Sane(ish) with Jo Carducci

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Mobilizing Influence: Reimagining Political Media with Sam Schwartz Sep 16, 2025

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Jo welcomes activist and Siren Network co-founder Sam Schwartz for a conversation about what real political influence looks like in the new media landscape. They dig into how creators are moving audiences from passive news consumption to active organizing, why legacy outlets have lost their edge, and what it takes to build an independent platform that actually shapes discourse. Alongside the challenges of building new media power, Sam shares hard-won insight from years of fighting for common-sense gun reform—explaining why political will, not public consensus, is the biggest roadblock to change.

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Upholding Decency: Senator Alex Padilla on SCOTUS, Immigration, and the Cost of Political Violence Sep 11, 2025

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On this candid episode of Sane(ish), Jo sits down with Senator Alex Padilla for a real-time reckoning with democracy’s fragile state. Recorded as breaking news unfolded about the death of Charlie Kirk, the conversation does not shy away from the day’s pain and makes clear: political violence has no place in America, no matter our differences. Jojo and Senator Padilla dig into the Supreme Court’s most recent ruling allowing immigration raids and profiling in Los Angeles, examining its consequences for basic rights, the economy, and the social fabric of entire communities. Senator Padilla offers clarity on immigrant contributions, the trauma playing out in neighborhoods and workplaces, and why the fight for constitutional protections isn’t over…even in the face of setback.This episode is a call for decency, honest oversight, and fierce hope in the ongoing battle for justice and democracy, while honoring the belief that disagreement is not an excuse for hate.

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F*ck Around, Find Out: Democracy Isn’t Waiting Sep 10, 2025

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This week Jo sits down with the sharp-tongued, chaos-loving hosts of the Find Out podcast—Tim, Chris, and Luke—for a rapid-fire breakdown of what happens when democracy’s on the line and the only rule is: “mess around, and you’re gonna find out.” From Nazi-hunting and meme warfare to the FAFO50 campaign (hello, California!), everyone’s airing their hottest takes on why fighting back—with humor, mockery, and unapologetic truth—is the only way forward. Forget strongly worded memos and polite floor speeches; this is all about calling out the pearl-clutchers, deflating the drama kings, and giving authoritarians a taste of their own medicine.Plus the “Are You Fucking Kidding Me” moment of the week ripped from the pages of Epstein’s birthday book with a side of Trump lies.

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Why We Don’t Shut Up with Olivia Julianna Sep 04, 2025

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Jo connects with Olivia Julianna to spill what the mainstream won’t: survivors coming for Trump, DC’s useless grandstanders, and the dirty tricks Texas keeps beta-testing for the rest of America. From Republican stunts that cost real lives to why “as goes Texas, so goes the nation” isn’t just a cliché, this episode calls out the powerful by name, laughs through the pain, and unpacks what we actually do about it (hint: staying pissed, loud, and registered). Yes, there’s swearing. Yes, you’ll hear real talk on surviving red state cruelty, hopelessness, and how fantasy football is somehow less rigged than American politics. Come for behind-the-scenes stories, leave with your outrage validated and your resolve supercharged.

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Kicking Ass & Calling It: Michael Steele Isn’t Here for Your Bullshit Sep 03, 2025

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Every time the news cycle spins a little crazier, Michael Steele manages to cut through the crap. Today, Michael & Jo get real about why “off-ramps” are a joke, how the cult of Trump owns the GOP, and why politicians hiding behind closed-door complaints are wasting everyone’s time. They talk about MAGA distractions, media circus nonsense, gerrymandering, the actual threats to voting rights, and why pretending it’s ‘business as usual’ is the fastest way to lose the country.

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No More Thoughts and Prayers: Real Action with Jess Piper Aug 28, 2025

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On the day another community was shattered by a school shooting in Minnesota, Jo and Jess Piper drop the niceties and get honest about America’s epidemic of gun violence laying bare the emotional toll of shooter drills, the rage and helplessness of waiting for news, and the absurdity of politicians hiding behind “thoughts and prayers” while refusing to act.With unfiltered stories from rural communities, and real families, they dig deep into how weaponized propaganda, failed policies, and spineless leadership are costing lives. Jess shares what organizing looks like on the ground in Missouri, why responsible gun owners like her are demanding change, and how incremental victories can still matter even against the odds.

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Get Onboard or Get Outta the Way with Joe Walsh Aug 26, 2025

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Jo’s joined by former GOP Rep-turned-Dem Joe Walsh for a conversation about everything from the endless social media attention wars to Gavin Newsom’s headline-grabbing comms game and the sky-high stakes for democracy. Jo and Joe break down the difference between fighting and flailing and why unity beats purity testing every damn time.They tackle exactly what’s making headlines: toxic tribalism, party infighting, and why old-guard media like Joe Scarborough and the “polite center” are missing the point when it comes to how Democrats need to meet the moment (looking at you, Joe! Stop clutching your pearls about Newsom’s style and pay attention to what actually fires people up).

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Cold Truths & Hot Mess: Joel Rubin on Putin’s Alaska Visit and Jo's Chat with Gavin Newsom Aug 21, 2025

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Strap in—this episode of Sane(ish) with Joel Rubin is one hell of a ride. First, Jo shares a preview of her chat with Gavin Newsom. Then, we’re talking Putin’s shady-ass visit to Alaska, America’s democracy freezing its ass off, and all the bullshit power plays that make you wanna scream into a pillow. Joel’s got the no-BS rundown on what’s really behind the chaos and how the fight to save our elections and sanity is hotter than ever.

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I’ve Had It Crossover with Jennifer Welch & Angie Sullivan Aug 20, 2025

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Three Blondes Walk Into a Podcast…

Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan—the uncensored, hilarious hosts of the hit chart-topping I’ve Had It Podcast join Sane(ish)! In this outrageously honest episode, three sharp-witted hot blondes dive into everything from fighting political insanity and calling out MAGA hypocrisy to surviving life’s messiest, most relatable moments.

Jennifer and Angie are bringing all the in-your-face energy that made their show and their new book, Life Is a Lazy Susan of Sht Sandwiches a must-listen and must-read for anyone who’s “had it” with surface-level nonsense.

Jo, Jennifer, and Angie break down why humor is a weapon against the noise, how progressive women are leading the real fight, and what it takes to survive (and laugh at) the outrageous world we live in. Plus: plenty of uncensored rants about Ted Cruz, Trump’s Liberace Oval Office, and the deeply “unf*ckable” political bench—all with a hope-filled message about empathy, resilience, and genuine community.

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Malcolm Nance: Exposing Trump’s Racism & the Authoritarian Takeover in DC Aug 14, 2025

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Former Navy intelligence officer and bestselling author Malcolm Nance joins Jo for an unflinching deep dive into America’s most urgent crisis: the rise of authoritarianism and Trump’s not-so-hidden racism. In this explosive conversation, Nance dissects the playbook threatening our democracy, exposes the dangerous alliances fueling extremism, and offers a blueprint for how everyday Americans can push back.

From the corridors of DC power to the streets where rights are won or lost, this episode reveals the uncomfortable truths the mainstream won’t say out loud — and why ignoring them could cost us our freedom. If you care about truth, justice, and preserving the soul of our nation, you can’t afford to miss this.

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