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Manny Pelaez—San Antonio mayoral candidate and city councilman—joins Shawn Livingston on the I Am Redemption podcast for a real, no-holds-barred conversation.

They tackle the fentanyl epidemic in schools, addiction, mental health struggles, the controversial approach to panhandling, and why local politics matter now more than ever. Manny also shares his plan to partner with Shawn to fight back against the crises hitting San Antonio.

👀 Don’t miss: Fighting fentanyl in schools Mental health and addiction The panhandling controversy Why Americans must get involved locally How redemption plays into leadership

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He nearly died from alcohol. Then he picked up a paintbrush. In this raw and unfiltered episode of I Am Redemption, Austin muralist and speaker Jon McKenzie shares the brutally honest truth about hitting rock bottom, blacking out in alleys, and waking up with his heart giving out. From near death to live art shows and massive murals, Jon’s story proves that recovery is messy, powerful—and f***ing beautiful.

We talk addiction, health scares, hilarious stories from his darkest days, and how creating art became the heartbeat of his comeback. This is redemption, with grit.

👉 If you’re in recovery, love street art, or want to hear one of the realest comeback stories out there—this one’s for you.

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