From Dirt We Grow

From Dirt We Grow cuts through the chaos to confront the critical issues shaping our world. This podcast is a platform for deep, unfiltered conversations about the challenges we face as a society—government accountability, systemic inequality, cultural divisions, and the fight for meaningful change.

Too Many Children Of Veterans Fight Battles They Never Signed Up For 05/12/2026

Your Medical Bill Is A Lie - Insider Explains How You're Really Being Charged 05/11/2026

No Script, No Filters — What This Candidate Had To Say 05/05/2026

You Can't Heal What You Refuse To Acknowledge 05/01/2026

Your Medical Bill Is A Lie - Insider Explains How You're Really Being Charged 04/28/2026

Can We Remove Money From Power? 04/21/2026

This Is Where Real Conversations Start... and Possibly End!??! 04/21/2026

She Ran and Lost. What's Next? Advocate. Activist. Volunteer. 04/20/2026

They Saw It. They Knew It. The Teacher Still Teaches 04/20/2026

This One Reform Can Fix Many Other Societal Failures 04/20/2026
This One Reform Can Fix Many Other Societal Failures
Running for congress in Michigan's 2nd district is Jamie Hill. With a background in healthcare, Jamie believes that by making it a single-payer system, many other societal breakdowns will begin to dissipate.
They have a solid grasp on the snowball effect that the failings our current healthcare system has across housing, employment, mental health, and the justice system. They join me today to talk about it, and what real change could look like for society when given the chance to implement this /episode/index/show/83e16439-c768-4ab7-9fa5-27253a8281c7/id/40930525

They Let You Vote - But They Choose the Options 04/20/2026
They Let You Vote - But They Choose the Options
We're told to vote. Vote more. Vote every election like our lives depend on it.
But after speaking with multiple candidates lately - people running without corporate money, without party machines, without special access - one truth kept surfacing. The problem isn't that people don't vote. The problem is who were allowed to vote for.
So in this episode, we're breaking down how the political system filters candidates long before Election Day. Through ballot access laws /episode/index/show/83e16439-c768-4ab7-9fa5-27253a8281c7/id/40947575

The Conversation Corporate-Backed Politicians Don't Want Us Having 04/20/2026
The Conversation Corporate-Backed Politicians Don't Want Us Having
When did politics stop serving people — and start serving donors? Or has it always been that way?In this conversation, I sit down with Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong to talk about the issues that rarely get honest airtime: corporate influence, the truth about Wisconsin's prison stats, and the real-life consequences for working families, and farms, across Wisconsin.Full transparency, this is a system that prioritizes special interests over the people who keep this state, along with /episode/index/show/83e16439-c768-4ab7-9fa5-27253a8281c7/id/40930535

Left the Service Just Months From Retirement, To Serve In Another Way??? 04/14/2026
Left the Service Just Months From Retirement, To Serve In Another Way??? What makes someone serve their country for 35 years, and then decide the next mission is Congress? This episode features a congressional candidate from Oklahoma's 4th district and longtime military veteran, Jeff Pixley. We talk about service, leadership, sacrifice, and why he believes this country needs something different. After 35 years in uniform serving his country, he has decided, just months away from his retirement, that his services are needed in politics. This is a conversation that we, the people need to hear. ______________________________ JOIN THE FAMILY, SUBSCRIBE NOW! ____________________ Find today's guest, Jeff Pixley, on socials: or search Jeff Pixley _______________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc. /episode/index/show/83e16439-c768-4ab7-9fa5-27253a8281c7/id/40584310

This Unacceptable Injustice Happens More Often Than You Think 04/07/2026
This Unacceptable Injustice Happens More Often Than You Think What happens when the justice system gets it wrong — and refuses to fix it? In this episode, I sit down with a co-founder of Voiceless Behind Bars, an organization dedicated to helping the wrongfully convicted and exposing serious flaws in the justice system. We talk about how innocent people end up behind bars, why so many cases are overlooked, and what it really takes to fight for freedom after a wrongful conviction. This conversation dives into wrongful convictions, criminal justice reform, prison injustice, prosecutorial misconduct, and the long road to exoneration. We also discuss the emotional and financial toll these cases take on individuals and families, and why accountability in the legal system matters more than ever. If you care about justice, truth, prison reform, and exposing systemic corruption, this is a conversation you need to hear. _____________________ SHARE THIS EPISODE!! _____________________ Find Sarah DeArmond and Voiceless Behind Bars on socials: _____________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc. /episode/index/show/83e16439-c768-4ab7-9fa5-27253a8281c7/id/40563975

