Mobilizing Influence: Reimagining Political Media with Sam Schwartz
Jo welcomes activist and Siren Network co-founder Sam Schwartz for a conversation about what real political influence looks like in the new media landscape. They dig into how creators are moving audiences from passive news consumption to active organizing, why legacy outlets have lost their edge, and what it takes to build an independent platform that actually shapes discourse. Alongside the challenges of building new media power, Sam shares hard-won insight from years of fighting for common-sense gun reform—explaining why political will, not public consensus, is the biggest roadblock to change.
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Upholding Decency: Senator Alex Padilla on SCOTUS, Immigration, and the Cost of Political Violence
On this candid episode of Sane(ish), Jo sits down with Senator Alex Padilla for a real-time reckoning with democracy’s fragile state. Recorded as breaking news unfolded about the death of Charlie Kirk, the conversation does not shy away from the day’s pain and makes clear: political violence has no place in America, no matter our differences. Jojo and Senator Padilla dig into the Supreme Court’s most recent ruling allowing immigration raids and profiling in Los Angeles, examining its consequences for basic rights, the economy, and the social fabric of entire communities. Senator Padilla offers clarity on immigrant contributions, the trauma playing out in neighborhoods and workplaces, and why the fight for constitutional protections isn’t over…even in the face of setback.This episode is a call for decency, honest oversight, and fierce hope in the ongoing battle for justice and democracy, while honoring the belief that disagreement is not an excuse for hate.
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F*ck Around, Find Out: Democracy Isn’t Waiting
This week Jo sits down with the sharp-tongued, chaos-loving hosts of the Find Out podcast—Tim, Chris, and Luke—for a rapid-fire breakdown of what happens when democracy’s on the line and the only rule is: “mess around, and you’re gonna find out.” From Nazi-hunting and meme warfare to the FAFO50 campaign (hello, California!), everyone’s airing their hottest takes on why fighting back—with humor, mockery, and unapologetic truth—is the only way forward. Forget strongly worded memos and polite floor speeches; this is all about calling out the pearl-clutchers, deflating the drama kings, and giving authoritarians a taste of their own medicine.Plus the “Are You Fucking Kidding Me” moment of the week ripped from the pages of Epstein’s birthday book with a side of Trump lies.
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Why We Don’t Shut Up with Olivia Julianna
Jo connects with Olivia Julianna to spill what the mainstream won’t: survivors coming for Trump, DC’s useless grandstanders, and the dirty tricks Texas keeps beta-testing for the rest of America. From Republican stunts that cost real lives to why “as goes Texas, so goes the nation” isn’t just a cliché, this episode calls out the powerful by name, laughs through the pain, and unpacks what we actually do about it (hint: staying pissed, loud, and registered). Yes, there’s swearing. Yes, you’ll hear real talk on surviving red state cruelty, hopelessness, and how fantasy football is somehow less rigged than American politics. Come for behind-the-scenes stories, leave with your outrage validated and your resolve supercharged.
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Kicking Ass & Calling It: Michael Steele Isn’t Here for Your Bullshit
Every time the news cycle spins a little crazier, Michael Steele manages to cut through the crap. Today, Michael & Jo get real about why “off-ramps” are a joke, how the cult of Trump owns the GOP, and why politicians hiding behind closed-door complaints are wasting everyone’s time. They talk about MAGA distractions, media circus nonsense, gerrymandering, the actual threats to voting rights, and why pretending it’s ‘business as usual’ is the fastest way to lose the country.
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Introducing "Sane(ish)" with JoJoFromJerz, where social media sensation and political firebrand Jo Carducci brings her signature sass, snark, and incisive analysis to a new series. Sane(ish) has all the righteous indignation that made her a Twitter phenomenon while adding more personality to politics. With an unmistakable Jersey directness and zero tolerance for artificial balance, Jo dissects everything from constitutional crises to cultural flashpoints, alongside thoughtful guests who provide depth and perspective. Our politics may be insane, but we don't have to be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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