Melissa Jo Peltier's latest documentary The Game Is Up: Disillusioned Trump Voters Tell Their Stories is a fascinating look at the folks who voted for Trump and later regretted it. 
Melissa and I had a fantastic conversation about her film and the people she interviewed. We eventually drifted over to current events and had a great discussion about what's at stake and what needs to be done to further prevent another right-wing coup. 


Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Start Me Up: Documentary Filmmaker Melissa Jo Peltier

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.

News

News Commentary

Jo is back! It's been a while but she's so cool, we picked up where we left off...

Topics: First, Jo talks about her unexpected ascension into the world of political social media pundits, and then we get into politics; There appears to be a quiet but forceful movement across the country because of the GOP abortion bans; the Red Tie Brigade was summoned by their master to show up for him in court--because his supporters are nowhere to be found; how the brigade and Michael Cohen play to the NY jury; Jo weighs in on what might happen if Trump is found guilty and much more!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Start Me Up: JoJo From Jerz

Elizabeth is the CEO/Founder at The Gaia Leadership Project; Author of Becoming Heroines: Unleashing Our Power for Revolution and Rebirth and the host of #ResistanceLive on Youtube.

Topics: the bear v. man debate; two AZ Republicans voted with Dems to repeal the 1864 abortion ban--and how that affects the election; Florida IS in play; campus protests; why Elizabeth thinks Trump might do time (and why the SS is not a big issue), all that and so much more!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Start Me Up: Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin

Simon accurately predicted the 2022 midterms and he's been consistent in predicting subsequent elections. Follow him on Substack: Hopium Chronicles.

Topics: Simon lists six things voters will learn about Trump in the coming months; why we should pay attention to polls; why we shouldn't rely on the Trump trials to save us; why the GOP is dealing with an existential crisis; why union support for Biden is so important; Simon shared a real-life story about the Biden boom and what we have to be hopeful about-but don't get happy! Do the work!

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Start Me Up: Democratic Strategist Simon Rosenberg

Rachel is back and her new book is titled Hit 'Em Where It Hurts: How to Save Democracy by Beating Republicans at Their Own Game.

Topics: Rachel talks about why she wrote Hit'Em Where It Hurts and why it's so important voters understand how government and partisan political messaging work; how the Arizona abortion ban will affect the 2024 election; RFK Jr. is dangerous to democracy and he doesn't need much of the vote to tilt the election to Trump, and what everyday voters need to do to make sure democracy is preserved this November. Also: EVERYONE NEEDS TO READ PROJECT 2025--the fascist Republican plan if they win.

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Start Me Up: Rachel Bitecofer

Craig Bierko has been acting for decades. Some of his most notable films include Cinderella Man & Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. TV: Sex and the City, Murphy Brown;  Law & Order; Mad About You. Stage: The Music Man; Guys and Dolls and Company.

No politics today! We had so much fun and I laughed. A lot. This show doesn't have the usual "topics." It's just a fun, organic conversation that went all over the place.

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Start Me Up: Documentary Filmmaker Melissa Jo Peltier

Download our free app to listen on your phone