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The Just In News Podcast team plays the growingly popular game, “Tweets From Deadbeats” where Kristen and Jake explore, among other terrible people, Laura Ingraham’s Twitter feed. Justin also talks about recently attending an NFL football game where he supported his Jacksonville Jaguars by wearing a shirt that read, “Jaggin Off.” Meanwhile, Jake keeps exploring […] The post “My Girl Laura!” – Tweets From Deadbeats: The Laura Ingraham Edition appeared first on Just In News.

Corey Hill talks with Jeff Greenspan, the former Chief Creative Officer for Buzzfeed. They talk about Greenspan’s work as a freelance creative director and stand-up comic, telling jokes during a pandemic, revolution, and the best locations for installing unauthorized Edward Snowden statues. The post “Telling Jokes During a Pandemic” with Jeff Greenspan, former Chief Creative Officer for Buzzfeed appeared first on Just In News.

Andy Slavitt, the man who lead the effort to fix the rollout of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare as the kids call it) and one the strongest #StayAtHome advocates out there, joins the Just In News Podcast to talk about how we can get the coronavirus pandemic under control. Spoiler alert: Don’t breathe on each […] The post “Controlling Coronavirus” with Andy Slavitt appeared first on Just In News.

Just In News’ Corey Hill talks with Thor Benson, independent journalist about Black Lives Matter, COVID-19, the likelihood of Trump’s re-election, and how we can bring our racist uncles back to reality. The post Independent Journalist Thor Benson on How to Connect with Trump Supporters and the Likelihood Trump Gets Re-elected appeared first on Just In News.

Corey Hill talks with Sophie Ellman-Golan, strategist for the Jewish left and movement organizer. Corey and Sophie discuss white supremacy, anti-semitism, COVID-19, Black Lives Matter, and how to stay hopeful in chaotic times. The post Organizer Sophie Ellman-Golan on Being Hopeful During a Time When We Have a Global Pandemic and a Racist President in Office appeared first on Just In News.

Corey Hill talks with Aric McBay, author, farmer, and organizer about encroaching fascism, effective strategies for social justice movements, and why you should run out of smoky rooms even if the other people around you are staying calm. The post Got Change? Activist Aric McBay on Effective Strategies for Social Justice Movements appeared first on Just In News.

Josh Burch from Neighbors United for DC Statehood talks about the why Washington D.C. should become the 51st state, the momentum of the movement, bad-faith arguments from the opposition, and historical analogues. The post Josh Burch from Neighbors United for DC Statehood on Why America’s Capital Should Be Our 51st State appeared first on Just In News.

Democrat Solomon Rajput talks with Corey Hill about his race to become the next Congressman from Michigan’s 12th District. Solomon talks to Corey about running against a Democratic political dynasty, ending police brutality, Medicare for All, and how Donald Trump is uniquely awful. Solomon talks specifically about how “radical ideas” aren’t really radical and have […] The post 2020: Solomon Rajput, Congressional Candidate in Michigan’s 12th District, on Offering Up Big Solutions to Big Problems appeared first on Just In News.

Justin is joined by Sound Engineer Mike Stocksdale and Producer Kristen Friis to play another rousing edition of “Tweets From Deadbeats.” Mike and Kristen go head-to-head while downing mixed drinks and taking educated guesses as to who are the absolute worst people in the world tweeting the absolute worst things in the world. In this […] The post Game: “Tweets From Deadbeats” – Washed-Up Actor Edition appeared first on Just In News.

Justin talks with former speechwriter for President Obama, David Litt. David talks to Justin about his new book, “Democracy in One Book or Less,” and how we can repair our democracy in 6 months with some key fundamental changes to our political system. David also talks about the coolest part about working inside the White […] The post Former White House Speechwriter David Litt on Writing President Obama’s Jokes and His New Book about Shattering Mitch McConnell’s Dreams appeared first on Just In News.

Wyoming U.S. Senate Candidate Merav Ben-David joins the Just In News Podcast to talk about her experience as a college professor and the similarities between connecting with students in a classroom versus on the campaign trail. Merav also discusses recent events regarding the Black Lives Matter movement and participating in events in Wyoming and what […] The post 2020: U.S. Senate Candidate Merav Ben-David on Standing Against Racism, What Wyoming Democrats and Republicans Have in Common, and Howling with Her Dogs appeared first on Just In News.

