When I hear someone's story I often think to myself, "If people only knew, then maybe we could make some real change." If we don't know about a problem, we certainly can't fix it. It's time the world heard these stories.
If People Only Knew with Anna Matson
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When I hear someone's story I often think to myself, "If people only knew, then maybe we could make some real change." If we don't know about a problem, we certainly can't fix it. It's time the world heard these stories.
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May 6, 2026
#41 - Peninsula Township Part 2: Farmers are our Only Hope
<p>If People Only Knew that farmers the only ones preventing major developments like wind farms, solar farms, data centers, and high density housing. </p><p><br></p><p>In part two of this investigation into Peninsula Township and the ongoing winery lawsuit, I explore a question at the center of the peninsula debate: what actually happens when farmers can no longer afford to farm?</p><p><br></p><p>Across the country, small farms are disappearing, and many farmers are turning to direct-to-consumer sales just to survive. Most farmers can’t survive just by growing grapes anymore, they’re trying to sell their products directly to visitors in order to keep their land profitable and preserve it from major development. They often sell their grapes in the form of wine - at wineries. </p><p><br></p><p>But while Peninsula Township says it wants to protect agriculture and preserve the beauty of the peninsula, farmers I talked to argue that new ordinances and zoning restrictions are doing the opposite. From rising acreage requirements to years-long permitting battles, many say the township has created hurdles that only wealthy landowners can overcome.</p><p><br></p><p>Policies meant to “protect” the peninsula may actually be accelerating the very thing many residents fear most: the loss of farmland and the spread of subdivisions and large-scale development.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps </strong></p><p><br></p><p>02:31 - Aftermath of the Winery Lawsuit</p><p>07:04 - Amendment 201: Things get Worse</p><p>10:47 - Township Prevented Garry from Opening his Winery</p><p>19:01 - Permanent Deed Restriction Raises Questions</p><p>25:04 - Does Peninsula Township have a Shadow Government?</p><p>37:56 - An Alleged Shell Organization</p><p>42:10 - What this is Costing Residents</p><p>54:08 - Farmers are Preventing Major Development</p><p>01:07:12 - What’s Next?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>If you are interested in being on the show</strong>, apply at <a href="http://annamatson.com">annamatson.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow me on:</strong></p><p><strong>X:</strong> <a href="https://x.com/annarmatson?s=21&t=c1WbKT4scuv0D3LsuD9W">https://x.com/annarmatson?s=21&t=c1WbKT4scuv0D3LsuD9W</a></p><p><strong>TikTok:</strong> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@annarmatson?_t=ZT-8t7ZrjOZWCw&_r=1">https://www.tiktok.com/@annarmatson?_t=ZT-8t7ZrjOZWCw&_r=1</a></p><p><strong>Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/annarmatson/?igsh=MXBkcWdxNXRhcDYydA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr#">https://www.instagram.com/annarmatson/?igsh=MXBkcWdxNXRhcDYydA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr#</a></p><p><strong>Substack: </strong><a href="https://substack.com/@annarmatson">https://substack.com/@annarmatson</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Disclaime</strong>r <strong>- </strong>The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the host and/or the guest(s) only. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Listeners should independently verify information.</p>
April 17, 2026
#40 - Peninsula Township Part 1: The 49 Million Dollar Verdict
<p>If People Only Knew that Peninsula Township has imposed unconstitutional ordinances on their 11 winery owners over the course of several decades.</p><p><br></p><p>The wineries ultimately sued which resulted in a five year, 49 million dollar lawsuit. But even after all of that, not much has changed.</p><p><br></p><p>I sit down with Chris Baldyga, owner 2 Lads Winery, to talk about his experience that led to the decision to sue. Peninsula Township claims the wineries have not been transparent, but Chris paints a very different picture. