John and Jess Discuss the Mess

John Pachak
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A father/daughter duo hailing from St. Louis and Colorado discuss the MESS in the world...from school to fascism to building a positive community. Listen each week as we tackle a new, tough issue. For our intro episode, get to know us!

  1. 03/30/2021

    The Urban, Rural and Suburban Divide

    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...

    52 min

  2. 03/22/2021

    Re-Imagining Education

    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.

    1h 1m

  3. 03/16/2021

    Class: The Great Divider

    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!

    31 min

  4. 03/09/2021

    The "Justices" of the United States

    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!

    32 min

  5. 03/02/2021

    Equal Rights...When?

    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)?

    35 min

  6. 02/23/2021

    The Health of the Nation

    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.

    48 min

  7. 02/16/2021

    Environmental Justice: So much more than global warming

    John and Jess discuss environmental justice...from global warming and fracking to the impact of environment in cities - lacks of parks, lack of access to green space, and causes of disproportionate health problems. We ask: WWBD about the environment? The answer: he's got a plan!

    32 min

  8. 02/10/2021

    The Impact of Hunger

    John and Jess discuss one of the largest impacts that poverty can have on people: hunger. What does it mean to be hungry? How does hunger impact people? How many hungry people are in the United States? And...what will Biden do about it?

    33 min
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A father/daughter duo hailing from St. Louis and Colorado discuss the MESS in the world...from school to fascism to building a positive community. Listen each week as we tackle a new, tough issue. For our intro episode, get to know us!

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  • Creator
    John Pachak
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © John Pachak