Sane(ish) with Jo Carducci
Introducing "Sane(ish)" with JoJoFromJerz, where social media sensation and political firebrand Jo Carducci brings her signature sass, snark, and incisive analysis to a new series. Sane(ish) has all the righteous indignation that made her a Twitter phenomenon while adding more personality to politics. With an unmistakable Jersey directness and zero tolerance for artificial balance, Jo dissects everything from constitutional crises to cultural flashpoints, alongside thoughtful guests who provide depth and perspective. Our politics may be insane, but we don't have to be.
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Speeding Toward the Authoritarian Cliff with Ki...
Jo and Kim Wehle dive into the “fear bubble” so many Americans are stuck in: insulated lives, rising authoritarian threats, and the chilling new reality of criminalizing dissent.
47 min
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See Ya, McConnell: Amy McGrath is Battle Tested...
Jo welcomes Amy McGrath just days after announcing her run for the Kentucky Senate. With Mitch McConnell out, the seat is at a tipping point for the entire nation.
24 min
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The Price We’re Paying for Petty: Sen. Blumenth...
23 min
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How to Defeat the GOP Fear Factory with Jess Cr...
Activist, organizer, and “Chop Wood, Carry Water” founder Jess Craven joins Sane(ish) for a conversation about reclaiming hope and power in the face of political chaos.
41 min
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It’s A Very Republican Shutdown with Pete Dominick
As the 2025 government shutdown approaches, Sane(ish) gets real about who’s hurting, who’s winning, and why the chaos was baked in from the start.
30 min
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Trump’s Revenge Politics: Miles Taylor Breaks H...
Jo and Miles cut through the chaos to explore how the MAGA playbook weaponizes prosecution, shatters constitutional guardrails, and tries to silence both critics and communities.
41 min
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Comedy Under Fire: Jimmy Kimmel, Free Speech, a...
Jo and Tara Setmayer break down Jimmy Kimmel’s wild return from suspension, Disney and ABC’s backstage power plays, and the chilling push from FCC threats and Trump-backer media moguls.
45 min
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Harry Dunn on Facts vs. Fiction
Jo welcomes former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn—a frontline defender on January 6th and now a relentless advocate for democracy.Jojo and Harry dig into the personal cost of defending the Capitol, the ongoing fight against gaslighting and political revisionism, and why real accountability matters more than ever.
39 min
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Mobilizing Influence: Reimagining Political Med...
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.
41 min
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Upholding Decency: Senator Alex Padilla on SCOT...
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.
21 min
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F*ck Around, Find Out: Democracy Isn’t Waiting
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.”
24 min
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Why We Don’t Shut Up with Olivia Julianna
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.
35 min
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Kicking Ass & Calling It: Michael Steele Isn’t ...
Michael Steele & 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.
33 min
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No More Thoughts and Prayers: Real Action with ...
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
49 min
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Get Onboard or Get Outta the Way with Joe Walsh
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.
41 min
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Cold Truths & Hot Mess: Joel Rubin on Putin’s A...
Cold Truths & Hot Mess: Joel Rubin on Putin’s Alaska Visit and Why We’re Not Okay
47 min
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I’ve Had It Crossover with Jennifer Welch & Ang...
I’ve Had It Crossover with Jennifer Welch & Angie Sullivan
43 min
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Malcolm Nance: Exposing Trump’s Racism & the Au...
Malcolm Nance: Exposing Trump’s Racism & the Authoritarian Takeover in DC
34 min
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Roasting the Bullshit and Staying Sane with Jo...
Roasting the Bullshit and Staying Sane with John Fugelsang
36 min
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When Congress Breaks, Who Fixes It? With Rep. J...
When Congress Breaks, Who Fixes It? With Rep. Jason Crow
27 min
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Texas Holdouts & Spin Doctors with Ron Filipkowski
Texas Holdouts & Spin Doctors with Ron Filipkowski
54 min
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Senator Ruben Gallego on What Still Matters
Senator Ruben Gallego on What Still Matters
19 min
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Cicadas and Cover-Ups: Vindman and Jo Take on t...
Cicadas and Cover-Ups: Vindman and Jo Take on the Summer of Denial
29 min
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Summer Recess: Johnson Closes Shop, Nothing to ...
Summer Recess Scandal: Johnson Closes Shop, Nothing to See Here with Rep. Jim Himes
22 min
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Democracy on the Clearance Rack: Jamie Raskin o...
Democracy on the Clearance Rack: Jamie Raskin on Congress Giving It Away
17 min