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.

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Sarah Wood is back. Her social media company: <a href="https://relevatestrategies.com/" rel="nofollow">Relevate Strategies</a>We talk about the generational shift happening in the Democratic Party, Sarah’s experience with local activism and Flock cameras, the disconnect between online political discourse and what voters actually care about, and the fight over expanding the Supreme Court. We also get into concerns about Trump’s health, voter suppression efforts in Texas, the upcoming midterms, and why turning out voters will be more important than ever. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Sarah Wood is back. Her social media company: Relevate Strategies

We talk about the generational shift happening in the Democratic Party, Sarah’s experience with local activism and Flock cameras, the disconnect between online political discourse and what voters actually care about, and the fight over expanding the Supreme Court. We also get into concerns about Trump’s health, voter suppression efforts in Texas, the upcoming midterms, and why turning out voters will be more important than ever.

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Start Me Up: Writer, Sarah Wood

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<a href="https://gregolear.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">Greg Olear</a> is back! He&#39;s the author of Rough Beast, PREVAIL columnist &amp; podcaster, and co-host of The Five 8 on YouTube.Topics: Greg and I talk about what Democrats need to do differently heading into the next election, including the need for candidates who aren’t tied to the party establishment. We discuss Jon Ossoff’s appeal, the danger of primary infighting, and whether Democratic leadership is prepared for the election interference and cheating we expect from Trump and his allies.We also get into possible responses, from using the 14th Amendment to disqualify Trump to expanding the Supreme Court and making Puerto Rico and D.C. states. Along the way, we talk about the rise of DSA candidates, the state of the USS Abraham Lincoln, the media’s changing role, the growth of independent media, and why I’m feeling optimistic about a potential blue wave in November. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Greg Olear is back! He&#39;s the author of Rough Beast, PREVAIL columnist &amp; podcaster, and co-host of The Five 8 on YouTube.

Topics: Greg and I talk about what Democrats need to do differently heading into the next election, including the need for candidates who aren’t tied to the party establishment. We discuss Jon Ossoff’s appeal, the danger of primary infighting, and whether Democratic leadership is prepared for the election interference and cheating we expect from Trump and his allies.

We also get into possible responses, from using the 14th Amendment to disqualify Trump to expanding the Supreme Court and making Puerto Rico and D.C. states. Along the way, we talk about the rise of DSA candidates, the state of the USS Abraham Lincoln, the media’s changing role, the growth of independent media, and why I’m feeling optimistic about a potential blue wave in November.

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Start Me Up: Greg Olear

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Maya Rupert is a political strategist, author, and former presidential campaign manager. She joins us to discuss her new book, <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/747083/the-real-ones-by-maya-rupert/" rel="nofollow">The Real Ones</a>, and what we get wrong about authenticity in politics. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Maya Rupert is a political strategist, author, and former presidential campaign manager. She joins us to discuss her new book, The Real Ones, and what we get wrong about authenticity in politics.



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Start Me Up: Political Strategist Maya Rupert

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Sarah Burris is a reporter at Alternet.Topics: The Todd Blanche nomination; support for donald is circling the drain; GOP Congressman Mike Flood of Nebraska faced a hostile crowd after making insensitive comments about people not working, leading to boos from the audience; Sarah shared a story about incorrect African country mappings in a State Department presentation at an HIV/AIDS conference in Brazil; donald is decaying and falling apart. All that and more!  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Sarah Burris is a reporter at Alternet.

Topics: The Todd Blanche nomination; support for donald is circling the drain; GOP Congressman Mike Flood of Nebraska faced a hostile crowd after making insensitive comments about people not working, leading to boos from the audience; Sarah shared a story about incorrect African country mappings in a State Department presentation at an HIV/AIDS conference in Brazil; donald is decaying and falling apart. All that and more!

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Start Me Up: Reporter Sarah Burris

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Sarah Wood is back. Her social media company: <a href="https://relevatestrategies.com/" rel="nofollow">Relevate Strategies</a>Talarico leads Paxton in Texas, Democrats are winning by large margins, and Republican leaders are dying-- and lying about it. All that and more! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Sarah Wood is back. Her social media company: Relevate Strategies

Talarico leads Paxton in Texas, Democrats are winning by large margins, and Republican leaders are dying-- and lying about it. All that and more!

