Blue Jean Politics

Happy Memorial Day

Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Blue Jean Politics! Despite the name, Blue Jean Politics is not an entirely political show. It features the joys, struggles, and challenges that working-class and entrepreneurial guys and girls experience. It’s a man-on-the-street podcast that is relatable to everyone.

John Alexander Reese and Andria Carter co-host this episode.

Originally recorded on May 19, 2026.

Another attempt on Donald Trump's life/CPD Chief Fired/Michael Debuts to Big Box Office

Tue, 19 May 2026 22:00:00 -0400

This week, we discuss another Trump assassination attempt, the firing of Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge, the big box office opening of Michael, and more.

John Alexander Reese and Andria Carter co-host this episode.

Originally recorded on April 27, 2026.

25th Anniversary of the Cincinnati Collaborative Agreement

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:00:00 -0400

This week, we discuss the 25th anniversary of the Collaborative Agreement, Artemis II splashdown, the Iran ceasefire, and more

John Alexander Reese and Andria Carter co-host this episode.

Originally recorded on April 10, 2026.

Cincinnati Reds Shocking Opening Day/Another Tiger Woods Car Crash/RIP Chuck Norris

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0400

This week, we discuss the disruptive behavior that occurred after the Reds' Opening Day, Tiger Woods' DUI arrest, the passing of Chuck Norris, and more.

John Alexander Reese and Andria Carter co-host this episode.

Originally recorded on March 27, 2026.

Paramount Buys Warner Bros/Jesse Jackson's Funeral/The Iran War

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0400

This week, we discuss the Paramount Skydance purchasing Warner Bros, Jesse Jackson's funeral, the war in Iran, and more.

John Alexander Reese and Andria Carter co-host this episode.

Originally recorded on March 6, 2026.

Unsung Heroes of Black History/Remembering Jesse Jackson

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 23:00:00 -0400

This week, we discuss the unsung heroes of Black History Month, the passing of Jesse Jackson, Prince Andrew's arrest, and more.

John Alexander Reese and Andria Carter co-host this episode.

Originally recorded on February 21, 2026.

Washington Post Layoffs/Melania Documentary/Winter Olympics Begin

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0500

This week, we discuss the Washington Post layoffs, the Melania documentary, President Trump's social media post about the Obamas, the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics, and more.

John Alexander Reese and Andria Carter co-host this episode.

Originally recorded on February 6, 2026.

Oscar Nominations 2026/Minneapolis ICE Protests/Trump's Davos Speech

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:00:00 -0500

This week, we discuss the Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval's proposal to increase property taxes to fight crime, President Trump's Davos speech, the 2026 Oscar nominations, and more.

John Alexander Reese and Andria Carter co-host this episode.

Originally recorded on January 24, 2026.

ICE Invasion/Golden Globe Talk/Alleged Child Care Fraud in Minnesota

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0500

This week, we discuss the Cincinnati City Council being sworn in, the Golden Globes, the ICE invasions of Portland and Minneapolis, and more.

John Alexander Reese and Andria Carter co-host this episode.

Originally recorded on January 9, 2026.

Paramount's Hostile Takeover/Michigan Coach Scandal/Diddy Documentary

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 18:00:00 -0500

This week, we discuss Paramount's attempted hostile takeover of Warner Bros., Michigan Football Coach Sherrone Moore, thoughts of the Netflix Diddy documentary, and more.

John Alexander Reese and Andria Carter co-host this episode.

Originally recorded on December 12, 2025.

2025 Election Results/Government Shutdown Over/State of the City Address 2025

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 22:00:00 -0500

This week, we discuss the 2025 Election Day results, the conclusion of the longest government shutdown, Cincinnati's State of the City address 2025, and more.

John Alexander Reese and Andria Carter co-host this episode.

Originally recorded on November 15, 2025.

Cincinnati Police Chief Investigation/Misty Copeland's Final Bow/Ohio Senate Bill 156

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:00:00 -0500

This week, we discuss the investigation of Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge, Misty Copeland's final performance for the American Ballet Theatre, the Ohio Senate Bill 156, and more.

John Alexander Reese and Andria Carter co-host this episode.

Originally recorded on October 30, 2025.

Diddy sentenced/CBS News shake-up/The Root is Black-owned once again

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 16:00:00 -0500

This week, we discuss Diddy being sentenced to prison, the latest shake-up at CBS News, The Root becoming Black-owned again, and more.

John Alexander Reese and Andria Carter co-host this episode.

Originally recorded on October 9, 2025.

Jimmy Kimmel Returns/Death of Assata Shakur/Iris Roley

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:00:00 -0500

This week, we discuss Jimmy Kimmel Live returning to air, the death of Assata Shakur, Cincinnati politics, and more.

John Alexander Reese and Andria Carter co-host this episode.

Originally recorded on September 26, 2025.

Assassination of Charlie Kirk/Cincinnati City Council approves public safety plan

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 21:00:00 -0500

This week, we discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk, HBCUs coming under threat, the Cincinnati City Council $5.4 million public safety plan, and more.

John Alexander Reese and Andria Carter co-host this episode.

Originally recorded on September 11, 2025.

Minneapolis school shooting/National Guard takes over D.C./French Crust Bistro closing

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -0400

This week, we discuss the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting, the National Guard takeover of Washington, D.C., the closure of the French Crust Bistro, and more.

