Things get Worse

10:47 - Township Prevented Garry from Opening his Winery

19:01 - Permanent Deed Restriction Raises Questions

25:04 - Does Peninsula Township have a Shadow Government?

37:56 - An Alleged Shell Organization

42:10 - What this is Costing Residents

54:08 - Farmers are Preventing Major Development

01:07:12 - What’s Next?

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If People Only Knew that Peninsula Township has imposed unconstitutional ordinances on their 11 winery owners over the course of several decades.

The wineries ultimately sued which resulted in a five year, 49 million dollar lawsuit. But even after all of that, not much has changed.

I sit down with Chris Baldyga, owner 2 Lads Winery, to talk about his experience that led to the decision to sue. Peninsula Township claims the wineries have not been transparent, but Chris paints a very different picture. 

Timestamps 

01:58 - About Peninsula Township

08:44 - Interview with Winery Owner Chris Baldyga

14:10 - Purchasing a Farm

20:28 - The Process of Build the Winery

23:15 - Things go South 

45:07 - No Other Option but to Sue

1:00:34 - Operations After the $49 Million Verdict

1:13:44 - What the Federal Judge Found

2 Lads Winery

https://www.2lwinery.com/

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If People Only Knew that each state has laws that force the government to be transparent - but these laws mean nothing unless they are enforced. That’s where you come in. 

Use these laws to see how government agencies are spending your money, what they are doing with their time, and if they are working for the people. 

In this episode I explain how I became an expert in this area, how public records laws work, how to request records, and what open meetings laws are. Most importantly, I explain how you can fight back against corrupt government bodies. 

Timestamps 

01:35 - How I Became an Expert

11:38 - Freedom of Information Act

23:44 - How Government Agencies Hide Records

26:58 - How to Fight Back

33:22 - Who can you Request Records From

35:55 - How to do a FOIA

43:08 - Open Meetings Act

49:01 - Violations of the Open Meetings Act

Quick Links:

Public Records Laws in Your State: https://substack.com/home/post/p-185752957

Censorship by Invoice: https://freedom.press/issues/censorship-by-invoice-public-records-cost-164000-in-michigan-township/

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If People Only Knew that there are treatments for autism being discovered. While many are looking to prevent autism, there are millions who need treatment today. 

Dr. Christian Bogner is a functional medicine practitioner with over 17 years of experience bridging traditional and integrative care. Board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, his work took a deeply personal turn after his son was diagnosed with autism.

Through his practice, he helps patients better understand their bodies and take control of complex conditions by addressing underlying imbalances rather than just symptoms.

Find Dr. Bogner

https://www.drbognerhealth.com/

Timestamps 

1:35 - About Dr. Bogner

04:54 - Switching Specialties from OB to Autism

12:12 - What is Autism?

19:36 - Is Autism Genetic?

35:26 - Breakthrough Autism Research

45:58 - Treatment for Autism

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Over the years, I have spoken out over local government corruption - especially when it comes to transparency. 

I was invited to speak at a
MAJ conference to discuss my story with my own local government and to give helpful tools to the attorneys about the Freedom of Information Act. 

Provided is my full live speech. 

Timestamps 

06:33 - My Very First FOIA

11:58 - How to File a Request

20:19 - New FOIA Lawsuit

34:21 - New Federal Lawsuit

41:03 - Q and A

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I know I know, the dose makes the poison with fluoride. But did you know that we don’t just get fluoride from our water? It is also in the air we breathe, the food we eat, the formula given to babies, and already in dental products.

Years of research ignored the health effects of fluoride on the entire body - until recently. But now fluoride has become a way of life.

People have come to believe that fluoride prevents cavities without considering why cavities form in the first place. The answers are all found in the industries that have profited off of water fluoridation. 

Timestamps 

02:53 - RFK JR on Theo Von

04:03 - How Fluoride was Found

10:26 - Where does Fluoride Come From

13:06 - What does the Science Say?

18:46 - Fluoride Effects on the Environment

19:54 - Toxic Levels of Fluoride

22:41 - Is Fluoride Needed to Prevent Cavities?

25:56 - So Now What?

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Did you know the government actually mandates that our homes are full of toxic chemicals?

The Flammable Fabrics Act was passed in 1953 to make children’s pajamas flame resistant. Today, the act has been amended to include most textiles in our home. Now we live in homes full of toxic flame retardants and synthetic fibers. It’s time we talked about this. 

Timestamps 

01:40 - Flame Retardants in Children’s Pajamas

06:12 - Whole Home Mandated to Have Toxins

12:07 - How the Government Tests Flammability

18:10 - U.S. Bans One Flame Retardant

20:26 - 1996 Amendment

25:03 - Different Fibers

29:45 - Health Effects of Wearing Polyester

33:47 - Miracle Properties of Wool

37:02 - Now What?

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Larry Sharpe is a veteran, entrepreneur, and libertarian who's making his third run for Governor of New York in 2026. I asked him why he thinks he can win and what he wants to do for the state of New York.

He's also the host of "The Sharpe Way," a popular podcast and radio program where he dives into policy debates, civil liberties, and solutions to government overreach.

Timestamps 

07:05 - Why Sharpe is Running for Governor

18:58 - Why Visit New York

22:20 Congestion Pricing

34:10 - Creating a Sovereign Trust ? Education

44:08 - Immigration

59:44 - Crime / Energy

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larrysharpe.com

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I am on a mission to interview every candidate for Michigan Governor to give voters a place to get informed on their options. 

Nesbitt is a current Michigan Senator who is running to become governor so people can make it in Michigan. 

We discussed his background, Michigan’s declining education, medical freedom, farming, and more.

Timestamps 

02:05 - About Aric

08:55 - Education in Michigan

18:14 - School Safety

24:18 - Medical Freedom

37:18 - Pesticides

46:08 - Government Transparency

57:41 - Economics

Where to Find Aric Nesbitt:

nesbittforgovernor.com

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If People Only Knew the true cost of keeping people safe. I sat down with Fire Union President Matthew Sahr to talk about how fire departments cost more than money. Fire fighters are suffering with chronic health conditions and ptsd. The increase in property taxes can be traced back to private equity firms buying up all the fire and ambulance truck manufacturers. 

If you do not get anything else from this episode, I hope you at least stop into your local station, say thank you to your first responders, and wish them a Merry Christmas. 

The show will resume in the New Year!

Timestamps 

01:12 - About the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union

03:19 - 100k FOIA from Grand Blanc Twp

20:55 - ISO Ratings

24:56 - What Do Fire Departments Do?

27:55 - Negotiating Staffing with the Union

37:40 - What is Ideal Staffing to Keep Residents Safe?

42:04 - Toxins Throughout the Home

46:49 - Declining Health of Firefighters 

59:24 - Rising Property Taxes Because of Private Equity

01:11:02 - If People Only Knew

Where to Find The Fire Union:

Mpffu.org

Iaff.org

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https://substack.com/@annarmatson/note/p-176075487?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=2l83hr

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