The Political Prisoner Podcast

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...

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.  H...

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 m...

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 f...

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 p...

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...

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 unknowing...

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...

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 year...

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 accu...

In this episode, Matt sits down with Elliot Resnick, the former Chief Editor of The Jewish Press and a recently pardoned January 6 defendant. Elliot shares his belief that the 2020 election was stolen, his disappointment in the right for not standing by J6 protestors, and his comparison of January 6 to the violent George Floyd riots. Tune in for this candidconversation on justice and political dou...

In episode 29, Matt welcomes David Moerschel back to thepodcast to talk about his commuted sentence. Though he is grateful for his freedom, David describes the new challenges he is now facing and his struggle to return to his career in the medical field. To support David and to learn more about his story, visit https://davidisinnocent.com . If you are a J6er looking for work or an employer willing...

In this episode, we explore the journey of Yvonne St Cyr, a former Marine Drill Instructor and January 6 Political Prisoner who was recently pardoned by President Trump.  She describes her awakening in 2020, the personal loss she suffered as a political prisoner, and the impact the pardon has made on her life.  You can help Yvonne by going to https://givesendgo.com/GD6E3 .  To support Look Ahead A...

This is our first episode since the broad pardons were issued and our guest is Guy Reffitt. Help Guy out at https://www.givesendgo.com/ReffittRecovery and find him on X at @GuyReffittJ6. Support Look Ahead America at https://LookAheadAmerica.org/Donate.

3 days before Christmas the FBI busted open the door to his home and shot out the glass door in his bedroom. SWAT drew guns while flying a drone inside his home, tear gas and a flash bang, taking him handcuffed to the Los Angeles detention center then DC Gulag, charging him with 2 nonviolent misdemeanors w/ a felony enhancement for attending the #January6 rally exercising his 1st Amendment rights....

Los Angeles County Republican Party Executive Board Member and well-known actor @_SiakaMassaquoi was arrested nearly 3 years after #January6 simply for taking video in the Capitol that day for 71 seconds, prompting @ElonMusk to post “This has gone too far”. Listen to his story of political persecution. #PoliticalPrisoner #JusticeForJ6 To contribute to Siaka’s GiveSendGo https://t.co/r3qKlcZaaL

Daniel Goodwyn, who was inside the US Capitol for less than 1 minute on #J6 and left when he was asked to as surveillance video shows, was treated as a terrorist. https://danielgoodwyn.com/

LAA volunteer Dylan Marshall joins The Political Prisoner Podcast to discuss the January 6 vigils he organizes at the Federal Courthouse in Waco, Texas and Seagoville Federal Facility as well as his work on our J6 database. Join Dylan for a #J6 vigil every Saturday, 6-8 PM at the Waco Federal Courthouse. For more info, follow @dylanmarshall11 on X.

While in Pelosi’s office, Barnett bled on an envelope, so he took it and left a quarter for it. During his trial in January, he said he took the envelope because it was a "biohazard." Taking the envelope resulted in a theft charge against Barnett, and he was sentenced to 4.5 years in prison for his non-violent role in January 6, 2021.

David Moerschel, a neurophysiologist and Crisis Chaplain from Florida was in Washington, D.C., to offer medical services for those protecting VIPs at a political rally. David went up the Capitol steps to provide medical assistance, not to protest, and was entirely nonviolent. He did not enter the Capitol willingly but rather was pushed by the stampede. For this, he was sentenced to three years in...

After hearing ½ of Trump’s speech, @brad_rukstales turned on the TV to see people with American flags at the Capitol building. He wanted a picture! With no barriers and no violence he walked up the stairs with a large crowd. Police were casually talking to a protester, not telling them they shouldn’t go through a wide open, undamaged door. Some people nearby were tackled. He turned to leave, tackl...

Clean Record. Not charged with violence. William Chrestman has been held in the DC Gulag for two years and still has no trial date.  His mother joins us for our latest Political Prisoner Podcast.  Listen here https://anchor.fm/politicalprisoner…   Support him at https://www. GiveSendGo/J6Dad .  #JusticeForJ6

One brave woman is leading a charity to help J6 political prisoners receive visits from their loved ones after YEARS of isolation. Hear the story of Sarah McAbee and Operation Love Wins, and support their effort at  https://www.therealj6.com/lovewins . #JusticeForJ6  @therealj6 @TheRealJ6Bae

Journalist and American patriot @ShawnWitzemann shares how his life was taken apart for engaging in “wrongthink” on January 6th.

Tim Rivers joined our podcast to discuss a book he’s published, a compilation of letters and artwork from #J6 political prisoners document their mistreatment, abuse, and resilience. Listen here: https://anchor.fm/politicalprisoner #JusticeForJ6