TJacks Unpacks

FULL EPISODE: Unpacking the Perception Gap (Ep. 10)

The Perception Gap: https://perceptiongap.us/
TIMESTAMPS
2:28 Perception Gap Defined
4:22 Study Findings
12:55 Democrats' Perception
16:08 Republicans' Perception
21:22: My Results
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This episode was originally published in April of 2025.
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FULL EPISODE: Unpacking Town Hall Rage Across the U.S. (Ep. 9)

FULL EPISODE: White House security breach | Canada says old relationship with U.S. is over | Proof of citizenship to vote | Cuts made to mental health treatment | Another college student disappeared | Unpacking town hall rage across the U.S.
TIMESTAMPS
1:30 Just Missed the Cut
4:49 White House Security Breach
8:48 Canadian P.M. Calls U.S. Relationship Over
11:23 Proof of Citizenship to Vote
13:49 Billions Cut from Healthcare
15:29 Another College Student Disappeared
18:19 Introduction to Town Halls
20:00 Spokane, WA
24:13 Ashville, NC
28:08 Westfield, IN
33:06 Laramie, WY
35:22 Boston, MA
39:45 Takeaways
42:19 Shoutout of the Week
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This episode was originally published in March of 2025.

FULL EPISODE: The Official Policy Change Draft for the Average American (feat. Janae) (Ep. 42)

FULL EPISODE: Janae and I pick our top five policy changes we would like to see implemented in the United States, done draft style. Let us know who you think has the better list in the comments!
Vibes of the Week:
River - Leon Bridges
Comin' From Where I'm From - Anthony Hamilton
Charlene - Anthony Hamilton
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction and Missed the Cut
7:30 Latest on ICE
18:43 Policy Draft Intro
19:44 #1 Picks
24:23 #2 Picks
31:56 #3 Picks
38:03 #4 Picks
50:14 #5 Picks
58:24 Draft Recap
1:03:27 Vibes of the Week
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This episode was originally published in January of 2026.

MIDWEEK MAILBAG: March 26, 2025 (Ep. 8)

Who are some underrated Democrats to look out for moving forward? | What happened with the Department of Defense group chat? | What is the Fight the Oligarchy Tour? | What is the podcast setup like?
TIMESTAMPS
1:35 Who are some underrated Democrats?
8:21 What happened with the DOD group chat?
12:20 What is the Fight the Oligarchy Tour?
16:58 What does your podcast setup look like?
19:05 Closing
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This show was originally published in March of 2025.
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FULL EPISODE: Unpacking the Intersection of Dating and Politics (Ep. 7)

FULL EPISODE: GOP dismantling department of education | Trump ignored federal judge | Israel breaks ceasefire | Segregated facilities no longer banned in federal contracts | French want Statue of Liberty returned | Unpacking dating in 2025
TIMESTAMPS
0:42 Opening 
1:20 GOP Dismantling the Department of Education
4:47 Trump Administration Ignores Judge's Order
9:39 Israel Breaks Ceasefire Agreement
11:37 Segregated Facilities No Longer Banned in Federal Contracts
13:11 French Say We Should Return Lady Liberty
15:56 The Purpose
18:24 Dating in 2025
20:32 Political Ideologies
22:42 Green Flags
33:16  Red Flags
44:37 Shoutout of the Week
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This episode was originally published in March of 2025.
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MIDWEEK MAILBAG: March 19, 2025 (Ep. 6)

What does it mean to be a patriot? | Who will be the new leader of the Democratic Party heading into 2028? | Where will the Republicans turn to after Trump? | Which countries already have universal healthcare?
TIMESTAMPS
0:49 Opening
1:33 What does it mean to be patriotic?
6:35 Who will emerge as the leader of the Democratic party?
15:39 Who will the Republicans turn to after Trump? 20:05 Which countries have universal healthcare?
22:54 Sunday show preview
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This episode was originally published in March of 2025.
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FULL EPISODE: Unpacking What it Means to be a Progressive (Ep. 5)

FULL EPISODE: Extreme budget bill passes | White House used to promote Tesla | Permanent resident faces deportation | AOC joins Bernie on tour | Ted Lasso returning | Unpacking what it means to be a progressive
https://progressives.house.gov/caucus-members
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This episode was originally published in March of 2025.
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REACTION: 20 Trump Supports vs. 1 Progressive (Ep. 4)

I give my take on Sam Seder from The Majority Report taking on 20 different Trump supporters.
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This episode was originally published in March of 2025.
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FULL EPISODE: Unpacking the History of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) (Ep. 41)

FULL EPISODE: Unpacking the history of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). We discuss how the agency came to be, and examine its real-world impact on communities in 2026.
Vibes of the Week:
Take Me to Church - Hozier
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction and Missed the Cut
13:02 Immigration Before ICE
22:49 Founding of ICE
31:19 Trump's BBB and ICE
58:01 Actual Solutions
1:07:20 Know Your Rights (https://immigrantjustice.org/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/ice-encounter/)
1:17:06 Good News and Vibes of the Week
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This episode was originally published in January of 2026.

FULL EPISODE: ICE Shooting, Epstein, Walz Drops Out, Universal Childcare, and Discrimination in Schools (Ep. 40)

Unpacking the recent ICE shooting in Minnesota, another Epstein deadline passes, Tim Walz dropping out of governor's race, universal childcare in NYC, and discrimination in schools.
Vibes of the Week:
Team - Lorde
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction and Missed the Cut
14:02 ICE Shooting
39:57 Epstein Deadline Passes
46:14 Tim Walz Drops Out
54:32 Universal Childcare in NYC
1:05:14 Discrimination in Schools
1:15:12 Good News and Vibes of the Week
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This episode was originally published in January of 2026.