On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Dr. Sabrina Strings—She is Professor and North Hall Chair of Black Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Dr. Strings brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise, having received the UC Berkeley Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship and holding a joint appointment in the School of Public Health and Department of Sociology. A certified yoga teacher, her insights on yoga have been featured in The Feminist Wire, Yoga International, and LA Yoga. Dr. Strings is also an acclaimed author, with her award-winning work appearing in Ethnic and Racial Studies, Signs: Journal of Women in Culture and Society, Fat Studies, and Feminist Media Studies. They delve into her groundbreaking book, "Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia," which has garnered significant acclaim and features in Essence, Ms. Magazine, Colorlines, Bitchmedia, and on NPR, KPFA, and WNYC. Don’t miss this compelling discussion on race, body image, and societal perceptions.
📌 On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by TK Coleman—He is a Christian Minimalist best known for his role in the Emmy-nominated Netflix series The Minimalists. TK shares his perspective on minimalism as a mindset, the dangers of victimhood thinking, and why clarity and self-honesty are essential for inner peace. He and Jesse dive into faith, suffering, and what it means to live without being controlled by fear or social pressure. It’s a calm yet challenging discussion that invites listeners to question the stories they tell themselves about life and purpose.
In this episode highlight of The Fallen State TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson interviews George Wrighster III—He is a former NFL player and host of the Unafraid Show.
📌 On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by George Wrighster III—He is a former NFL player and host of the Unafraid Show. George opens up about his journey from professional football to media, the pressures of public opinion, and the intersection of sports, culture, and identity. He and Jesse go back and forth on personal responsibility, faith, and how athletes use their platforms in today’s political climate. It’s a spirited, thoughtful exchange that offers insight from both the locker room and the larger cultural arena.
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!
