Hosted by blogger and author Kimberley A. Johnson.&#39;Start Me Up&#39; isn&#39;t just any other podcast. I&#39;m willing to call BS when I see it and I don&#39;t care if it&#39;s coming from a rightwinger or a self-professed bleedingheart liberal. I&#39;m not always politically correct and I&#39;m a huge fan of loose talk and salty language. Sarcasm is guaranteed and political correctness will be at a minimum. This podcast is for anyone who wants to listen to compelling conversations with a variety of guests about current events and controversial topics.

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Cheri is back!Topics: Lindsey Graham has been outed, and no one is surprised; Megyn Kelly sinks to new low; blue wave or blue high tide; are the midterm margins small enough for GOP to cheat; donald&#39;s mental state - Cheri thinks it&#39;s dementia and something else...all that and more.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Cheri is back!

Topics: Lindsey Graham has been outed, and no one is surprised; Megyn Kelly sinks to new low; blue wave or blue high tide; are the midterm margins small enough for GOP to cheat; donald&#39;s mental state - Cheri thinks it&#39;s dementia and something else...all that and more.

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Start Me Up: Cheri Jacobus

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Sarah Burris is a reporter at Alternet.Topics: Katie Zacharia’s failed bar exam, Trump’s dodged deposition, cognitive test claims, a halted execution livestream, and growing Democratic confidence in the midterms. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Sarah Burris is a reporter at Alternet.

Topics: Katie Zacharia’s failed bar exam, Trump’s dodged deposition, cognitive test claims, a halted execution livestream, and growing Democratic confidence in the midterms.

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Start Me Up: Reporter Sarah Burris

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Andy Kindler is back!Topics: life in general; the Sebastian Maniscalco controversy; a little humor, a little politics and lots of laughs.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Andy Kindler is back! 

Topics: life in general; the Sebastian Maniscalco controversy; a little humor, a little politics and lots of laughs.

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Start Me Up: Comedian Andy Kindler

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Brian Karem is a White House Columnist and his latest book is titled <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Free-Press-American-Journalism-Revive-ebook/dp/B09HGMXXZN/ref=sr_1_2?crid=29EHXM0GIHFCJ&keywords=brian+karem&qid=1646686427&s=digital-text&sprefix=brian+karem%2Cdigital-text%2C91&sr=1-2" rel="nofollow">Free the Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It</a>. He&#39;s a documentary filmmaker, political analyst for CNN, and hosts the &#34;Just Ask The Question&#34; podcast.Topics: This week, Brian Karem and I dig into the fight over press access, the state of journalism, media monopolies, and the need for tougher political reporting. We also talk about the midterms, voter turnout, political infighting, and the importance of holding power accountable, before getting into sexual assault, victim blaming, and the need for better mentorship and conversations about consent. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Brian Karem is a White House Columnist and his latest book is titled Free the Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It. He&#39;s a documentary filmmaker, political analyst for CNN, and hosts the &#34;Just Ask The Question&#34; podcast.

Topics: This week, Brian Karem and I dig into the fight over press access, the state of journalism, media monopolies, and the need for tougher political reporting. We also talk about the midterms, voter turnout, political infighting, and the importance of holding power accountable, before getting into sexual assault, victim blaming, and the need for better mentorship and conversations about consent.

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Start Me Up: Brian J. Karem

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Jody Hamilton, co-host of <a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/" rel="nofollow">The Politics Bar </a>podcast, is back.Topics: Press ban, Ossoff&#39;s rise, midterms, Talarico/Texas &amp; donald&#39;s embarrassing approval rating. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Jody Hamilton, co-host of The Politics Bar podcast, is back.

Topics: Press ban, Ossoff&#39;s rise, midterms, Talarico/Texas &amp; donald&#39;s embarrassing approval rating.

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Start Me Up: Jody Hamilton

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Steph is back!We talked about politics and then, we were just us--blabbing. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Steph is back!

We talked about politics and then, we were just us--blabbing.

