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 Rudy Rochman—He is a former IDF soldier and Jewish-Israeli rights activist. Rudy shares his personal background, his experience serving in the Israeli Defense Forces, and why he speaks out so boldly on behalf of Israel and the Jewish people. He and Jesse discuss identity, faith, nationalism, antisemitism, and the ongoing conflicts shaping global politics. The episode delivers a raw, unapologetic exchange that challenges narratives and invites deeper reflection on truth and conviction.
📌 On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by John Fugelsang—He is an actor and an author. His new book is called 'Separation of Church and Hate'. John and Jesse engage in a lively and often tense conversation about religion, politics, free speech, and the role faith plays in modern society. The discussion explores where church and state collide, cultural divisions, and the deeper disagreements shaping today’s public discourse. It’s a sharp, engaging exchange that challenges both sides and keeps the conversation anything but predictable.
📌 On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Vince Offer—He is an entrepreneur, CEO, and pop-culture icon known for his unforgettable late-night infomercials. Vince opens up about his unconventional rise to fame, the highs and lows of the entertainment industry, and the personal lessons learned along the way. The conversation also dives into his run for public office, his views on leadership and civic responsibility, and what motivated him to step into the political arena. Honest, entertaining, and unexpectedly insightful, this episode shows a side of Vince you don’t often see.
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!
