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America, Who Hurt You?

The Meteor, Foment Productions

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Our country has always been a hot mess. But now, between political rage, climate crises and social-media polarization, it’s quite literally on fire. This low-key mid-apocalyptic moment has raised a question for Tony-award-winning Sarah Jones and her many characters: America, Who Hurt You? Bookended by the debates, dialogues, and hilarious digressions of the characters made famous by Sarah’s one-person shows and acclaimed film Sell/Buy/Date, this podcast explores our political dramas, persona ...
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Our second ever female candidate is running for the highest office in the land– and the gender divide among Americans is at an all time high. This week, host Sarah Jones talks with Liz Plank, (a.k.a. Feministabulous) about the murky waters dividing men and women, and how to bridge across them in time to save democracy. If you’re tired of running in…
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“Don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time.” But how long after serving their prison sentence should we punish people? And in an economy fueled in large part by the prison industrial complex, what kind of crimes should warrant keeping a person unemployed, unhoused, and in a cycle of poverty? This week, host Sarah Jones talks to Sheena Meade, the …
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Supplements, and Gut Health, and Ozempic , Oh My! The wellness industry has no shortage of solutions for what ails us. But in a saturated market it feels nearly impossible to tell the fish oil from the snake oil—and whether the problem is really our physical health, or something much bigger…and more political. On this episode, host Sarah Jones talk…
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With our planet (and therefore everyone on it) in crisis, how do we keep our heads above rising sea levels while demanding a sustainable future…not just for billionaires with bunkers? This week, Sarah Jones asks Academy Award winner and climate activist Jane Fonda how she keeps up the good fight after decades of activism filled with both successes …
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This week Sarah and labor organizer, Ai-jen Poo, dive into the “care economy” and how we’re all part of it, even if we don’t know what it is You can follow Sarah Jones, see pod updates, and respond to AWHY prompts @yesimsarahjones on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. This podcast was produced in collaboration with The Meteor.…
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In a world defined by voters fed up with the binary options of our two-party system, is there a third way that’s not…delulu? In this episode, Sarah talks with Maurice Mitchell, the national director of The Working Families Party, about how to build a robust third party without ignoring the very real math problem third party candidates can pose in A…
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Ok, white people, how y’all doing? Cause the data is in, and the answer for some of you seems to be… not great. In this episode, Sarah is joined by Jonathan Metzl, a researcher who investigates the impact of right-wing health care and gun control policies on their white supporters. Jonathan’s books Dying of Whiteness and What We’ve Become reveal th…
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The debate about trans rights is everywhere, from sports headlines to school board politics, but the people shouting the loudest are almost never trans folks themselves and often don’t even know any trans folks. So now more than ever, we all need to show up for our trans siblings. In this episode, Sarah Jones is joined by the incomparable actress a…
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In this episode, host Sarah Jones is joined by comedian, author, and “political provocateur” W. Kamau Bell to talk about the struggles and contradictions of living in America, especially as a Black man. “My joke is that whenever I think about am I going too far, the ghost of Harriet Tubman shows up and is like, Oh, is it hard to Tweet? Is it hard t…
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The hosts of America, Who Hurt You? are all trapped in the Tony-winning brain of Sarah Jones, who over the years has created a multiracial, multi-generational cast of characters based on her own family and friends (who weirdly still talk to her). In this bonus episode, she reveals more than she ever has about her own story, and why this personal an…
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America allegedly observes a separation of church and state, but if you’ve bought anything with a U.S. dollar, pledged allegiance to the flag, or just lived through an election season, you know it’s more complicated than that. In this episode, Sarah talks with On Being host Krista Tippett about her own religious journey, her “hellfire and brimstone…
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Our country has always been a hot mess. But now, between political rage, climate crises and social-media polarization, it’s quite literally on fire. This low-key mid-apocalyptic moment has raised a question for Tony-award-winning Sarah Jones and her many characters: America, Who Hurt You? You can follow Sarah Jones, see pod updates, and respond to …
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Politically Entertaining leaves no stone unturned in their Election episode special. Byron and Frank weigh in on the which party will take the house, senate, and presidency. Byron explores what a Trump victory would mean for the future of U.S. politics and Franks rants against the weakness of the Democratic party.…
