Start Me Up with Kimberley A. Johnson

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://redcircle.com/privacy

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://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://re...

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 about November but don't get happy.  Adverti...

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 actually die; her mom's awesome new TV show, ho...

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 Threads be a success? Time will tell. I love Jay,...

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 and Sarah and I discussed holiday plans. Advertisin...

Frederic is a former political organizer who now works in the entertainment industry Topics: 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 legal cannabis winning the day. Advertis...

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 Speaker Mike Johnson is an urgent threat to democ...

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 is the new House Speaker and what that mi...

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, as a country, need to embrace the new;...

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 bankers may take the platform away from him...

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 maybe it will be with characters like Gl...

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! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priva...

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 role GenZ will play in the next election, where...

Lauren Windsor is the executive producer of The Undercurrent and Project Veritas Exposed, the executive director of American Family Voices, and a partner in Democracy Partners and Mike Lux Media. In the 2020 cycle, she was the deputy communications director for the Tom Steyer presidential campaign. She goes undercover at MAGA events and gets leaders to reveal all kinds of juice to her ON CAMERA We...

Skyleigh is a disabled U.S. Army Veteran- Working in Activism in every corner needed, continuing the fight for democracy. Topics: Proud Boys leader, Joe Biggs, got 17 years and some argue that isn't enough; MAGA threatens Civil war but they don't deliver; McConnell's 2nd freeze on camera brings up the question of terms limits, ageism, and how we should handle elected officials who are...

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: Happy Donald Trump mugshot day; The GOP circus debates; Donlad *has* to go to prison if found guilty; democracy has a decent shot at prevailing as long as we unite and s...

Lizz Winstead is the co-creator of The Daily Show and now she's the co-host of the FeministBuzzkills podcast focusing on reproductive rights news. Topics: Why we need to be more aggressive with abortion messaging--if you believe abortion is healthcare, then you are pro-abortion (listen before you squawk); how to spot a fake abortion clinic; ways voters can get involved no matter your comfort l...

Sarah Wood is back! Topics: DoJ doesn't play; 2024 is looking goodfor democracy; young people are highly motivated to vote and they're engaged in the political process; COVID/variants and the next booster; all that and more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

D. Knight is the host of the Pardon the Insurrection Podcast. Topics: Happy Trump Arraignament Day! There may be a scenario where Donald actually goes to prison; how the multiple Trump trials may affect the 2024 election; Mike Pence did the bare minimum but he's no hero; because the GOP has gone full fascist, voters are the ones who will determine if the US stays a democracy. All that and more...

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: Spoutible (new features weekly, why it's different and why people should set up an account); no Trump indictment while we chatted but it is imminent; why Dem leaders need to nip the RFK Jr. threat in the bud and why Democrats have a lot...

Vivicca A. Whitsett is an actor, comedian, talk radio host, writer, cancer survivor and brazen hussy! We had all kinds of fun and I knew we would! Topics: Trump, karma, and the Jack Smith investigations; why Vivicca doesn't feel Cornell West (I couldn't remember his name when we recorded the show) is a threat to Democrats; the writer/actor strike and what's at stake; the GOP is cruel a...

John is an actor who's appeared on television and in movies. Some of his projects include Euphoria, Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll, Sneaky Pete and Star Trek: Picard. He's my friend on Twitter and today, we had a chat! Topics: John's life growing up in the San Fernando Valley in SoCal, playing the father of a trans teen in Euphoria; the writer's/actor's strike and why it...

Mark is best known for the role of "Jesse Vasquez" on Beverly Hills 90210 but his list of credits goes on for days. We talked about his early life growing up in Texas; what made him pursue acting; what it was like working on 90210--as a newbie on an established, wildly popular series; how the industry has changed since Reality TV became so popular, and how COVID has changed the business. M...

Peter Paige is an American actor, director, and screenwriter. He is best known for his portrayal of Emmet Honeycutt in the gay drama Queer as Folk. His debut as a director and writer was on the film Say Uncle. Topics: Peter's path to acting which led to his path as a writer/director; his experience acting on Queer As Folk--how that hurt and helped what came after; being a queer actor in Hollyw...