Mother of four, school volunteer, and woman of deep faith,Nicole Gordon shares the unexpected turn her life took following the events of January 6.  She describes traveling toD.C. with a desire to pray for the country and to show her support for President Trump.  Her journey from thatday to a courtroom, her sentencing, and the spiritual road that carried her through it all is both deeply intimate and powerful. Now, with plans to write a book and preach in Uganda, she’s focusing on her next chapter and stayinggrounded in her faith and her purpose.

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In this latest episode, we catch up with Fi Duong, who firstjoined us on the podcast in 2022.  Fi, a Marine Corps veteran, was accused of starting a militia, assembling Molotov cocktails, and surveilling the Capitol - accusations that he never faced charges for.  Instead, Fi pled guilty to a felony forunlawfully entering the Capitol and was sentenced to probation, a fine, and community service.  He opens up aboutspending three and a half years under house arrest, the undercover officer associated with his case, and why he’s hopeful for the future. 

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Turned in to the FBI by his own brother and aunt—motivated, he says, by their hatred of President Trump—Kenneth recounts how that betrayal severed family ties, even in the wake of his father's death. Inside the Capitol for just three minutes, he picked up a pocketful of shattered glass as amemento before exiting. Despite the brief visit, he was sentenced to 90 days at Fort Leavenworth and 36 months of probation. Kenneth discusses what drove him to Washington on January 6, including the violent summer of 2020 and the tragic death of retired police captain David Dorn. An author and truth-seeker, Kenneth also previews his upcoming book Cornfields in Chaos, which explores his motivations and experience on that fateful day.

Kenneth’s book is available in bookstores and online at PSYCHOTICMONKEY: K. Rader: 9781664173491: Amazon.com: Books.

To watch Kenneth’s documentary, One Shot in St. Louis/My Truth on January 6, 2021, visit https://youtu.be/Lu-v6THf16o?feature=shared.

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The Political Prisoner Podcast – Michael Perkins

Michael Perkins was sentenced to four years in prison after being wrongfully accused of assaulting a police officer with a flagpole. Michael recounts the harrowing day at the Capitol, where he, his wife, and teenage daughter joined fellow church members in peaceful prayer and song—unaware of the chaos about to unfold. He shares the shocking use of force he witnessed, including violence against women and the elderly, and the moment that led to his arrest. From a frightful FBI raid to repeated prison transfers and spiritual breakthroughs behind bars, Michael’s story is one of faith and resilience. Now free, he’s speaking out about the truth of his experience and how God used his time in prison for a higher purpose.

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The Political Prisoner Podcast – Tucker Weston

In this gripping episode, Tucker Weston joins Matt to sharehis journey—from a pre-dawn FBI raid and a judge with a case of Trump Derangement Syndrome,  to prison andpersonal loss. Labeled violent for a still photo taken out of context, he was forced to accept a false narrative or face years behind bars. His "crime"? Trespassing and being a patriotic American.

With raw emotion, he reveals how his faith in the U.S.justice system was shattered—and how total strangers helped him make his way home after his release. This is a story of truth, loss, and quiet resistance in the face of a system gone wrong.

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The Political Prisoner Podcast:  Raymund Cholod

In this powerful episode, Matt introduces Raymund Cholod who endured a harrowing legal battle that included fabricated video evidence from a prosecutor who has since lost her job. With raw honesty, he shares how theexperience—though devastating—ultimately deepened his faith in God and strengthened his commitment to liberty.

Before entering prison, he authored a book that now readslike prophecy: a testimony of personal transformation, resilience, and divine purpose. Raymund describes how his family’s past—his father’s forced labor under Nazi control after being taken from Soviet-occupied Ukraine—shaped hisworldview and led him to the Capitol that day, protesting in defense of freedom.

This is not just a story of injustice—it’s a story ofredemption, conviction, and hope in the face of persecution.

To learn more about Raymund’s story, visit his YouTubechannel at https://www.youtube.com/@rjoseph9492.

To purchase Raymund’s book, go to https://www.amazon.com/Chosen-Raymund-Cholod-ebook/dp/B0D864XYQ2

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The Political Prisoner Podcast: Andrew Galloway

In this episode, we hear from Andrew Galloway, a January 6th defendant and combat veteran who went to the Capitol out of deep frustration over the impact Covid lockdowns had on his livelihood. Accompanied by his cousin, he arrived after the chaos had already begun and was swept up in a crowd. Separated from his cousin and pushed forward, he unknowingly entered the Capitol through a window, immediately realized what had happened, and turnedaround to leave. A week later, the FBI showed up at his home, and despite a documented address change, ananti-terrorism unit raided his in-laws’ home in Tennessee—where he had moved with his family—accusing him of being on the run. He was questioned and charged, despite never lingering in the building. His story highlights the personal cost many have endured in the wake of January 6th.

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The Political Prisoner Podcast: Joshua Colgan

In episode 33, we hear the story of Joshua Colgan, a January6th defendant who went to the Capitol to support President Trump, believing the 2020 election was stolen. A proud American and passionate supporter of the president, he arrived to find a peaceful scene. Welcomed into the Capitol by officers who told him he could take photos but warned against touching anything, he respectfully complied and even exchanged fist bumps with police. Despite his peaceful conduct, he was later arrested at his job site by the FBI,CIA, and local authorities and charged with trespassing, picketing, and remaining in a restricted building.

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The Political Prisoner Podcast: Ricky Wilden

In this episode, Matt welcomes Ricky Wilden, a January 6defendant who was recently pardoned by President Trump. He shares his story of accepting a plea deal after admitting to spraying Capitol police with pepper spray during the chaos of that day—an act he says was a mistake driven byemotion and frustration over police violence. After serving two years in prison, he’s now living in Idaho and seeking a fresh start. With a talent for construction and a passion for restoring old homes, he’s working to rebuild notjust houses, but his own life.

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In this powerful episode, Matt welcomes Joshua Doolin, oneof the youngest individuals convicted in connection with January 6—now recently pardoned by President Trump. Despite never entering the Capitol, he was brandeda felon, lost his career as a firefighter/EMT, and spent a year behind bars, separated from his wife and young son. Prosecutors twisted the truth to justify his sentence, falsely accusing him of actions he never committed. But throughit all, he refused to be broken. With the unwavering support of his incredible wife and mother, he emerged from this ordeal stronger than ever. His story is one of resilience, injustice, and ultimately, redemption. Tune in to hear thetruth the government didn’t want you to know.

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