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Start Me Up: Stephanie Dominguez Walton

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Sarah Burris is a reporter at Alternet.In this episode, Sarah and I dig into Trump’s gas price claims, Missouri’s gerrymandered voting maps, and the ongoing fight over USPS and mail-in ballots. We also get into the Texas primary, John Fetterman’s political future, the rise of progressive candidates, and why younger voters are increasingly drawn to anti-establishment politics. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Sarah Burris is a reporter at Alternet.

In this episode, Sarah and I dig into Trump’s gas price claims, Missouri’s gerrymandered voting maps, and the ongoing fight over USPS and mail-in ballots. We also get into the Texas primary, John Fetterman’s political future, the rise of progressive candidates, and why younger voters are increasingly drawn to anti-establishment politics.

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Sarah Wood is back. Her social media company: <a href="https://relevatestrategies.com/" rel="nofollow">Relevate Strategies</a>We talk about the generational shift happening in the Democratic Party, Sarah’s experience with local activism and Flock cameras, the disconnect between online political discourse and what voters actually care about, and the fight over expanding the Supreme Court. We also get into concerns about Trump’s health, voter suppression efforts in Texas, the upcoming midterms, and why turning out voters will be more important than ever. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Sarah Wood is back. Her social media company: Relevate Strategies

We talk about the generational shift happening in the Democratic Party, Sarah’s experience with local activism and Flock cameras, the disconnect between online political discourse and what voters actually care about, and the fight over expanding the Supreme Court. We also get into concerns about Trump’s health, voter suppression efforts in Texas, the upcoming midterms, and why turning out voters will be more important than ever.

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Start Me Up: Writer, Sarah Wood

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<a href="https://gregolear.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">Greg Olear</a> is back! He&#39;s the author of Rough Beast, PREVAIL columnist &amp; podcaster, and co-host of The Five 8 on YouTube.Topics: Greg and I talk about what Democrats need to do differently heading into the next election, including the need for candidates who aren’t tied to the party establishment. We discuss Jon Ossoff’s appeal, the danger of primary infighting, and whether Democratic leadership is prepared for the election interference and cheating we expect from Trump and his allies.We also get into possible responses, from using the 14th Amendment to disqualify Trump to expanding the Supreme Court and making Puerto Rico and D.C. states. Along the way, we talk about the rise of DSA candidates, the state of the USS Abraham Lincoln, the media’s changing role, the growth of independent media, and why I’m feeling optimistic about a potential blue wave in November. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Greg Olear is back! He&#39;s the author of Rough Beast, PREVAIL columnist &amp; podcaster, and co-host of The Five 8 on YouTube.

Topics: Greg and I talk about what Democrats need to do differently heading into the next election, including the need for candidates who aren’t tied to the party establishment. We discuss Jon Ossoff’s appeal, the danger of primary infighting, and whether Democratic leadership is prepared for the election interference and cheating we expect from Trump and his allies.

We also get into possible responses, from using the 14th Amendment to disqualify Trump to expanding the Supreme Court and making Puerto Rico and D.C. states. Along the way, we talk about the rise of DSA candidates, the state of the USS Abraham Lincoln, the media’s changing role, the growth of independent media, and why I’m feeling optimistic about a potential blue wave in November.

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Start Me Up: Greg Olear

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Maya Rupert is a political strategist, author, and former presidential campaign manager. She joins us to discuss her new book, <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/747083/the-real-ones-by-maya-rupert/" rel="nofollow">The Real Ones</a>, and what we get wrong about authenticity in politics. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Maya Rupert is a political strategist, author, and former presidential campaign manager. She joins us to discuss her new book, The Real Ones, and what we get wrong about authenticity in politics.



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Start Me Up: Political Strategist Maya Rupert

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Sarah Burris is a reporter at Alternet.Topics: The Todd Blanche nomination; support for donald is circling the drain; GOP Congressman Mike Flood of Nebraska faced a hostile crowd after making insensitive comments about people not working, leading to boos from the audience; Sarah shared a story about incorrect African country mappings in a State Department presentation at an HIV/AIDS conference in Brazil; donald is decaying and falling apart. All that and more!  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Sarah Burris is a reporter at Alternet.

Topics: The Todd Blanche nomination; support for donald is circling the drain; GOP Congressman Mike Flood of Nebraska faced a hostile crowd after making insensitive comments about people not working, leading to boos from the audience; Sarah shared a story about incorrect African country mappings in a State Department presentation at an HIV/AIDS conference in Brazil; donald is decaying and falling apart. All that and more!

