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Sane(ish) with Jo Carducci

The Siren Network

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

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All Episodes

30:57

It’s A Very Republican Shutdown with Pete Dominick

Sane(ish) with Jo Carducci ·

2025/09/30

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. This week, Jo Carducci and political commentator Pete Dominick break down what makes this shutdown uniquely Republican: deliberate mass layoffs, Medicaid cuts that will literally endanger families, and a MAGA playbook that prizes power over people. Expect sharp debate on gaslighting, manufactured crises, and an epidemic of political dishonesty; from the

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41:35

Trump’s Revenge Politics: Miles Taylor Breaks His...

Sane(ish) with Jo Carducci ·

2025/09/25

As news breaks of the expedited indictment of James Comey and the potential dominoes set to fall on Adam Schiff and Letitia James, 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. It’s an unfiltered, urgent conversation about what happens when speaking truth to power makes you a political target—and when presidential revenge goes from dystopian rhetoric to daily

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45:49

Comedy Under Fire: Jimmy Kimmel, Free Speech, and the...

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2025/09/23

Buckle up for a ride through the world of political comedy under siege. This week, 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. It’s full balls-to-the-wall, South Park energy as they dissect how corporate interests, right-wing media, and grassroots outrage collided to save late-night comedy…at least for now. Jo gets personal about Disney nostalgia, dog show

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39:56

Harry Dunn on Facts vs. Fiction

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2025/09/18

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. From firsthand stories of courage to frank talk about who’s behind today’s threats to democracy you don’t want to miss this episode. Sane(ish) Partners: - Fast Growing Trees:

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41:34

Mobilizing Influence: Reimagining Political Media...

Sane(ish) with Jo Carducci ·

2025/09/16

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. They dig into how creators are moving audiences from passive news consumption to active organizing, why legacy outlets have lost their edge, and what it takes to build an independent platform that actually shapes discourse. Alongside the challenges of building new media power, Sam shares hard-won insight from years of fighting for common-sense

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21:25

Upholding Decency: Senator Alex Padilla on SCOTUS,...

Sane(ish) with Jo Carducci ·

2025/09/11

On this candid episode of Sane(ish), 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. Jojo and Senator Padilla dig into the Supreme Court’s most recent ruling allowing immigration raids and profiling in Los Angeles, examining its consequences

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24:10

F*ck Around, Find Out: Democracy Isn’t Waiting

Sane(ish) with Jo Carducci ·

2025/09/10

This week 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.” From Nazi-hunting and meme warfare to the FAFO50 campaign (hello, California!), everyone’s airing their hottest takes on why fighting back—with humor, mockery, and unapologetic truth—is the only way forward. Forget strongly worded memos and polite floor

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35:18

Why We Don’t Shut Up with Olivia Julianna

Sane(ish) with Jo Carducci ·

2025/09/04

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. From Republican stunts that cost real lives to why “as goes Texas, so goes the nation” isn’t just a cliché, this episode calls out the powerful by name, laughs through the pain, and unpacks what we actually do about it (hint: staying pissed, loud, and registered). Yes, there’s swearing. Yes, you’ll hear

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33:07

Kicking Ass & Calling It: Michael Steele Isn’t Here...

Sane(ish) with Jo Carducci ·

2025/09/03

Every time the news cycle spins a little crazier, Michael Steele manages to cut through the crap. Today, Michael & 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. They talk about MAGA distractions, media circus nonsense, gerrymandering, the actual threats to voting rights, and why pretending it’s ‘business as usual’ is the fastest way to lose the country.Right now, you can get

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49:02

No More Thoughts and Prayers: Real Action with Jess...

Sane(ish) with Jo Carducci ·

2025/08/28

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 laying bare the emotional toll of shooter drills, the rage and helplessness of waiting for news, and the absurdity of politicians hiding behind “thoughts and prayers” while refusing to act.With unfiltered stories from rural communities, and real families, they dig deep into how weaponized propaganda, failed policies, and spineless

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41:17

Get Onboard or Get Outta the Way with Joe Walsh

Sane(ish) with Jo Carducci ·

2025/08/26

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. Jo and Joe break down the difference between fighting and flailing and why unity beats purity testing every damn time.They tackle exactly what’s making headlines: toxic tribalism, party infighting, and why old-guard media like Joe Scarborough and the “polite center” are missing the

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47:26

Cold Truths & Hot Mess: Joel Rubin on Putin’s Alaska...

Sane(ish) with Jo Carducci ·

2025/08/21

Strap in—this episode of Sane(ish) with Joel Rubin is one hell of a ride. First, Jo shares a preview of her chat with Gavin Newsom. Then, we’re talking Putin’s shady-ass visit to Alaska, America’s democracy freezing its ass off, and all the bullshit power plays that make you wanna scream into a pillow. Joel’s got the no-BS rundown on what’s really behind the chaos and how the fight to save our elections and sanity is hotter than ever.Take your personal data back with Incogni! Get 60% off an annual

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43:42

I’ve Had It Crossover with Jennifer Welch & Angie...

