Winning The Losing Fight with Troy W. Green

Rural and urban America keep talking past each other. This week on Winning the Losing Fight, I sat down with Jared Cassidy, an Iowa farm kid and Army Reserve vet, to talk about family farms, corporate control and how we find common ground. Give it a listen and tell me what you think. 👇

Life can be a losing fight. Let's win it together. 

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Public education is being strained by a system that rewards the wrong things, and one teacher argues that the answer is stronger standards, not lower ones. Tacara Corley discusses the literacy crisis, how behavior charts and reward systems can affect student motivation, and how the teacher shortage is shaping classrooms.

Troy Green sits down with Tacara Corley, a public school teacher and literacy specialist he met on the campaign trail. Tacara teaches sixth-grade literacy and draws on her experience and certifications in deaf education and language arts to share her perspective on what’s happening in schools.

In this conversation, they discuss why students can become focused on grades instead of learning, the effects of stickers and points on motivation, and the deeper challenges behind chronic absenteeism. Tacara also explains different teacher certification pathways and raises concerns about staffing classrooms with educators who may have limited training.

The discussion also touches on school funding, property taxes, redlining, vouchers, charter schools, textbook companies, and the school-to-prison pipeline. Takara shares her perspective on AI in education, including concerns about data collection, inequality, and the importance of human connection.

If you care about literacy, teacher burnout, school funding, classroom management, or the future of public education, this conversation offers a candid look at the challenges schools face, and what it might take to address them.

Tacara Corley is a sixth-grade public school teacher and literacy specialist. She also works with Rewired Education on teacher burnout and retention, and shares education commentary and nervous-system support on Instagram as @this_little_teacher.

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Oklahoma politics gets personal fast in this raw, hopeful conversation about what it really takes to represent people who feel ignored, unheard, and exhausted. Rosie Lynch, a candidate for House District 16, shares why she’s running, what she learned from growing up with hunger and instability, and how one public moment at a Pete Buttigieg event turned into a larger message about being seen.

Rosie and Troy Green go far beyond campaign slogans. They dig into the realities of rural poverty, the cost of food, housing, wages, transportation, and healthcare, and why wedge issues keep distracting from the problems that actually shape daily life. Rosie also opens up about childhood food insecurity, survival, faith, and the people who helped her believe she belonged in rooms that once felt out of reach.

You'll hear Rosie share:

• Why she says public office should be about public service, not entitlement
• How a conversation with a disabled veteran reminded her that small acts of compassion can change everything
• Why minimum wage, affordable housing, period poverty, and elder housing are not side issues
• What it means to build trust across political lines without losing your convictions
• How being “seen” became the thread connecting her story, her campaign, and her hope for Oklahoma

Troy brings his own perspective as a fellow storyteller and community builder, pushing the conversation toward integrity, accountability, and the kind of leadership that starts at the bottom and works outward. Together, they challenge the cynicism that keeps people from voting, speaking up, or believing change is possible.

This episode matters if you care about Oklahoma, rural communities, progressive change, or simply hearing a candidate speak with unusual honesty about poverty, policy, and purpose. It’s a conversation about grit, grace, and the stubborn decision to keep showing up for people who have been overlooked for too long.

If you want a candid look at what compassion looks like in real life - not as a talking point, but as a practice - this one belongs on your listen list.

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Curtis Stinnett is running for U.S. Senate in Oklahoma as an independent, and he is making the kind of case that gets a room very quiet. He argues that the biggest fights in America are not just about winning elections - they are about restoring accountability, rebuilding trust, and having the conversations most politicians avoid.

Troy Green sits down with Curtis for a wide-ranging conversation that moves from campaign ethics to solar energy, reparations, AI, mental health, and the future of public policy. Curtis explains why he is refusing donations, why he believes corporate money has warped politics, and why he wants to prove that a campaign can be built around ideas instead of fundraising pressure.

You’ll hear Curtis break down his proposal for a multi-tier reparations model for Black Americans and Native American citizens, including 0% interest home loans, no-cost healthcare, food support, and education access built on existing government programs. He lays out why he sees this as both a moral debt and a practical investment in communities that have been systematically held back.

The conversation also gets into the future of energy and technology. Curtis makes the case for putting solar on schools and data centers, explains why he sees AI as both a breakthrough tool for medicine and a dangerous concentration of power, and argues that the ownership of machine intelligence may become one of the defining questions of our time.

Troy and Curtis also talk candidly about mental health, social media, homelessness, foster care, capitalism, and the cost of pretending the old systems still work. Curtis shares pieces of his own story - from growing up in small-town Oklahoma to raising a family, facing depression and anxiety, and learning how empathy shapes his politics.

Essential listening if you care about independent politics, radical ideas that challenge the status quo, and the real cost of ignoring the problems everyone knows are there. This is not a safe, scripted political interview - it is a conversation about what it would actually take to move forward.