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Sarah Wood is back. Her social media company: <a href="https://relevatestrategies.com/" rel="nofollow">Relevate Strategies</a>Talarico leads Paxton in Texas, Democrats are winning by large margins, and Republican leaders are dying-- and lying about it. All that and more! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Sarah Wood is back. Her social media company: Relevate Strategies

Talarico leads Paxton in Texas, Democrats are winning by large margins, and Republican leaders are dying-- and lying about it. All that and more!

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Cheri is back!This week, Cheri and I dig into the Supreme Court and the Alito situation, the possibility of another Trump appointment, and what it could mean for democracy. We talk political strategy — Tallarico in Texas, Susan Collins and a potential MAGA nominee, the Collins-Platner Senate race in Maine, and Mitch McConnell&#39;s health — plus where the MAGA movement goes after Trump and how media has fueled radicalization in our own families. We wrap up with some Netflix picks, and thoughts on AI reliability. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Cheri is back! 

This week, Cheri and I dig into the Supreme Court and the Alito situation, the possibility of another Trump appointment, and what it could mean for democracy. We talk political strategy — Tallarico in Texas, Susan Collins and a potential MAGA nominee, the Collins-Platner Senate race in Maine, and Mitch McConnell&#39;s health — plus where the MAGA movement goes after Trump and how media has fueled radicalization in our own families. We wrap up with some Netflix picks, and  thoughts on AI reliability.

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Sarah Burris is a reporter at Alternet.Topics: Sarah visited The Reflecting Pool, and she&#39;s here to tell us everything she experienced. We also discussed donald&#39;s threat to not sign the housing bill unless the SAVE Act is passed, and the Supreme Court&#39;s ruling in favor of Bayer in the Roundup lawsuit. We also touched on internal Democratic Party divisions as well as the experimental drug the White House said donald isn&#39;t taking (wink). All that and more! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Sarah Burris is a reporter at Alternet.

Topics: Sarah visited The Reflecting Pool, and she&#39;s here to tell us everything she experienced. We also discussed donald&#39;s threat to not sign the housing bill unless the SAVE Act is passed, and the Supreme Court&#39;s ruling in favor of Bayer in the Roundup lawsuit. We also touched on internal Democratic Party divisions as well as the experimental drug the White House said donald isn&#39;t taking (wink). All that and more!

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Steph is back! Topics: Trump&#39;s rapidly declining health; concerns about Graham Platner; holding elected officials accountable; and we talked about fun stuff. Lots of topics today!  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Steph is back!

Topics: Trump&#39;s rapidly declining health; concerns about Graham Platner; holding elected officials accountable; and we talked about fun stuff. Lots of topics today!

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My guest is Lisa Parker, AKA Mamaw&#39;s Porch Politics. She&#39;s a liberal woman who lives in rural Ohio and was raised in Appalachia, and her political commentary has caught the attention of thousands of voters. Her social pages are growing quickly because her message resonates so deeply.Lotsa laughs today!Topics: The midterms are coming and Mamaw shares how she sees it playing out; what Republican &amp; Catholic women think of the Republican abortion bans; Talarico scares the right; and much more! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

My guest is Lisa Parker, AKA Mamaw&#39;s Porch Politics. She&#39;s a liberal woman who lives in rural Ohio and was raised in Appalachia, and her political commentary has caught the attention of thousands of voters. Her social pages are growing quickly because her message resonates so deeply.

Lotsa laughs today! 

Topics: The midterms are coming and Mamaw shares how she sees it playing out; what Republican &amp; Catholic women think of the Republican abortion bans; Tallerico scares the right; and much more!

