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Jess & John discuss President Trump's tariff announcements and react to listeners "horrible bosses" stories.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and New Format

02:39 Discussion on Tariffs and Their Implications

20:08 Elon Musk's Influence in Politics

24:47 Cory Booker's Filibuster and Its Impact

33:57 The Emergence of a New Labor Party

40:16 Local Control vs. State Overreach

48:15 The Threat to Federal Unions

55:43 The Need for Political Change

56:58 Horrible Bosses: Real Stories from the Workplace

01:03:42 Sicko Mode and Bad Bosses

01:04:07 Tulsi Gabbard: A Wild Card Boss

01:05:32 Personal Encounters with Tulsi Gabbard

01:06:33 The Mean Boss Archetype

01:10:20 Navigating Toxic Work Environments

01:12:59 The Importance of Unionization

01:14:14 Shitty Jobs and Worker Exploitation

01:18:04 The Reality of Labor Conditions in America

Jessica Burbank interviews lawyer Rachael Cohen after she quit over Donald Trump’s growing influence over U.S. law.

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In this episode, Jess and John dive into the explosive fallout from the alleged murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson by Luigi Mangione. They dissect the failures of a profit-driven healthcare system—rising care denial rates, corporate greed, and the crushing toll on working-class lives—while making the case for Medicare for All as the only viable path forward.

The duo doesn’t shy away from the cultural rot underpinning it all, from the soulless conformity of 'beige society' to media narratives that protect the ruling class. They tackle how the press spins violence against CEOs while ignoring the systemic violence inflicted on everyday people. This conversation challenges listeners to reject sensationalist distractions and confront the bigger picture of exploitation, inequality, and the urgent need for systemic change.

Hosts: Jessica Burbank and John Russell

Producer: Gabi Schulte

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We hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanks for all the love and support so far! Here’s episode 2.

Description: Jessica Burbank and John Russell react to a recent Pod Save America episode where top campaign aides for Kamala Harris reflect on what went wrong during the 2024 election cycle after losing to Donald Trump. Also, is Bernie Sanders hinting at starting a 3rd party?

Hosts: Ka (Jessica) Burbank and John Russell

Producer: Gabi Schulte | The Daily Scroll

Happy Thanksgiving! Team Jess and John pod are releasing this teaser of episode 2, full episode will release this Friday.

Description: Jessica Burbank and John Russell react to a recent Pod Save America episode where top campaign aides for Kamala Harris reflect on what went wrong during the 2024 election cycle after losing to Donald Trump.

Hosts: Ka (Jessica) Burbank and John Russell

Producer: Gabi Schulte The Daily Scroll

On today’s episode of Jess & John Pod, Jessica Burbank and John Russell process Donald Trump’s win and discuss how to build a non ruling class coalition moving forward.

Hosted by: Jessica Burbank and John Russell

Produced by: Gabi Schulte

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A bombshell report in the Atlantic reveals how White House security officials accidentally included the outlet’s editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, in a group chat where they discussed war plans. The chat included National Security Advisor, Mike Waltz, Vice President Vance, Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, DNI Tulsi Gabbard, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe—joined by top Trump insiders, including Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and hardline strategist Stephen Miller, signaling the inner circle's deep involvement.

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Also, John details how he stopped by Colorado to attend one of Bernie Sanders and AOC’s “Fight the Oligarchy” tour rallies and the new change in the Overton window regarding the populist momentum the country is feeling amid Trump’s second term in office.

Production note: A big thanks to Biso Sarraf for our sick new open!

Hosts: Ka (Jessica) Burbank and John Russell

Producer: Gabi Schulte

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Ka (Jessica) Burbank and John Russell discuss the latest news this week:

* Schumer and GOP budget passage

* Mahmoud Khalil

* Colorado Worker Bill SB 25-005

* Bernie Sanders Oligarchy Tour

* Conservatives rage over…Love is Blind?

* Listener mailbag!

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Produced by: Gabi Schulte

Ka (Jessica) Burbank and John Russell discuss the implications of Biden's policy decisions and how they paved the way for the GOP's proposed anti-working class budget with Stephen Semler author of the Polygraph substack.

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Produced by: Gabi Schulte