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Cheri is back!This week, Cheri and I dig into the Supreme Court and the Alito situation, the possibility of another Trump appointment, and what it could mean for democracy. We talk political strategy — Tallarico in Texas, Susan Collins and a potential MAGA nominee, the Collins-Platner Senate race in Maine, and Mitch McConnell&#39;s health — plus where the MAGA movement goes after Trump and how media has fueled radicalization in our own families. We wrap up with some Netflix picks, and thoughts on AI reliability. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Cheri is back! 

This week, Cheri and I dig into the Supreme Court and the Alito situation, the possibility of another Trump appointment, and what it could mean for democracy. We talk political strategy — Tallarico in Texas, Susan Collins and a potential MAGA nominee, the Collins-Platner Senate race in Maine, and Mitch McConnell&#39;s health — plus where the MAGA movement goes after Trump and how media has fueled radicalization in our own families. We wrap up with some Netflix picks, and  thoughts on AI reliability.

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Start Me Up: Cheri Jacobus

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Sarah Burris is a reporter at Alternet.Topics: Sarah visited The Reflecting Pool, and she&#39;s here to tell us everything she experienced. We also discussed donald&#39;s threat to not sign the housing bill unless the SAVE Act is passed, and the Supreme Court&#39;s ruling in favor of Bayer in the Roundup lawsuit. We also touched on internal Democratic Party divisions as well as the experimental drug the White House said donald isn&#39;t taking (wink). All that and more! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Sarah Burris is a reporter at Alternet.

Topics: Sarah visited The Reflecting Pool, and she&#39;s here to tell us everything she experienced. We also discussed donald&#39;s threat to not sign the housing bill unless the SAVE Act is passed, and the Supreme Court&#39;s ruling in favor of Bayer in the Roundup lawsuit. We also touched on internal Democratic Party divisions as well as the experimental drug the White House said donald isn&#39;t taking (wink). All that and more!

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Steph is back! Topics: Trump&#39;s rapidly declining health; concerns about Graham Platner; holding elected officials accountable; and we talked about fun stuff. Lots of topics today!  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Steph is back!

Topics: Trump&#39;s rapidly declining health; concerns about Graham Platner; holding elected officials accountable; and we talked about fun stuff. Lots of topics today!

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Start Me Up: Stephanie Dominguez Walton

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My guest is Lisa Parker, AKA Mamaw&#39;s Porch Politics. She&#39;s a liberal woman who lives in rural Ohio and was raised in Appalachia, and her political commentary has caught the attention of thousands of voters. Her social pages are growing quickly because her message resonates so deeply.Lotsa laughs today!Topics: The midterms are coming and Mamaw shares how she sees it playing out; what Republican &amp; Catholic women think of the Republican abortion bans; Talarico scares the right; and much more! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

My guest is Lisa Parker, AKA Mamaw&#39;s Porch Politics. She&#39;s a liberal woman who lives in rural Ohio and was raised in Appalachia, and her political commentary has caught the attention of thousands of voters. Her social pages are growing quickly because her message resonates so deeply.

Lotsa laughs today! 

Topics: The midterms are coming and Mamaw shares how she sees it playing out; what Republican &amp; Catholic women think of the Republican abortion bans; Tallerico scares the right; and much more!

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Start Me Up: Mamaw's Porch n Politics

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Sarah Wood is back. Her social media company: <a href="https://relevatestrategies.com/" rel="nofollow">Relevate Strategies</a>Sarah and I got into a lot this episode — Ken Paxton&#39;s win in Texas, a wild bill in North Carolina that would declare life begins at fertilization, and the DOJ looking into E. Jean Carroll. We also talked through the difference between some of the Republican and Democratic candidates--and how Tallarico&#39;s whole religious, centrist thing might actually pull in independent voters in Texas compared to Beto.We also discuss rewatching Girls and Sex and the City, and this idea of romanticizing your daily life when everything feels like a lot. We ended up going down a rabbit hole on those cozy, soothing content creators. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Sarah Wood is back. Her social media company: Relevate Strategies

Sarah and I got into a lot this episode — Ken Paxton&#39;s win in Texas, a wild bill in North Carolina that would declare life begins at fertilization, and the DOJ looking into E. Jean Carroll. We also talked through the difference between some of the Republican and Democratic candidates--and how Tallarico&#39;s whole religious, centrist thing might actually pull in independent voters in Texas compared to Beto.

