This week Jason Kander (@JasonKander) joins Ana Marie Cox (@anamariecox) to talk about his most recent work with veterans and what brought him there. They cover Jason’s political history, how he got help, and why no one should use running for president to avoid their problems. Afterwards, they discuss ways of finding hope and making change outside of the pol ... Show More
Oct 1
How Do You Let Go And Still Stay In It? with River Butcher
Comedian River Butcher joins us for a conversation about what happens when the gigs stop coming—and the world doesn’t end. We talk about the fear of slowing down, and how gratitude, perspective, and a working fridge might just be the real signs of success. Learn more about your a ... Show More
55m 29s
Sep 24
Is Doing It Yourself the Only Honest Way Left? with Michael Burns
Writer and video essayist Michael Burns joins us to talk about what happens when the platform you helped build stops serving the work and starts serving itself. After Wisecrack, he set out to make something smaller, stranger, and more his own. We get into the emotional cost of re ... Show More
1h 2m
Dec 2020
Mental Health (with Audra McDonald, Jason Kander, and Allie Brosh)
The recent spike in Americans suffering from anxiety and depression makes evident that COVID-19 has impacted our health in more ways than one. In this episode, Hillary talks with three people who have spoken openly about their own mental health struggles: Tony Award-winner Audra ... Show More
56m 56s
Sep 2020
Fight COVID With Everyone And Everything You Know (with Danielle Allen and Dr. Amy Aminlari)
Baratunde explores how, in the absence of national leadership, determined, newly-minted leaders are problem-solving and mobilizing people around them to protect and save lives during this pandemic. Danielle Allen breaks down what has ACTUALLY been happening with regional leadersh ... Show More
52m 40s
Jun 2024
Other People Have It Worse: Veteran Jason Kander on PTSD & Recognizing You Need Help
On the outside, veteran Jason Kander had everything going for him: successful political career, lovely family, the respect of his peers. But on the inside, he was struggling: nightmares, depression and suicidal thoughts were constant companions. Jason joins us to talk about his n ... Show More
1h 12m
Mar 2020
Taking Care In The Time of Coronavirus
“Restriction kindles creativity; and crisis the opportunity for growth.”Rich RollA diversion from my typical format, today I sit down with my wife Julie Piatt to discuss the coronavirus pandemic.For those unfamiliar, Julie is an accomplished yogi, healer, musician, and mom to our ... Show More
1h 11m
Oct 2022
PTSD, Post-Traumatic Growth, and Prioritizing Mental Health with Jason Kander
In 2016 Jason Kander was a rising star in the Democratic Party. After narrowly losing the race to become one of Missouri’s Senators, he began laying the groundwork for a Presidential run. Jason unexpectedly pivoted to declaring his candidacy for the 2019 Kansas City mayoral elect ... Show More
58m 38s
Jan 2024
A Holistic Approach to Wellness with Dr. Ryan Monahan
Join my doctor, Dr. Ryan Monahan of Peaceful Mountain Medicine, and me as we discuss his non-pharmecutical approach to all aspects of health; diet and lifestyle, supplements, why probiotics might not be the best thing for you, how your phone can be affecting your health, limiting ... Show More
47m 7s
Jun 2023
Chervin Jafarieh On How To Rid Your Body Of Parasites & Foundational Health Advice For Optimal Human Health
#583: Today we're welcoming again to the show, one of our good friends and the Founder & CEO of one of our favorite supplement brands, Chervin Jafarieh. Chervin is one of the most respected and influential health experts in the world. As the founder of Cymbiotika, Chervin has com ... Show More
1h 20m