Jess & John Pod

In this episode, Jess and John discuss the impact of climate disasters on local communities, emphasizing the importance of mutual aid in times of crisis. They share personal experiences from recent flooding in West Virginia and the formation of mutual aid networks to support affected individuals. The conversation also touches on John's Emmy win for a documentary piece, the political landscape...

Jessica Burbank and John Russell go over the best memes and reactions from the Elon Musk-Donald Trump break up. Follow us: @jessandjohnpod

Jessica Burbank and John Russell interview content creator and traveling nurse, Alexis Hinkley. She shares her journey from a privileged upbringing in Issaquah, Washington, to becoming a frontline healthcare worker. She discusses the challenges faced by nurses, the impact of COVID-19, and the systemic issues within the American healthcare system, including the lack of unions and the influence of i...

Is America heading for a class war—or a political awakening? In this episode of The Jess and John Podcast , the hosts break down the growing class divide in America, sparked by the controversial Big Beautiful Legislation (BBL) and its impact on social services. They tackle the aging leadership of the Democratic Party, why youth engagement is more urgent than ever, and what the latest polling in Io...

In this episode of the Jess and John pod, hosts Jess and John discuss various topics including the Luigi Mangione case, cultural trends like recession hair, the dynamics within the Democratic Party highlighted by David Hogg's situation, and the need for a labor party in America. They also critique Pete Buttigieg's political positioning and the broader implications of wealth distribution in the cur...

EXCLUSIVE: Jessica Burbank sits down with Nathan Sage, who is stepping up as the Democratic challenger to take on Republican Sen. Joni Ernst in her bid for a third term. He talks about his working class roots and his path to to the campaign trail. Learn more @jessandjohnpod

Jess and John discuss the news of the day plus, Jess talks with co-founder of the Student Debt Collective, Astra Taylor, about student debt, economic populism, and the fight for public education as a basic right. Learn more: debtcollective.org

Join Jessica Burbank and John Russell for a special May Day episode where they talk with "Big Friggin" Mike Francingue and Eric Blanc about labor politics in today's anti-worker environment. You can find more from Mike Francingue on TikTok @michaelfrancingue and from Eric Blanc at https://www.laborpolitics.com/ Episode is produced by: Gabi Schulte Open animation and logo design by: B...

Jess & John react to this week's biggest news stories, including the alleged arrest of a Wisconsin judge, accused by the FBI of obstructing an ICE arrest. Show notes: https://www.axios.com/2025/04/25/fbi-arrests-judge-wisconsin-hannah-dugan-kash-patel https://generalstrikeus.com/ https://www.theholler.co/p/34000-showed-up-for-bernie-and-aoc?r=4pli8t&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Jessica Burbank and John Russell react to the news of the week. Plus interview with journalist Jose Olivares explains recent reporting that a secret deal with Bukele is allegedly driving Trump’s surge in El Salvador deportations. Read here: https://www.dropsitenews.com/p/secret-bukele-trump-deal-grenas Produced by: Gabi Schulte Intro animation by: Biso Saraff Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Cl...

Jessica Burbank and John Russell react to President Trump hitting pause on most tariffs. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Context of the Podcast 01:04 Trump's Tariffs and Market Reactions 05:52 The Role of Billionaires in Economic Manipulation 12:02 The Impact of Tariffs on the Working Class 18:09 The Future of Automation and Economic Control 24:08 The Need for a Democratic Economy 30:12 Immigr...

Jess & John discuss President Trump's tariff announcements and react to listeners "horrible bosses" stories. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and New Format 02:39 Discussion on Tariffs and Their Implications 20:08 Elon Musk's Influence in Politics 24:47 Cory Booker's Filibuster and Its Impact 33:57 The Emergence of a New Labor Party 40:16 Local Control vs. State Overreach 48:15 The T...

