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The CosmopolitanLSE: The Ballpark | The Administrative State with Professor Kimberley S. Johnson Podcast: LSE: The Ballpark (LS 28 · TOP 10% what is this?)Episode: LSE: The Ballpark | The Administrative State with Professor Kimberley S. JohnsonPub date: 2025-08-06Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationContributor(s): Chris Gilson, Kimberley S. Johnson | In July 2025 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Professor Kimberley S. Johnson, Professor of Social and Cultural Analysis at New York University and the John G. Winant Visiting Professor of American Government at the University of Oxford, about the recent history of the US administrative state and racial rep...
2025-08-1936 min
The BallparkLSE: The Ballpark | The Administrative State with Professor Kimberley S. JohnsonContributor(s): Chris Gilson, Kimberley S. Johnson | In July 2025 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Professor Kimberley S. Johnson, Professor of Social and Cultural Analysis at New York University and the John G. Winant Visiting Professor of American Government at the University of Oxford, about the recent history of the US administrative state and racial representation in the US government and administration They also discussed the second Trump administration’s moves to dismantle Diversity, Equity and Inclusion measures in the US government as part of Project 2025.
This episode was produced by Chris Gilson and Luke Digweed.
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2025-08-0636 min
LSE: The BallparkLSE: The Ballpark | The Administrative State with Professor Kimberley S. JohnsonContributor(s): Chris Gilson, Kimberley S. Johnson | In July 2025 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Professor Kimberley S. Johnson, Professor of Social and Cultural Analysis at New York University and the John G. Winant Visiting Professor of American Government at the University of Oxford, about the recent history of the US administrative state and racial representation in the US government and administration They also discussed the second Trump administration’s moves to dismantle Diversity, Equity and Inclusion measures in the US government as part of Project 2025.
This episode was produced by Chris Gilson and Luke Digweed.
Further reading and resources
Dark...
2025-08-0636 min
LSE PodcastsLSE: The Ballpark | The Administrative State with Professor Kimberley S. JohnsonIn July 2025 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Professor Kimberley S. Johnson, Professor of Social and Cultural Analysis at New York University and the John G. Winant Visiting Professor of American Government at the University of Oxford, about the recent history of the US administrative state and racial representation in the US government and administration They also discussed the second Trump administration’s moves to dismantle Diversity, Equity and Inclusion measures in the US government as part of Project 2025
This episode was produced by Chris Gilson and Luke Digweed.
Further reading and resources
• Dark Concrete: Black Power Urbanism and the Amer...
2025-07-2936 min
Start Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonStart Me Up: Jody HamiltonJody is Back!!! We avoided politics save for one piece of good news.I record on Zoom and this was the AI description of the show (lol) Kimberley and Jody discussed their personal experiences, including their emotional struggles, lottery wins, and encounters with celebrities. They also reminisced about their shared past, including their childhood trauma from watching a movie, their experiences at nightclubs, and their preferences for colder temperatures. The conversation also touched on their plans if they were to win the lottery, including buying properties and helping friends financially, as well as their desire to travel...
2025-03-2757 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonStart Me Up: Veteran/Activist Skyleigh HeinenSkyleigh is a disabled U.S. Army Veteran- Working in Activism in every corner needed, continuing the fight for democracy.Topics: Alex Jones advertised that he likes to eat ass; who we can trust in the biased media; Biden is kicking ass and news media needs to catch up; Kimberley shares a conspiracy theory; Dems are in a great position for the next election and much more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2024-03-1453 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonStart Me Up: Christopher BouzyChristopher Bouzy is a serial entrepreneur, software engineer, and political maven and he’s the founder and CEO of both Bot Sentinel and Spoutible.com.
Topics: We had a very NUANCED conversation about the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel. Christopher wanted to discuss and clarify his stance and how the reaction to it affects US elections; why House Speaker Mike Johnson is an urgent threat to democracy; and as we were wrapping up, we got sidetracked talking about all the social media options out there.
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2023-11-021h 08Start Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonStart Me Up: Jillian HurleyJillian Hurley is the Executive Producer of the 2023 film "Americonned."
Topics: Her film Americonned--how Corporate America helped to cause the inequality we see today with greed and lies; poor Americans are not lazy--they want to work and support their families and unions are a big part of they way out of poverty; far-right extremist Mike Johnson is the new House Speaker and what that might mean in the long and short run; I talked about why I can't support Joe Walsh anymore...and so much more!
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2023-10-261h 01
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2023-09-1130 min
Your Anxiety Toolkit - Practical Skills for Anxiety, Panic & DepressionEp. 301 Managing OCD Relapze (with Jazzmin Johnson) This is Your Anxiety Toolkit - Episode 301. Managing OCD Relapse (with Jazzmin Johnson) Welcome back, everybody. I am covered in goosebumps. I literally, as we speak, just finished the recording of this episode. I wanted to come on and do the intro right away just because I’m so moved by this week’s guest. This week, we had Jazzmin Johnson. She’s a mental health advocate and she came on to talk about something she felt really, really passion...
2022-09-0938 min
Start Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonCharles JohnsonAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-01-131h 07
Start Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonCharles JohnsonCharles Johnson of Little Green Footballs joined me to talk a little about his background as a musician, then as a political blogger and then we focused on the crazy events currently unfolding. Topics we discussed: Will the Senate convict Donald? If Pence is POTUS, will he offer pardons? The right has been heading towards fascism for quite a while and Charles and I wonder where things are headed once Biden is sworn in..
