Jo sits down with Tom Malinowski—former Congressman, Assistant Secretary of State, and expert on foreign policy and democracy. From Trump’s super awkward NATO deals and unpredictable tariff threats to the devastating impact of the big bad “Billionaire Boner Bill,” they unpack the real consequences for working families, small businesses, and America’s global standing. Later, Tom shares insider insights on the complex dance between Trump and Putin, the challenges facing Ukraine’s defense, and the alarming cuts to the State Department that threaten U.S. soft power.

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Journalist, author, and “Just Ask the Question” podcast host Brian Karem joins Jo for a raw, unfiltered conversation about journalism in the age of chaos.

Brian shares what it’s like to be marginalized in the White House briefing room, the evolution of propaganda from the podium, and why the current administration’s contempt for truth is unlike anything he’s seen in four decades of reporting. Together, they dig into the real human cost of policy—families grieving lost children, communities left without leadership, and the looming threat of due process being stripped away for everyone, not just immigrants.

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David Pakman - host of The David Pakman Show- joins Jo for a raw, honest, and unexpectedly hopeful conversation about life in America after "The Billionaire Boner Bill." David and Jo revisit their first meeting at The White House- before "the shit show came in for season two" - and reflect on just how quickly things have unraveled. Together, they break down what the new bill really means for working class families, the dangers of finger-pointing on the Left, and the urgent need for more voices - big and small - telling the human storiesbehind the headlines. The conversation includes:

• Why the courts still matter (even now)
• The urgency of taking back the House in 2026
• How to activate non-voters and micro-creators
• Why the Left must stop fighting itself
• How everyday people can—and must—speak up

📢 This isn’t just commentary—it’s a call to action.

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