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America, Who Hurt You?

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Democracy
Donald Trump
Mental Health
Voting Rights
Trans Rights
Feminism
Racism
Project 2025
LGBTQ Community
Trauma
Gun Violence
Anti-Trans Legislation
Election Politics
Working Families Party
Backlash Against Visibility
Liz Plank
Manosphere
Islam
U.S. Politics
Civil Rights

America is crashing out, but we can still take the wheel. Each week, 4x TED Talker Sarah Jones sits with the country’s greatest changemakers to explore our collective trauma, how those wounds drive politics, and ways to move forward with empathy and community. Ben Stiller, Yvette Nicole Brown, Bryan Stevenson, Elizabeth Gilbert, and more join the conversation. Sarah’s Tony-winning characters also ... more

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Acclaimed comedian, author, director and activist Aida Rodriguez joins Sarah Jones for a special LIVE recording of the podcast for our Season 2 finale. They discuss race, empathy, and the complexities of being in community in our late-stage capitalis... more

Dr. Monique Couvson is an award-winning author, scholar, and advocate for racial and gender justice. She joins Sarah Jones to discuss her work as the President and CEO of G4GC, a national organization that invests in young girls and gender-expansive ... more

Iconic activist, author and ‘me too’ Movement founder Tarana Burke joins Sarah Jones to discuss one of America’s biggest problems: the refusal to grow beyond its history and current perpetuation of violence, including sexual violence. Tarana has solu... more

Bevy Smith is an actress, an author, the host of the new podcast In Bed with Bevy, and a lifelong New Yorker (Go Knicks!). She and Sarah discuss how her life in entertainment shifted from behind the scenes to in front of the camera; how her life mant... more

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Recent Guests

Aida Rodriguez
Comedian, author, and director featured as the live guest
Say What You Mean Podcast, Fighting Words (HBO Max)
Episode: (Not Those) Village People with Aida Rodriguez - Live!
Monique Couvson
Award-winning author, educator, and founder/CEO of G4GC (Girls for Gender Expansive Youth of Color)
G4GC
Episode: The Black Stats Don’t Lie with Dr. Monique Couvson
Tarana Burke
Founder of the Me Too movement, activist and author
Me Too Movement / Me Too International
Episode: Survivor History is American History with Tarana Burke
Bevy Smith
Viral TED speaker, author, TV host
Bevelations on SiriusXM; Harlem TV show; It Gets Greater Later TED Talk
Episode: Make America Greater Later with Bevy Smith
Stacy London
Style maven from TLC's What Not to Wear, designer and podcaster
Wear Whatever the F You Want / Why'd They Wear That / QVC line by Stacy London
Episode: Style as Resistance with Stacy London
Joyelle Nicole Johnson
Comedian, writer, actor
Episode: Black Girl NRA? with Joyelle Nicole Johnson
LaTosha Brown
Co-founder of Black Voters Matter; political strategist and organizer
Black Voters Matter
Episode: Founding Mothers with LaTosha Brown
Wayne Brady
Multi-hyphenate performer, queer Black man, public figure
Independent artist/Performer
Episode: Talk Your Sh*t! with Wayne Brady
Monica Lewinsky
Writer, producer, and host of the podcast Reclaiming
Reclaiming
Episode: Reclaiming Democracy with Monica Lewinsky

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Sarah Jones
Host of the show, guiding interviews and conversations with guests; known for bringing voice to diverse perspectives and weaving humor with sharp social critique.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • Perspective

    The show is at the top of its game when Sara is switching back-and-forth between her characters. We get so much perspective, that I can’t help but stop at the end of the show and spend some serious time reflecting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sivamlorac
    United States2 months ago
  • Everyone should listen

    I’m so grateful this show exists. Everyone has something to gain and learn from listening to this show. Thank you to Sarah and for all the folks involved who make it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oak-11
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank q

    Thanks for this. For those of us who are having election anxiety you have helped make the madness seem worth the wait!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bjordahl
    United States2 years ago
  • Brilliant

    Sarah is a rare talent and this is such a novel podcast. It’s social commentary, comedy, and theatre all at once.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ciphersankofa
    United States2 years ago
  • I love how Sarah uses her various characters to say so many things that would be hard to say without them. They give her the ability to express so many different thoughts and places of being as she addresses these really traumatic topics in America

    Audible
    5
    Amir Shaiegan
    United States2 years ago

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Thoughtful, pushes boundaries while staying accessible.
Smart, funny, with a strong sense of justice and empathy.
Hosts and guests deliver real-world impact with personal stories.
Leaves you reflecting long after an episode ends.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Black Stats Don’t Lie with Dr. Monique Couvson
Q: How has your background in urban planning and your research on countering criminalization informed your approach to education and philanthropy?
My work bridges urban planning, public space design, and anti-criminalization strategies for girls, using data-driven insights to shape investments in communities, leadership opportunities, and pathways that support youth thriving rather than punitive approaches.
The Black Stats Don’t Lie with Dr. Monique Couvson
Q: For folks new to your work, how would you introduce yourself and what drives your advocacy?
I describe myself as a multi-hatted catalyst for transformative work connected to how society engages with girls and people of color. I focus on partnering for solutions, moving the needle, and telling stories in many formats to build a more just society.
(Not Those) Village People with Aida Rodriguez - Live!
Q: How do you balance honesty with empathy when talking to people with different views, especially in a polarized environment?
By meeting people where they are, using plain language, and appealing to shared humanity, avoiding condescension, and focusing on listening and education rather than scorning or belittling others.
(Not Those) Village People with Aida Rodriguez - Live!
Q: Would you say you were always a truth teller, or did you come to it through life experience?
I have always been myself and cultivated truth-telling as a core practice, insisting on speaking from my experience and transforming it into a constructive, teachable perspective for others.
Survivor History is American History with Tarana Burke
Q: What role does community and memory play in sustaining activism?
The conversation centers on how family, neighborhood networks, and shared stories fuel resilience, collective action, and ongoing commitment to justice even when public discourse is challenging.

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2. Monique Couvson
3. Tarana Burke
4. Bevy Smith
5. Stacy London
6. Joyelle Nicole Johnson
7. LaTosha Brown
8. Wayne Brady

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