What happens when losing your freedom becomes the catalyst for a new mission?

In this compelling episode of Dangerous Laughter, host A.J. Rice welcomes John Strand—author of Patriot Plea, former January 6 defendant, and congressional candidate—for a wide-ranging conversation about resilience, public life, and the experiences that shaped his campaign for Congress. Strand discusses his account of January 6, his time in federal prison, the lessons he says he learned through adversity, and why he believes now is the time to seek public office. His book, Patriot Plea, chronicles those experiences and his perspective on government, justice, and the future of America.

• John Strand's perspective on January 6
• Life inside federal prison
• The story behind Patriot Plea
• Why he's running for Congress
• Free speech and constitutional rights
• Political discourse and the future of America
• Faith, resilience, and public service

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Patriot Plea: The J6 Journey of a Political Prisoner in the Divided States of America

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• (00:02:19) - John Strand on Being a Political Prisoner
• (00:03:55) - Talking to Anthony Bourdain
• (00:04:59) - The John Strand Origin Story
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• (00:14:02) - What is WOKE?
• (00:15:58) - John on His Three Albums
• (00:16:23) - A.J. on Extremism
• (00:17:40) - Disguised as John Kreese
• (00:19:00) - Distracted Laughter
• (00:19:38) - Three Albums You'd Take On The Desert Island
• (00:20:59) - Patriot Plea: My Story
• (00:25:51) - Guantanamo inmate on solitary confinement
• (00:30:02) - Patriot Plea
• (00:31:54) - If You Could Time Travel Back to January 6th
• (00:35:52) - Dangerous Laughter
• (00:40:53) - John Strand for Congress in Florida's 19th Congressional District
• (00:46:41) - Congressman John Strand on Trump
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