America, Who Hurt You?

Jun 4 · 42m

Iconic fashion super maven Stacy London, star of both the long-running series What Not to Wear and the current show Why’d They Wear That, sits down to talk style as anti-fascism with Sarah Jones. They discuss how it’s not only our government, but also some fashion designers, who seem to truly hate women. Plus, they explore how we can balance political action with the beauty and self-care we still deserve, especially in the midst of authoritarianism. This conversation soothes like a cashmere sweater—get into it!  Follow "America, Who Hurt You?" on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for more wisdom and encouragement throughout your week. This episode was executive-produced by Sarah Jones. Fiona Pestana is our producer. Johanna Case is our video editor, and Peter Geiser is our audio engineer. Kennedy Hill is our digital strategist. Thank you to Gina Delvac for production support.  

May 28 · 40m

Comedian Joyelle Nicole Johnson literally proves laughter is the best medicine with Sarah Jones! They discuss how Joyelle almost became a doctor, her viral Subway Take, and the possibility of Brooklyn seceding. Joyelle also talks through how she continues to find her voice, onstage and off, in this dysfunctional country. Follow "America, Who Hurt You?" on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for more wisdom and encouragement throughout your week. This episode was executive-produced by Sarah Jones. Fiona Pestana is our producer. Johanna Case is our video editor, and Peter Geiser is our audio engineer. Kennedy Hill is our digital strategist. Thank you to Gina Delvac for production support.  

May 21 · 42m

Liz Plank is an award-winning journalist, host of the podcast Boy Problems, and author of the bestselling book For The Love of Men: A Vision for Mindful Masculinity. She and Sarah talk all about boys: flirting with guys in swing states until they vote blue, contemplating the friendless losers running our country, and encouraging men to be the Mayor Zohran Mamdani of their workplaces. Plus, a little gossip from Liz about Joe Alwyn! Follow "America, Who Hurt You?" on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for more wisdom and encouragement throughout your week. This episode was executive-produced by Sarah Jones. Fiona Pestana is our producer. Johanna Case is our video editor, and Peter Geiser is our audio engineer. Kennedy Hill is our digital strategist. Thank you to Gina Delvac for production support.  

May 14 · 43m

LaTosha Brown is “your favorite leader’s favorite leader:” the co-founder of Black Voters Matter, a brilliant organizer and strategist devoted to civil rights, and on top of all that, a soul-stirring vocalist who can SANG! She and Sarah Jones imagine a country without racism, add a caveat to the Declaration of Independence (...inalienable rights for whom?), and consider why Americans need to think like founders to rebuild a nation for every kind of person in it. Come for the political healing, stay for the beautiful spontaneous serenade! Follow "America, Who Hurt You?" on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for more wisdom and encouragement throughout your week. This episode was executive-produced by Sarah Jones. Fiona Pestana is our producer. Johanna Case is our video editor, and Peter Geiser is our audio engineer. Kennedy Hill is our digital strategist. Thank you to Gina Delvac for production support.  

May 7 · 48m

Wayne Brady — five-time Emmy Award winner, host of Let's Make a Deal, comedian, and more — joins Sarah Jones for a nourishing conversation about culture and life. Brady talks about his iconic appearance on The Dave Chappelle Show and his…welll…thoughts on Bill Maher. They also discuss the balance of humility and confidence, how to tend to your inner child, how different people define Blackness, and more.  Follow "America, Who Hurt You?" on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for more wisdom and encouragement throughout your week. This episode was executive-produced by Sarah Jones. Fiona Pestana is our producer. Johanna Case is our video editor, and Peter Geiser is our audio engineer. Kennedy Hill is our digital strategist. Thank you to Gina Delvac for production support.  

Apr 30 · 43m

Monica Lewinsky, activist and host of the podcast Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky, joins Sarah for a conversation about standing in our power, even alongside America’s mess. They discuss the inhumane systemic imbalances in our country, potential new amendments to the U.S. Constitution, and protecting your personal peace while taking action.  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americawhohurtyou/  Follow us on Substack: https://substack.com/@yesiamsarahjones    Follow "America, Who Hurt You?" on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for more wisdom and encouragement throughout your week. This episode was executive-produced by Sarah Jones. Fiona Pestana is our producer. Johanna Case is our video editor, and Peter Geiser is our audio engineer. Kennedy Hill is our digital strategist. Thank you to Gina Delvac for production support.  

Apr 23 · 49m

This week, Sarah is joined by best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat Pray Love) to discuss the monumental, and as Liz says herself, messy romance that inspired her latest memoir, All the Way to the River. She also dives into her recovery journey after facing sex and alcohol addiction, and how a 12-step program could help America make amends with its past, and practice unconditional love in its present. Subscribe and follow us on socials @americawhohurtyou and @yesimsarahjones to support our show—don’t forget to rate, comment and review! All episodes are also on YouTube and Substack. Follow "America, Who Hurt You?" on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for more wisdom and encouragement throughout your week. This episode was executive-produced by Sarah Jones. Fiona Pestana is our producer. Johanna Case is our video editor, and Peter Geiser is our audio engineer. Kennedy Hill is our digital strategist. Thank you to Gina Delvac for production support.  

Apr 16 · 49m

This week, Sarah is joined by Tony-winning actor, comedian, and St. Denis Medical star David Alan Grier. The pair discuss David’s rise through the industry, the similarities between the Jim Crow era and our current one, and why we need laughter now more than ever.  Subscribe and follow us on socials @americawhohurtyou and @yesimsarahjones to support our show—don’t forget to rate, comment and review! All episodes are also on YouTube and Substack. Follow "America, Who Hurt You?" on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for more wisdom and encouragement throughout your week. This episode was executive-produced by Sarah Jones. Fiona Pestana is our producer. Johanna Case is our video editor, and Peter Geiser is our audio engineer. Kennedy Hill is our digital strategist. Thank you to Gina Delvac for production support.  

Apr 9 · 50m

This week, Sarah is joined by our ultimate #couplegoals, Severance director Ben Stiller and beloved actress and podcast host Christine Taylor. The trio discusses Ben’s latest film, the documentary Stiller & Meara: Nothing is Lost, surprising ways the filming process strengthened Ben and Christine’s marriage, and how the vulnerable act of telling the truth could help make America a better democracy. Subscribe and follow us on socials @americawhohurtyou and @yesimsarahjones to support our show—don’t forget to rate, comment and review! All episodes are also on YouTube and Substack. Follow "America, Who Hurt You?" on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for more wisdom and encouragement throughout your week. This episode was executive-produced by Sarah Jones. Fiona Pestana is our producer. Johanna Case is our video editor, and Peter Geiser is our audio engineer. Kennedy Hill is our digital strategist. Thank you to Gina Delvac for production support.