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Start Me Up: Mamaw's Porch n Politics

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Sarah Wood is back. Her social media company: <a href="https://relevatestrategies.com/" rel="nofollow">Relevate Strategies</a>Sarah and I got into a lot this episode — Ken Paxton&#39;s win in Texas, a wild bill in North Carolina that would declare life begins at fertilization, and the DOJ looking into E. Jean Carroll. We also talked through the difference between some of the Republican and Democratic candidates--and how Tallarico&#39;s whole religious, centrist thing might actually pull in independent voters in Texas compared to Beto.We also discuss rewatching Girls and Sex and the City, and this idea of romanticizing your daily life when everything feels like a lot. We ended up going down a rabbit hole on those cozy, soothing content creators. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Sarah Wood is back. Her social media company: Relevate Strategies

Sarah and I got into a lot this episode — Ken Paxton&#39;s win in Texas, a wild bill in North Carolina that would declare life begins at fertilization, and the DOJ looking into E. Jean Carroll. We also talked through the difference between some of the Republican and Democratic candidates--and how Tallarico&#39;s whole religious, centrist thing might actually pull in independent voters in Texas compared to Beto.

We also discuss rewatching Girls and Sex and the City, and this idea of romanticizing your daily life when everything feels like a lot. We ended up going down a rabbit hole on those cozy, soothing content creators.

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Sarah Burris is a reporter at Alternet.Topics: Trump&#39;s endorsement of Ken Paxton over John Cornyn in the Texas Senate race, which left senators like Susan Collins and Chuck Grassley visibly confused; and his proposed $1.7 billion &#34;slush fund&#34; for Antifa, which progressive legal experts are already preparing to challenge in court. They touched on 25th Amendment speculation — Robert Reich reports Republican operatives are privately discussing it, though odds are low — and noted stronger Democratic primary turnout in states like North Carolina and Texas. The conversation closed on the tradwife YouTube phenomenon, where women building audiences around traditional domesticity often become their household&#39;s primary earner, fueling relationship strain and divorce, and raising questions about downstream effects on voting behavior. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Sarah Burris is a reporter at Alternet.

Topics: Trump&#39;s endorsement of Ken Paxton over John Cornyn in the Texas Senate race, which left senators like Susan Collins and Chuck Grassley visibly confused; and his proposed $1.7 billion &#34;slush fund&#34; for Antifa, which progressive legal experts are already preparing to challenge in court. They touched on 25th Amendment speculation — Robert Reich reports Republican operatives are privately discussing it, though odds are low — and noted stronger Democratic primary turnout in states like North Carolina and Texas. The conversation closed on the tradwife YouTube phenomenon, where women building audiences around traditional domesticity often become their household&#39;s primary earner, fueling relationship strain and divorce, and raising questions about downstream effects on voting behavior.

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My guest: Qasim Rashid, Esq. Human Rights Lawyer; Author; SiriusXM Host; Creator of <a href="https://www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow">Let&#39;s Address This</a> SubstackWe discussed Qasim’s brilliant and necessary Substack article, Men, We Need to Talk About &#34;Rape Academy&#34;—why he wrote it specifically for men, the response he received, and why men need to step up. He also shared sobering facts about rape and systemic male violence, and while we did touch on current politics throughout the conversation, we placed a heavy focus on the dangers and failures of patriarchy. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

My guest: Qasim Rashid, Esq. Human Rights Lawyer; Author; SiriusXM Host; Creator of Let&#39;s Address This Substack

We discussed Qasim’s brilliant and necessary Substack article, Men, We Need to Talk About &#34;Rape Academy&#34;—why he wrote it specifically for men, the response he received, and why men need to step up. He also shared sobering facts about rape and systemic male violence, and while we did touch on current politics throughout the conversation, we placed a heavy focus on the dangers and failures of patriarchy.

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Start Me Up: Qasim Rashid, Esq.

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Topics focused on current headlines, nighttime routines, AI regulation, and citizenship. We&#39;re besties, so, as per usual, we did our thing.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Topics focused on current headlines, nighttime routines,  AI regulation, and citizenship. We&#39;re besties, so, as per usual, we did our thing.

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Hosted by blogger and author Kimberley A. Johnson.'Start Me Up' isn't just any other podcast. I'm willing to call BS when I see it and I don't care if it's coming from a rightwinger or a self-professed bleedingheart liberal. I'm not always politically correct and I'm a huge fan of loose talk and salty language. Sarcasm is guaranteed and political correctness will be at a minimum. This podcast is for anyone who wants to listen to compelling conversations with a variety of guests about current events and controversial topics.