2021-01-131h 07Start Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonAlex Mohajer and Jonathan WelchVoting is everything and my guests today are not only here to get out the vote, they are so much fun and I love them: Alex Mohajer and Jonathan Welch are the Executive Producers of the National Vote at home Initiative for the Stonewall Democratic Club. We spent the hour talking about all the different ways people can make sure their vote is counted, and we had a good time doing it.
2020-09-0901 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonBrooklyn Dad Defiant ReturnsMajid M. Padelan A.K.A. Brooklyn Dad Defiant is back! He's the author of The Liddle'est President and he has a massive Twitter following. He's funny, authentic, and a great conversationalist.
Show Topics: The blowback Trump is getting for his recentdisparaging comments about members of the United States military; Trump's former fixer Michael Cohen's book comes out tomorrow, and we emphasize the importance of staying calm on Election Night. There might be a "red mirage" that Trump will take as a victory, but there will still be mail-in votes that will have to be counted. In fact, BDD offers...
2020-09-0701 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonHal SparksActor/comedian/musician and political commentator Hal Sparks joined me on the show and we had a lot to talk about. First, we focus on his early life in Kentucky and how he found his way into the entertainment industry (so many great stories). Then we move on to politics. Topics: The effort to slow down the mail and how DeJoy profits from it; stupid Trump telling (his) voters to vote twice, and we talked about Stephanie Winston's book, Melania and Me, which I'm currently reading. I loved talking with Hal. He's smart, funny, and endlessly entertaining.
2020-09-0201 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonJody HamiltonJody Hamilton the host of the From The Bunker podcast is back again. Yay! I had to vent about a few things and then after some fun talk, Jody and I got political. Topics: To protest or not to protest; does Biden have a real chance--some good news about progressive voters, and so much more. We chatted for almost 2 hours. I hope you have as much fun as we did and I love comments.
2020-08-3102 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonComedian Jen KirkmanComedian Jen Kirkman returns to the show and even though I had prepared a list of topics for us to cover, we only touched on a few because we had too much fun having an organic conversation about all kinds of things. We did spend some time talking about how hopeful the Biden/Harris ticket makes us feel. Other topics: I shared how I handled an abusive DM from a strange man; Jen is offering relaxation classes to help combat anxiety; having faith but not being religious; and all kinds of other fun subjects.
2020-08-2601 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonKhary PenebakerKhary Penebaker is back! He's a DNC member, a gun violence survivor, a board member at Everytown, an advocate for suicide prevention and for gun safety. Last night, a black man, Jacob Blake, was shot seven times in the back by police in front of his children. Khary and I discussed the need to reform the police. Khary is confident that with a blue Congress, a Biden administration will pass the common-sense gun reform laws the majority of Americans want. Other topics: what to expect from the RNC convention this week, and Kellyanne Conway is leaving the White House.
2020-08-2401 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonTexas Dem Candidate Hank GilbertHank Gilbert is a Texas Democrat running to unseat "idiot" Republican Rep. Louie Gohmert and you will LOVE his no-nonsense straight talk. Hank is a delightful guest and he MUST beat Gohmert because he will be an amazing representative. We talked about the importance of his district and how it can be the key to turning Texas blue. We also discussed how important it is to "stomp out stupid" on November 3. This was such a fun show, I'm positive you'll enjoy it and you will love Hank. He's funny, warm, sincere and we need more people like him in leadership...
2020-08-1900 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonDavid PepperDavid Pepper is the chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party and he's the author of the political thriller The People's House about a Russian scheme to help elect Republican candidates. A prescient story that was released in July 2016. After talking about his book and his experience working in Russia with Vladimir Putin, we covered the illegal Republican effort to throttle the 2020 vote during a global pandemic by attacking the USPS, and what each voter can do to make their vote count. We also discussed how Nancy Pelosi and the House must handle the emergency hearing scheduled later this month. We...
2020-08-1701 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonSteph WaltonSteph Walton is running for City Council in Oakland Ca and she's back on the free show! We have so much fun talking about Kamala Harris as Biden's VP pick! Harris stood up to Biden during the debates and he choose her! Wow! We call out the press for their sexist double-standard and vow to always speak up and out when we see. We covered so much in this show. Some great news in harrowing times.
2020-08-1201 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonNick Knudsen of DemCastUSANick Knudsen returns! He's the Executive Director of DemcastUSA--a grassroots organization created to help Democratic down-ballot candidates win. It's a great way to get involved and you can do it from the comfort of your own home. Trump is slowing down the mail and we have to be prepared.Nick and I discuss ways everyone can vote early and be prepared for the chaos we'll encounter as we approach Election Day. Vote early! Have a plan! We also talk about how we can all participate and volunteer during COVID.
2020-08-1001 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonJared Yates SextonJared is a political analyst and author. His new book "American Rule: How a nation Conquered the World but Failed its People" is out on September 15, 2020.Jared and I talked about Trump's authoritarianism and how media has played a huge role in giving him unearned respect. We also discussed how Trump might behave in these next few months and how we all must be prepared to fight for the soul of the country, and Jared said he's hopeful after witnessing the Black Lives Matter protests. He talked a little about his upcoming book and how we've all been sold a...
2020-08-0501 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonCheri JacobusCheri Jacobus is back and we talked about the need for more women leaders--more women running political parties and running networks because right now they are dominated by white men. We also shared thoughts on what might become of the Republican Party, and we had a great conversation about Biden's VP pick.He's set to announce later this week.
