If People Only Knew with Anna Matson

Did you know the government actually mandates that our homes are full of toxic chemicals?

The Flammable Fabrics Act was passed in 1953 to make children’s pajamas flame resistant. Today, the act has been amended to include most textiles in our home. Now we live in homes full of toxic flame retardants and synthetic fibers. It’s time we talked about this. 

Timestamps 

01:40 - Flame Retardants in Children’s Pajamas

06:12 - Whol...

Larry Sharpe is a veteran, entrepreneur, and libertarian who's making his third run for Governor of New York in 2026. I asked him why he thinks he can win and what he wants to do for the state of New York.

He's also the host of "The Sharpe Way," a popular podcast and radio program where he dives into policy debates, civil liberties, and solutions to government overreach.

Timestamps 

07:05 - Why Sharpe is ...

I am on a mission to interview every candidate for Michigan Governor to give voters a place to get informed on their options. 

Nesbitt is a current Michigan Senator who is running to become governor so people can make it in Michigan. 

We discussed his background, Michigan’s declining education, medical freedom, farming, and more.

Timestamps 

02:05 - About Aric

08:55 - Education in Michigan

18:14 - School Safety

24:18 - Medical...

If People Only Knew the true cost of keeping people safe. I sat down with Fire Union President Matthew Sahr to talk about how fire departments cost more than money. Fire fighters are suffering with chronic health conditions and ptsd. The increase in property taxes can be traced back to private equity firms buying up all the fire and ambulance truck manufacturers. 

If you do not get anything else from this episode, I hope you at ...

If People Only Knew to live in the moment today because tomorrow is never promised. 

Molly is a brain tumor/cancer patient advocate. She has worked with End Well, Head for the Cure (HFTC), National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS)/Head to the Hill, American Brain Tumor Society (ABTA), Imerman’s Angels, and Henry Ford Health’s Hermelin Brain Tumor Center.

Her relationship with God helped her navigate her cancer journey. She was basi...

I sat down with Dr. Bock to discuss what autism even is and why we can’t find a treatment for it. 

Dr. Randall Bock is a physician, writer, and investigative journalist known for his rigorous critiques of health policy and commitment to medical freedom. With over 30 years in primary care, now specializing in men's health at Regeneris Boston, Dr. Bock brings a unique perspective to public health debates, emphasizing patient autonomy ...

Chris Swanson is the Genesee County Sheriff best known for peacefully walking with residents during the George Floyd riots and reducing recidivism through his IGNITE program.

Now running for Michigan Governor in 2026, many say “where there’s a camera, there’s a Swanson.” So I wanted to sit down and get to know the man beyond the one-minute clips.

We talk about his family life, the recent Grand Blanc tragedy, safe patient rati...

If People Only Knew the Truth about REAL ID, HIPAA, and Health Insurance. 

Twila Brase, RN PHN is the president of Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom and  has warned for 25 years that Washington is quietly tightening control over Americans’ medical and personal lives.     

In this episode we talk about:

- What REAL ID is and what the government can use it for.

-How HIPAA actually violates your privacy.

-That you can’t opt ...

If People Only Knew that SSRI’s can have harmful effects for mom and baby during pregnancy.

In this show we talk about informed choice, capitalism in medicine, and health over the years. 

Dr. Adam Urato is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) physician and attended Harvard Medical School. He has taken a leading role in opposing ineffective drugs and harmful approaches to care in pregnancy including opposing Makena (an ineffective ...

If People Only Knew that good food costs money. A pound of ground beef should not be cheaper than a pound of processed potato chips. 

AJ’s philosophy is simple: Shake the hand that feeds you. With that in mind, he has created From the Farm to connect you with local farmers. 

In this episode we talk about our time at Turning Point, the dangerous decline in family farms, and how the US is heading towards famine. 

Timestamps 

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If People Only Knew that a pill won’t save their life. 

In this episode, Dr. Josef goes over the known side effects of SSRIs and how the chemical imbalance theory has been debunked for YEARS. 

Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring is a board-certified psychiatrist and a leading expert in psychiatric drug side effects and withdrawal. He got an inside look at the system when he previously worked at the FDA and for pharmaceutical companies. 

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If People Only Knew the real impact of medical protocols in the military…

Joe Miller is a veteran who was disabled in active duty by our own protocols. Not only does he divulge the failures of his medical care, we also discuss if the National Guard should be deployed overseas in the first place. 

When should congress declare war? 

How much power should the President have to use military force?

Are independents really spoiling e...

#23 - Jason Raitz: Speak with People

If People Only Knew how to speak with people on the other side of the aisle…

Jason teaches people how to speak with people, not at them in the professional world. I asked him to do the impossible and teach us how to speak with people when it comes to politics. 

Timestamps 

05:31 - How to Give Criticism

11:57 - How to Talk to Those we Disagree With

21:21 - If One Goes Down, We all do

29:...

If People Only Knew that thousands of teachers and first responders are still not back to work in New York City. Now, three democrats are running for Mayor which may leave New York City with a Republican mayor.

Timestamps 

00:43 - Fired for Refusing the Vaccine

04:57 - The National Impact on this Election

10:00 - Who is Running for New York City Mayor

17:08 - Independent Candidates

21:15 - Is Adams MAGA?

25:26 - Medical Freedo...

If People Only Knew who’s running this town. There is no better way to celebrate our nation’s birthday than to protect the rights our founding fathers fought for. 

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

That to secure these rights, Governments are institute...

If People Only Knew who’s running this town. A small group of people in government have run my community into the ground and have gotten away with it. It’s time to ask the hard questions and demand real accountability.

Timestamps 

0:00 - Why I am Speaking Out 

4:08 - How I Got Involved

12:55 - Ryan Delaney

23:53 - Kristin Watt

33:35 - Angela Wallace

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If People Only Knew what really causes autism. J.B. is a Stanford Graduate, author, and father who walks us through his experience with severe autism. The first person he met with autism was his son.

While many parents give up hope for treatment, Jaime’s life changed after being introduced to spelling. 

Timestamps 

05:00 - J.B. Starts his Family

08:44 - Nonconformists

19:33 - The Rise of Autism

32:45 - Herd Immunity & Mea...

#18 - Jeff Dornik: Free Speech

If People Only Knew that even the most free speech platforms are still censoring speech. 

Jeff and I talked about his true free speech platform, God, how to bring humanity back, and many things happening in the federal government. 

Timestamps 

01:48 - How Jeff Built his Brand

19:58 - God’s has a Plan

25:02 - How Free Speech Changes Everything

36:07 - Social Media is Us vs Them

01:04:05 - Human...

If People Only Knew what Autism Really Looks Like.

I sat down with Andrea Keller to discuss her son Sam's journey with profound autism. Andrea shares how Sam's regression began after receiving his one year old vaccines, leading to a challenging and costly journey for her family. 

She opens up about the financial strain of treatments, how autism has reshaped their family dynamics, and their long journey for effective i...