Sane(ish) with Jo Carducci ·

2025/08/20

Three Blondes Walk Into a Podcast…Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan—the uncensored, hilarious hosts of the hit chart-topping I’ve Had It Podcast join Sane(ish)! In this outrageously honest episode, three sharp-witted hot blondes dive into everything from fighting political insanity and calling out MAGA hypocrisy to surviving life’s messiest, most relatable moments. Jennifer and Angie are bringing all the in-your-face energy that made their show and their new book, Life Is a Lazy Susan of Sht

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33:27

Malcolm Nance: Exposing Trump’s Racism & the...

Sane(ish) with Jo Carducci ·

2025/08/14

Former Navy intelligence officer and bestselling author Malcolm Nance joins Jo for an unflinching deep dive into America’s most urgent crisis: the rise of authoritarianism and Trump’s not-so-hidden racism. In this explosive conversation, Nance dissects the playbook threatening our democracy, exposes the dangerous alliances fueling extremism, and offers a blueprint for how everyday Americans can push back.From the corridors of DC power to the streets where rights are won or lost, this episode reveals

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35:54

Roasting the Bullshit and Staying Sane with John...

Sane(ish) with Jo Carducci ·

2025/08/12

If you’re not losing your mind a little, you’re probably not paying attention. This week on Sane(ish), Jo sits down with John Fugelsang to roast hypocrisy, unpack the ridiculousnessand share some much-needed truths about faith, rage, and grit.Jo’s been writing about everything from South Park mercilessly dunking on Kristi Noem to why sometimes you just have to escape to the beach to keep your head above water in this crazy political circus. John’s new book, Separation of Church and Hate, drops

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26:16

When Congress Breaks, Who Fixes It? With Rep. Jason Crow

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2025/08/07

Jo sits down with Colorado’s own Congressman Jason Crow, a former Army Ranger and national security hawk. With D.C. gridlocked, Texas politics unraveling, and new headlines piling up about democracy under siege, Jason brings the heat on what real leadership and service look like in 2025.They dig into why chaos in Congress isn’t just noise it’s a real threat to national security and the rights Americans can’t afford to lose. From Crow’s high-profile lawsuit against the Trump administration to his

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54:08

Texas Holdouts & Spin Doctors with Ron Filipkowski

Sane(ish) with Jo Carducci ·

2025/08/05

Jo sits down with Ron Filipkowski, MeidasTouch’s editor-in-chief, ex-prosecutor, and the guy whose X feed you check before your first coffee. The two dive straight into the Texas caper: Democratic lawmakers making a midnight dash out of the state—more Springsteen than C-SPAN—to stop the GOP’s latest attempt to gerrymander themselves a permanent majority.With the chaos playing out under the relentless August sun, Jo and Ron unpack why power grabs, broken maps, and viral misinformation aren’t some

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18:09

Senator Ruben Gallego on What Still Matters

Sane(ish) with Jo Carducci ·

2025/07/31

This week, Jo gets raw and real with Senator Ruben Gallego for a deep dive into what happens when Congress ghosts the hard truths and survivors are left carrying the weight in silence. Against the backdrop of another performative escape to summer recess, Jo shares the most personal Substack yet: a letter to survivors who watch their abusers rise to power while the world shrugs. Gallego joins to talk about what courage in service and policy actually looks like, calling out those who dodge the

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28:44

Cicadas and Cover-Ups: Vindman and Jo Take on the...

Sane(ish) with Jo Carducci ·

2025/07/29

Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman joins Jojo from Jerz in the July heat (cicadas and all) to break down a week when political theater has nothing on the real-world consequences of cowardice and cover-ups. From Trump’s “Ukraine Pivot” to the MAGA meltdown over the Epstein files, Vindman pulls zero punches.They unpack Tulsi Gabbard’s attempts to get back in the Trump camp, what’s really holding up peace in Ukraine (hint: it’s not Kyiv), and why Russia’s old playbook keeps working on both sides of

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21:27

Summer Recess: Johnson Closes Shop, Nothing to See...

Sane(ish) with Jo Carducci ·

2025/07/24

While the Epstein files scandal explodes and unfinished business piles up, Speaker Mike Johnson just sprinted for the exits—slamming the gavel on an early summer recess before anyone could say “roll call.” Congress didn’t just adjourn; it staged a getaway, ducking the cameras and dodging the receipts.Jojo from Jerz grabs the megaphone and sits down with Congressman Jim Himes to drag everything into the July sunlight: Who’s really winning when the People’s House turns into the People’s Airbnb? Why is

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