Now You Know with Knowa De Baraso

In this episode of Now You Know with Knowa de Baraso, Congressman Bennie Thompson — and one of Mississippi’s most influential political leaders — sits down with Knowa for a conversation about America’s democracy, the legacy of January 6th, and what it means to lead with integrity in turbulent times.

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Knowa is joined by the dynamic hosts of Native Land Pod — Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Tiffany Cross — for a conversation about the current political landscape, the culture of truth-telling in media, and what it takes to lead with integrity. Part of the Reasoned Choice Media family of political shows, this episode brings together sharp minds, fearless voices, and a shared commitment to reasoned dialogue and accountability in the public square. 

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In this episode, Knowa sits down with the largest Roblox YouTuber, KreekCraft. Kreek dives into everything from the Roblox-Schelp controversy, the current state of Roblox, to the issue of predators on the platform. Plus, Kreek talks about his incredible journey, from 600,000 subscribers to an astounding 16 million.Tune in for this engaging fusion of gaming and politics!

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On this episode, Knowa is joined by Jemele Hill for an in-depth conversation covering everything from the WNBA to politics and so much more! She wasn't shy about her thoughts on Dave Portnoy, the Angel Reese suspension, and the intersection of sports and politics. Stay tuned for an unfiltered, no-holds-barred conversation you won’t want to miss!

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On this episode of Now You Know, Knowa chops it up with Matt Frederick and Ben Bowlin from Stuff They Don't Want You to Know.

Together they get into conspiracies that proved true, why the U.S. electoral system makes no sense, and whether capitalism functions more like a faith than an economy. They also break down who "they" really are when we say they don't want you to know - and why that matters for politics, power, and the next generation learning to think for themselves.

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In this episode, Knowa sits down with history-making U.S. Congresswoman Sarah McBride, who made national and international headlines last year as the first Trans member of Congress.

Making history is not Sarah’s main focus. She opened up about her key priorities in Congress, her lifelong friendship with President Joe Biden, and delved into the rich history of Delaware and its people.

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In this episode of Now You Know with Knowa de Baraso, Knowa sits down with Stacey Abrams to discuss her latest projects, including her children's book Stacey Speaks Up and her legal thriller Coded Justice. Stacey also shares insights from her time as Minority Leader in the Georgia House of Representatives, her love for Georgia, and the importance of SPLOST for local infrastructure. The conversation covers her views on AI, the impact of taxes, and her future political plans, offering an engaging and informative discussion about her ongoing efforts to drive positive change. This is a must-listen conversation packed with insights.

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In this episode of Now You Know, we meet Isaiah Martin. Isaiah’s story pushes the boundaries of what a modern campaign can look like—unfolding across social media, community meetings, and even a night behind bars. Recently jailed for what he describes as political retaliation, Isaiah turned the experience into a moment of community organizing.

In this episode, Knowa asks Isaiah how next-gen leadership holds up when it’s digital by design and everything’s on the line. Isaiah breaks down the strategy behind his TikTok presence and block-by-block organizing. 

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With the Hulu special Lonely Flowers, his new book The Man of Many Fathers, Roy Wood Jr. shows how to work the laugh line and the fault line at the same time — proving comedy can shake the room and shift the ground under it.

In this episode, Knowa and Roy dig into the cost of telling the truth in public, how to call out power without losing the room, and why the setup is just as important as the punchline.

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In this episode, Knowa links up with music legend Macy Gray while she's on tour—and yes, Knowa’s riding with her.

They get into what it really means to be yourself in public, how that kind of honesty becomes a magnet, and why giving people even a few minutes of relief through music is a responsibility, not just a job.

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