The receipts woman · Host of Reality Matters
Karen Whitsett
A Detroit Democrat who chose Jesus Christ over party.
Karen Whitsett is the receipts woman. She shows you what you were promised and what you actually got, from your party, your insurance and your city.
She is a Democratic state representative from Detroit who works to elect Democrats who are Christian and lead with values. When the Democrat is not the best choice, she says vote for the Republican. Not “vote blue no matter who.”
Three bills she sponsored became law. She hosts Reality Matters.
The mission
100,000 people with a plan for their situation.
100 Democrats elected who lead with faith and values.
The record
“I don’t just talk about change. I’ve lived it.”
Bills became law
Legislation Karen sponsored in the Michigan House, signed into law.
On national TV since
Good Morning America, Fox News, PBS NewsHour, Newsmax and a White House roundtable.
Free plans, ready now
Step-by-step help for coming home from prison, a first home, veterans, school and more.
Shows · Stages · Pulpits
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She joins
- TV, radio and podcast interviews
- Keynotes and panels
- Church and faith gatherings
- Community and organization events
She speaks on
- Faith and values in the Democratic Party
- Healthcare
- Detroit, neighborhoods and housing
- Bipartisan work and results
On air since 2020
Watch Karen
Your Vote. Your Choice. Karen on Newsmax.
The Ingraham Angle
Karen’s October 10 interview, at the original broadcaster.
Watch the interview ↗ NewsmaxNational Report
Karen on Newsmax’s National Report.
Watch the segment ↗ National television since 2020Good Morning America, Fox News, PBS NewsHour
Karen’s interviews from 2020 on, including the White House roundtable, each linked to the original broadcaster.
See every interview → YouTube · Reality MattersKaren’s own show
Original conversations and short takes from Reality Matters.
Open the channel ↗Disclosure: Karen Whitsett is listed as treasurer in the Democrats for Mike Rogers filings.
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Tell it what life looks like right now. In a few minutes it builds a plan for you: steps to try, what to learn, and which offices to call.
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Plans already built for
- Coming home after prison
- Pregnant and deciding
- A veteran without a place to live
- Finishing school and learning a trade
- Buying a first home
Everything else lives here
Reality Matters
Karen's show and interviews, the records behind the story, real help for Detroit, and faith. All of it is on Reality Matters.