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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 ...
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Start Me Up: Democratic Strategist Simon Rosenberg
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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 wit…
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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;…
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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'…
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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: First we discuss why the British tabloids (rag mags) are going after Christopher, and then we chat about American politics: Christopher has a bold 2024 prediction; the American press is not …
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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. Topics: Biden and the Democrats are strong and growing stronger by the day. why every vote matters; polls and why they need to be taken with a grain…
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Start Me Up: Veteran/Activist Skyleigh Heinen
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Skyleigh is a disabled U.S. Army Veteran- Working in Activism in every corner needed, continuing the fight for democracy. Topics: Alex Jones advertised that he likes to eat ass; who we can trust in the biased media; Biden is kicking ass and news media needs to catch up; Kimberley shares a conspiracy theory; Dems are in a great position for the next…
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David Pepper is the author of Laboratories of Autocracy and Saving Democracy. Topics: What Biden should focus on in tonight's STOU; what Super Tuesday told us about this November; ways you can get involved; Democratic messaging; what if Trump doesn't go on trial before the election; how the media is framing this important race and much more. Advert…
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I've got a new way of recording and I'm still working it out. The show is good, it's all the extras that will have to wait. Topics: Sarah and I discussed the SCOTUS choice to delay ruling on Trump's possible immunity; we are the ones who will save democracy and we must not allow the chaos to win. We covered a lot. And we remain optimistic despite t…
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D. Knight is the host of the Pardon the Insurrection Podcast. Topics: Dems continue to over-perform AND out-perform polls; news media is failing us with their skewed framing of the facts; Republicans are cash-poor in an election year as Dems keep raising more money; DKnight had an interesting take on what might happen if the Jan 6 trial is delayed …
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Topics: Christopher addressed the Spoutible breach; we talked about Spoutible's first Town Hall on February 15th with Texas Rep. Jasmin Crockett (I am hosting); the upcoming SCOTUS rulings; the Senate in 2024; and if Trump is convicted before the election, GOP in bad shape...all that and more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pri…
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Brian Karem is a White House Columnist and his latest book is titled Free the Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It. He's a political analyst for CNN and hosts the "Just Ask The Question" podcast. Topics: Brian shares why he's not all that concerned over the red states supporting Texas in their defiance of the SCOTUS ruling r…
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Cliff is back! Topics: Why Cliff and I both believe Trump *can't* win (legally); Nikki Haley is having fun baiting him into insanity-- and by doing so, she helps Democrats; Peter Navarro gets 4 months for criminal contempt--a good sign for things to come and much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://r…
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Start Me Up: Stephanie Dominguez Walton
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Steph is back for great fun! First, we caught up, had fun and then we dove right into politics: SCOTUS will decide if Trump can be on the Colorado ballot in Feb; most of cable news is failing us; Nikki Haley might as well go home now; there's reason to be hopeful but we all have to do our part! All that and more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redc…
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Bob Cesca is back! Topics: How we spent our holiday; David Axelrod is on my LAST nerve; Bob shares why he believes a GOP Party split would benefit democracy more than Trump being kicked off state ballots; very soon, corrupt SCOTUS Justices will decide if Trump stays on ballots in Maine and Colorado; why there's reason to be cautiously optimistic ab…
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Jody Hamilton, Executive Producer of the Stephanie Miller Show, is back for the last interview show of 2023!Topics: A little fun/personal chat and then we get into politics--specifically the threat of Trump and fascism. Jody worries that Liz Cheney may run for POTUS in 2024--which could help Trump. Xwitter is dying and Jody predicts when it will ac…
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Start Me Up: Writer/Director Jay Arnold
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Writer/Director Jay Arnold is back! Check out his latest film: Shoulder Dance.Jay and I talked about his latest film, Shoulder Dance, and the importance of relationships friendships, and closure; Jay shared a most fascinating story about his recent trip to Tuscany and then we did a deep-dive into the social media sites we have to choose from. Will …
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Sarah Wood is back!Topics: New YouGov poll says the war in the Middle East is not hurting Biden (at this time); news media is accurately noting the parallels between Trump and Hitler; 3rd party candidates are the biggest threat to a Biden win in 2024, however, Democrats have been winning since the first election of 2017; the holidays are upon us an…
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Frederic is a former political organizer who now works in the entertainment industryTopics: The Trump effect on the GOP; GOP is out of money in many states--it's shrinking as The Democratic Party is growing; Election Day 2023 saw a giant blue wave with abortion rights; there's a lot to be optimistic about heading into 2024~ with abortion rights and…
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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 had a very NUANCED conversation about the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel. Christopher wanted to discuss and clarify his stance and how the reaction to it affects US elections; why House …
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Jillian Hurley is the Executive Producer of the 2023 film "Americonned."Topics: Her film Americonned--how Corporate America helped to cause the inequality we see today with greed and lies; poor Americans are not lazy--they want to work and support their families and unions are a big part of they way out of poverty; far-right extremist Mike Johnson …
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Start Me Up: Democratic Strategist Simon Rosenberg
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I love talking with Simon Rosenberg! He's always got the best advice and perspective!Topics: The importance of voting as early as possible; if 6 swing candidates win in win the Virginia Nov 7, election,. Democrats will hold the Senate and flip the House! Sexy! Simon explains why polls aren't what they used to be--there are many other factors and we…
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D. Knight is the host of the Pardon the Insurrection Podcast.Topics: Republicans in disarray! Who will be the next House Speaker? Trump?Jordan?Scalise? D has an idea of who it may be; Republicans and the mainstream news media blame Democrats for GOP dysfunction...again; Xwitter's worth has dramatically decreased since Elon and there are rumors the …
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Cheri is back for another rousing conversation!Topics: Cheri is now a registered Democrat and she shares a possible theory about the mission of the "No Labels" players; What Cassidy Hutchinson is doing is important and Cheri explains why she (and those like her) should not be lionized; how the GOP can (and should) rid itself of toxic trumpism...and…
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Start Me Up: Actress/Activist Heather Thomas
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Actress/Activist Heather joined me for a fun chat about her career, politics and what we have to be hopeful about.Topics: How Heather got started in the entertainment industry; what led her into political activism; sexism in Hollywood; recent special elections bring all kinds of optimism for 2024, where Heather gets her news and much more! Advertis…
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Start Me Up: Election Analyst Rachel Bitecofer
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Rachel is back! You can pre-order her book on Amazon, Hit 'Em Where It Hurts: How to Save Democracy by Beating Republicans at Their Own Game. It will be available February 2024 and a MUST read for democracy lovers.We talked about her book; what voters can do today to ensure Democrats win next year: abortion/bodily autonomy is on the ballot; the rol…
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