We also discuss rewatching Girls and Sex and the City, and this idea of romanticizing your daily life when everything feels like a lot. We ended up going down a rabbit hole on those cozy, soothing content creators.

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Sarah Burris is a reporter at Alternet.Topics: Trump&#39;s endorsement of Ken Paxton over John Cornyn in the Texas Senate race, which left senators like Susan Collins and Chuck Grassley visibly confused; and his proposed $1.7 billion &#34;slush fund&#34; for Antifa, which progressive legal experts are already preparing to challenge in court. They touched on 25th Amendment speculation — Robert Reich reports Republican operatives are privately discussing it, though odds are low — and noted stronger Democratic primary turnout in states like North Carolina and Texas. The conversation closed on the tradwife YouTube phenomenon, where women building audiences around traditional domesticity often become their household&#39;s primary earner, fueling relationship strain and divorce, and raising questions about downstream effects on voting behavior. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Sarah Burris is a reporter at Alternet.

Topics: Trump&#39;s endorsement of Ken Paxton over John Cornyn in the Texas Senate race, which left senators like Susan Collins and Chuck Grassley visibly confused; and his proposed $1.7 billion &#34;slush fund&#34; for Antifa, which progressive legal experts are already preparing to challenge in court. They touched on 25th Amendment speculation — Robert Reich reports Republican operatives are privately discussing it, though odds are low — and noted stronger Democratic primary turnout in states like North Carolina and Texas. The conversation closed on the tradwife YouTube phenomenon, where women building audiences around traditional domesticity often become their household&#39;s primary earner, fueling relationship strain and divorce, and raising questions about downstream effects on voting behavior.

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My guest: Qasim Rashid, Esq. Human Rights Lawyer; Author; SiriusXM Host; Creator of <a href="https://www.qasimrashid.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow">Let&#39;s Address This</a> SubstackWe discussed Qasim’s brilliant and necessary Substack article, Men, We Need to Talk About &#34;Rape Academy&#34;—why he wrote it specifically for men, the response he received, and why men need to step up. He also shared sobering facts about rape and systemic male violence, and while we did touch on current politics throughout the conversation, we placed a heavy focus on the dangers and failures of patriarchy. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

My guest: Qasim Rashid, Esq. Human Rights Lawyer; Author; SiriusXM Host; Creator of Let&#39;s Address This Substack

We discussed Qasim’s brilliant and necessary Substack article, Men, We Need to Talk About &#34;Rape Academy&#34;—why he wrote it specifically for men, the response he received, and why men need to step up. He also shared sobering facts about rape and systemic male violence, and while we did touch on current politics throughout the conversation, we placed a heavy focus on the dangers and failures of patriarchy.

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Start Me Up: Qasim Rashid, Esq.

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Topics focused on current headlines, nighttime routines, AI regulation, and citizenship. We&#39;re besties, so, as per usual, we did our thing.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Topics focused on current headlines, nighttime routines,  AI regulation, and citizenship. We&#39;re besties, so, as per usual, we did our thing.

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Buzz Burbank is back!Topics: Gas prices, Louisiana Governor wants to cancel the primaries; Voting Rights Act killed by SCOTUS; 86&#39;d meaning; and men&#39;s reaction to the Rape Academy...all that and more. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Buzz Burbank is back!

Topics: Gas prices, Louisiana Governor wants to cancel the primaries; Voting Rights Act killed by SCOTUS; 86&#39;d meaning; and men&#39;s reaction to the Rape Academy...all that and more.

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Start Me Up: Buzz Burbank

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Jody Hamilton, co-host of <a href="https://www.thepoliticsbar.com/" rel="nofollow">The Politics Bar </a>podcast, is back!TOPICS:Swalwell AllegationsRed state voter registration strategydonald&#39;s visible failing health -- and where he currently stands in the GOP Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Jody Hamilton, co-host of The Politics Bar podcast, is back!

TOPICS:

Swalwell Allegations
Red state voter registration strategy
donald&#39;s visible failing health -- and where he currently stands in the GOP

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Start Me Up: Jody Hamilton

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Sarah Wood is back, and she&#39;s started a new social media consulting business!<a href="https://relevatestrategies.com/" rel="nofollow">Relevate Strategies</a>Topics: TACO taco&#39;d out on destroying an entire civilization; Iran is effectively and hilariously trolling donald with Lego videos; big name right-wing influencers are turning on donald; there&#39;s a change in the air...can you feel it? All that and more. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Sarah Wood is back, and she&#39;s started a new social media consulting business!

