He’s Not Wrong

In this episode, I sit down with Insha Rahman, Vice President of Advocacy at the Vera Institute of Justice and Director of Vera Action, for a conversation about public safety, immigration, and the growing disconnect between political rhetoric and reality.
We unpack how crime and immigration have been deliberately weaponized in national politics, despite data showing declining crime rates and the fact that most people targeted by immigration enforcement do not have criminal convictions. We talk about the lack of accountability within ICE, the real human impact of immigration enforcement, and why fear-driven narratives continue to dominate the public conversation.
The episode also explores federal power and recent Supreme Court decisions, including a ruling that limits a president’s ability to deploy the National Guard under the current justification. We discuss why that decision matters, what it signals about executive overreach, and why vigilance is still necessary moving forward.
We focus on why local action matters, how states like Alabama are central to the future of criminal justice reform, and what evidence-based, community-driven public safety actually looks like in practice.
Finally, we talk about what comes next. Insha shares concrete ways people can get involved locally to support immigrants and resist federal overreach, and we discuss how Democrats have an opportunity to reclaim the public safety conversation heading into the 2026 elections.
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I’m so happy to be able to bring you a very special bonus episode. We’ve talked a lot on the podcast in recent episodes about the momentum Democrats are building nationally, and that momentum is being felt right here in Alabama. As we get closer to the midterms, new and exciting voices are entering races across the state. While his voice is not new, he has just entered the race to become Alabama’s next lieutenant governor.
Alabama State Representative Phil Ensler is joining us after announcing his campaign for lieutenant governor. I’ve known Phil for the better part of a decade, and when I tell you there is no one I know who is more focused on and committed to bettering their community than Phil Ensler, I mean that wholeheartedly.
We cover a lot in the half hour we had together, from his decision to run and his approach to speaking to all voters, to fixing health care in Alabama and the legislative accomplishments he is most proud of from his time in the Alabama State House of Representatives.
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In this episode, I sit down with John Sullivan, a former FBI Intelligence Analyst with nearly two decades of experience protecting the United States and a candidate running for Congress because he believes our democracy and national security are being put at risk.
John spent 17 years inside the FBI, serving presidents of both parties and working on surveillance, intelligence analysis, and leadership teams focused on counterterrorism, foreign adversaries, drug cartels, and human trafficking. He took an oath to defend the Constitution, and unlike many in Washington, he never walked away from it.
We talk candidly about the politicization of federal institutions under Donald Trump, the fallout from January 6th, and the dangerous consequences of replacing experienced public servants with political loyalists. John shares what it was like working inside the FBI during this period, the impact on morale and safety, and why he ultimately chose to leave rather than be complicit in actions he believed were immoral or unconstitutional.
The conversation also dives into healthcare, shaped by John’s experience as a cancer survivor who understands firsthand how access, affordability, and insurance coverage can determine life or death outcomes. We discuss Congress’s failure to act on healthcare costs, the real-world consequences for families, and why John believes representatives like Mike Lawler are failing their constituents.
We also cover campaign finance reform, extremism, community-based political engagement, and why John is committed to serving with integrity rather than ambition. This episode is about public service, accountability, and what it means to step up when the stakes are high.
If you care about democracy, national security, and leadership that puts people over politics, this is a conversation you do not want to miss.
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In this episode, I sit down with Aftyn Behn to break down the real lessons from her recent congressional campaign in Tennessee’s 7th District. We talk about how her background in social work and community organizing shaped a morally clear, people-first campaign, and why that clarity resonated far beyond what national pundits expected. Aftyn walks through the realities of running in a heavily scrutinized race, from grassroots organizing and media attention to the emotional toll campaigns take on candidates and their families.
We also dig into what comes next: how Democrats can better support candidates in red and purple districts, why long-term infrastructure and year-round organizing matter, and how to onboard new volunteers into meaningful legislative advocacy. This conversation isn’t just about one race—it’s about building durable power, investing in local communities, and refusing to let momentum die after Election Day.