2020-08-0301 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonTravis AkersTravis Akers has written for BuzzFeed and Newsweek and he works on behalf of veterans' rights. Today we discussed what it's like for divorced parents when one parent doesn't take COVID seriously. Travis is in that position. His ex is a "Red Hat" and they share custody of a teenager. I saw him tweet about it and figured there must be a lot of people dealing with this same issue. We had an informative conversation and he offers up some great advice to other divorced folks who are co-parenting during the pandemic.
2020-07-2901 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonJody Hamilton is Back!Jody Hamilton is back! She's the host of the From The Bunker podcast. She's on the Bob Cesca podcast every Thursday and she's part of the Stephanie Miller Sexy Liberal Podcast Network. Topics: Trump's National Security Advisor tested positive for COVID; white supremacists are instigating riots under the guise of Black Lives Matter, Biden's VP pick will be awesome. We also talked a little about Los Angeles, and the presidents we've met
2020-07-2701 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonActor Jim PiddockActor Jim Piddock joined me to talk about his lengthy and successful acting career. He has quite an impressive and extensive resume. You've seen him in the films Independence Day, Best In Show and A Mighty Wind, and the television shows Friends, The Drew Carey Show, Mad About You and many more. We first focus on his career and what it's like to work with Christopher Guest and the late great Fred Willard. Then we move over to politics. From COVID to troops in Oregon, we discuss Trump's utter lack of leadership. We covered a lot and I do hope...
2020-07-2201 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonTeri KanefieldTeri Kanefield is back with her unique, outstanding commentary on what's happening in the Trumpian nightmare. First, we begin with Teri's Twitter thread on Mary Trump's book, and then we tie it in with Trump's current behavior,specifically focusing on the decision to deploy federal troops in Oregon and now possibly Chicago. Teri breaks it all down and warns against panic. She says our panic can actually helpTrump.As usual, Teri's thoughtful take on the craziness and mayhem makes it a little easier to endure.
2020-07-2001 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonGreg OlearGreg Olear is back for another spirited and entertaining political conversation. Topics: takeaways from Mary Trump's book (although neither one of us has read the whole thing yet.); Greg predicts Ghislaine Maxwell will "sing like a canary"; what will ultimately happen to Roger Stone?... and so much more. Also, Greg called Trump a "goddamn walking treason bomb!" I love this show!
2020-07-1501 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonAuthor Ann WernerAnn Werner is an author, political writer, and she's my mother! Her latest book, "The Melt" is about life after a devastating global pandemic caused by the climate crisis, and it kills off the majority of the population. Survivors form new communities and the story focuses on one diverse community in particular. We talk about her writing process, how she came up with the idea, and how much coronavirus affected the direction of the story. We also take some time to talk a little bit about politics. This is a special show because listeners get a tiny glimpse into our...
2020-07-1301 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonJulian E. ZelizerJulian Zelizer is a historian at Princeton University and a CNN Political Analyst. Contributor, NPR's Here and Now. Co-host of Politics and Polls. 20 books on American politics. His latest book Burning Down the House: Newt Gingrich, the Fall of a Speaker, and the Rise of the New Republican Party was released yesterday and we talked about Gingrich's influence in American politics, especially how he influenced how the Republican Party currently operates. We also discussed where the GOP is possibly headed and what that might mean for Democrats. An informative show.
2020-07-0801 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonFormer Justice Department Prosecutor Michael J. SternUSA Today opinion columnist and former Justice Department prosecutor Michael J. Stern joined me for a fascinating interview. We talked about how Trump might react if he loses by a slim margin to Biden. I asked about the possibility of Trump taking it to the Supreme Court and his answer was slightly worrisome. Michael also indulged me with questions I had regarding the recent arrest of Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell. This was a really interesting conversation and I'm so grateful Michael allowed me to pick his legal brain.
2020-07-0601 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonBrooklyn Dad DefiantI'm so excited to talk with Majid M. Padelan A.K.A. Brooklyn Dad Defiant. He's the author of The Liddle'est President and he has a massive Twitter following. He's funny, authentic, and a great conversationalist. We talk a little about his life before social media and then we get into politics. Topics: feminism; how white people can be good allies; the "defund the police" slogan; Trump cheating; and BDD's choice for VP.Such a fun show.
2020-06-2401 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonSarah WoodSarah Wood is back for another political discussion. Before we get into the politics, though I do gave my last update on Miranda kitty. She crossed over the Rainbow Bridge last Friday night and I briefly share what happened.
Topics: Trump's humiliating Tusla rally; when he's angry and humiliated, he's even more dangerous; Trump's parents really fucked him up; Kentucky is using COVID-19 to suppress the vote; and what's with all the fireworks?
2020-06-2201 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonDavid 'T-Rex' FergusonWriter and musician David Ferguson joined me for a slightly different kind of show today. He's is one half of the "Goth Ninjas" on the Bob Cesca show every Thursday. We had no set agenda and just chatted about whatever came up. There was some talk of COVID, mask-wearing, and a bit of political discussion, but mostly we had fun and went wherever the conversation took us. I enjoyed it and I'm hoping you do, too.
2020-06-1701 min
The Bishy PE Podcast5. Kimberley RenicksKimberley is the number 1 Judo player in the country within her weight class. She has completed all over the world and famously won gold for Scotland in the 2014 Common Wealth Games Glasgow. Kimberley spoke to us about her journey thus far and her hopes to represent Great Britain in the next Olympic Games.