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 Healthcare is breaking where it matters most, in rural hospitals, in primary care, and in the human moments insurance and bureaucracy can’t see. Troy Green sits down with Dr. Vidal to make the case that fixing medicine starts by putting people, not profit, back at the center. They unpack why 45 of Oklahoma’s 90 rural hospitals are at risk, how Medicaid cuts ripple through the entire care system, and why “medicine as a business” is failing patients, nurses, and physicians alike. Dr. Vidal lays out a practical roadmap for Oklahoma’s health future, from stronger federal partnerships and tribal collaboration to protecting TSET funding and building a real research ecosystem through the Oklahoma City Innovation District. You’ll also hear a sharp, honest conversation about human-centered care, the social determinants of health, and the financial reality behind treatment decisions. Dr. Vidal explains why listening, empathy, and seeing the whole person matter just as much as the diagnosis, and why obesity care, GLP-1 medications, and telehealth all become more complicated when cost and access drive the conversation. The episode also takes on one of healthcare’s biggest crossroads: AI. Dr. Vidal breaks down where AI can genuinely help—like drafting paperwork and reducing administrative burden—and where it cannot replace the judgment, compassion, and trust that define great care. He also weighs the promise and risk of AI data centers, resource use, and the need for communities to have a real say in what gets built around them. Troy, Mindy, and Dr. Vidal close with a powerful reminder that healthcare is a team sport and that preserving empathy in a system under pressure requires purpose, perspective, and collaboration. Essential listening for anyone who works in healthcare, lives in a rural community, or wants to understand why the future of medicine depends on choosing health over short-term profit. Dr. Vidal is an internal medicine and obesity medicine physician and host of Connected by Health, where he explores the social, political, and economic forces shaping health outcomes. He brings both clinical experience and systems-level insight to the conversation. Hashtags: #healthcarematters #ruralhealth #OklahomaHealth #MedicaidMatters #ConnectedByHealth #winningthelosingfight #troywgreen #drkrishnavedala 

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Healthcare is broken for one brutal reason: too often, survival depends on profit. Troy Green and Dr. Vidal make the case that the fix starts with human-centered care, smarter policy, and refusing to let medicine be treated like just another business.

The conversation explores why rural hospitals are closing, why doctors and nurses are burning out, and why Oklahoma ranks near the bottom in prevention, mental health, and maternal care. Dr. Vidal lays out a concrete roadmap for change, from Medicaid expansion and federal matching dollars to tribal partnerships, TSET funding, and building Oklahoma City into a serious research hub.

You’ll hear why healthcare must be judged by long-term impact—not short-term revenue—and why primary care, mental health, and perinatal care deserve far more investment. Dr. Vidal also breaks down the social determinants of health and explains why a patient’s finances, education, community, and environment can matter just as much as any prescription.

The episode also looks toward the future. Dr. Vidal shares where AI can genuinely help doctors, including documentation and administrative work, and where it crosses a line—especially when people start talking about replacing human judgment with algorithms. He also weighs the promise and limits of telehealth for rural communities, and why policy consistency matters if technology is going to improve access instead of widening the gap.

One of the most powerful moments comes when Dr. Vidal tells the story of a patient who couldn’t get an MRI approved until it was too late. It’s a gut check on what happens when cost control outranks clinical need—and why the system keeps forcing impossible choices on patients, nurses, and physicians alike.

Dr. Vidal is an internal medicine and obesity medicine physician and host of Connected by Health, where he focuses on the social factors that shape health outcomes. Troy Green brings the perspective of a community advocate and interviewer willing to ask the hard questions about what it will actually take to build a healthier state.

Essential listening if you care about rural healthcare, AI in medicine, nurse burnout, medical ethics, or the future of care in America. This is the kind of conversation that leaves you thinking differently about what healthcare is supposed to be—and who it should really serve.

#HealthcareMatters #RuralHealth #OklahomaHealth #MedicaidMatters #ConnectedByHealth #winningthelosingfight #troywgreen #drkrishnavedala

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Have you ever wondered what it’s really like for a child in foster care?

 (Hint: it’s more than just moving from home to home) 👀

Drop a 💙 if you've never truly understood the struggles behind the system.

Throughout my years in foster care, I experienced a cycle of reintegration attempts, violence, and feeling like I never belonged.

 The system often treats children like problems to fix, not humans to nurture — and it shows in the trauma we carry.But here's the thing — the system could do so much more with proper oversight and genuine compassion.

 Foster kids aren’t statistics; they’re kids longing for a safe place, love, and a chance to belong.If you’re thinking about making a difference, consider adoption or fostering — your love can change a child's life.

 Let’s build a future where every foster child feels valued and nurtured, not just the system’s paycheck.What’s one thing you wish more people knew about foster care?

Most foster children face an uphill battle that most of us will never see — until you hear Troy Green’s raw, unfiltered stories of survival, neglect, and resilience. Raised in the system for twelve years across seven different foster homes, Troy’s honest recounting of violence, abandonment, and the relentless search for belonging will shatter your assumptions and open your eyes to a world that’s often hidden and forgotten.

