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 Dr. Tiffanie Tate— She is a minister, physician, author, and radio personality. Dr. Tate shares insights from her experiences in both the medical and ministry worlds, discussing the importance of caring for the whole person and the role that faith can play in navigating life’s challenges. Jesse and Dr. Tate explore health, spirituality, family, relationships, and the cultural issues influencing people’s lives today. With perspectives shaped by both her professional experience and Christian faith, Dr. Tate brings a unique voice to the conversation as she and Jesse tackle some difficult questions and challenge conventional thinking. It’s an insightful, candid, and engaging episode filled with wisdom, strong opinions, and plenty to think about.
📌 On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Dave Rossi—He is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, CEO, and author. Dave shares his experiences building companies in the competitive world of Silicon Valley and discusses what entrepreneurship has taught him about risk, failure, ambition, and personal responsibility. Jesse and Dave also dive into the rapidly changing technology landscape and the ways innovation is transforming how people work, communicate, and live. The conversation goes beyond business as they explore success, freedom, culture, leadership, and the challenges facing entrepreneurs in an increasingly divided society. Dave also opens up about his writing and the ideas behind his work, giving Jesse plenty to challenge and question. It's a candid conversation about entrepreneurship, technology, and what it really takes to build something meaningful in today's world.
📌 On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by David Mauricio—He is a Liberal debater and content creator. David brings a progressive perspective to the discussion as he and Jesse challenge each other on issues surrounding government, personal responsibility, race, gender, free speech, and the role of politics in everyday life. The conversation puts competing worldviews head-to-head, with Jesse pressing David on the ideas behind modern liberalism and David defending his own perspective on today’s biggest cultural and political debates. They also explore whether people on opposite sides of the political spectrum can actually understand one another—or whether their differences run much deeper than politics. Expect plenty of disagreement, tough questions, and moments where both sides are forced to explain what they really believe.
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!