Thank you very much again to Kimberley for providing such an interesting and inspiring interview.
2020-06-1050 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonJohn PavlovitzJohn Pavlovitz is a writer, pastor, and activist from Wake Forest, North Carolina. In the past four years, his blog Stuff That Needs To Be Said has reached a diverse worldwide audience.
Topics: too many Americans are acting as if there's no global pandemic and pretending life is back to normal...as COVID cases continue to rise; what the impact of BLM protests might mean and what we all need to do as allies, great news for the LGBTQ community today and much more!
2020-06-1001 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonFrangela!The comedy duo Frangela--Frances Callier, and Angela Shelton--returns to the show! We had an in-depth conversation about Black Lives Matter protests. We discussed the roles of white protesters as well as how white people must be open to fresh perspectives when it comes to race. The duo weighs in on who would be Biden's best choice and why and we had a lot of fun talking about who it might be. I love these women. They're intelligent, real, funny and open.
2020-06-1001 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonGlenn KirschnerFormer federal prosecutor, and all around great man, Glenn Kirschner returns and we had a really good conversation. Topics include but are not limited to the Black Lives Matter protests happening in the states and all over the globe, how we can improve police departments across the country, Bill Barr is a traitor to this country, why there's a reason to be hopeful about the future and Glenn makes the case for Biden to choose a woman of color as his VP pick.
2020-06-0801 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonKathy GriffinComedian Kathy Griffin joined me to talk about her latest (and very entertaining) docu-comedy, "Kathy Griffin: A Hell of A Story." In case you weren't aware, Kathy got into some trouble when she posed for a picture with a Trump mask with ketchup on it, so we talked a little about that and how she deals with it. She shared some personal stories and we discussed some of the events happening right now. We laughed at the illiterate Trump trolls and called out women who undermine other women. I also fangirled her just a little bit.
2020-06-0100 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonPolitical Stratgegist Cheri JacobusCheri Jacobus is a nationally recognized political strategist who used to be a moderate Republican but switched to Independent when Trump got the Republican nomination. She's a pundit, a writer, and the executive producer of "America Reads The Mueller Report." Topics: Cheri describes what happened to her when she decided not to work for a Trump Super PAC in 2015, we talk about COVID-19 and how she's dealing with it; Trump's weird posture; Tara Reade and #pantyhosegate, and how Cheri thinks Biden could do well bringing in some conservative voters by campaigning on the Morning After pill. I always enjoy talking...
2020-05-2701 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonWriter Amanda SowardsAside from being my friend, Amanda Sowards is a writer and she, like me, has all kinds of political opinions. Topics we covered: COVID--how will it change us in the long run; liberals fat-shaming Trump on Twitter; "progressives" attacking Amy McGrath, the Democratic candidate running against Mitch McConnell, and much more.
2020-05-2001 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonPolitical Strategist Adam ParkohmenkoAdam Parkhomento an American political strategist and organizer who served as National Field Director for the Democratic National Committee (DNC) in 2016.He was the co-founder and executive director of Ready for Hillary, a super PAC established to persuade Hillary Clinton to run for the presidency of the United States in 2016. and in the same year. Topics discussed: Adam's work with Hillary Clinton--I asked him what he thought the biggest misconception about her is and it's good to get that answer from someone who has actually worked with her. We talked about what Democrats should prioritize *when* they take back power...
2020-05-1801 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonPublicist Danny DeraneyDanny Deraney is a publicist...which is not the usual kind of guest I interview, but he has an interesting story. Aside from posting fun and positive content on Twitter, he's done PR work for the ERA and helped guide some famous actresses in sharing their #MeToo stories. We begin the chat about his work, but then we get into why he chooses to be a positive force on Twitter, and then we get into the women's rights portion of the show. He's such a nice man and I really enjoyed chatting with him.
2020-05-1301 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonLorraine Devon WilkeLorraine Devon Wilke is back for a great conversation! Topics: COVID--it's too early to open up, and it seems many in the White House have it or have been exposed to it. Lorraine and I have a productive conversation about Me Too--and how one person's experience/story/allegation doesn't define the entire movement
2020-05-1101 min
Best Full Trial Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Law & PoliticsLawless by Kimberley MotleyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/431512 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Lawless Author: Kimberley Motley Narrator: Kimberley Motley Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 20 minutes Release date: May 7, 2020 Genres: Law & Politics Publisher's Summary: In the summer of 2008 Kimberley Motley quit her job as a criminal defence attorney in Milwaukee to join a program to help train lawyers in war-torn Afghanistan. She was 32 years old at the time, a former Mrs. Wisconsin (she'd entered the contest on a dare) and a mother of three who had never travelled outside the United States. What she brought to Afghanistan was a toughness and...
2020-05-0703 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonSarah WoodSarah Wood is back gracing us with her wonderful presence. Shit is fucked up out there and Sarah and I dig in...from crazy MAGA terrorist protesters risking all of our lives because they want haircuts to Me Too taking a big hit with Biden allegations. We also discuss the best way to get to Medicare for All and a $15 minimum wage.
