How Political Narratives Go Viral

How Political Narratives Go Viral

How can we possibly even begin to understand the other side's perspective if we never see what they're seeing? Today we welcome Howard Polskin, founder of the media site, The Righting - a publication created to help readers stay informed about the conversations taking place across conservative media without requiring them to immerse themselves in it. Rather than asking readers to consume hours of conservative programming, TheRighting provides a curated snapshot of the topics influencing millions of Americans. We discuss why understanding opposing media ecosystems matters, how narratives develop before reaching mainstream attention, what today's media landscape means for political polarization, and whether Americans can bridge divides by first understanding what information each side is consuming. This conversation isn't about telling you what to believe. It's about recognizing that if we want to understand our neighbors—or our politics—we have to understand the information shaping both. Because meaningful conversations don't begin with agreement. They begin with understanding. _____________________________ Find today's guest, Howard Polskin on socials: Website - therighting.com [https://www.therighting.com] TikTok - @therighting [https://www.tiktok.com/@therighting] ______________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.

She Saw America's Failures First Hand - What Is She Doing About It?

What happens when a teacher becomes a civil rights attorney and then decides to run for Congress? Today we welcome Laura Dunn, a NY-12 congressional candidate whose career has been spent fighting for people both inside the classroom and inside the courtroom. We discuss the state of public education, civil rights, government accountability, economic justice, and why so many Americans feel abandoned by the very institutions meant to serve them. This isn't a conversation about party politics—it's a conversation about the systems that shape our lives and whether meaningful change is still possible. If you've ever wondered why trust in government is declining, why our institutions seem increasingly disconnected from everyday Americans, or what real reform might look like, this episode is for you. ____________________________ SHARE THIS EPISODE NOW !! Help to get eyes and ears on these suppressed candidates. Don't let our government continue to manipulate the people they're supposed to be advocating for! _____________________________ Find today's guest, Laura Dunn on socials: website - lauradunn4congress.com [https://www.lauradunn4congress.com] TikTok - @lauradunn4congress [https://www.tiktok.com/@lauradunn4congress] YouTube - @LauraDunn4Congress [https://www.youtube.com/@LauraDunn4Congress] Instagram - lauradunn4congress [https://www.instagram.com/lauradunn4congress] ______________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc. #FromDirtWeGrow #Congress #CivilRights #Education #Politics #GovernmentReform #NY12 #Podcast #GrassrootsPolitics #Election2026 #Democracy #PoliticalPodcast

What Australia Sees That America Refuses To Admit

While Americans argue with each other, what does the rest of the world actually see?In this episode of From Dirt We Grow, we welcome an Australian guest for an unfiltered conversation about American politics, division, media, healthcare, freedom, and how the rest of the world views the United States.Sometimes it takes an outsider's perspective to see what we've become.Are Americans too close to the problem to recognize it?

Scared To Live - Trapped and Alone

What happens when addiction and fear rules your every day? In this episode of From Dirt We Grow, I sit down with a man currently battling addiction, living in fear, and struggling to find a path forward. His story is about isolation, desperation, trauma, survival, and what happens when someone has nowhere left to turn. This conversation sheds light on the human side of addiction and fear of the law that statistics and headlines often miss. No politics. No judgment. Just a raw and honest look at a life many people never see. #Addiction #Recovery #MentalHealth #FromDirtWeGrow #HumanStories ____________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.

Scared To Live - Trapped and Alone

What happens when addiction and fear rules your every day? In this episode of From Dirt We Grow, I sit down with a man currently battling addiction, living in fear, and struggling to find a path forward. His story is about isolation, desperation, trauma, survival, and what happens when someone has nowhere left to turn. This conversation sheds light on the human side of addiction and fear of the law that statistics and headlines often miss. No politics. No judgment. Just a raw and honest look at a life many people never see. #Addiction #Recovery #MentalHealth #FromDirtWeGrow #HumanStories ____________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.