Jess & John Pod

Jessica Burbank and John Russell react to President Trump hitting pause on most tariffs.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Context of the Podcast

01:04 Trump's Tariffs and Market Reactions

05:52 The Role of Billionaires in Economic Manipulation

12:02 The Impact of Tariffs on the Working Class

18:09 The Future of Automation and Economic Control

24:08 The Need for a Democratic Economy

30:12 Immigration and Economic Policy

37:01 The Importance of Due Process

40:37 The Two-Tiered Justice System

42:42 Political Polarization and Free Speech

45:28 Taxation and Immigrant Contributions

47:10 Protests and Political Movements

50:30 The Need for a Working-Class Agenda

52:43 Small Actions, Big Impact

53:10 Elon Musk and the Gaming Controversy

56:13 Wealth Inequality and Billionaires

57:58 Stock Market Dynamics and Tariffs

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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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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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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In this episode, Ka (Jessica) Burbank and John Russell chat about what they’ve been working on.

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In this episode, Jess and John explore various political themes, including election security, the implications of cybersecurity breaches, and the realities faced by Haitian migrants in America.

They also discuss the impact of economic conditions on communities, investigate rumors in Springfield, Ohio, and reflect on the need for political accountability and the influence of corporations on daily life. The conversation highlights the importance of cultural activism and the potential for change in the political landscape.

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In this episode, Jessica Burbank and John Russell explore the historical context of fascism in America, drawing parallels to modern political movements as well as react to Elon Musk’s “Nazi” salute during Trump’s inauguration.

They also discuss the rise of fear and insecurity as tools for authoritarianism, the implications of the two-party system, and the importance of grassroots organizing and community engagement in combating these trends.

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Hosts: Jessica Burbank and John Russell

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NOTE: OK, so that was the shortest ban ever? We recorded this pod where Jessica Burbank and John Russell discuss their thoughts on the Tik Tok ban leading up to the fateful day, but then…it came back online!

We have an updated episode on that coming up but wanted to share this conversation with you anyways!

Hosts: Jessica Burbank and John Russell

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