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps </strong></p><p><br></p><p>01:58 - About Peninsula Township</p><p>08:44 - Interview with Winery Owner Chris Baldyga</p><p>14:10 - Purchasing a Farm</p><p>20:28 - The Process of Build the Winery</p><p>23:15 - Things go South </p><p>45:07 - No Other Option but to Sue</p><p>1:00:34 - Operations After the $49 Million Verdict</p><p>1:13:44 - What the Federal Judge Found</p><p><br></p><p><strong>2 Lads Winery</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.2lwinery.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.2lwinery.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>If you are interested in being on the show</strong>, apply at <a href="http://annamatson.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">annamatson.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow me on:</strong></p><p><strong>X:</strong> <a href="https://x.com/annarmatson?s=21&t=c1WbKT4scuv0D3LsuD9W" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://x.com/annarmatson?s=21&t=c1WbKT4scuv0D3LsuD9W</a></p><p><strong>TikTok:</strong> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@annarmatson?_t=ZT-8t7ZrjOZWCw&_r=1" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.tiktok.com/@annarmatson?_t=ZT-8t7ZrjOZWCw&_r=1</a></p><p><strong>Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/annarmatson/?igsh=MXBkcWdxNXRhcDYydA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr#" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/annarmatson/?igsh=MXBkcWdxNXRhcDYydA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr#</a></p><p><strong>Substack: </strong><a href="https://substack.com/@annarmatson" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://substack.com/@annarmatson</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Disclaime</strong>r <strong>- </strong>The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the host and/or the guest(s) only. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Listeners should independently verify information.</p>
April 2, 2026
#39 - Anna Matson: Records Speak Louder Than Words - How to Find What the Government Won’t Tell You
<p>If People Only Knew that each state has laws that force the government to be transparent - but these laws mean nothing unless they are enforced. That’s where you come in. </p><p><br></p><p>Use these laws to see how government agencies are spending your money, what they are doing with their time, and if they are working for the people. </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode I explain how I became an expert in this area, how public records laws work, how to request records, and what open meetings laws are. Most importantly, I explain how you can fight back against corrupt government bodies. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps </strong></p><p><br></p><p>01:35 - How I Became an Expert</p><p>11:38 - Freedom of Information Act</p><p>23:44 - How Government Agencies Hide Records</p><p>26:58 - How to Fight Back</p><p>33:22 - Who can you Request Records From</p><p>35:55 - How to do a FOIA</p><p>43:08 - Open Meetings Act</p><p>49:01 - Violations of the Open Meetings Act</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Quick Links:</strong></p><p>Public Records Laws in Your State: <a href="https://substack.com/home/post/p-185752957">https://substack.com/home/post/p-185752957</a></p><p>Censorship by Invoice: <a href="https://freedom.press/issues/censorship-by-invoice-public-records-cost-164000-in-michigan-township/">https://freedom.press/issues/censorship-by-invoice-public-records-cost-164000-in-michigan-township/</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>If you are interested in being on the show</strong>, apply at <a href="http://annamatson.com">annamatson.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow me on:</strong></p><p><strong>X:</strong> <a href="https://x.com/annarmatson?s=21&t=c1WbKT4scuv0D3LsuD9W">https://x.com/annarmatson?s=21&t=c1WbKT4scuv0D3LsuD9W</a></p><p><strong>TikTok:</strong> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@annarmatson?_t=ZT-8t7ZrjOZWCw&_r=1">https://www.tiktok.com/@annarmatson?_t=ZT-8t7ZrjOZWCw&_r=1</a></p><p><strong>Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/annarmatson/?igsh=MXBkcWdxNXRhcDYydA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr#">https://www.instagram.com/annarmatson/?igsh=MXBkcWdxNXRhcDYydA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr#</a></p><p><strong>Substack: </strong><a href="https://substack.com/@annarmatson">https://substack.com/@annarmatson</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Disclaime</strong>r <strong>- </strong>The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the host and/or the guest(s) only. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Listeners should independently verify information.</p>
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