If People Only Knew with Anna Matson

Peter Gillooly is the CEO of The Wellness Company and came on the show to discuss why he submitted an ethics complaint against Calley Means.  Calley Means is a MAHA leader and special government employee. In this episode we play part of the conversation between Peter and Calley. We discuss the events leading up to the complaint, the complaint itself, and how important the Surgeon General pick is. ...

If People Only Knew the downfall of political movements.  This past year, I attended political events for four different political parties and this is what I learned. These movements start out with sincere, well intended people but they soon get taken over by other voices. I discuss who these people are and how we can overcome it.  Timestamps  (1:30) Libertarian Event (7:45) Republican Events (14:...

If People Only Knew how elections really work behind the scenes.  You know you have to register to vote and then you vote in an election - but what happens behind the scenes? I sat down with Amy Hillman who is an election worker to find out how poll workers are hired, the checks in place to register someone to vote, when they start counting ballots, and what oversight there is to ensure an accurat...

If People Only Knew what psychiatric drugs actually do (and don’t do.) Laura Delano is an author, speaker, and consultant, and the founder of Inner Compass Initiative, a nonprofit organization that helps people make more informed choices about psychiatric diagnoses, drugs, and drug withdrawal.  She is a leading voice in the international movement of people who’ve left behind the medicalized, profe...

If People Only Knew that vaccines have risks.  Wayne watched his son change in front of his very eyes from an MMR vaccine. By the time he found out his son had autism, it was past the statute of limitations for vaccine court. Now, Wayne educates others about vaccine court so parents can be prepared.  Timestamps  00:15 Who is Wayne Rohde? 17:26 Wayne’s Son had a Reaction to a Vaccine 33:14 What Way...

If People Only Knew Monsanto is after our farmers and your state next.  Dustin Kittle was called to testify in the Tennessee house about a bill that would give pesticide companies immunity from litigation. This comes just after a citizen won over 2 billion dollars in damages for proving Round Up caused their cancer.  Timestamps  01:41 RFK Jr Autism Speech 14:13 We Need More Studies on Autism 17:05...

If People Only Knew that a huge economic burst is coming.  Tiffany Ciance took over her small business and now they are taking over everything. Joann, Party City, Hooters, and more are seeing the consequences of private equity.  Now we could see the biggest economic collapse since 2008, but there may be hope. President Trump has flirted with the idea of closing the carried interest loophole. It’s...

If People Only Knew how I got here and what the future holds for me. It’s been a year since I committed to being a full time content creator. I knew the risk I was making getting involved in politics and there is no going back now. Recently I became independent of even the independent movement which has left me questioning what’s next.  Timestamps  01:37 How I got into Politics 31:12 When I Brande...

If People Only Knew the stigmas around addiction. Billy Dees is not only a podcast host, but has volunteered and worked for non-profits that support those who struggle with addiction.  Timestamps  01:27 About Billy Dees 09:30 Stigma with Homelessness 15:12 The Politics of It 17:05 Stigma with Addiction 26:50 Breakdown of Communities 34:34 Resources for People Struggling 40:57 Stigma 46:24 What can...

If People Only Knew that women are being left behind. Cate Frost opens up about the birth of her twin boys where she felt doctors let her down. So many women feel alone in this, but these stories are a little too common.   Timestamps  01:22 Cate’s Background 5:30 How we Met 18:06 Cate Decides to Get Pregnant 27:59 First Getting Pregnant 44:07 End of Pregnancy 47:40 Day of Birth 51:13 Side Story 1:...

If People Only Knew farmers are being robbed of their land- and the government is allowing it to happen.  Dustin Kittle is a passionate farmer and lawyer who’s been exposing the U.S. Farm Credit System’s shady role in handing American farmland. In this episode, Dustin tells his own story how Alabama Farm Credit put his loan in distress even though he never missed a payment. He has been suing Presi...

If People Only Knew they are unknowingly signing their rights away regularly.  Tiffany Cianci tells her chilling story how she lost her small business from an arbitration agreement that she knew nothing about. You have probably signed one too operating your mobile device, going to get a massage, and even owning your own business.  Many people don’t hear these stories because they come with non-dis...

If People Only Knew there were good politicians.  Bob Hoffman is a small business owner and county commissioner. He has changed my mind about term limits because we need more people like him in office - not less. 00:16 Who is Bob Hoffman 00:55 Oval Office 02:14 Bob in Politics 05:38 Term Limits 06:26 More About Bob 08:54 How Bob Started in Politics 14:01 Government Subsidies 19:12 More on Term Lim...

If People Only Knew that there are more than two candidates to pick from. Primary Elections are often forgotten about but it is our best chance to push the best candidate forward.  This episode is by no means an endorsement of Anthony Hudson for Michigan Governor. The purpose was to encourage voters to research candidates. 00:15 Disclaimer 07:11 Meet Anthony Hudson 10:44 Anthony Enters Politics 11...

If People Only Knew that they don’t need Ozempic… I lost 40 pounds completely natural after I gave up on trying to lose weight. Now I see so many people being lied to. This is what I have learned and wish I could tell everyone before Big Pharma gets to them first. 3:20 Childhood 7:28 Became Gluten Intolerant 14:54 Raw Milk 17:30 Early Adulthood 18:49 First Weight Gain 25:20 Heaviest Weight 26:32 G...

If People Only Knew how Ryan changed his life around... Anna sat down with her husband to discuss his health journey which includes mental health and physical health. Ryan opens up about his history with alcohol that has shaped his life today. Timestamps: 2:55 - The Start of our Journey 5:10 - Ryan’s Childhood 19:30 College 24:24 Everything Changed 40:40 Started to Lose Weight 49:48 Post College 5...

It is finally here! This is months in the making and I am so excited to share this with you. This episode will just lay the groundwork for what to expect. If you are interested in being on the show, apply on annamatson.com Follow me on: X: https://x.com/annarmatson?s=21&t=c1WbKT4scuv0D3LsuD9WQA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@annarmatson?_t=ZT-8t7ZrjOZWCw&_r=1 Instagram: https://www.instag...