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Breaking The Meta
Welcome to Breaking The Meta, where we dive headfirst into the heart of difficult conversations. In a world filled with noise and division, we refuse to shy away from the tough topics. Whether it's politics, religion, or social issues, we confront the complexities with open minds and dialogue. Hosted by Mike Winson, each episode brings together diverse perspectives, fostering an environment where authenticity and empathy reign supreme. So grab a seat at the table, buckle up, and prepare to…
Episodes
- Breaking The Meta
Air Force Veteran Running for Congress Sounds the Alarm on Democracy
In this episode of Breaking the Meta, I sit down with Air Force veteran Jeff Pixley, who is running for Congress in Oklahoma’s 4th District. Jeff shares his…
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Rural America Is Breaking | Callie Barr on Healthcare, Poverty, and Political Neglect
In this episode of Breaking The Meta, Mike Winson sits down with Callie Barr, Democratic candidate for Michigan’s 1st Congressional District, which covers the…
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Taking on the Political Money Machine | Kevin Ryan Interview
In this episode of Breaking the Meta, Mike Winson sits down with Kevin Ryan, a Marine Corps veteran, public school teacher, and union member who is running for…
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Running for Congress to Fight ICE, Housing Injustice, and Corporate Control | Anabel Mendoza
In this episode of Breaking the Meta, we sit down with @AnabelforCongress a progressive candidate running for Congress in Illinois’ 7th District, for a deep…
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Chicago’s Future, ICE, and Corporate Control | Reed Showalter Interview
Breaking the Meta sits down with @ReedShowalter progressive candidate for Illinois’s 7th Congressional District, for a deep, wide-ranging conversation about…
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Veteran & Foster Mom Running for Congress: Elizabeth Dempsey-Beggs Interview
In this episode of Breaking The Meta, we sit down with Elizabeth Dempsey-Beggs, a military veteran, foster parent, and progressive Democrat running for…
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Can Politics Actually Work for People Again? | NJ-11 Candidate Anna Lee Williams
In this episode of Breaking the Meta, I sit down with Anna Lee Williams, a progressive candidate running in the special election for New Jersey’s 11th…
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Running Against MAGA in East Texas | Chelsey Hockett on Fighting Back
In this episode, Mike sits down with Chelsey Hockett, a Texas mom, organizer, and Democratic candidate running for U.S. Congress in Texas’s 5th District…
Breaking The MetaThe Truth About Addiction No One Wants to Talk About
This conversation goes deeper than most. Mike Winson talks with Ben Fisher, a creator with more than two million followers and the founder of A String of Hope…
Breaking The MetaInside the Portland Protests: What Media Won’t Show You
This episode of A More Perfect Podcast goes inside Portland’s front-line reality. Mike talks with Aimee, a single mom, protester, and livestreamer who has been…
Breaking The MetaHow to Turn Grief into Art with Author Kate Hill
In this episode of A More Perfect Podcast, we talk with author Kate Hill about her new book The Art of After: How to Turn Your Grief into Art. She shares how…
Breaking The MetaWhy Gen Z Is Running for Office And WINNING
In this episode of A More Perfect Podcast, Mike Winson sits down with Leila Staton, a 21-year-old progressive running for Iowa’s 54th District. Leila talks…
Breaking The MetaFrom MAGA to Democrat: Journey Out of Right-Wing Politics
In this episode of A More Perfect Podcast, Mike Winson talks with Ally Sammarco, a digital strategist who made the rare journey from MAGA Republican to…
Breaking The MetaCan Christianity Survive Christian Nationalism?
In this episode of A More Perfect Podcast, Mike Winson and Twitch streamer Tia dive deep into the rise of Christian nationalism, what it’s doing to the church…
Breaking The MetaYoung Leaders, Big Change: The Future of NC State Politics
In this episode of A More Perfect Podcast, host Mike Winson sits down with Hannah Preston, MPH, founder of Influence North Carolina, to talk about how…
Breaking The MetaFighting Misinformation Feels Hopeless — But Here’s Why We Keep Going
What really happens when creators step into hostile TikTok debates to challenge misinformation? In this episode of A More Perfect Podcast, Mike Winson talks…
Breaking The MetaMotherhood, Mental Health & Music: Joliet4 on Surviving Depression
In this episode of A More Perfect Podcast, host Mike Winson sits down with musician, singer, and streamer Joliet4 for a deep, funny, and emotional conversation…
Breaking The MetaMushroom Whiskey? Meet the Woman Behind BeWilder Spirits
In this episode of A More Perfect Podcast, host Mike Winson sits down with Kelley Dugan, the founder and CEO of Bewilder Be Wilder Whiskey, a small-batch…
Breaking The MetaMilitary Families, MAGA Politics & The Fight for Empathy
Military wife, MAGA politics, military families, empathy, conspiracy theories, and Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) culture—this episode of A More Perfect Podcast…
Breaking The MetaHow Do We Talk When the World Is Divided?
