Now You Know with Knowa De Baraso
What happens when a 14-year-old asks the questions grown folks can’t—or won’t? Now You Know with Knowa De Baraso is a sharp, funny, and fearless podcast that cuts through the noise of politics, pop culture, and power. Each week, Knowa sits down with the people shaping the world—from movement leaders to cultural icons—to get real about democracy, justice, joy, and what it means to grow up in America right now. With curiosity, wit, and a side-eye when needed, Knowa leads conversations that challenge the status quo and center the voices too often left out. Now You Know with Knowa De Baraso isn’t just about politics—it’s about power, platforms, and the people using both to influence our future.
Episodes
In this episode, Peggy Flanagan, the Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota, discusses her candidacy for the United States Senate. She highlights her vision for improving affordability and healthcare, rooted in her personal experiences with Section 8 housing, SNAP, and Medicaid.
Learn more about Peggy Flanagan’s policy plans: https://peggyflanagan.com/
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In this episode, Knowa sits down with Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat of Atlanta, Georgia — the man behind some of the most viral moments in modern criminal justice, from former President Trump’s mugshot to the celebrity cases cycling through Fulton County Jail. Building on Knowa’s growing curiosity about criminal justice reform, the conversation revisits last episode’s loo...
With Thanksgiving approaching, Knowa frames the episode as a moment of reflection and responsibility: a time when many families gather, give thanks, and think about freedom—while thousands of people remain incarcerated pre-trial or wrongfully convicted. Lauren Bright Pacheco’s new season of Wrongful Conviction brings that tension into sharp focus, hi...
In this episode of the Now You Know "Meet the Candidates 2026 Midterm Series," this no-holds-barred conversation covers a wide range of topics, including Georgia gubernatorial candidate Representative Derrick Jackson's policy positions, and his thoughts on qualifications for leadership roles.
Jackson, a retired lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy and a corporate executive, emphasizes his commitment to family, rights, and military...
As millions of Americans rethink their political identity, former Georgia Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan has made his own bold move — leaving the GOP to run for Governor of Georgia as a Democrat.
In this episode of the Now You Know "Meet the Candidates 2026 Midterm Series," Knowa sits down with the candidate for an honest, wide-ranging conversation ...
Knowa sits down with Karine Jean-Pierre, former White House Press Secretary and author of the new book Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines.
In this thoughtful conversation, Karine reflects on her years behind the podium, the state of political leadership today, and the personal cost of navigating loyalty, identity, and integrity in public life.
Together, they explore what it means to speak truth...
In this special first installment of Now You Know's "Meet The Candidates 2026 Midterm Series," Knowa welcomes gubernatorial candidate Jason Esteves. Esteves discusses his intentions and plans for alleviating the struggles faced by caregivers and seniors in Georgia, critiquing the current administration's shortcomings. He touches on expanding Medicaid, creating a dedicated agency for aging, and forming coalitions to navigate Re...
In this episode of Now You Know with Knowa de Baraso, Congressman Bennie Thompson — and one of Mississippi’s most influential political leaders — sits down with Knowa for a conversation about America’s democracy, the legacy of January 6th, and what it means to lead with integrity in turbulent times.
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Knowa is joined by the dynamic hosts of Native Land Pod — Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Tiffany Cross — for a conversation about the current political landscape, the culture of truth-telling in media, and what it takes to lead with integrity. Part of the Reasoned Choice Media family of politic...
In this lively episode of Now You Know with Knowa de Baraso, we welcome KreekCraft, one of the largest Roblox YouTubers. KreekCraft shares the fascinating story of his rise from a streamer with 600,000 followers to now nearly 16 million. We delve into his views on the state of Roblox, including the controversial topic of predators. KreekCraft reflects on his own engagement with the political nature of it all. The episode also inclu...
Knowa de Baraso invites Jemele Hill, a contributing writer for The Atlantic, to discuss her latest projects and insights. Hill shares details about her upcoming children's book focused on teaching kids to be unapologetic and highlights the stories of prominent women who inspire her. The conversation touches on Hill's sports advocacy, particularly her views on Angel Reese's suspension and the WNBA's pay disparity. Hill also provides...
On this episode of Now You Know, Knowa chops it up with Matt Frederick and Ben Bowlin from Stuff They Don't Want You to Know.
Together they get into conspiracies that proved true, why the U.S. electoral system makes no sense, and whether capitalism functions more like a faith than an economy. They also break down who "they" really are when we say they don't want you to know - and why that matters for politics, power, and the next g...
In Episode 06 of Now You Know, we're trying something new: we're going to just jump right in to the conversation. But before we drop you in, here’s a little context. We are joined by Congresswoman Sarah McBride, a daughter of Delaware through and through, and someone who grew up believing her small state could make a big impact. From local organi...
In this episode of Now You Know with Knowa de Baraso, Knowa sits down with Stacey Abrams to discuss her latest projects, including her children's book Stacey Speaks Up and her legal thriller Coded Justice. Stacey also shares insights from her time as Minority Leader in the Georgia House of Representatives, her love for Georgia, and the importance of SPLOST for local infrastructure. The conversation covers her views on AI, the impac...
In this episode of Now You Know, we meet Isaiah Martin, a 26-year-old congressional candidate from Houston who’s blending livestreams and legislation to power a community-first campaign—one that refuses to play by the old rules.
Isaiah’s story pushes the boundaries of what a modern campaign can look like—unfolding across social media, community meetings, and even a night be...
Episode 03 of Now You Know with Knowa de Baraso pulls up a chair with Roy Wood Jr. — one of the most deliberate, unflinching, and flat-out essential voices in political comedy. Roy doesn’t chase easy laughs; and is never afraid to take aim where it matters.
In this episode, Knowa and Roy strip comedy down to the studs, breaking apart the mechanics of satire in politics — how it works, why it matters, and the respo...
In this episode, Knowa links up with music legend Macy Gray while she's on tour—and yes, Knowa’s riding with her.
They get into what it really means to be yourself in public, how that kind of honesty becomes a magnet, and why giving people even a few minutes of relief through music is a responsibility, not just ...
Welcome to the first episode of Now You Know with Knowa De Baraso — the podcast that asks the questions the news won’t touch and brings you conversations with the people actually shifting culture.
In this debut drop, Knowa sits down with Mia...
Age may be the opening act, but insight is what drives the conversation. With sharp takes and unexpected guest interviews, host 13-year-old Knowa De Baraso electrifies political discourse with heart and humor about topics that usually feel off-limits to young voices. Through insightful monologues and conversations with stars and political leaders, Knowa tackles complex topics with fearless curiosity. Now You Know with Knowa De Bara...
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