2020-05-0401 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonFeminist Next DoorEverybody's favorite Feminist Next Door, Em, is back! I've been waiting to bring up the subject of toxic femininity and we discussed how it relates (or doesn't) to toxic masculinity. We also had an interesting conversation about the derogatory term "slut" that's meant to shame women. As always, Em offers up thoughtful dialogue and an intelligent point of view--she did not disappoint
2020-04-2901 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonRandy BryceFormer Democratic candidate nominee for Wisconsin's 1st congressional district joins me to talk about what it means to be a progressive and what's the best way to unite the party. We had such a great and productive conversation. Topics: Randy weighs in on who would excite him as VP; Trump is unraveling; no more press rallies; what's at stake ifTrump is re-elected; should we end sheltering in place, and I asked Randy if he has plans to run for office again. I really enjoyed talking with Ironstache and I think you'll enjoy it, too.
2020-04-2701 min
Start Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonKimberley and Steph together AgainAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2020-04-221h 28Start Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonKimberley and Steph together AgainSteph is back and we talk about all the good stuff--especially what Biden said about the eventual VP pick. Wowza! We cover ways to help people in need during the COVID pandemic, Michael Harriot's new article in The Root titled "Open The Economy" Is The New "White Lives Matter," AOC's recent appearance on Maddow, and I don't give a shit if you call me "Karen."
2020-04-2201 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonSarah Wood ReturnsSarah Wood returns and we rant about the MAGA dumbstupids who are protesting quarantine while wearing masks and carrying guns. We have a really good conversation about the eventual VP pick, and we discuss various political topics happening right now.
2020-04-2001 min
The Enchantress Society With Tia JohnsonHow To Grow To A State Of Abundance When Life Knocks You Down With Kimberley Milousis“Flip it. Let’s Flip it” In this episode, Tia invites CPA tax-specialist turned natural-health- entrepreneur and abundance coach, Kimberley Milousis to discuss How To Grow To A State Of Abundance When Life Knocks You Down. Sign up for Kimberley’s Life More Abundantly 10 WEEK COURSE at www.kimm.me/lma USE CODE TIA FOR 20% OFF Learn more about Kimberley at http://kimberleymilousis.com/ Join the sacred private Facebook group, Goddess Domain at https://www.facebook.com/groups/575265603019057/ Help More Spiritual Trailblazers find this show! Please rate and review...
2020-04-1535 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonThe Banter's Ben CohenPresident of Banter Media Ben Cohen joins me to discuss what it's like to be quarantined with a two-year-old. But we also dig into Biden's recent endorsements, who might be the best VP pick, and Obama's role in the campaign. We talked about the nuances of the Me Too movement and we also both weighed in on what will and should change because of COVID-19.
2020-04-1501 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonRob Sullivan - The Power of The PositiveRob Sullivan is an international speaker, an author, and an executive coach. I met him in 2007 when he hosted a sales workshop for the company I was working for as a sales representative. I was blown away with how down to earth and positive he was (and is). Today we talk about techniques on staying sane, and even positive during this awful pandemic. Rob overcame cancer and he explains how focusing on the negative is unhealthy. He also explains how concentrating on the abundance we do have is a way to overcome feelings of scarcity and anxiety. I needed this...
2020-04-1301 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonRob Anderson - Democratic Candidate In LouisianaRob Anderson is a working-class, Jon of all Trades, Democrat and a candidate for the US House of Representatives for Louisiana District 3 in 2020! We talked about why he's running, and then we switch to national issues: How COVID might change how the US approaches healthcare, Bernie dropped out, Biden's possible VP and what will happen in November with how we vote. Lot's of good stuff packed in this show.
2020-04-0801 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonTeri Kanefield on Oligarchy v. DemocracyAuthor and lawyer Teri Kanefield returns to discuss one of her illumination and informative Twitter threads about oligarchy v. democracy. She explains why it's important to understand why we cannot asses Trump in the same way we'd assess Obama or even George W. Bush. Trump is not looking to run a healthy democracy, he's trying to create an oligarchy. Writing him off as an idiot is dangerous because he is accomplishing his goal. But there's good news! He hasn't succeeded, and as long as we're armed with facts and don't allow ourselves to give in to the doomsday scenario, Trump...
2020-04-0601 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonActor Diedrich BaderI had such a wonderful time interviewing Diedrich! You know him from the TV shows VEEP, The Drew Carey Show and the films Napoleon Dynamite, Office Space, And Miss Congeniality 2.We talked about his career... his journey as a successful, working actor. He shared the difference between working on sets with female leads as opposed to male leads and he also opened up about initially resenting a key acting role he eventually grew to appreciate and then love. There's so much good stuff here. If you love actors, you'll love Diedrich.
2020-04-0101 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonActress Kiersten WarrenYou've seen actress Kiersten Warren in the films Independence Day, Bicentennial Man and 13 Going on 30 and she's appeared in countless television shows including Life Goes On Saved by the Bell: The College Years, and Desperate Housewives.She's smart, warm, insightful and we had a delightful conversation--which is important during this hellish time of quarantine. We talked about her family, her early years as a model and her successful career as a working actor. We discussed what it's like to be a woman of a certain age in Hollywood, and the current projects she's working on.All that said, our conversation...
2020-03-3001 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonAuthor Katherine StewartKatherine Stewart is the author of The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism. We talk about how the religious right as masquerades as a social movement but it's actually a political movement. Stewart explains how AG Barr is part of that movement. We talk about how Christian nationalism is influencing the national response to covid-19 as well as why the effort to ban abortion has nothing to do with abortion--it's about control. An important and informative show.
