On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Addul Ali—He is an entrepreneur, veteran, and Congressional candidate for the U.S. House District 12 in Charlotte, North Carolina. A Baptist Christian and the Operations Director of the Frederick Douglass Foundation of North Carolina, Addul shares his incredible journey from a difficult childhood to a successful life of service. Born to a drug-addicted teenage mother and later enduring abuse and separation in the foster care system, Addul overcame incredible odds. He went on to serve in the military, graduate from high school, and start a family. Addul and Jesse discuss faith, resilience, the power of personal responsibility, and what inspired him to run for Congress. They touch on faith, forgiveness, anger, perfect peace, race, parenting, and much more!
📌 On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Steve Lee—He is a comedian, hip-hop artist, and host of The Steebee Weebee Show. Best known for his unique brand of humor and raw authenticity, Steve opens up about his creative journey, his experience in the underground music scene, and what drives his one-of-a-kind podcast, The SteeBee WeeBee Show. Jesse and Steve get into an offbeat, unpredictable conversation that touches on everything from childhood memories and mental health to relationships, comedy, and the search for meaning. It’s funny, weird, deep, and totally unexpected—just like Steve himself.
In this episode highlight of The Fallen State TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson interviews Garet McLendon—He is a former prison inmate turned sobriety advocate.
📌 On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Garet McLendon—He is a former prison inmate turned sobriety advocate. Garet shares his powerful story of redemption, detailing his experiences within the prison system, the turning points that changed his path, and his inspiring journey toward recovery and advocacy. Jesse and Garet dive deep into issues of addiction, faith, forgiveness, and the struggle for personal growth after incarceration. Don't miss this raw, honest, and inspiring conversation that offers a powerful testament to the possibility of change and redemption, no matter one's past.
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!
