From Dirt We Grow

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 TikTok - @therighting ______________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.

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?

I started From Dirt We Grow because I had questions. Questions about politics. Questions about corruption. Questions about healthcare. Questions about why so many Americans feel unheard. After countless conversations with candidates, veterans, activists, and everyday people, I still don't have every answer. But I found something I wasn't expecting. In this episode, I share the biggest lessons, hardest truths, and unexpected insights from the journey so far. The conversation is just getting started. ____________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.

A powerful and emotional interview with the daughter of a deceased veteran exposed to Agent Orange — and the lifelong health struggles she now faces because of it. Her father served his country. But decades later, the damage didn't stop with him. In this episode, my guest Jane and I, dive into the generational effects of Agent Orange, the healthcare battles families face, and the difficult reality many children and grandchildren of veterans are living through without support or recognition from the VA system. This conversation is bigger than one family. It raises questions about accountability, healthcare, sacrifice, and what happens when the consequences of war are passed down to the next generation. Who takes responsibility when service impacts generations? ______________________________ JOIN THE FROM DIRT WE GROW FAMILY - SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW NOW! ______________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.

I sat down with a candidate running in Florida's 12th congressional district, Chris Irizarry, for a real conversation—no filters, no pre-approved questions. We talked about what actually matters: cost of living, trust in government, and what people are really dealing with right now. Watch the full conversation and decide for yourself, is this the candidate for you? Drop your thoughts in the comments. ___________________________ Find today's guest on socials: Website - chrisforchange Email - chris@chrisforchange.com Tiktok - @chrisforchange Facebook - chrisforchangefl12 Youtube- @chrisforchangeFl12 _____________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.

We talk about problems all the time - Broken systems, division, frustration with the way things are going... I think we're finding that most of us actually agree on what's wrong, but not on how to fix what's wrong. This episode introduces something new I, host of From Dirt We Grow, have been invited to be a part of -- Tri-State Of Mind. A space where real conversations happen between people who don't always see things the same way, but are trying to figure it out anyway. We're trying to understand perspectives, challenge ideas, and help get society closer to something real. First episode of Tri-State of Mind Drops Thursday, April 23rd on Youtube and Spotify. _______________________ Find the hosts on socials: Tim - tiktok Stephanie - tiktok Vinnie - tiktok Stephanie, podcast on youtube -FromDirtWeGrow

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 From Dirt We Grow FAMILY, SUBSCRIBE NOW! ____________________ Find today's guest, Jeff Pixley, on socials: https://www.pixleyforcongress.com or search Jeff Pixley _______________________________ *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.

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 FROM DIRT WE GROW 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.