John and Jess Discuss the Mess

John and Jess discuss the urban/rural/suburban divide. Where did it come from? Why does it exist? Is there anything we can do about it? Join us as we dig into the last episode of season 3 of John and Jess Discuss the Mess...

John and Jess are joined by Nicole Niewald - Principal of the KIPP St. Louis High School - to talk about education. What's the purpose? How has the purpose changed post-pandemic? What can we do to better help kids? Join us to listen in to the second to last episode of this season.

Join John and Jess as they launch the final three-episode arc of the season discussing the role of class in America. From dividing urban and rural residents to creating intentional rifts to the stimulus money and the role of Congress in the class divide, we dig in and talk about our own experiences as well as a few interesting things we've read recently! 

John and Jess discuss the Supreme Court and the true meaning of justice. From the history of the Court and its intended purpose to the reality of the Court today to the future of the Court under Biden...we dig into everything from decisions to Justices to the question: WWBD? What Will Biden Do with the court during his term in office? Join us!

John and Jess are joined by a special guest to discuss women's rights pre and post pandemic. From equal pay to passing the ERA, we dig into the idea that the ERA might be close to passing and ask: What Will Biden Do (for women)?

John and Jess discuss health care across the country - both before, during and post-pandemic with the hope that Biden will help create more equitable access to care for all of our country. WWBD? Expand and improve Obamacare, hopefully.

John and Jess discuss environmental justice...from global warming and fracking to the impact of environment in cities - lacks of parks, lack of access to green space, and causes of disproportionate health problems. We ask: WWBD about the environment? The answer: he's got a plan!

John and Jess discuss one of the largest impacts that poverty can have on people: hunger. What does it mean to be hungry? How does hunger impact people? How many hungry people are in the United States? And...what will Biden do about it?

John and Jess discuss poverty - with a look back at broken systems and a look forward with hope for a new administration. We ask the question WWBD to fix what the previous administration(s) broke.

John and Jess step back to talk about some of the things that made 2020 joyful - from movies to music to food to books, we review the best of 2020 and look forward to what 2021 has to hold!