You Can't Heal What You Refuse To Acknowledge 03/31/2026
You Can't Heal What You Refuse To Acknowledge We seem to accept anxiety and depression as personal problems — but what if they’re actually responses to the societal and political climate we’re living in? In this episode, I've invited Christine, a progressive counselor to the show. Her focus is across the lifespan — from kids and adolescents, to adults and healthcare workers — specializing in trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. Together, we explore what therapists are seeing right now, why “nothing’s happening in my town” doesn’t mean nothing is happening to us; and how privilege, hypervigilance, and community play a part in affecting our mental health. From Midwest resilience to collective burnout, this episode challenges the idea that healing can happen in isolation — and asks what it really means to acknowledge reality rather than avoiding it. Or worse, mistreating it. __________________________ JOIN THE FAMILY, SUBSCRIBE NOW! ______________________________________ Find Christine on socials under the tag: Life_as_a_counselor __________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc. /episode/index/show/83e16439-c768-4ab7-9fa5-27253a8281c7/id/40022855

They Followed the Rules - And Still Got Silenced 03/24/2026
They Followed the Rules - And Still Got Silenced What happens when everyday citizens try to use the constitution the way it was intended - to hold those in power accountable? That's just what Citizen's Impeachment has set out to do, an online movement that gained real momentum before it was suddenly stopped in it's tracks. According to one of the founders, Keira Havens, it wasn't lack of support that postponed their goal - it goes much deeper than that. She tells us how it started, and where and why it hit a wall. But that still did not stop them. Their efforts remain strong, the mission stays in sight. What's important to remember when learning about a citizen-led movement such as this, is the reason it's even necessary for the people to have organized in the first place. And that's because the rest of the elected officials in place to advocate for us, are not doing their jobs. __________________________ SHARE THIS EPISODE NOW! __________________________ Find Citizen's Impeachment on socials: website - Also on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky under the name Citizens Impeachment ___________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc. /episode/index/show/83e16439-c768-4ab7-9fa5-27253a8281c7/id/39968305

They Followed the Rules - And Still Got Silenced 03/24/2026
They Followed the Rules - And Still Got Silenced
What happens when everyday citizens try to use the constitution the way it was intended - to hold those in power accountable? That's just what Citizen's Impeachment has set out to do, an online movement that gained real momentum before it was suddenly stopped in it's tracks.
According to one of the founders, Keira Havens, it wasn't lack of support that postponed their goal - it goes much deeper than that. She tells us how it started, and where and why it hit a wall. But that still d /episode/index/show/83e16439-c768-4ab7-9fa5-27253a8281c7/id/40968875

Can We Remove Money From Power? 03/17/2026
Can We Remove Money From Power? Both political parties claim to represent the people. So why does nothing ever change? Today an open-source candidate, Winston Jordan, joins me on the show. He believes neither side is working for everyday Americans — and he’s done waiting for them to fix it. Frustrated with the lack of movement on HR 415 and other stalled legislation, he decided to stop complaining and start building. Literally. He programs his own platforms. He builds AI-driven communication tools. And he’s running outside of traditional party structures to challenge the system from the ground up. We talk about: • Why both parties stall meaningful reform • What “open-source politics” actually means • Whether technology can restore accountability • Why grassroots candidates struggle to gain traction • And what it would take to truly disrupt the political machine This isn't just another candidate interview, this is a different way to think about and look at power. And what we do next with that information. _______________________________ SUBSCRIBE NOW. DON'T MISS WHAT'S COMING UP NEXT. __________________________ Find today's guest, Winston Jordan, on socials: ____________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc. /episode/index/show/83e16439-c768-4ab7-9fa5-27253a8281c7/id/40084220

She Ran and Lost. What's Next? Advocate. Activist. Volunteer. 03/10/2026
She Ran and Lost. What's Next? Advocate. Activist. Volunteer. This episode features a women's rights advocate, an activist, a community volunteer, who ran for senate in 2024 - and didn't win. But that's not where her story ends. Instead of walking away, Tracy doubled down. Volunteering, organizing, showing up. We talk about what running for office really costs, why losing doesn't mean failure, and how real change is often built far outside campaigning. We talk about family, abortion, women's rights, and a movement called "The Visibility Brigade". This is the kind of power that doesn't come from a title, but from commitment. ______________________________ JOIN THE FAMILY. SUBSCRIBE NOW!! ______________________________ Find Tracy on socials: TikTok - ______________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc. /episode/index/show/83e16439-c768-4ab7-9fa5-27253a8281c7/id/39989140