In this deeply personal episode, Troy pulls back the curtain on childhood trauma that many foster kids endure — from violent discipline to a lack of nurturing, and the systemic failures that leave these children invisible. You'll discover why the foster care system is broken, how violence is mistaken for discipline, and the shocking reality of trafficking and neglect within the system. Troy’s story reveals how repeated reintegration into abusive environments shaped his personality and his ongoing battle with anger, fear, and a longing for connection.

We break down:

• The emotional toll of switching foster homes every few months and the chaos of adapting to new rules.
• The devastating impact of violence, neglect, and absent nurturing on a child's development.
• How systemic flaws create a cycle where many children age out with nowhere to turn, risking homelessness, jail, or worse.
• The importance of community, oversight, and compassionate foster care to prevent these dark outcomes.
• Why fostering or adopting is a critical pathway to breaking the cycle and providing hope for lost children.

Why does this matter? Because Troy’s story underscores that behind every statistic is a child longing for love, stability, and respect. His insights challenge us to rethink foster care, push for better oversight, and ask: how many more stories like Troy’s go unheard? This episode is an urgent call for more responsible, caring, and courageous foster families — because these kids deserve more than just a roof; they need genuine nurturing and a chance to thrive.

Perfect for aspiring foster parents, social workers, or anyone who cares about vulnerable children — this is more than a story; it’s a movement to create a society where every child has a real chance at belonging. Step into Troy’s world for a dose of brutally honest truth and undeniable hope. Get inspired to see foster care not just as a system, but as a mission — to heal, to protect, and to transform lives from the darkness into hope.

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Too often we're congratulated for surviving, when the real achievement is everything we built afterward. Survival was never the goal. Growth was.

If this message resonates with you, I'd love to hear your story.

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Most people don't realize the profound stories behind homelessness — stories of resilience, system failures, and misunderstood struggles. In this raw, emotional episode, Troy Green shares his personal journey from a turbulent childhood through years of living in fear, rejection, and survival on the streets. Troy’s vivid recount of sleeping in tool sheds, roughing it under overpasses, and scraping together every ounce of hope reveals how fragile yet resilient the human spirit truly is.

Join Troy as he breaks down the complex realities behind homelessness, tackling misconceptions head-on. You'll hear how laws criminalizing basic needs—like sleeping in a public park—only deepen the crisis. Troy exposes the trap of incarceration as a supposed solution and advocates for smart resource-building—like converting empty malls or investing in mental health and low-income housing—that really helps people rebuild their lives. His stories highlight the importance of understanding, compassion, and systemic change when it comes to caring for society’s most vulnerable.

This episode taps into the core of what homelessness really means — not just a lack of shelter but a cascading effect of broken systems, mental health struggles, and lost opportunities. Troy shares how, despite overwhelming odds, a simple act of kindness from a stranger changed his life forever, reinforcing the power of community and persistence. His account underscores how many are just one break away from breaking free, if only given the right resources and understanding.

Perfect for anyone questioning the stereotypes or looking for a new perspective on social issues, this conversation challenges us to see beyond the surface. Troy's heartfelt stories spin a powerful message: real change begins with empathy, targeted action, and a willingness to see the human story behind every face. Whether you’re a leader, advocate, or simply someone who cares, this episode will leave you inspired to look at homelessness—and your role in addressing it—with fresh eyes and an open heart.

Tune in to hear honest truths, lessons in resilience, and the call to action for building communities that support instead of condemn. Because everyone deserves a chance to rise, and sometimes all it takes is one person seeing your worth to start that journey.

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Most of us face the struggle with feeling like we're stuck in a fight we can't win until we understand the true power of persistence, honesty, and purpose. Troy Green, a former candidate and dedicated life storyteller, shares how losing a campaign taught him that setbacks are just setups for a bigger purpose. You'll discover how leading by example and embracing vulnerability can transform your leadership style, and why failure isn't the end but a vital part of growth.

In this heartfelt episode, Troy breaks down the lessons learned from relentlessly throwing 'fistfuls of darts' to find his true calling, all while battling imposter syndrome and the fear of not belonging. You'll hear insights on navigating life’s dark moments, discovering real purpose, and how honesty, perseverance, and purpose shape true leaders. Troy also discusses the importance of community, mental resilience, and building connections that matter, whether in politics, personal development, or everyday struggles.

You’ll also learn practical perspectives on leadership, leading by example and suffering alongside others, and how to find bigger rooms to enter by staying true to your values. This episode is perfect for anyone feeling lost in the chaos, seeking inspiration to push forward, or eager to understand how genuine authenticity can draw others to your story.
If you're ready to embrace life's setbacks as setups for greatness and want honest conversations about real struggles and victories, this episode is for you. Troy’s journey from campaign trails to personal growth offers a blueprint for resilience, showing that winning isn't always about crossing the finish line first but about how faithfully you fight for what's truly meaningful.

Whether you're facing your own battles or looking for inspiration to lead with integrity, tune in now and get ready to be inspired to keep fighting your own losing battles with renewed purpose and passion.

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