On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Denayja Reese—She is a strategist, writer, and the author of ‘Don’t Hurt Yourself - A Memoir of Healing through Grief, Trauma, and Add*ction’. Born and Raised in the Valley, the self-described "black, gay woman" joins Jesse to discuss her powerfully traumatic life's memoir. Denayja, who is in her thirties, claims to have grown up in a "racially segregated" neighborhood! This negatively impacted her self-image, which ultimately sent her on a downward spiral toward addiction. She and Jesse touch on her career, mental health, upbringing, family, mess, forgiveness, and much more!
📌 On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Jimmy Dore—He is a stand-up comedian, political commentator, and host of The Jimmy Dore Show. Known for his sharp wit and unapologetic takes on politics, media, and the establishment, Jimmy brings his trademark humor and honesty to the table in a fiery and thought-provoking exchange. He and Jesse dive into the state of American politics, corruption in government, and what it means to speak truth in a world full of propaganda. Things get both hilarious and heated as the two challenge each other’s worldviews while finding surprising common ground. It’s an unpredictable and entertaining conversation you won’t want to miss!
On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Angela Stanton-King—She is an author, TV personality, and founder of Auntie Angie's House. Angela, who is known for being the goddaughter of Martin Luther King Jr.'s niece, Alveda King, shares her incredible journey from a troubled upbringing and time in prison to receiving a presidential pardon from Donald Trump. She opens up about her experiences with redemption, faith, and forgiveness, and discusses the work she’s now doing alongside RFK Jr. to uplift and support others in need. They touch on anger, abortion, perfect peace, politics, the government, black mess, and more!