2020-03-2500 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonGreg Olear in QuarantineGreg Olear, author of Dirty Rubles, is back for some entertaining, political quarantine fun. Greg talks me off a ledge and explains why Trump will not cancel the election and declare Martial Law. We spend some time discussing the fantastic docu-series "Hillary" --which you must watch! We also talk about Biden, Bernie and who Greg thinks will be VP.
After politics, we talk about how we're staying sane and entertained as the world burns.
2020-03-2301 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonComedian Maysoon ZayidMaysoon Zayid is a comedian, actress, and disability advocate.
She has Cerebral Palsy and she talks about what it's like to be a Palestinian disabled woman from New Jersey while pursuing a career in entertainment. It's a nice break from the global pandemic/Trump freak-out crisis we're all experiencing!
2020-03-1800 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonJared Yates Sexton ReturnsJared is a political analyst and author and we had a sobering conversation about coronavirus: why we're here and what we can expect, Of course we discussed the debate between Biden and Sanders, who the VP might be, and we also talked about how the power structure has to change so The People are better represented.
2020-03-1601 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonPulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Connie SchultzConnie Shultz is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, author, and a professor of journalism at Kent State. She also happens to be married to Ohio Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown.We talked about her upcoming book, The Daughters of Erietown: A Novel, Warren's POTUS run and the impact of her suspending her presidential campaign. We also discussed sexism in politics and pondered what it will take to finally see a woman lead the country--and why it's so important to stay in the fight. We also wondered who the next VP pick might be and why the role of VP may be different...
2020-03-1101 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonJoe Walsh ReturnsFormer presidential candidate Joe Walsh returns to the podcast to talk about his new book "F*ck Silence." Joe is one of the only Never-Trump conservatives who understands it isn't his place to tell the Democrats how to behave (I bigly appreciate that), He's pledged to vote for the Democratic nominee no matter who it is, and he's even going to work to get other Republicans to vote for Democrats in November. Joe and I don't see eye to eye on policy, but we are able to see the threat Trump poses, and we agree the top priority is voting...
2020-03-0900 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonSuper TuesdaySouth Carolina changed the trajectory of this race and Biden did very well on Super Tuesday. Warren did not do well. (BOO!) Steph and I share our opinions about what will come next, and the importance of the VP pick no matter which older white man gets the nomination. It's crazy out there and we get in the weeds. But we also find some time to be positive. Voter turnout was huge and that means a 2020 blue flood.
2020-03-0401 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonClaude Taylor Is BackClaude Taylor of Mad Dog PAC is back! As we were chatting, Klobuchar announced she's dropping out. Claude and I discussed where the race is headed, what might go down on Super Tuesday and who would be the best VP pick for the eventual nominee. Yes, lots of talk about Bernie and Biden. The race to the nomination is quickly changing and tomorrow we'll probably know who the frontrunner will be.
2020-03-0201 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonLizz WinsteadLizz Winstead, co creator and former head writer of The Daily Show, joins me to talk about the pending March 4, Supreme Court abortion case.The first one since the addition of Trump appointed Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh. Lizz is also the founder of Abortion Access Front, which is part USO, part Habitat for Humanity and AAF is the only nonprofit that travels the country doing comedy and providing aid and comfort to independent clinics in hostile states. We talk about what the SCOTUS decision might mean and how it could affect women in Louisiana who want to terminate...
2020-02-2600 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonJody HamiltonJody Hamilton is the host of the From The Bunker podcast. She's on the Bob Cesca podcast every Thursday and she's part of the Stephanie Miller Sexy Liberal Podcast Network. Everyone is freaking out about Bernie Sanders. Jody and I attempt to calm people's nerves and also remind everyone there are still 47 states to go. Harvey Weinstein is now a convicted rapist, and Jody and I discuss the joy of having men explain things to us. Such a fun show
2020-02-2401 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonSarah Wood ReturnsThe enchanting Sarah Wood is back to talk politics. We discuss Bloomberg and the growing/alarming divide in the Democratic Party. We found some time to talk about focusing on the positive and that both of us think--despite our divide--Democrats will win in November.
2020-02-1701 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonSteph Walton Is BaaaackSteph is back and we talked about the Dem candidates; who's left? Who is viable and the fact that if you dare to have an opinion on social media, prepare for anger! Is Biden done? What about Warren? Is the nominee going to be Bloomberg? We had a spirited conversation.
Trump is unleashed and everything is effing crazy.
2020-02-1201 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonCliff SchecterCliff Schecter, along with John Aravosis, are the cohosts of the UnPresidented Podcast and Cliff joined me for a thoughtful conversation about what's coming up in the New Hampshire primaries, how Biden is faring and Bloomberg might be a real player in 2020. We also talked about new tactics emerging online that are meant to suppress voting and enthusiasm on the Democratic side. Both of us love Bernie Sanders' vision but we discussed how some of his followers are online bullies, and that maybe some are GOP plants looking to sow division.
2020-02-1001 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonProud Resister Ryan KnightRyan Knight is the host of the Amped Up podcast and he's a fierce progressive activist. He's a Warren supporter who passionately and intelligently makes the case for big bold structural change. We talked about Trump's biggest lie in the State of the Union, the 2020 Democratic field, results (so far) in Iowa and of course we talked up and about Elizabeth Warren. While Ryan is a dedicated Liz supporter, he is voting and fighting for whoever becomes the Democratic nominee.