Delaware Democrat Jess Scarane joins the Just In News Podcast to talk about challenging the Democratic establishment and incumbent Chris Coons for U.S. Senate. Jess talks about creating fundamental change when it comes to public safely and policing, how she doesn’t like being called a politician, drinking a growler of beer during her first-ever ‘Dungeons […] The post 2020: Delaware U.S. Senate Candidate Jess Scarane on Challenging Incumbent Democrat Chris Coons, Funding Communities Over Police, and Late 90’s Emo Music appeared first on Just In News.

Robin Kimbrough Hayes, U.S. Senate Candidate from Tennessee, joins the Just In News Podcast. Robin talks about why Tennessee and the entire country needs a person like her in the Senate who would inspire hope, push for universal healthcare, and help put an end to systemic racism. Robin also offers to marry Justin and talks […] The post 2020: U.S. Senate Candidate Robin Kimbrough Hayes on Ending Systemic Racism, Giving People Hope, and Friending Her on Facebook appeared first on Just In News.

Mike Espy, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate from Mississippi, joined the Just In News Podcast and talked about the role data analytics is playing in his campaign to defeat Cindy Hyde-Smith. Mike also talks about the extraordinary role his grandfather played in setting an example for him as a public servant. He also talks […] The post 2020: Mike Espy on His ‘Moneyball’ Approach to Flipping the Senate Blue in Mississippi, His Grandfather’s Legacy, and ‘Game of Thrones’ appeared first on Just In News.

Florida Representative (FL-47) Anna Eskamani joins the Just In News Podcast to talk about the lack of leadership in Florida and the United States in response to COVID-19. Representative Eskamani talks with Corey Hill about why President Donald Trump doesn’t care about public health and why local leadership must step up in order to help […] The post Ideology of Convenience: Florida Representative Anna Eskamani talks about the failed COVID-19 response in Florida and around the United States appeared first on Just In News.

Jaime Harrison joins the Just In News Podcast to talk about his candidacy for U.S. Senate in South Carolina. Jaime talks about his incredible story of growing up poor and being raised by his grandparents, the nuances of mustard spice in barbecue sauce, and how the hell he’s going to beat Lindsey Graham. Jaime also […] The post 2020: South Carolina U.S. Senate Candidate Jaime Harrison on How to Beat Lindsey Graham, Toni Braxton, and Barbecue Sauce Nuance appeared first on Just In News.

Admiral Mike Franken joins the Just In News Podcast to talk about his U.S. Senate campaign in Iowa. Admiral Franken talks about why he’s the best person to defeat Joni Ernst, his favorite corporation that donates to her campaign, and what it was like to be the lonely voice in the room opposing the Iraq […] The post 2020: Iowa U.S. Senate Candidate Admiral Mike Franken on Defeating Joni Ernst and One of His Favorite Ted Kennedy Stories appeared first on Just In News.

The Just In News podcast team plays “Tweets from Deadbeats,” where they try to figure out which conservative GOP Senator decided to stand up for gay rights and the arts. The team also predicts who will be Joe Biden’s vice presidential pick and where coronavirus actually originated from, the sole of some Floridian’s sandal. The post Game: “Tweets From Deadbeats” – Sandal Bottle Openers and Vice Presidential Picks appeared first on Just In News.

Nebraska U.S. Senate Candidate Dennis Frank Macek talks to Justin about his advocacy for climate change reform and why he’s run as a Republican, Independent, and now, as a Democrat. He also delves into his background as an artist and how a seeing a prairie fox at 2:30 a.m. led him into politics. Finally, Dennis […] The post 2020: Nebraska U.S. Senate Candidate Dennis Frank Macek on Climate Change, How He Became the “Prairie Fox,” and Beer appeared first on Just In News.

Comedian and former Celebrity Apprentice staffer Noel Casler joins the Just In News Podcast for the second time to talk about his time working with Donald Trump. Noel talks about seeing Trump crush Adderall between scenes, his casual use of the ‘N’ word, Jared Kushner’s dark intentions, and seeing Larry Kudlow smoke crack in his […] The post Comedian and Former ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ Staffer Noel Casler on Donald Trump’s Drug Use and the Real Jared Kushner appeared first on Just In News.