John and Jess Discuss the Mess John Pachak

John and Jess discuss the urban/rural/suburban divide. Where did it come from? Why does it exist? Is there anything we can do about it? Join us as we dig into the last episode of season 3 of John and Jess Discuss the Mess...

John and Jess are joined by Nicole Niewald - Principal of the KIPP St. Louis High School - to talk about education. What's the purpose? How has the purpose changed post-pandemic? What can we do to better help kids? Join us to listen in to the second to last episode of this season.

Join John and Jess as they launch the final three-episode arc of the season discussing the role of class in America. From dividing urban and rural residents to creating intentional rifts to the stimulus money and the role of Congress in the class divide, we dig in and talk about our own experiences as well as a few interesting things we've read recently! 

John and Jess discuss the Supreme Court and the true meaning of justice. From the history of the Court and its intended purpose to the reality of the Court today to the future of the Court under Biden...we dig into everything from decisions to Justices to the question: WWBD? What Will Biden Do with the court during his term in office? Join us!

John and Jess are joined by a special guest to discuss women's rights pre and post pandemic. From equal pay to passing the ERA, we dig into the idea that the ERA might be close to passing and ask: What Will Biden Do (for women)?

John and Jess discuss health care across the country - both before, during and post-pandemic with the hope that Biden will help create more equitable access to care for all of our country. WWBD? Expand and improve Obamacare, hopefully.