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If People Only Knew with Anna Matson

Anna Matson
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When I hear someone's story I often think to myself, "If people only knew, then maybe we could make some real change." If we don't know about a problem, we certainly can't fix it. It's time the world heard these stories.

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If People Only Knew that farmers the only ones preventing major developments like wind farms, solar farms, data centers, and high density housing.

In part two of this investigation into Peninsula Township and the ongoing winery lawsuit, I explore a... more

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If People Only Knew that Peninsula Township has imposed unconstitutional ordinances on their 11 winery owners over the course of several decades.

The wineries ultimately sued which resulted in a five year, 49 million dollar lawsuit. But even after a... more

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If People Only Knew that each state has laws that force the government to be transparent - but these laws mean nothing unless they are enforced. That’s where you come in.

Use these laws to see how government agencies are spending your money, what t... more

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If People Only Knew that there are treatments for autism being discovered. While many are looking to prevent autism, there are millions who need treatment today.

Dr. Christian Bogner is a functional medicine practitioner with over 17 years of exper... more

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Recent Guests

Bern Krupa
Fifth-generation cherry farmer on the peninsula
Peninsula Township farmers group
Episode: #41 - Peninsula Township Part 2: Farmers are our Only Hope
Garry Manor
Farmer, owns multiple acres with winery interests
Peninsula farming community
Episode: #41 - Peninsula Township Part 2: Farmers are our Only Hope
Fred Swafer
Concerned citizen, not a farmer, involved in PDR discussion
Local resident, community advocate
Episode: #41 - Peninsula Township Part 2: Farmers are our Only Hope
Jed Hemming
Retired farmer, agriculture committee member
Township agriculture committee
Episode: #41 - Peninsula Township Part 2: Farmers are our Only Hope
Brad Nirgarth
Resident and CPA with budgeting/governance insight
Local community member, expert in budgeting
Episode: #41 - Peninsula Township Part 2: Farmers are our Only Hope
Chris Baldyga
Owner of 2 Lads Winery and president of WOMPS (Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula)
2 Lads Winery; WOMPS
Episode: #40 - Peninsula Township Part 1: The 49 Million Dollar Verdict
Dr. Christian Bogner
Autism-focused physician and co-founder of Autism is Biomedical
Autism is Biomedical
Episode: #38 - Dr. Christian Bogner: Autism can be Treated
Laura Delano
Mental health advocate and author of 'Unshrunk', who shares her personal story of psychiatric treatment resistance and critiques the mental health industry.
Episode: #13- Laura Delano: Psych Drugs
Wayne Rohde
Author of Vaccine Court 2.0 and advocate for vaccine injury awareness
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Episode: #12- Wayne Rohde: Vaccine Court

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Anna Matson
Host of If People Only Knew with a focus on investigative journalism and transparency in local governance.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Yes! Thank you!

    I came across your videos about this on Instagram and I’m SO glad you decided to make this podcast! Being from Michigan myself, it is empowering to know that people like you exist in my relative community and are willing to stand up and make a real difference. Keep it up :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SeedsOfKnowledge
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank you so much for standing up in your community!

    Found your podcast after seeing your instagram reels about the FOIA issues and am so glad I did. I’m so enthralled with this story because it’s so clear these people just expected you to get tired, not do your research, or accept what they say as truth and I’m so glad they met their match with you. You present the facts without bringing personal or subjective opinions into this and I appreciate what you do and hope more people find your page now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    smhorowitz
    United Statesa year ago
  • Needed and Great Conversations

    I am so glad Anna jumped into the podcast space! Her voice is much needed in this world! Love the honesty, the transparency and the realness.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jason Raitz
    United Statesa year ago

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Many find the show timely and necessary for understanding local regulatory impacts on small businesses.
Audiences value the host's clear stance on accountability and openness in government processes.

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#40 - Peninsula Township Part 1: The 49 Million Dollar Verdict
Q: Tell me about how you got involved in changing winery regulations on Old Mission Peninsula.
Chris describes years of collaboration with multiple planners and winery groups, trying to craft a modern, fair set of rules. After a long, unsuccessful effort to persuade the township through committees and amendments, he and others decided to pursue a federal lawsuit to address what they saw as unconstitutional and discriminatory ordinances.
#38 - Dr. Christian Bogner: Autism can be Treated
Q: Has your son shown improvements with this approach, and what were the challenges?
There were personal setbacks and family dynamics that complicated early efforts, but continued dedication to gut balancing and biomedical strategies yielded ongoing progress for some family members, highlighting the need for patience and collaboration with families.
#38 - Dr. Christian Bogner: Autism can be Treated
Q: So if there was one thing that you wish people knew, what would be that one thing?
Children with autism are not broken; they are burdened by an imbalanced microbiome and toxins, and with personalized biomedical interventions there can be meaningful improvements for many individuals.
#4 - Bob Hoffman
Q: What are your views on term limits?
I opposed term limits as they remove valuable experience from government.
#4 - Bob Hoffman
Q: How did you get involved in politics?
I remember thinking I was put here for a reason, encouraged by mentors around me, inspiring me to give back and create my legacy.

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2. Garry Manor
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