Jessica Burbank interviews lawyer Rachael Cohen after she quit over Donald Trump’s growing influence over U.S. law. Watch on YouTube: To hear more, visit jessjohnpod.substack.com

A bombshell report in the Atlantic reveals how White House security officials accidentally included the outlet’s editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, in a group chat where they discussed war plans. The chat included National Security Advisor, Mike Waltz, Vice President Vance, Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, DNI Tulsi Gabbard, and CIA Director John Ratc...

Ka (Jessica) Burbank and John Russell discuss the latest news this week: * Schumer and GOP budget passage * Mahmoud Khalil * Colorado Worker Bill SB 25-005 * Bernie Sanders Oligarchy Tour * Conservatives rage over…Love is Blind? * Listener mailbag! Follow Jess & John Pod for more Produced by: Gabi Schulte To hear more, visit jessjohnpod.substack.com

Ka (Jessica) Burbank and John Russell discuss the implications of Biden's policy decisions and how they paved the way for the GOP's proposed anti-working class budget with Stephen Semler author of the Polygraph substack. Follow on x, YouTube, instagram and tikok for more: @jessandjohnpod Produced by: Gabi Schulte To hear more, visit jessjohnpod.substack.com

In this episode, Ka (Jessica) Burbank and John Russell chat about what they’ve been working on. Jess’s recent work: John’s latest work: Thanks for reading Jess & John Pod! This post is public so feel free to share it. In this episode, Jess and John explore various political themes, including election security, the implications of cybersecurity breaches, and the realities faced by Haitian migrants...

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In this episode, Jessica Burbank and John Russell explore the historical context of fascism in America, drawing parallels to modern political movements as well as react to Elon Musk’s “Nazi” salute during Trump’s inauguration. They also discuss the rise of fear and insecurity as tools for authoritarianism, the implications of the two-party system, and the importance of grassroots organizing and co...

NOTE: OK, so that was the shortest ban ever? We recorded this pod where Jessica Burbank and John Russell discuss their thoughts on the Tik Tok ban leading up to the fateful day, but then…it came back online! We have an updated episode on that coming up but wanted to share this conversation with you anyways! Hosts: Jessica Burbank and John Russell Producer: Gabi Schulte Follow us at Jess & John Pod...

In this episode, independent journalist Ken Klippenstein discusses the release of a controversial manifesto and the media's response to it. He critiques the mainstream media's gatekeeping and their relationship with law enforcement, emphasizing the importance of transparency and public interest. The conversation also delves into the legal dynamics surrounding the case, public sentiment towards the...

In this episode, Jess and John dive into the explosive fallout from the alleged murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson by Luigi Mangione. They dissect the failures of a profit-driven healthcare system—rising care denial rates, corporate greed, and the crushing toll on working-class lives—while making the case for Medicare for All as the only viable path forward. The duo doesn’t shy away fro...

Hey ya’ll! We hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks for all the love and support so far! Here’s episode 2. Description: Jessica Burbank and John Russell react to a recent Pod Save America episode where top campaign aides for Kamala Harris reflect on what went wrong during the 2024 election cycle after losing to Donald Trump. Also, is Bernie Sanders hinting at starting a 3rd party? Hosts:...

Happy Thanksgiving! Team Jess and John pod are releasing this teaser of episode 2, full episode will release this Friday. Description: Jessica Burbank and John Russell react to a recent Pod Save America episode where top campaign aides for Kamala Harris reflect on what went wrong during the 2024 election cycle after losing to Donald Trump. Hosts: Ka (Jessica) Burbank and John Russell Producer: Gab...

On today’s episode of Jess & John Pod, Jessica Burbank and John Russell process Donald Trump’s win and discuss how to build a non ruling class coalition moving forward. Hosted by: Jessica Burbank and John Russell Produced by: Gabi Schulte Subscribe and share: jessandjohnpod.substack.com Insta/TikTok/YouTube: @jessandjohnpod To hear more, visit jessjohnpod.substack.com