They Saw It. They Knew It. The Teacher Still Teaches. 03/03/2026
They Saw It. They Knew It. The Teacher Still Teaches. He escaped control - twice. But the most disturbing chapter of his life didn't look like a cult at all. Today's guest, Gabe Reed aka Gabe the Great, details his journey of survival, silence, and the search for meaning when the truth doesn't lead where you expect it to. ____________________________ JOIN THE FAMILY. SUBSCRIBE NOW. _________________________________ Gabe's socials: @mercyformya on X __________________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc. /episode/index/show/83e16439-c768-4ab7-9fa5-27253a8281c7/id/39944245

This One Reform Can Fix Many Other Societal Failures 02/24/2026
This One Reform Can Fix Many Other Societal Failures Running for congress in Michigan's 2nd district is Jamie Hill. With a background in healthcare, Jamie believes that by making it a single-payer system, many other societal breakdowns will begin to dissipate. They have a solid grasp on the snowball effect that the failings our current healthcare system has across housing, employment, mental health, and the justice system. They join me today to talk about it, and what real change could look like for society when given the chance to implement this one reformation. Jamie is willing to put in the work and work for the people. Are we willing to listen and put in the work to better our future? ___________________________ Find today's guest, Jamie Hill, on socials: @electjamiehill ____________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc. /episode/index/show/83e16439-c768-4ab7-9fa5-27253a8281c7/id/39900330

They Let You Vote - But They Choose the Options 02/17/2026
They Let You Vote - But They Choose the Options We're told to vote. Vote more. Vote every election like our lives depend on it. But after speaking with multiple candidates lately - people running without corporate money, without party machines, without special access - one truth kept surfacing. The problem isn't that people don't vote. The problem is who were allowed to vote for. So in this episode, we're breaking down how the political system filters candidates long before Election Day. Through ballot access laws, fundraising barriers, party gatekeeping, and rules most voters never see. Because by the time a name reaches your ballot, the real decisions have often already been made. This is about understanding why good candidates struggle to be seen and why so many elections feel like choosing between pre approved options instead of real representation. Because the truth is, we are voting. So the problem isn't on the people, it's on the system. ___________________________ NOW FOR MORE UNFILTERED TRUTH! BE SURE TO SHARE THIS EPISODE. ___________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc. /episode/index/show/83e16439-c768-4ab7-9fa5-27253a8281c7/id/39893215

The Conversation Corporate-Backed Politicians Don't Want Us Having 02/10/2026
The Conversation Corporate-Backed Politicians Don't Want Us Having When did politics stop serving people — and start serving donors? Or has it always been that way? In this conversation, I sit down with Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong to talk about the issues that rarely get honest airtime: corporate influence, the truth about Wisconsin's prison stats, and the real-life consequences for working families, and farms, across Wisconsin. Full transparency, this is a system that prioritizes special interests over the people who keep this state, along with every other state across the country, running. From housing and healthcare to labor, accountability, and representation — this is the conversation corporate-backed politics deflect at all costs. Because when people start connecting the dots, power gets uncomfortable. And it's high time we get real comfortable with causing some discomfort for a change. ____________________________________ SHARE THIS EPISODE NOW!! ____________________________________________________ Find today's guest, Francesca Hong, on socials: On IG -> francescahongwi join team hong! -> On FB -> Francesca Hong On TikTok -> francescahong On Bluesky -> francescahongwi.bsky.social On YT -> FrancescaHongWI _____________________________________ Other helpful resources: know your rights - VOCES hotline -> 800- 427-0213 DM Francesca for more tips -> @FrancescaHongWI ____________________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc. /episode/index/show/83e16439-c768-4ab7-9fa5-27253a8281c7/id/39860915

The Truth About Reform That "Normalized" Politicians Won't Touch 02/03/2026
The Truth About Reform That "Normalized" Politicians Won't Touch In this episode I sit down with a true grassroots democrat. Someone who isn't backed by corporations, PAC's, or party elites; but by the people. Juan Arauz joins me for a real life, person to person, candid convo about why meaningful change can't happen in isolation. Healthcare, prison reform, immigration, education, economic policy - they're all connected. There's nothing off the table in this no holds barred talk about accountability, humanity, and how we make real CHANGE happen. Because the problem isn't the people. It's the systems built to help the majority of citizens stay in a cycle of struggle. The silent funnel keeping wealth and power in the hands of the few and away from the many. _______________________________________ Find Juan Arauz on socials: _______________________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc. /episode/index/show/83e16439-c768-4ab7-9fa5-27253a8281c7/id/39777680

