Sane(ish) with Jo Carducci

• Trump, Veterans, and the GOP’s “Billionaire Bailout Bill” with Allison Gill

  Today we catch up with Allison Gill, Navy veteran, former VA executive, and host of The Daily Beans, to talk about how the Trump administration and the GOP’s latest “Billionaire Bailout Bill” are impacting America’s military, veterans, and working families.Allison breaks down the real-world consequences of proposed Republican cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, including plans to fire tens of thousands of VA workers and privatize veterans’ healthcare. She shares her personal experience as a veteran and VA insider, exposes the hypocrisy of “support the troops” rhetoric, and explains why so many in the military and veteran community still fall for the GOP’s propaganda, even as their benefits are threatened. Jojo and Allison also tackle the influence of Fox News and disinformation on military bases, the media’s failure to hold power accountable, and the dangerous rise of propaganda in American politics. Plus: a candid look at why knowledge is the antidote to anxiety, how community can break the gaslighting cycle, and what keeps both of them Sane(ish) in a world gone mad.Subscribe, rate, and share Sane(ish)—and follow Jojo from Jerz on YouTube for video episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Joni Ernst, Medicaid Cuts, and Taking on Lindsey Graham with Dr. Annie Andrews

  Is Joni Ernst f’ing kidding me? We’re breaking down the viral Joni Ernst “we’re all going to die” Medicaid response and what it reveals about the GOP’s approach to healthcare. Then, special guest Dr. Annie Andrews—a pediatrician, public health advocate, and Democratic Senate candidate taking on Lindsey Graham in South Carolina—joins for a conversation about the real consequences of Republican Medicaid cuts, the fallout from RFK Jr.’s controversial tenure as HHS Secretary, and the party’s escalating attacks on children’s health, SNAP, and basic decency. Dr. Andrews shares her front-line perspective as a doctor and mom, why she’s running for Senate, and how the culture wars are distracting from policies that hurt families. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• West Point, Wild Rants, and Independent Media with Ron Filipkowski

  Jo is joined by former Marine, prosecutor, and MeidasTouch editor-in-chief Ron Filipkowski for a no-holds-barred look at a political news cycle that feels like a fever dream. Jo kicks things off with a blistering takedown of Trump’s West Point commencement speech—calling out the partisanship, culture war rants, and “trophy wife” nonsense that turned a solemn military tradition into a MAGA spectacle. Then, Ron joins to make sense of the headlines: Trump dangling pardons like party favors, cozying up to Putin, the right’s relentless culture war stunts, and the mainstream media’s obsession with palace intrigue over real accountability. Together, Jo and Ron cut through the noise, expose the hypocrisy, and remind listeners why independent voices matter more than ever. Join the conversation with Jojo on socials @JoJoFromJerz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Congressman Jason Crow on Real Leadership, Walmart Politics, and Standing Up for Democracy

  Jo welcomes Congressman Jason Crow—a former Army Ranger, veteran, and fierce advocate for Colorado’s working families—for a candid conversation about what’s really at stake in America right now. Together, they break down the latest “billionaire bill” in Congress, how political decisions in Washington ripple through everyday lives (from Medicaid and SNAP cuts to rising prices at Walmart), and why real leadership means showing up, listening, and fighting for the truth even when it’s hard. Crow shares his firsthand perspective on January 6th, the importance of empathy in politics, and how ordinary people can reclaim power and hope in turbulent times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Michael Cohen on MAGA Grifts, Golden Domes, and the $5 Million Settlement

  It’s part 2 of our launch week! This time, Jo is joined by Michael Cohen—former Trump attorney and bestselling author—for a deep dive into the chaos of American politics in 2025. They break down the explosive news of the $5 million government settlement with Ashli Babbitt’s family, the right’s relentless attempts to rewrite January 6th, and the jaw-dropping grift machine that’s fueling Trump’s comeback—from meme coins and crypto schemes to the Qatar luxury jet and the so-called “Golden Dome” defense project.Subscribe, rate, and share Sane(ish) to help build a community that’s searching for truth, justice, and a little more sanity in a world gone wild. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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