Relevate Strategies

Topics: TACO taco&#39;d out on destroying an entire civilization; Iran is effectively and hilariously trolling donald with Lego videos; big name right-wing influencers are turning on donald; there&#39;s a change in the air...can you feel it? All that and more.

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Sarah Burris is a reporter at Alternet.Topics: No Kings protests on 3/28; when democracy prevails and Democrats win back power, they cannot simply &#34;move past&#34; these last 10 years--we need accountablity and progressive changes; how we treat former trumpers who are currently waking up will affect how they vote in future elections; matriarchy is being discussed and taken seriously--how that might affect the dudes of the Manosphere...all that and more.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Sarah Burris is a reporter at Alternet.

Topics: No Kings protests on 3/28; when democracy prevails and Democrats win back power, they cannot simply  &#34;move past&#34; these last 10 years--we need accountablity and progressive changes; how we treat former trumpers who are currently waking up will affect how they vote in future elections; matriarchy is being discussed and taken seriously--how that might affect the dudes of the Manosphere...all that and more.

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Steph is back!Two chatty best friends talking about politics, ways to cope with life and stress and shows we&#39;re watching as democracy hangs in the balance. (We do cover rape, sexual assaults and how it&#39;s being discussed today versus ten years ago. We packed a lot in.) Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Steph is back!

Two chatty best friends talking about politics, ways to cope with life and stress and shows we&#39;re watching as democracy hangs in the balance. (We do cover rape, sexual assaults and how it&#39;s being discussed today versus ten years ago. We packed a lot in.)

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Born into the Children of God cult and trafficked as a child, Daniella escaped to the U.S. at 15, put herself through school to become a U.S. Army intelligence officer who deployed twice to Afghanistan with the 101st Airborne Division, and now studies Organizational Psychology at Harvard Extension School, researching group behavior, extremism, leadership demagoguery, and cults.Topics: What happens to the MAGA cult when donald is gone; how cult leaders manipulate individuals and how certain personality traits can make people susceptible to joining cults; MAGA Movement&#39;s Decline and Patriarchy; Matriarchy and Sexual Assault Solutions--and why we should come at the Epstein Files from a matriarchal perspective; white women who hold up patriarchy and the challenges of helping someone exit a cult, particularly regarding political beliefs, how to organize against fascism and so much more! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Born into the Children of God cult and trafficked as a child, Daniella escaped to the U.S. at 15, put herself through school to become a U.S. Army intelligence officer who deployed twice to Afghanistan with the 101st Airborne Division, and now studies Organizational Psychology at Harvard Extension School, researching group behavior, extremism, leadership demagoguery, and cults.

Topics: What happens to the MAGA cult when donald is gone; how cult leaders manipulate individuals and how certain personality traits can make people susceptible to joining cults; MAGA Movement&#39;s Decline and Patriarchy; Matriarchy and Sexual Assault Solutions--and why we should come at the Epstein Files from a matriarchal perspective; white women who hold up patriarchy and the challenges of helping someone exit a cult, particularly regarding political beliefs, how to organize against fascism and so much more!

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Start Me Up: Knitting Cult Lady

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Sarah Wood is back, and she&#39;s started a new social media consulting business!<a href="https://relevatestrategies.com/" rel="nofollow">Relevate Strategies</a>Topics: Democratic primaries look good for Dems; donald wants to cancel the 2026 midterms--but he&#39;s going to have a hard time; donald&#39;s poor health; rage against the patriarchy is rising; FB is now the National Enquirer and much more! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Sarah Wood is back, and she&#39;s started a new social media consulting business!

Relevate Strategies

Topics: Democratic primaries look good for Dems; donald wants to cancel the 2026 midterms--but he&#39;s going to have a hard time; donald&#39;s poor health; rage against the patriarchy is rising; FB is now the National Enquirer and much more!

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Hosted by blogger and author Kimberley A. Johnson.'Start Me Up' isn't just any other podcast. I'm willing to call BS when I see it and I don't care if it's coming from a rightwinger or a self-professed bleedingheart liberal. I'm not always politically correct and I'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.