Start Me Up with Kimberley A. Johnson

Hosted by blogger and author Kimberley A. Johnson.'Start Me Up' isn't just any other podcast. I'm willing to call BS when I see it and I don't care if it's coming from a rightwinger or a self-professed bleedingheart liberal. I'm not always politically correct and I'm a huge fan of loose talk and salty language. Sarcasm is guaranteed and political correctness will be at a minimum. This podcast is for anyone who wants to listen to compelling conversations with a variety of guests about current events and controversial topics.

Start Me Up with Kimberley A. Johnson is a commentary podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 480 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Start Me Up: Democratic Strategist Simon Rosenberg

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  Simon is an optimistic guy and we talked about why it's so important to be optimistic with the understanding we don't always get our way. Topics: Dems in array while the GOP is rapidly unraveling; what we can do individually to help save democracy, and how we keep from being sucked into the negative messaging so that we don't unknowingly do the GOP's dirty work for them. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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  Start Me Up: Brian J. Karem

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  Brian Karem is a White House Columnist and his latest book is titled Free the Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It. He's a political analyst for CNN and hosts the "Just Ask The Question" podcast. Sex, drugs, and rock and roll. We touched on all. Today's show is more about Brian but we did get to some politics. Not only is Brian a reporter, but he also sings in a rock band. We talked music, hallucinogens, weed, and other party favors. He talked about his path to journalism, growing up in Kentucky, and shared stories that had me howling. We discussed Trump and the impending indictments, what Dems should fear the most, and where Dems need to improve with messaging. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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  Start Me Up: David Pepper

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  David Pepper is back. He's the former chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party and his latest book Saving Democracy is out now. Topics: David shared some effective and easy ways to help save democracy--and they don't require much of your time; why it's so important to win in local and state elections; David shared some of the more egregious laws/abuses happening on the state level and he ended with what we have to be optimistic about heading into 2024. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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  Start Me Up: Communications Expert Paige Wolf

  —54 min

  Paige Wolf is a communications expert dedicated to creating meaningful progressive change locally and globally. For more than 20 years, she has run Paige Wolf Media and Public Relations, offering communications services to a wide variety of clients including nonprofit organizations, political campaigns, and mission-driven businesses. She has worked on Democratic political campaigns throughout Pennsylvania but now focuses on helping candidates in her newer home in South Jersey – and anywhere else people will listen to her! Topics: How Democrats can improve their messaging; what voters can do to help Democrats win; Dems in local and state races need to step up their game; Paige shares what happened when a political tweet went viral (it was scary) and so much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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  Start Me Up: Actor Craig Bierko

  —1h 54m

  Craig Bierko has been acting for decades. Some of his most notable films include Cinderella Man & Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. TV: Sex and the City, Murphy Brown; Law & Order; Mad About You. Stage: The Music Man; Guys and Dolls and Company. I had Craig back on so soon because I had more questions for him (and he makes me laugh...a lot). We talked about why he chose to become an actor, and why journalism was not for him, and he shared stories about growing up around actors. (And much more.) This fun show is exactly why I love podcasting...I got to have an entertaining conversation with a funny, kind, creative person I admire! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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