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.

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.

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.