The 2020 election season has been anything but routine. To coach us through all the ways we can help flip seats, add balance to any check on our democracy, and win big on election day, Jonathan is turning to political strategist Ben O'Keefe.
Ben is a human rights activist, progressive strategist, and founder of the impact entertainment company Give A Damn. ... Show More
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What Broadway Can Teach You About Reinvention w/ CATS: The Jellicle Ball's Hair & Makeup Team
Happy Pride Month! This week on Getting Better, we’re heading backstage on Broadway for a dazzling deep dive into the artistry, creativity, and sheer magic that brings iconic productions to life. Jonathan sits down with the Hair & Makeup team behind the 9-Time Tony Nominated prod ... Show More
36m 54s
Jun 1
U.K. Tour, "The Crash" Reaction, Prioritizing Alone Time, CATS Spelling Bee
This week, we’re talking: JVN’s U.K. Tour, seaweed pressed scarfs, visits with grandparents & friends abroad, JVN Hair Wave Spray, Nando’s Peri Peri, “The Crash,” CATS Spelling Bee, over-packing, hot yoga, Obsession, stretching, January 6th rioters, alone time, and our hot bitch ... Show More
26m 44s
May 27
The Psychology of Group Fitness & Coregulation w/ Dr. Tess Kilwein
A lot of us have a complicated relationship with movement - blamed, shamed, or stuck in routines that don’t truly serve us. But what if movement wasn’t about perfection, punishment, or performance? What if it was a powerful tool for connection, self-care, and resilience? This wee ... Show More
32m 50s
Apr 2024
Election Predictions, Trump Media’s Dip, and Guest Host Jon Favreau
Crooked Media’s Jon Favreau joins Kara to co-host! They discuss Trump Media’s stock taking a dive, Jon Stewart saying Apple wouldn’t let him interview Lina Khan, and a new bill in California that could give employees the “right to disconnect.” Then, Louie Swisher joins the mix to ... Show More
54m 15s
Apr 2023
Ben Smith on the Turmoil at Buzzfeed, Fox News and Everything In Between
To make sense of a turbulent and important week in media, we turn to Ben Smith who was the founding Editor in Chief of Buzzfeed News (2012 to 2020) and the former New York Times media critic (from 2020 to 2022). On the agenda: the shuttering of Buzzfeed News, the meaning of Murdo ... Show More
1h 4m
Dec 2023
"Free Speech Warriors," EU's AI Act, and Guest Dan Pfeiffer
Kara and Scott discuss Tucker Carlson's new streaming service, Elon letting Alex Jones back on X, and whether the criticism of Google's Gemini demo video is warranted. Then, UPenn's president resigns after that Congressional testimony last week, will the other presidents follow? ... Show More
1h 9m