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This week, I sit down with scholar Sara Moslener for a deep conversation about her new book After Purity and the hidden legacy of purity culture inside white evangelical Christianity. Sara’s work traces how purity teachings shaped an entire generation’s understanding of gender, sexuality, race, and national identity and how those teachings continue to influence our politics today. We talk about the stories behind the After Purity Project, the political power of white evangelicalism, and the lasting consequences of a movement that replaced real education with shame, repression, and control.
I share my own experience growing up in Catholic purity culture, and Sara explains how these systems overlap across faiths. We walk through her journey from teen purity advocate to researcher and advocate for people harmed by these teachings. Together, we dig into the rise of Christian nationalism, the True Love Waits movement, the Religious Right, and how groups like the Heritage Foundation and Project 2025 are still shaping morality politics today. We connect those historical roots to the modern fights over sex education, censorship, reproductive rights, and the political use of fear.
Sara breaks down the racial component of purity culture, how it constructs idealized “biblical” identities tied to whiteness, and how those beliefs inform gender roles, authoritarian politics, and the ongoing erasure of sexual and religious diversity. We also examine the abusive cultures inside evangelical institutions, the lack of accountability, and the ways churches weaponize narratives of sin and redemption to protect their power.
This episode looks at how purity culture shaped who we were taught to be, how it still influences American politics, and why dismantling these systems is essential for a healthy democracy.
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In this BONUS episode, I sit down with AnneMarie Dolgetta, the RootedRN, for a wide-ranging conversation about stress, gut health, functional medicine, and why so many people are being told they’re “fine” while their bodies say otherwise. We talk about her journey from traditional nursing to functional medicine, shaped by her early questioning of pharmaceutical-first approaches and her experience working in New York hospitals during COVID. AnneMarie explains how she built RootedRN to help patients get to the root causes of burnout, hormonal imbalance, chronic symptoms, and digestive issues that often go overlooked in Western healthcare.
I share my own experience with stress-related chronic pain and how long it took to find answers, and we dig into the physical realities of burnout, the connection between gut health and immunity, and why functional medicine sees healing differently. AnneMarie offers practical steps for supporting the body — from supplements and stress reduction to understanding dysbiosis and leaky gut — while calling out the systemic gaps that keep people stuck in cycles of symptoms instead of solutions.
This episode is a practical, honest conversation about what it takes to move from surviving to healing, and why listening to your body is often the first step toward getting your life back.Got a hot take? Think you’re not wrong about something? I want to hear it. Call me and leave a voicemail at (205)538-3202 and follow along on Instagram @HesNotWrongPodcast, and let’s keep the conversation going.Make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and join me every Sunday morning - grab your coffee, and let’s talk.Follow on YouTube, Instagram, & TikTok: @HesNotWrongPodcastContact: chad@hesnotwrongpodcast.comwww.HesNotWrongPodcast.Com

In this episode of He’s Not Wrong, I sit down with attorney, journalist, and one of the most influential news voices online, Aaron Parnas. We talk about his rise in independent media, why millions now rely on his daily reporting, and how he approaches accuracy, sourcing, and authenticity in a chaotic news environment. Aaron opens up about moderating Kamala Harris’ book tour, the growing distrust in legacy outlets, and the real reasons Americans are turning to new media for information they can actually use.
We also dig into the major political stories dominating the moment: congressional resignations, dysfunction in Washington, threats to press freedom, the Pentagon’s crackdown on reporters, the reality of the East Wing coverage, the GOP’s internal collapse, and what these shifts mean heading into 2026. Aaron breaks down why local politics matters more than most people realize, how everyday Americans are feeling the impact of rising costs, and which national issues are being ignored by mainstream outlets despite affecting millions.
To close the episode, Aaron shares what genuinely gives him hope right now and reveals what he believes he is not wrong about. This is one of the most insightful conversations we’ve had on the show...an in-depth look at journalism, democracy, power, and the stakes of this moment directly from someone who watches it all up close.
Aaron Parnas Substack: https://substack.com/@aaronparnasAaron Parnas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronparnas/?hl=enAaron Parnas TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aaronparnas1?lang=enAaron Parnas YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aaronparnas1Got a hot take? Think you’re not wrong about something? I want to hear it. Call me and leave a voicemail at (205)538-3202 and follow along on Instagram @HesNotWrongPodcast, and let’s keep the conversation going.
