From Survival to Hope: A Life-Changing Story | Chris Swanson & Kenny Briggs (Part 1)
From Survival to Hope: A Life-Changing Story | Chris Swanson & Kenny Briggs (Part 1)  
Podcast: The Working Class Podcast with Chris Swanson
Published On: Tue Mar 31 2026
Description: In Part 1 of this episode, Chris sits down with Kenny Briggs to hear the powerful story of his early life marked by trauma, courage, and resilience. Growing up in Pontiac, Michigan, Kenny faced unimaginable hardship after losing his mother at a young age and being forced into survival on the streets. He recounts the moment that changed everything—speaking out to stop a horrific crime, even when it meant standing against his own family—and the unlikely path that led him to a new life in Canada, where mentors and a supportive family helped him begin rebuilding his future.