MAGA Mythbusting 101: Illegal Immigration, Guns, and the Boat Strike Lies

In this solo episode of Raised Red, Living Blue, Jason Will dives straight into the misinformation machine driving today’s MAGA political narrative. From illegal immigration myths to gun law fearmongering to the viral “drug boat” posts spreading across Facebook — Jason breaks down the talking points, exposes the propaganda, and explains what’s actually happening beneath the noise.

This episode covers:

🔹 The truth behind the Venezuelan “drug boat” strikes

🔹 Why blowing up unarmed vessels may violate international law

🔹 The real data on immigrant healthcare and emergency room myths

🔹 Why common-sense gun laws aren’t the slippery slope MAGA claims

🔹 The rise of religious bigotry and misinformation in local communities

🔹 How propaganda spreads unchecked — and why receipts matter

🔹 Why questioning government action isn’t “unpatriotic”… it’s responsible

If you’re tired of echo-chamber politics and want facts instead of rage-bait headlines, this episode is your home base. Jason brings the receipts, calls out the BS, and breaks down MAGA narratives with clarity, humor, and a little unhinged energy.

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A Republican Speaks Out: Case Dixon on Tariffs, War Powers & the Future of Alabama

In this eye-opening conversation, we sit down with Case Dixon, a young Republican congressional candidate who’s breaking from the traditional mold. From tariffs and healthcare to executive war powers and government overreach, Case brings a refreshingly principled, constitutional conservative perspective to some of the most heated issues in America.

This is the FIRST Republican guest in our podcast’s history — and one of the most substantive discussions we’ve ever had.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

✔️ Why Case Dixon entered the race as a working-class conservative father

✔️ Tariffs: why he believes they function as a tax on Americans

✔️ How Congress has surrendered too much power to the executive branch

✔️ Fixing healthcare through transparency, competition & deregulation

✔️ Tackling the $38T national debt without raising taxes

✔️ Epstein files, political elites & the fight for transparency

✔️ Returning power back to states and local communities

Case isn’t afraid to challenge his own party — and in this conversation, he lays out what America First should really look like for everyday Alabamians.

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A Different Kind of Candidate: Why Hazel Floyd Is Betting on Alabama’s Future at Just 21

Hazel Floyd isn’t running a traditional campaign — and that’s exactly the point. At just 21 years old, she’s stepping into Alabama politics with a message rooted in empathy, inclusion, accountability, and hope for the future.

In this episode, Hazel opens up about what it means to be a young, biracial woman running in a conservative district, how “the collective” became the heart of her campaign, and why she believes Alabama’s future depends on bringing everyone to the table — no matter their background or politics.

We dive into:

✅ Jobs and economic opportunity after graduation

✅ Rural healthcare, maternal mortality & access

✅ Minimum wage, affordability & cost of living

✅ Bridging political divides with curiosity

✅ Being Christian without weaponizing faith

✅ Racism, resilience & leading with grace

Hazel isn’t here for ego — she’s here to serve. And whether you're Republican, Democrat, Independent, or undecided… her perspective may surprise you.

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Adam Incrediberry: Living Blue in the Heart of MAGA Country

In this episode of Raised Red, Living Blue, Jason sits down with Adam Incrediberry — the Alabama creator who looks like the perfect MAGA stereotype… but has become one of the loudest, funniest, and most honest progressive voices in the Deep South.

With 400K+ followers on TikTok and 300K+ on Instagram, Adam has gone viral calling out hypocrisy, debunking right-wing talking points, and using humor to connect with people who never expected him to be speaking truth to power.

In this conversation, Adam opens up about:

— What it’s like being a progressive who “looks MAGA”

— The viral moment that exploded his platform overnight— Speaking truth in red Alabama

— even when it costs friends & family

— Preparing the protest speech that made national news— His journey learning, unlearning, and becoming politically outspoken

— Death threats, trolls, and the wild assumptions people make about him

— The broken logic in Alabama politics, immigration myths, gun laws, & more

This is an honest, raw, and hilarious look into what it means to be a blue dot in a red state — and why Adam’s voice is exactly what Alabama (and America) needs right now.

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From Wrongful Arrest to U.S. Senate: Dakarai Larriett on Surviving Injustice & Running for Office

In this powerful episode of Raised Red, Living Blue, host Jason Will sits down with Dakarai Larriett, Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Alabama, to unpack his incredible journey from being wrongfully arrested in Michigan to running for public office.

Dakarai shares the shocking story behind his memoir “Don’t Flush”, where he recounts the night he was racially profiled, humiliated, and nearly framed for drug possession — despite testing negative for alcohol and drugs. That night ignited his mission to reform the justice system and fight for equality, accountability, and human rights in Alabama and beyond.