2020-02-0501 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonFormer Double Agent Naveed JamaliNaveed Jamali is a former double agent; he works for the U.S. Department of Defense as an intelligence officer, he's a political commentator on national security and a former FBI asset. And he's the author of How To Catch A Russian Spy. We had a candid conversation about why Trump won in 2016. He shared his fascinating insights into the minds of Russian spies and how they view the United States. We also discussed who might get the 2020 nomination and why. Naveed also shared a fantastic personal story of when he met Elizabeth Warren.
2020-02-0301 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonPolitical Strategist Steve SchmidtPolitical strategist Steve Schmidt joined me to talk about the Bolton bombshell and what will likely happen next. Steve explained it's very possible we'll see a second Trump term and what that would look like. We talked about Russia, the 2020 Democratic candidates and what it will take to win this November. We also discussed his latest political endeavor: The Lincoln Project. Lot's of sobering information in this show, but fortunately, we did find some things to laugh about. A great conversation.
2020-01-2901 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonScott Dworkin ReturnsScott Dworkin of the Democratic Coalition joined me to talk about the Senate trial and he put a big, much-needed, emphasis on We The People *believing* Trump and should be removed. If we say "Trump and GOP will win," we hand them a win! Scott and I also talked about Tulsi's pathetic attempt to get some attention, Hillary's comments on Bernie and much more.
2020-01-2201 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonMeWe CEO Mark WeinsteinMeWe is an alternative to Facebook and CEO Mark Weinstein joined me to discuss the benefits of migrating to his site. As he explains, there are no ads, there's no targeting and your data is not for sale. We covered a lot of ground. You'll want to hear this interview.
2020-01-1600 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonGreg Olear ReturnsGreg Olear, author of Dirty Rubles, is back for another entertaining and informative political discussion. Topics include Giuliani's goons monitored every move made by Marie Yovanovitch, former US Ambassador to Ukraine, while she was in Kiev, our top choices for the Democratic nominee, why Greg believes Bernie Sanders is not the person to lead the country and that Russia is engaging in military grade psyops. Many of us have been duped and Greg and I talk about our own experiences.
2020-01-1501 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonJared Yates SextonJared is a political analyst and author. We had a fascinating conversation about the Iran attack, Trump's unhinged press conference and how Vladimir Putin is using all of this to his advantage. Jared offers valuable insights and even solutions on how we can do better as a people. We also talked about his book The Man They Wanted Me To Be Toxic Masculinity and a Crisis of Our Own Making. Jared does a fantastic job of explaining what toxic masculinity is and he's very open about his own experiences. A really great conversation.
2020-01-0801 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonLast Show Of 2019Steph Walton is here and we're fired up! Trump is being impeached today and even though we're happy it's happening, it's sad it has to come to this. We talk about what comes next, 2020 is going to be crazy, and we discuss the super PAC started by Never-Trumpers. We packed a lot into this show.
2019-12-1801 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonVote Her In Author Rebecca SiveRebecca Sive is the author of Vote Her In and Every Day Is Election Day A Woman's Guide To Winning Any Office. We discussed the importance of multiple women running for POTUS in 2020; how women political activists can get involved in the Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina primaries no matter where you live; and we also talked about why women must attain executive political power.
2019-12-1600 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonCheri JacobusCheri Jacobus is a nationally recognized political strategist and she's the executive producer of America Reads The Mueller Report where actors and real voters read experts of the report. Was the unusual visit to Walter Reed last month really a way out if Trump can't take the heat of impeachment? Will he resign and cite health reasons? Cheri also expresses concern that the ten counts of obstruction noted in the Mueller Report are not included in the articles of impeachment, at least they aren't now. And we talk about Mitch McConnell's role in all of this.
2019-12-1200 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonFeminist Next Door ReturnsThe Feminist Next Door is back again for another rousing conversation. After revealing that we're the same person, we get to more serious issues including but not limited to how to deal with misogynistic trolls, Kamala Harris dropped out of the 2020 race, what about a Biden/Harris ticket, and how holding each other accountable is a good thing.
2019-12-0401 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonFacebook SucksSteph is back. Facebook sucks and there are finally alternatives. Women favor impeachment over men. Trump hasn't been the same since his "unusual" trip to Walter Reed. Russia is attacking the United States. Will he resign? Obama isn't thrilled with the frontrunners and much more.
2019-11-2701 min
Mucking Around the KIEpisode Three: The Fernie/Kimberley Rivalry - September 27th, 2019In our third episode of Mucking Around The KI, lots happening around the league and a lot of new voices joining us.On top of interviews with the Head Coaches of Golden, Fernie and Princeton, we’re also joined by Howie Ashmore, who regularly covers Fernie Ghostrider home games, and Justin McCartney, the voice of the Kelowna Chiefs.No Yelling on the Bus also returns for another week, as Wylie speaks with Fernie Ghostrider’s coaches.We’re not affiliated with the league or its teams, but we have plenty to talk about with its pl...
2019-09-2742 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonDr. Dena GraysonDr. Dena Grayson joined Steph and Kimberley to talk about impeachment, the release of the transcript of the call between Trump and Ukraine's president, how the Republican Party will handle the news that Trump pressured a foreign leader for dirt on a political opponent. Lots to unwrap.