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Brandon Davis, Assistant Professor of Law and Society at Kansas University, joins the show to talk about what it means to defund the police, the dangers of over policing, and what reparations for black people would look like. Byron and Frank weigh in on the recent lynchings in California and ponder if Colin Kaepernick will make a return to the NFL.…
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Frank and Byron jump back into action with an interview with Political Analyst and Correspondent Lauren Burke. Lauren weighs in on a possible impeachment as well as the field of Democratic hopefuls for the 2020 Presidential Race. Frank goes on a rant against conservative push back against the 1619 project. Byron questions whether the Revolt Summit …
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Renowned DJ and social activist Rodney Toomer, aka 'DJ Rodski', joins Politically Entertaining to discuss a host of issues. Rodney talks about gentrification and political unrest in Mobile, AL as well as solutions to the some of the problems that plague the black community both locally and nationwide.…
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Frank and Byron return for Season 4 and kick things off in high gear. Byron interviews former Miami Beach Mayor, Alex Daoud, as he recounts his time in office, his book, Sins of South Beach , and what the future holds for Miami. Byron explores the Democratic candidates and Frank seems a bit underwhelmed with the talent pool. Lastly, Frank and Byron…
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WBAL's own investigative reporter of over 30 years and Baltimore legend, Jayne Miller joins to talk corruption in Baltimore's gun trace task force unit, the lack of national media coverage, and what she's doing to make sure these incidents become a things of the past. Frank blasts the NRA for shifting the narrative on the recent Parkland shooting a…
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Frank and Byron return for one of the hardest hitting episodes in Politically Entertaining history. Brandon Davis joins the show to talk about the institutions Trump and his adminstration have corrupted and what the potential fall out could be. Byron is fired up about DACA and feels the Democrats should be doing more on a regular basis for the Blac…
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Frank and Byron return from their late 2017 hiatus and kick off season 3 of Politically Entertaining with a bang. Byron questions the long term stability of the GOP's tax cuts and Frank finds an even more nefarious meaning behind the President's sh*thole comments. Lastly, the two hosts have a surprising take on mogul Oprah Winfrey's rumored Whiteho…
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We're back! Politically Entertaining return in its full glory and catches on the latest concerning NFL Protests, Hollywood sexual assault allegations, and the fracturing of the GOP. Byron wonders why Cook County is hiring 900 plus police officers and Frank makes sure that Byron understands the University of Miami means business this season!…
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Politically Entertaining returns with one of its most exciting episodes of the season with special guest Dr. Jenny Morber. Dr. Morber joins the show to discuss the controversial marriage between science and religion, rubber hands and racial divides, and why your sex life is like a thermostat. Byron and Frank weigh in on the end of DACA and why the …
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Frank and Byron head back to their hometown roots of Mobile, AL to cover the upcoming mayoral election on August 22nd. Sam Jones supporter, Tim Hale, Jr. joins the show to discuss the campaign from the Jones campaign viewpoint and shares his views on the current mayor. In the second interview Diversity Outreach Director for Mayor Stimpson's reelect…
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District 3's very own Leola Chaney joins the show to discuss her upcoming run for councilwoman and her vision for Mobile going forward. Byron questions the Republicans after another healthcare failure and has an interesting take on R. Kelly's recent antics. Frank talks about O.J. and why Michael Vick's comments about Kaepernick aren't the real issu…
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Amy McCoy, of My Home Town Realty Group, joins the show to discuss the ups and downs of the real estate market and how buyers and sellers can mitigate the damage that happens when the housing bubble bursts yet again. Byron is BIG mad at BET for their performance lineups and Frank weighs in Stevie Wonder's controversial comments about Black Lives Ma…
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Byron and Frank weigh in on the testimony of James Comey and Frank talks about the the potential impact increased terrorism could have on flying in the future. Byron also shares his thoughts on Bill Mahr's use of the N word and if he should be given a pass because of his political stance. Intro Music - Michael Mixwell McCoy…
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For the second time in show history Senator Tim Scott joins the show to discuss health care, racial profiling, and why Betsy Devos shouldn't bear the brunt of the criticism when it comes to education reform. Byron questions Vice President Mike Pence's new PAC and Frank thinks you should still watch the Cosby show even if Bill Cosby is guilty of his…
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Dr. Tiffany Pierce, of Oh So You Life Coaching, joins the show to discuss being a life coach and what it looks like when you're living out God's purpose in your life. Byron and Frank discuss the recent shake up by Andy Lack at MSNBC and both hosts ponder the plight of the black middle class moving forward. Intro Music - Michael Mixwell McCoy…
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