John Alexander Reese and Andria Carter co-host this episode.

Originally recorded on August 28, 2025.

Brawl in Downtown Cincinnati

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Blue Jean Politics! Despite the name, Blue Jean Politics is not an entirely political show. It features the joys, struggles, and chances that working-class and entrepreneurial guys and girls experience. It’s a man-on-the-street podcast that is relatable to everyone.

This week, we discuss the brawl in downtown Cincinnati, the upcoming Cincinnati City Council race, the passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and more.

This episode is co-hosted by John Alexander Reese and Andria Carter.

Originally recorded on August 1, 2025.

Big Beautiful Bill/Measles Hit a 33-Year High/Keith David on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0400

This week, we discuss the passing of Trump's big beautiful bill, measles hit a 33-year high, Keith David finally gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and more.

This episode is co-hosted by John Alexander Reese and Andria Carter.

Originally recorded on July 10, 2025.

New start times for CPS/Trump bombs Iran/Zohran Mamdani's suprise win in NYC

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Blue Jean Politics! Despite the name, Blue Jean Politics is not an entirely political show. It features the joys, struggles, and chances working-class and entrepreneurial guys and girls experience. It’s a man-on-the-street podcast that is relatable to everyone.

This week, we discuss the new start times for select Cincinnati public schools, Trump's bombing of Iran, Zohran Mamdani winning the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, and more.

This episode is co-hosted by John Alexander Reese and Andria Carter.

Originally recorded on June 27, 2025.

No Kings Protest/Israel-Iran conflict/Sly Stone passes

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 21:00:00 -0400

This week, we discuss the deaths of Sly Stone, the Israel-Iran conflict, the No Kings Protest, and more.

This episode is co-hosted by John Alexander Reese and Andria Carter.

Originally recorded on June 13, 2025.

Trump's pardons/Drake Center shutting down/Elon breaks up with Trump

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0400

This week, we discuss the latest rounds of pardons that Trump has handed out, the closure of UC Health's Drake Center, Elon Musk leaving the Trump administration, and more.

This episode is co-hosted by John Alexander Reese and Andria Carter.

Originally recorded on May 29, 2025.

Trump's new jet/Cincinnati Mayoral Primary results are in/Diddy's trial continues

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 22:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Blue Jean Politics! Despite the name, Blue Jean Politics is not an entirely political show. It’s a show featuring the joys, struggles, and chances working-class and entrepreneurial guys and girls experience. It’s a man-on-the-street podcast that is relatable to everyone.

This week, we discuss Trump's new jet, the results of the Cincinnati Mayoral Primary, Diddy's continuing trial, and more.

This episode is co-hosted by John Alexander Reese and Andria Carter.

Originally recorded on May 15, 2025.

Pope's Funeral/Oscar Micheaux's legacy/Trump's military parade

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 22:00:00 -0400

This week, we discuss the Pope's funeral, the restoration of Oscar Micheaux's films, Trump's upcoming military parade, and more

This episode is co-hosted by John Alexander Reese and Andria Carter.

Originally recorded on May 1, 2025.

Black museums at risk?

Fri, 30 May 2025 22:00:00 -0400

This week, we discuss the 2025 Black Tech Week, Black museums at risk under the Trump Administration, and more.

This episode is co-hosted by John Alexander Reese and Andria Carter.

Originally recorded on April 15, 2025.

Can Trump run for a third term?

Fri, 30 May 2025 21:00:00 -0400

This week, we discuss the Cincinnati Reds' Opening Day, Cory Booker's record-breaking filibuster, the possibility of Trump running for a third term, and more.

This episode is co-hosted by John Alexander Reese and Andria Carter.

Originally recorded on April 1, 2025.

Tax Questions with Paulette Moore

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Blue Jean Politics! Despite the name, Blue Jean Politics is not an entirely political show. It’s a show featuring the joys, struggles, and chances working class and entrepreneurial guys and girls experience. It’s a man-on-the-street podcast that is relatable to everyone.

On this week's episode, we discuss March Madness, the ceasefire being shattered in Gaza, the upcoming Cincinnati Mayoral Primary, and more.

Today's guest is Paulette Moore, tax expert at Jackson Hewitt. If you need help with your taxes, call her at 513 845 0190.

This episode is co-hosted by John Alexander Reese and Andria Carter.

Oscars 2025/MSNBC Firings/Remembering Roberta Flack

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -0400

On this week's episode, we discuss the Oscars, the firings going on at MSNBC, and the legacy of Roberta Flack.

This episode is co-hosted by John Alexander Reese and Andria Carter.

DOGE Firings/Image Awards/SNL 50

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -0400

On this week's episode, we discuss Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary special, the NAACP Image Awards, and Musk's DOGE firings.

This episode is co-hosted by John Alexander Reese and Andria Carter.

Cincinnati Elections 2025/Trump's Executive Orders

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the first episode of Blue Jean Politics! Despite the name, Blue Jean Politics is not an entirely political show. It’s a show featuring the joys, struggles, and chances working class and entrepreneurial guys and girls experience. It’s a man-on-the-street podcast that is relatable to everyone.

On the first episode, we discuss the upcoming Cincinnati mayoral primary and the effects of President Trump's elective orders.

This episode is co-hosted by John Alexander Reese and Andria Carter.