The World According to Jen & Carolyn
The World According to Jen & Carolyn is a podcast where history, politics, psychology, and humor collide in unexpected yet brilliant ways. Hosted by Jen, a community servant with a sharp wit and a knack for digging up the historical receipts, and Carolyn, a licensed marriage and family therapist who expertly unpacks the psychological layers behind it all, our show offers listeners a smart, hilarious, and refreshingly real conversation between two friends with 25 years of stories and opinions to share.
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Episodes
95 episodes
Digital Radicalization: From Memes to Murder
Today, Jen & Carolyn are diving into something that's going to make you rethink everything you thought you knew about political violence in America. We're going to connect three stories that on the surface seem completely unrelated: a...
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1:00:06
It's Great to be Alive in Colma: a Jen & Carolyn YouTube Special
What do Emperor Norton, Steve Silver, Wyatt Earp, and William Randolph Hearst have in common?They’re all buried in Colma, CA — the city of souls! 💀Join Jen & Carolyn as we take you on a video journey through t...
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Immigrants make America Great!
On this week’s episode, Jen and Carolyn explore the Trump administration’s ongoing attacks on immigrants, both documented and undocumented. We'll examine not only the fear and disruption these enforcement efforts are causing in communities,...
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58:06
Spotlight Right: Celebs Turned Conservative
Join Jen & Carolyn as we dive into the intriguing world of public figures who have recently veered toward conservative, MAGA politics. From Hollywood stars embracing Republican identity, to Gen Z influencers mobilizing youth conservatism, w...
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Jeffrey Epstein: Power, Secrets, and the Price of Silence
He was a financier, a socialite, a convicted sex offender. He had a private jet, a private island, and friends in the highest places — presidents (including our current one), princes, and billionaires. But behind the wealth and glamour, Jeffrey...
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Resisting From the Bottom Up: How We Defend Democracy in the Age of Trump
In this episode, Jen & Carolyn tackle a question that more and more Americans are asking as Donald Trump begins his second term: “What can I do to defend democracy?” It’s a ridiculously difficult moment, no doubt. But history—and real chang...
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52:41
Unpacking Vaccine Hesitancy and the Autism Myth
In this episode, Jen & Carolyn tackle one of the most persistent and damaging myths in modern medicine: that vaccines cause autism.Despite being thoroughly debunked by decades of research, this false claim continues to drive vaccine ...
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1:00:54
The Paintbrush and the Protest: Art & Media in Political Movements
In this episode, Jen & Carolyn explore a force that’s shaped revolutions, shaken regimes, and spoken louder than speeches: art and media. From protest murals in Chile, to Kendrick Lamar’s Pulitzer-winning rap about Black America, to viral T...
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Trans Trailblazers: Achievements That Changed the World
In honor of pride month, Jen & Carolyn are amplifying the achievements of transgender people — individuals who have broken barriers, shattered stereotypes, and made history in ways that inspire us all. Jen & Carolyn recognize that trans...
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Let’s Count the ways Trump has Shat on the Constitution
Today, we’re tackling a question that’s come up repeatedly since 2016: Which parts of the Constitution has Donald Trump violated—or is alleged to have violated?Now, let’s be clear: There’s no official, court-verified list of constitution...
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Tax the Rich: Wealth Inequality and Policy Solutions
In this episode, Jen and Carolyn are tackling one of the most urgent and controversial topics in American politics: Taxing the Rich. From record-breaking billionaire wealth to working families living paycheck to paycheck, America’s wealth gap h...
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Christian Nationalism and the Weird Women of MAGA
Because Jen and Carolyn are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we decided to focus this episode exclusively on the “colorful” cornucopia that comprises the ladies of the MAGA movement. While some are loud and proud, willing to flagr...
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Silenced: A History of Censorship in the U.S.
Today, we’re diving into a conversation that feels more urgent than ever: censorship. Across the country — in classrooms, libraries, boardrooms, and online spaces — powerful forces are working overtime to erase the voices of women, LGBTQ folks,...
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1:01:54
Tariffs, Trade Wars, and the Trump Effect
WTF is a tariff and will the imposition of tariffs on foreign imports help or hinder the US economy? Join Jen and Carolyn as we attempt to break down complex economic policies into real-world impacts. Today, we’re diving into tariffs—what they ...
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58:43
Government Guinea Pigs
The U.S. government has a documented history of conducting unethical experiments on people, often without their consent. These experiments, spanning from the 19th century through the late 20th century, were sometimes justified under the guise o...
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58:51
You say "aa · luh · gaar · kee," Jen & Carolyn say "O-luh-gaar-kee!"
Can Jen & Carolyn pronounce "oligarchy?" Apparently not. But do we know that the US is being controlled by one? Hell yeah, we do! Oligarchy is a word that has been popping up a lot lately to describe the Trump administration and we think it...
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58:33
Unpacking Elon: From Daddy Issues to DOGE
Who the hell is Elon Musk? No, he isn’t technically our president, but he may as well be. I think a lot of us, especially those of us who live in California are a bit confused about Elon’s descent into MAGA madness. Wasn’t he the guy who helped...
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The CIA, Latin America, and Immigration
Ever wonder why so many migrants from Central America, South America, and Mexico come to the U.S. in search of a better life? Hint: it’s not because America is the greatest country on earth. It has more to do with the lingering effects of Ameri...
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Disaster Capitalism: Profiting off of Pain
We don’t think anyone who is critical of our government or economic system would be surprised to learn that profiting off of tragedy is big business in the U.S. Disaster capitalism refers to a phenomenon in which businesses, governments, or oth...
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57:36
Oh, Boycott...
Boycotts! We don’t talk about them much anymore. Still, considering that the founding of our country technically started with American revolutionaries boycotting British goods, we think it’s important to discuss their history as well as where b...
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The History of the Insurance Industry
On December 4, 2024, a young man named Luigi Mangione, gunned down United Healthcare Insurance CEO, Brian Thompson. Instead of reacting with shock and disgust, people took to the internet to defend Luigi’s actions, offering fake alibis and post...
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1:04:44
Project 2025: Part II
Here we are at part deux or as Jen’s kid would say “part doo doo.” Project 2025 is indeed a flaming pile of feces and in this episode, Jen and Carolyn will be discussing just how this plan intends to dismantle federal agencies in accordance wit...
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Project 2025: Part I
Who the hell has time to read all 900 pages of this horrid document? Not us, but we do have time to put together a two-part episode on the low lights of this truly frightening nonsense. Project 2025 is a playbook that outlines the forthco...
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