2019-09-2501 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonKirk AcevedoActor, resister Kirk Acevedo Oz, Band Of Brothers, 12 Monkeys, joined Kimberley to talk politics and acting. Kirk described his impression of Trump the two times they met. He talks about boycotting Equinox, political correctness, and how the private school his daughter attended prayed for a Trump victory prior to the 2018 midterm elections. After the two talked politics, they dove into Kirk's acting career and discussed his role on HBO's OZ as well as portraying Joe Toye, who earned four purple hearts,on Band Of Brothers. Body image was also a topic of conversation. Such a fun show.
2019-08-2101 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonFeminist Next DoorThe Feminist Next Door joins Kimberley and Steph for a conversation about Jefferey Epstein, rape culture and how to cope as this nightmare unfolds. Also, what's up with Melania Trump and the inconsistencies with her story? What About A Biden Abrams ticket? Lot's more. Good stuff.
2019-08-1401 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonSexologist Logan LevkoffSexologist Logan Levkoff joined Kimberley to explain why no one should listen to Mario Lopez's dangerous message that parents shouldn't support trans children. Other topics include the best and worst ways to talk about sex with teens, and how to talk with kids about consent. The two also discussed the female orgasm. Logan offers helpful advice on how to make sure both partners achieve orgasm and how to bring the subject up with your partner.
2019-07-3101 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonRussia Is Attacking Us And Trump Can't Handle The TruthWriter Sarah Wood is back. And she talks with Kimberley about Mueller's testimony; what media got wrong and RUSSIA IS ATTACKING US. We also discussed impeachment; why it's necessary and Pelosi's possible strategy; Corey Booker wants to Punch Trump and who we're backing for 2020.
2019-07-2501 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonTeri KanefieldAuthor and lawyer Teri Kanefield joined Kimberley to discuss Teri's tweet thread, Trump's Four Part Plan For Destroying Democracy and Strengthening An Oligarchy. We also analyzed what it means to hold Trump accountable, and how justice would best be served. Teri also explained how Robert Mueller's public testimony may or may not add to the public call for impeachment
2019-07-1701 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonVincent D'OnofrioActor/director Vincent D'Onofrio joined Kimberley to talk about his latest film, The Kid, his acting career and how he developed his craft. He shared fascinating stories about what it was like to work on Full Metal Jacket; The Whole Wide World; and his intense, Emmy nominated performance on Homicide: Life On The Street. We also discussed body image in Hollywood; equality and the wonderful world of Twitter.
2019-07-0801 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonFeminist Next DoorEm, also known as the Feminist Next Door, joins Kimberley to talk about consent; how men can be allies; rape culture; the 2020 candidates and a lot more. So much feminism is packed into this conversation, you won't want to miss a thing!
2019-07-0301 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonSarah KendziorSarah Kendzior is a scholar of authoritarian states, the author of The View From Fly Over Country, and the co-host of the Gaslit Nation podcast. She joined Kimberley to talk about Putin's long game; why impeachment is crucial and why it's so important to stay engaged during these unpredictable, exhausting times.
2019-06-1900 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonThe GOP War On Women Has EscalatedAmanda Sowards joins Kimberley Johnson to talk about the latest abortion bans and how the GOP wants use these bans to overturn Roe v Wade. Other topics include women are fucking angry and we have a right to be, Nancy Pelosi and the possibility of impeachment, what Mueller can say when he testifies before Congress and much, much more.
2019-05-1501 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. Johnson2020 Women Step Up As Trump Loses ItAuthor Lorraine Devon Wilke joins Kimberley for a spirited discussion on Trump's taxes, Nancy Pelosi's strategy to impeach or not to impeach, how the 2020 Women are rising to the occasion and how something will eventually break Trump. There's so much packed into one show, you won't want to miss it.
2019-05-0801 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. Johnson2020 Women And FeminismKimberley and Steph talk about 2020 women, CNN's town hall, Elizabeth Warren's candidacy, Pete Buttigieg, frustrating mansplainers and how we deal with them. Lot's of frank talk and honesty today!
2019-04-2401 minStart Me Up with Kimberley A. JohnsonTrump is GUILTYWe had plans to have a guest but Skype wasn't working AGAIN. So it's Kimberley and Steph and we dig in to why it's important impeach, and if we want to defeat Donald Trump, we have to unite! Lots more!
2019-04-1900 min
Your Anxiety Toolkit - Practical Skills for Anxiety, Panic & DepressionEp. 94: Doing the “hard thing” is worth it! Life after OCD with Shawnté Johnson Life after OCD with Shawnté Johnson Welcome back to another episode of Your Anxiety Toolkit Podcast! Today, we talk about life after OCD. So often, my clients in my private practice have questions about what recovery for anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder looks like. Clients and social media followers are often asking me what “recovery” means and how can they get there. Understanding recovery is a crucial part of taking those first steps towards fear. Today, I am...
2019-03-2945 min
Cultural Controversy and Our Lives with Shannon FisherWe Are Women: Kimberley A. Johnson and Madison Kimrey on The Authentic Woman with Guest Host Leslie SalzilloGuest Host Leslie Salzillo is a political activist, writer, and artist. She advocates for women, minorities, LGBT, and students. She runs the largest Rush Limbaugh Boycott Page on Facebook. Tonight, Leslie will interview fellow activists, Kimberley A. Johnson and Madison Kimrey, to discuss the We Are Women Rally and social media activism.
Kimberley A. Johnson is a feminist blogger known for her outspoken stance on the need to enshrine women’s rights into the U.S. Constitution by ratifying the ERA. In addition to her political activism, Kimberley A. Johnson is the author of three nonfiction books, including...
2019-01-2251 min