From Classroom To Congress: Why This Teacher Refuses To Stay Silent 01/27/2026
From Classroom To Congress: Why This Teacher Refuses To Stay Silent Everyone agrees the system is broken — especially our education system. But how many of us are willing to step up to run against the political big dogs and do something about it? In this episode, I sit down with a congressional candidate from Louisiana who has spent his career inside the classroom, witnessing firsthand how policy decisions made from afar impact students, teachers, and families, every single day. Instead of just complaining, he chose action — running for office to be part of the solution. His main focus for the Bayou State? Improving education and the infastructure within the 4th district, for stsrters. Today, Matt Gromlich discusses with us why real change requires ordinary people to step up. As well as why that requires everyday people to vote a bit different this time around. This is about leadership, accountability, and choosing to act instead of staying silent. _____________________________________ Find today's guest, Matt Gromlich, here: _____________________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc. /episode/index/show/83e16439-c768-4ab7-9fa5-27253a8281c7/id/39711695

Candidate For Governor Focused On Citizen-led Oversight, Accountability Beyond the Ballot Box 01/10/2026
Candidate For Governor Focused On Citizen-led Oversight, Accountability Beyond the Ballot Box Voting alone hasn't been enough and people are finally asking why. In this episode, I sit down with Rodney Glover, a gubernatorial candidate who's running on a bold idea: giving citizens constitutional, binding authority to hold elected officials accountable beyond the ballot box. This is where real issues meet real change: Why voting every few years isn't real accountability How power drifted away from the people What citizen-led oversight could actually look like and why it's important The difference between symbolic reform and structural change Why this race isn't about left versus right, it's about control versus consent This is a conversation about who actually holds power and how that could actually change. We're constantly told that we need to get out and vote to make a difference, yet it's not about the voting numbers this time around as much as it's about who we're listening to, who we're trusting with our voices and our lives, and if we decide it's time to break away from the same old system that's not working for the people. Join the conversation. Question everything. Change the game. _______________________________________________ SHARE, SHARE, SHARE!!! _______________________________________________ Find more from today's guest, Rodney Glover: ______________________________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc. /episode/index/show/83e16439-c768-4ab7-9fa5-27253a8281c7/id/39684455

Candidate For Governor Focused On Citizen-led Oversight, Accountability Beyond the Ballot Box 01/20/2026
Candidate For Governor Focused On Citizen-led Oversight, Accountability Beyond the Ballot Box
Voting alone hasn't been enough and people are finally asking why. In this episode, I sit down with Rodney Glover, a gubernatorial candidate who's running on a bold idea: giving citizens constitutional, binding authority to hold elected officials accountable beyond the ballot box.

This is where real issues meet real change:

Why voting every few years isn't real accountability

How power drifted away from the people

What citizen-led oversight could actually look like a /episode/index/show/83e16439-c768-4ab7-9fa5-27253a8281c7/id/40930530

You're Getting Robbed Every Month - and It's Completely Legal 11/22/2025
You're Getting Robbed Every Month - and It's Completely Legal Where does our money actually go? I'm talking - Taxes. Insurance. Medical bills. Loans. Interest. Fees. Every month your paycheck gets drained before it even hits your hand - and most Americans have no idea how deep the system goes. This episode of From Dirt We Grow breaks down the real money trail in our country: Why working-class citizens pay the most How healthcare and insurance became legal rackets How loans and interest keep you trapped for life How tax dollars are diverted away from the people How the system quietly profits from your struggle This isn't about bad budgeting or personal responsibility, it's about the system engineered to keep 60% of Americans financially stuck while corporations and the wealthy thrive. Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck? Confused about where your hard-earned money goes? Ready for the true thieves behind the legal financial trap we're kept in to be revealed? Regardless of the reason you're here, you're in the right place; and this is the episode for you. ______________________________________________ Join the From Dirt We Grow family, subscribe now! _____________________________________________ SOURCES: ______________________________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc. /episode/index/show/83e16439-c768-4ab7-9fa5-27253a8281c7/id/39132545

You're Getting Robbed Every Month - and It's Completely Legal 01/13/2026
You're Getting Robbed Every Month - and It's Completely Legal
Where does our money actually go?

I'm talking - Taxes. Insurance. Medical bills. Loans. Interest. Fees.

Every month your paycheck gets drained before it even hits your hand - and most Americans have no idea how deep the system goes.

This episode of From Dirt We Grow breaks down the real money trail in our country:

Why working-class citizens pay the most

How healthcare and insurance became legal rackets

How loans and interest keep you trapped fo /episode/index/show/83e16439-c768-4ab7-9fa5-27253a8281c7/id/40947580

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