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Politics and Culture video pod with Obama White House work spouses turned politically codependent besties. @carritwigg @bradjenkins
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Signup to Generate a PitchTwigg and Jenkins is hosted by Carri Twigg & Brad Jenkins. The show has published 79 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "ICE, Elections, and the Culture War: Building a Firewall in the Trump Era" (2 February 2026, 59 minutes), "Late Empire Vibes: Greenland Stunts, ICE Resistance & Oscar Noms" (23 January 2026, 45 minutes), and "Welcome to 2026: Time to build a cultural firewall" (14 January 2026, 65 minutes).
Twigg and Jenkins publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 63 minutes across 79 episodes.
Booking probability for Twigg and Jenkins is 25%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Twigg and Jenkins requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Twigg and Jenkins's contact route on record: verified email.
Carri Twigg & Brad Jenkins hosts Twigg and Jenkins, a news podcast with 79 episodes published.
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In this episode of Twigg & Jenkins, Carri and Brad break down the ICE killing in Minneapolis and what it reveals about Trump’s second-term playbook: secret police tactics, blue-city chaos, and a push toward a MAGA...
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In this episode of Twigg & Jenkins, Carri and Brad zoom in on a chaotic week that says everything about late empire America, from Trump’s surreal Greenland stunt at Davos to Gavin Newsom hosting Ben Shapiro and saying...
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This episode of Twigg & Jenkins takes on the state of American democracy in 2026 (and it’s only been a week and a half), zooming out from any one scandal to the broader ecosystem that keeps Trumpism alive. Carri and...
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Happy New Year! It’s our final installment of the Twigg & Jenkins “Best of 2025” miniseries. Brad shares his top 5. From the fate of late-night TV to right-wing influencers' infighting to the best hip hop album, Brad...
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We’re back for part 2 in Carri’s “Best of 2025” list. As a reminder, she has labeled the list 2025 - The Year of the American Story Crisis: We are not arguing over policy — we are arguing over who we are. From her...
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In the second installment of the Twigg & Jenkins “Best of 2025” miniseries, Brad launches into his best-of list. Brad covers politics, culture, and what is bringing him joy. Next up in this miniseries is Carri’s top 5...
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In this episode of Twigg & Jenkins, Carri and Brad launch their “Best of 2025” miniseries. Carri begins with the first part of her list. 2025: The Year of the American Story Crisis: We are not arguing over policy — we...
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In this culture-focused episode, Carri and Brad share many examples that shed light on Carri's saying, "Culture is how Americans understand the world." From the Gold Globes adding a podcast category to Tom Cruise's work...
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In this episode of Twigg & Jenkins, Carri and Brad dive into the new politics of fame, where clout, charisma, and camera-readiness are treated like core qualifications for office. From Donald Trump’s glowing Oval Office...
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In this engaging episode, Carri and Brad interview cultural strategist Yosi Sargent, diving into how culture and politics intersect. Yosi shares his experiences from his iconic Obama campaign work to more recent efforts...
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Today, Carri and Brad are joined by special guest Bao Nguyen—Emmy-nominated, award-winning Vietnamese American filmmaker best known for documentaries such as Be Water and Netflix’s The Greatest Night in Pop. Bao’s...
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In this episode, Carri and Brad sit down with Jacqueline De León, trailblazing attorney at the Native American Rights Fund, to shine a light on the urgent, often invisible battle for full voting rights in Indian...
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In this episode of Twigg & Jenkins, Carri and Brad tackle the aftermath of the 40-day government shutdown now grinding toward an anticlimactic end. With Senate Democrats breaking ranks to cut a deal with Republicans...
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The election results are in, and Carri and Brad are excited to break it all down. Democrats win across key battlegrounds, including Abigail Spanberger’s historic gubernatorial victory in Virginia, Mikie Sherrill’s win...
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It’s Election Day, Brad and Carri’s favorite day of the year! Carri and Brad dive into the shifting sands of Democratic politics with a sharp focus on the rising tensions within the party. They unpack Gavin Newsom’s...
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Carri and Brad are back to break down a week where everything feels both headline and punchline. This episode kicks off with the spectacle at the White House—Trump’s pay-to-play presidency, a donor-funded ballroom, and...
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In celebration of Roy Wood Jr.'s book release, The Man of Many Fathers: Life Lessons Disguised as a Memoir, we are re-releasing our hilarious episode with Roy from season 1 of Twigg & Jenkins. The Man of Many Fathers...
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Your favorite politically codependent besties are back to unpack another wild week in politics and culture. Carri and Brad dig into the record-setting No Kings protests that brought more than seven million Americans...
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In this episode, Carri and Brad take a hard look at the crumbling unity within the Democratic Party. They delve into the fractures caused by policy disagreements, single-issue battles, and internal power struggles. From...
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In this special episode, Carri and Brad sit down with Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) on day nine of the government shutdown. They discuss what a shutdown is, why it is happening, and what it is accomplishing, in line with the...
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