Topics: We discussed Ann's latest book series, "After the Apocalypse," and the Democratic party's response to the current political climate, focusing on the recent win of an important Supreme Court seat in Wisconsin and Cory Booker's 25-hour Senate filibuster. Ann emphasized the importance of Democrats showing up to town halls and engaging with constituents--as opposed to Republicans who belittle or run away from them. We also reminisced about our experiences in an acting class and discussed our vastly different high school experiences as well as the concept of manifesting life experiences and much more!

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Jody is Back!!! We avoided politics save for one piece of good news.

I record on Zoom and this was the AI description of the show (lol) Kimberley and Jody discussed their personal experiences, including their emotional struggles, lottery wins, and encounters with celebrities. They also reminisced about their shared past, including their childhood trauma from watching a movie, their experiences at nightclubs, and their preferences for colder temperatures. The conversation also touched on their plans if they were to win the lottery, including buying properties and helping friends financially, as well as their desire to travel and explore new places.

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Christopher Bouzy is a serial entrepreneur, software engineer, and political maven and he’s the founder and CEO of both Bot Sentinel and Spoutible.com.

Topics: We talked about the current state of the country and the need for stronger resistance against the fascist regime. Christopher's opinion on what happened in the 2024 election has evolved. We also touched on the potential shift in the Democratic party's identity and how that plays out in the midterm and general elections. The conversation also covered the decline of corporate media and the rise of independent media.

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D. Earl Stephens is the author of "Toxic Tales: A Caustic Collection of Donald J. Trump's Very Important Letters."  He's the former managing editor of Stars & Stripes, a Navy vet, and a prolific writer. His Substack: Enough Already

Earl and I are pissed off and we vented BIGLY! We discussed the corrupt influence of money in politics and how it impacts Democratic optics/messaging; the impact of boycotts on companies--and the liberal scolds who only complain and refuse to unify; we shared concerns about the future of democracy, and the likelihood of the Orange scourge declaring a national emergency...SPOILER: He will. All that and a lot more!

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Steve Pierson is back! He is an activist and seasoned campaign organizer who has dedicated his career to empowering grassroots movements. He and Jess Craven have launched The Practivist Pod -- the practice of activism made practical.

Topics: Steve shared the news about his new podcast and then we discussed the importance of focusing on gratitude in these very trying times. We also discussed an upcoming series of boycotts and economic actions aimed at large corporations, the potential impact of Republican actions on healthcare, midterm elections, and the concerns about Elon Musk's mental stability as well as some pushback from the right. Lastly, we talked about the importance of self-care and community action. Lots of good stuff here! 

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

Topics: We discussed our concerns about the current political climate, including the potential threat to Social Security and Medicare, and the importance of a shift in the political landscape. We also discussed the potential impact of a general strike on February 28th and the need for continued efforts to raise awareness and possibly impact politicians. The conversation also touched on the importance of self-care, the power of individual resistance, and the potential for change in the political landscape.

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Writer/Director Jay Arnold is back! He directed and wrote the original screenplay for the 2023 award-winning romantic drama “Shoulder Dance.” Jay’s first Documentary “Sergio Dondoli’s Happy Life” releases in Spring 2025.

Topics: First, we talked about his upcoming documentary and then chatted a bit about self-care. Then we got into politics: Musk hacking into major government websites, how systemic racism affects all of us, fighting back against fascism and we end with what we have to be hopeful about.

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Tara is back! She's a prominent resister, a freelance writer, and the author of THE SOUND OF SETTLING, A Rock & Roll Love Story. 

Topics: Tara talks about her book and why she wrote it. We both spent time discussing the importance of self-care and how to achieve goals with how we think and what we believe is possible. Then we focused on how Democrats can improve messaging--and how voters can help make that happen. We spent some time talking about ''liberal" frauds who grift off of whatever makes them money (Lindy Li) and who steal from other political influencers. We are both talkers and this show is jam-packed.

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Sarah Wood is back and she's extra sweary today. We love when she's sweary and there's a lot to swear about!

Topics: the fascists want to overwhelm us so we disengage; Trump 2.0 will be worse than Trump 1.0 because many guardrails are gone but we still have power and we need to use it; focusing on self-care is vital; Germany knows Elon gave a Nazi salute; our news media is weak and it's failing us; ways to cope and Bishop Mariann Budde is a brave inspiration.

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Mo Collins is an actress and comedian. A few of her credits include MadTV; Arrested Development, Curb Your Enthusiasm; Parks and Recreation; 40-Year-Old Virgin and much more.

After talking about the devastating fires in Southern California, Mo shared a bit about her life growing up in Minnesota, how she got into improv and comedy; what it's been like for her as a comedian and actress, and then we launched into politics. We discussed what needs to change and some happy and exciting news about what Mark Cuban is currently doing to help rescue democracy. We had a good time chatting and we hope you have fun listening.

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