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In this episode of He’s Not Wrong, I talk with Hope Walz, daughter of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, about what it was really like to live through one of the most intense political moments of her life. She opens up about Minnesota’s resilience and the emotional toll of the past year.
Hope walks through the chaos of the 2024 election, including the moment her father was suddenly pulled into the national spotlight as Kamala Harris’s running mate. She explains how dramatically life changed overnight and what it was like to watch national politics up close after growing up around campaigns.
We also get into the moments on the campaign trail that restored her faith in people, from meeting families across the country to witnessing firsthand how representation can impact lives. And as for her own path, Hope shares how she’s still figuring out her future in public service while staying grounded in community work - the place where she believes real change starts, where people show up for each other, and where the work feels the most meaningful.
This conversation offers a real, human look at political life and what it means to choose resilience, connection, and hope in the middle of it all.
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/hopewalz/?hl=enTikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@hopewalz?lang=en
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In this episode of He's Not Wrong, I sit down with Dr Candice Duvieilh, a Democratic candidate running to represent Alabama’s 5th Congressional District. Our conversation explores the personal, political, and strategic foundations of her campaign, beginning with the social media connection that first brought us together and a shared moment at a Kamala Harris event in Birmingham. Candice talks about what drove her to run, how her background in public administration shapes her approach, and why she refuses to engage in intra-party attacks even as she draws sharp contrasts between Democratic priorities and the challenges facing Alabama.
We dig into the district’s most pressing issues, from the pressures of rapid population growth in Huntsville to inadequate infrastructure planning, strained public services, and the fallout of NASA funding cuts. Candice outlines her vision for sustainable development, improved public transportation, and revitalized rural communities, as well as her commitment to listening directly to the people most affected by these challenges.
The episode also takes a deep dive into healthcare, with Candice walking through her detailed plan to cap medical costs, strengthen the Affordable Care Act, and ultimately build toward universal government-backed coverage. She explains why this approach is both financially feasible and urgently needed for families across Alabama. I highlight how these policy proposals address long-standing voter concerns that too often go unacknowledged by statewide candidates.
We also go into her grassroots-first campaign strategy: replacing traditional political networking with community organizing, direct engagement, and social media outreach designed to activate voters who feel overlooked. Finally, we discuss the Alabama Department of Corrections, the need for federal attention, and how systemic failures within the state continue to harm the most vulnerable residents.
This conversation is a clear window into what’s at stake for Alabama’s 5th District and why candidates like Candice are reshaping what political leadership can look like in the Deep South.
Campaign Website: https://www.candiceduvieilhforcongress.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candiceforcongress/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@candiceforcongressFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CandiceDuvieilhforCongress/?rdid=ULONUtsW0Gy7T2R2Email: Info@CandiceDuvieilhforCongress.com
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In this episode, I sit down with Saikat Chakrabarti, the architect behind Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s 2018 upset and now a 2026 congressional candidate challenging Nancy Pelosi, for a conversation about the future of the Democratic Party, economic transformation, and the urgent fight to restore trust in American democracy.
Saikat opens up about his decision to run against Pelosi, describing it as a generational call for change in a party that has grown too comfortable managing decline rather than delivering progress. He outlines his campaign platform centered on universal healthcare, ending political corruption, and rebalancing the economy through a wealth tax and investment in public infrastructure. Drawing inspiration from FDR’s New Deal, Saikat’s “Mission for America” proposes a national plan to rebuild housing, transit, and energy systems through coordinated public and private partnerships.
We also dive into the structural barriers facing progressives, from corporate influence and establishment resistance to ineffective party leadership under figures like Hakeem Jeffries. Saikat and I discuss how Democrats have lost working-class trust and what it will take to regain it through clarity, courage, and grassroots organization. The conversation underscores a growing frustration with incrementalism and a demand for bold, measurable change that voters can feel in their daily lives.
We close with a reflection on the importance of building lasting movements, the lessons he learned from working with Bernie Sanders and AOC, and the hope that a new generation of progressives will step up to build a government capable of delivering for everyone, not just the wealthy few.
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