What do you do when democracy feels like it’s being body-slammed by an entire camel instead of one lousy straw?You laugh. You rage. You organize. And then you hit record.
In this episode of It Takes a Village, Jess brings the chaos (the good kind) with Brit Robinson, a fearless grassroots candidate running for Congress in Florida’s 4th District, and Matt Brewer, our resident activist with a bullhorn, a brain, and zero tolerance for political nonsense.
💥 Brit Robinson didn’t wake up one day and “feel inspired.”She had a job offer yanked, watched the system fail people she loves, and decided that if politicians won’t protect working families, then working families will replace the politicians. From universal healthcare to getting corporate money the hell out of politics, Brit lays out exactly why representation should come from lived experience — not donor dinners.
🔥 Matt Brewer brings the activist heat.From voter suppression horror stories to calling out performative leadership, Matt breaks down why “just voting” isn’t enough anymore — and why primaries, organizing, and sustained pressure are where real power lives.
Along the way, this episode tackles:
* Why Project 2025 should scare the hell out of you
* How voter suppression is designed to exhaust you into silence
* Why town halls shouldn’t cost $1,000 a plate
* How AI, billionaires, and power are colliding faster than Congress can keep up
* And why hope without action is just vibes
🎯 This isn’t a debate stage.It’s a reality check with jokes, receipts, and a plan.
If you’re tired of being gaslit, sidelined, or told to “wait your turn,” this episode is your reminder:The village is awake — and we’re done being polite.
👉 Watch to the end.👉 Share it like democracy depends on it (because it does).👉 And remember: the system only looks unbeatable until regular people decide to fight back.