In this conversation:

— The real story behind his wrongful arrest

— The fight against qualified immunity and systemic injustice

— Alabama’s broken prison system & “The Alabama Solution” documentary

— LGBTQ+ rights, faith, and empathy in today’s political climate

— Why he’s running for U.S. Senate — and what he hopes to change

Stay till the end for Dakarai’s six-point plan for reform and how he’s turning trauma into transformation.

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The Fight for Alabama’s Future: Jeff Alabama's Hard Truth About Organizing in the South

In Part 2 of our conversation with Jeff Alabama — viral TikTok creator with over 100K followers and founding member of the Mobile Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) — we dig deeper into what real change in the South looks like.

Jeff opens up about the hard truths behind organizing in conservative spaces, balancing faith with action, and why love for people means holding systems — and ourselves — accountable. This episode is about courage, compassion, and the kind of leadership that starts from the ground up.

👉 What You’ll Hear:

— The challenges of organizing in Alabama’s political landscape

— How faith and justice can coexist in Southern activism

— Why empathy and truth-telling are both essential to change

— The importance of building solidarity across divides

— Jeff’s message to those ready to stand up and take action

Change doesn’t start in Washington — it starts right here, with people willing to fight for what’s right.

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Breaking the Red Stereotype: Jeff Alabama on Socialism, Faith & Change in the Deep South

In this episode of Raised Red, Living Blue, we’re joined by Jeff Alabama — a viral TikTok creator with over 100K followers and a founding member of the Mobile Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).

Jeff opens up about growing up in a working-class Alabama household, how his single mom shaped his values, and why he’s using his platform to challenge Southern stereotypes about politics, faith, and patriotism.

From confronting capitalism’s failures to redefining what it really means to be “pro-life,” this episode dives deep into the heart of change happening across the Deep South.

👉 What You’ll Hear:— The story behind Jeff’s political awakening— How faith and compassion align with socialist values— Why capitalism keeps working people divided— Lessons from Switzerland’s social democracy— The power of organizing people over money

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MAGA Rage, Misinformation & The Death of Common Sense

In this episode of Raised Red, Living Blue, Jason Will dives deep into the chaos of misinformation, MAGA outrage, and the slow death of common sense in America.

What started as a simple Facebook post about community and hope spiraled into a heated comment war — and revealed just how divided we’ve become. From vaccine denial to praise for Putin, Jason unpacks the mindset behind the madness and challenges us to bring truth and civility back into the conversation.

In This Episode:
— The Facebook firestorm that started it all
— Why facts matter more than feelings
— Vaccine denial, rage-bait, and MAGA groupthink
— The disturbing trend of Americans supporting Putin
— How to stand firm without losing your voice

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From Segregation to Success: Larry Thornton on Race, Growth & Winning in Life

In Episode 41 of Raised Red, Living Blue, Jason welcomes Larry D. Thornton Sr., a pioneer in business, art, and personal growth. Larry broke barriers as the first African American McDonald’s franchise owner in Alabama, serves on the board of Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, and is the founder of the Why Not Win Foundation.

In this conversation, Larry shares:

— His childhood in Jim Crow Montgomery and the scars and survival of integration

— The moment his 12th-grade English teacher, Miss Nichols, shifted his mindset from despair to possibility

— His path from art teacher to advertising, to franchisee, to boardrooms

— Facing hostility, exclusion, and threats — and how he responded with dignity

— His vision for giving back via the Why Not Win Institute and scholarships

“Where we start out, even if disadvantaged, is not as important as where we decide to go.”

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Dr. Will Boyd on Alabama’s Future: Why People Matter More Than Politics

In Episode 41 of Raised Red, Living Blue Podcast, we continue our conversation with Dr. Will Boyd, a longtime civic leader, pastor, and the 2026 Democratic candidate for Governor of Alabama.

This second part of the interview goes deeper into Dr. Boyd’s vision for the state, focusing on how jobs, education, and faith intersect with politics — and why Alabama needs servant leadership.

In this episode, Dr. Boyd shares:— Why workforce development and manufacturing are critical for Alabama’s future— The potential of a state lottery to bring in billions for education and the general fund— How faith and politics can coexist without fueling division or restricting freedoms— His stance on reproductive rights, IVF, and protecting families in Alabama— The role of AI in shaping policy discussions and accountability— Why unity, compassion, and transparency must guide leadership in 2026— His pledge to put people over politics and Alabama first — above party or personal gain

Dr. Boyd also discusses the importance of servant leadership, finding common ground across political divides, and ensuring every Alabamian has a real shot at the American dream.

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