In this episode of A More Perfect Podcast, I sit down with Emily Gross, host of Beerocracy—a political podcast that makes politics a little less stuffy and a…
Breaking The MetaWhat It’s REALLY Like to Raise a Trans Child in America
In this episode of A More Perfect Podcast, I sit down with my longtime friend and creator, Princess Pashley, for a deeply personal and powerful conversation…
Breaking The MetaHow to Persuade Voters in the Most Conservative District in America
Today we sit down with Kaylee Peterson, the Democrat running in Idaho’s 1st Congressional District for 2026. Kaylee talks about why she keeps running in one of…
Breaking The MetaThe Political Awakening of a Generation Left Behind
In this episode of A More Perfect Podcast, Mike Winson sits down with TikTok creator Jordan the Grey Witch for an unfiltered and powerful conversation.Jordan…
Breaking The MetaDating Expert Reveals TOP Mistakes Making You UNDATEABLE
In this episode of A More Perfect Podcast, Mike Winson sits down with relationship coach Kam Berard to talk about what dating and love look like in…
Breaking The MetaHow Media Shapes Power and How We Fight Back
In this episode of A More Perfect Podcast, host Mike Winson sits down with Colombian American performer, writer, and producer Isabella Jamie to talk about…
Breaking The MetaFrom Gaming to Real Connection: The Rise of Online Communities
In this episode of A More Perfect Podcast, Mike sits down with Twitch streamer Jessieology for an honest conversation about the power and challenges of online…
Breaking The MetaTeacher Shortages, Political Attacks & The Future of Public Schools
In this episode of A More Perfect Podcast, I sit down with Lindsay, better known as Miss Mayday on TikTok, to talk about what’s really happening inside…
Breaking The MetaClara Cox warns the DEMOCRATIC PARTY Needs to Wake Up—NOW
In this episode of A More Perfect Podcast, Mike is joined by Clara Cox for a raw, fast-moving conversation about the state of American politics. They dive deep…
Breaking The MetaCan Progressives Win in 2025? Jordan Wood Thinks So
In this episode, we sit down with Jordan Wood, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, to talk about what’s at stake in 2025 and beyond. Jordan shares…
Breaking The MetaEmpathy vs. Free Speech: Who Gets a Seat at the Table?
Should progressives keep the door open to conservatives who show no empathy or humanity in their views—or does that just give their ideas undeserved…
Breaking The MetaAre We Living in a Plastic Bag Odyssey?
Come and join us as we talk with the amazing lawyer/musician duo Jody and Jordan Lee of Couldn't Be Happiers! We talk music, politics and so much more!Check…
Breaking The MetaThe RESISTANCE Blueprint and how YOU can be a part of it!
In todays podcast we talk with Alyssa and look at how she is fighting back against the GOP and the current administration! You don't want to miss this…
Breaking The MetaThe SHOCKING Truth About PROGRESSIVES and the Future
In this episode of A More Perfect Podcast we look at the future of the DNC and progressives as a whole. What we need to focus on, how we need to prepare for…
Breaking The MetaI Talk to a Former Christian about CHRISTIAN Nationalism
In todays episode I talk with Taylor (Skeptical Heretic) about what why she left the church, how she is trying combat Christian nationalism and what we as…
Breaking The MetaS2:E1 - Trump's Secret Plan for the Gulf of America EXPOSED!
In this episode we take a look at some of the Executive Orders passed in Donald Trumps first week in office, how unChristian many are in this country and how…
Breaking The MetaEpisode 9: The Real Reason You're NOT Ready for 2025 Yet w/ Dr. Rodney Cooper
In this ninth episode of A More Perfect Podcast, we dive deep with Dr. Rodney Cooper, a professor of Counseling and Leadership! Join us as we explore the…
Breaking The MetaEpisode 8: Trump Wants to Arrest Immigrants and Americans?!?!
In this episode we discuss Donald Trumps desire to enact the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. Opening the door to arresting and grabbing both immigrants and American…
Breaking The MetaEpisode 7: Hurricane Helene, Elon and Trump create chaos
In this episode we look at the conspiracy running rampant around hurricane Helene as well as Trump and Elon returning to the location of his first…
Breaking The MetaEpisode 6: VP Debate, Jack Smith and Taylor Swift
Join A More Perfect Podcast while we discuss what happened at the VP Debate, Jack Smith getting his 175 page indictment brief released and look at Young voters.
Breaking The MetaEpisode 5: Election 2024 Economic Policy
In this episode we look into the recently announced Economic policies by the Harris and Trump campaigns. Natiffan on Tiktok and Youtube Theorythot on Tiktok
Breaking The MetaEpisode 4: When Reality Strikes
In this episode of Hammer of Truth I am joined by my friend Anna Mae a political Tiktoker! In this episode we delve into her struggles as an Ashkenazi Jew…
Breaking The MetaEpisode 3: Alabama Goes Blue over IVF
In Episode 3 we talk about the special Election in Alabama that turned a district Blue, RFK Jr. picks a running mate and Israel makes a mistake and the lives…
Breaking The MetaEpisode 1: Primaries, Politics and Palestine
Welcome to Episode 1 of Hammer of Truth! Where we delve into the 2024 primaries and everything that goes with it!