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Zoomed In by MeidasTouch

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A podcast designed to feature and uplift the next generation of American leaders hosted by Gen Z activists Jack Cocchiarella and Aaron Parnas. Zoomed In is a podcast by Gen Z, but for everyone. Join us as we take our next steps in protecting our American democracy. Executive Produced by Meidas Media. New episodes drop every Wednesday.

Episodes

Marjorie Taylor Greene and the Anti-Ukraine caucus

On today’s episode of Zoomed In, Jack and Aaron (that's us!) talk about the Ukraine/Russia conflict as well as Republican attacks on Ukraine. We finish off by discussing the tweets of the week! Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of Zoomed In! Support the Show! Masterworks -- Join an exclusive community investing in blue-chip art at https://www.masterworks.art/zoomedin today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 17, 202219 min

Special Edition: Supporting Ukraine

On today’s special episode of Zoomed In, Jack and Aaron (that's us!) talk about several ways you can support the people of Ukraine! We finish off by discussing the tweets of the week! Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of Zoomed In! Support Ukraine! Ukraine GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/donate-to-ukraine-relief Jewish United Fund for Ukraine: https://donatenow.juf.org/?EventID=26327&source=CrisisInUkraineLnk Global Giving Ukraine Fund: https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/ukrai...

Mar 10, 20229 min

Ukraine Still Stands

On today’s episode of Zoomed In, Jack and Aaron (that's us!) talk about the Ukraine/Russia conflict as well as what we can do to combat the anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Texas and Florida. We finish off by discussing the tweets of the week! Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of Zoomed In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 02, 202221 min

Winning the State Senate in Massachusetts with Sydney Levin-Epstein

On today’s episode of Zoomed In, Jack and Aaron (that's us!) talk about the Ukraine/Russia conflict as well as Republican hypocrisy towards President Biden. We continue the episode by interview Massachusetts State Senate candidate Sydney Levin-Epstein. We finish off by discussing the tweets of the week! Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of Zoomed In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 23, 202227 min

Flushing away Donald Trump and College Organizing with Ray Reed

On today’s episode of Zoomed In, Jack and Aaron briefly hit the headlines. They then jump into a interview with Democratic Candidate for Missouri’s 2nd Congressional District Ray Reed, and discuss one of the most important races in the country. We finish off by discussing the tweets of the week! Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of Zoomed In! Support the Show! AG1 by Athletic Greens -- Athletic Greens is going to give you an immune supporting FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free tra...

Feb 17, 202224 min

Virginia Politics with Student Activist Ethan Lynne

On today’s episode of Zoomed In, Jack and Aaron (that's us!) talk about the Ukraine/Russia conflict as well as Republican hypocrisy towards President Biden. We continue to discuss this, as well as youth organizing with Virginia student activist Ethan Lynne. We finish off by discussing the tweets of the week! Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of Zoomed In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 02, 202230 min

Registering Young Voters with Ava Mateo

On today’s episode of Zoomed In, Jack and Aaron (that's us!) talk about Joe Biden’s latest comment about Peter Doocy and the attempt to ban members of Congress from trading stock. We continue to discuss youth organizing and voter registration with the executive director for 18byVote, Ava Mateo. We finish off by discussing the tweets of the week! Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of Zoomed In! Support the Show! AG1 by Athletic Greens -- Athletic Greens is going to give you an immune suppor...

Jan 26, 202230 min

Social Media Organizing with Harry Sisson

On today’s episode of Zoomed In, Jack and Aaron (that's us!) talk about the big new poll showing that young people are voting for Democrats in droves. We continue to discuss this poll, as well as youth organizing with TikTok star Harry Sisson. We finish off by discussing the tweets of the week! Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of Zoomed In! Support the Show! AG1 by Athletic Greens -- Athletic Greens is going to give you an immune supporting FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free trav...

Jan 19, 202233 min

Normality in a Post-Pandemic World

On today’s episode of Zoomed In, Jack and Aaron (that's us!) hit the headlines to discuss what young people need to do to get involved in local and state democratic parties. They continue the episode by discussing the status of voting rights in America, the craziness of Senators Ron Johnson and Rand Paul, and school closures and why young people don’t want them. We finish off by discussing the tweets of the week! Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of Zoomed In! Support the Show! AG1 by Ath...

Jan 12, 202240 min

Staying Blue in 2022

On today’s episode of Zoomed In, Jack and Aaron (that's us!) ring in the new year by talking about the biggest news of the week, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s suspension. They continue the episode by discussing potential vaccine mandates on airlines as well as the latest news out of Florida with Ron DeSantis arresting a 72 year old Black civil rights leader at a press conference. We finish off by discussing the tweets of the week! Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of Zoomed In! Support the Sho...

Jan 05, 202231 min

Meadows in trouble and Student Loan Relief

On today’s episode of Zoomed In, Jack and Aaron (that's us!) talk about the big news of the week with the January 6th Committee voting to criminally refer Mark Meadows to the Department of Justice for criminal contempt charges. They continue to discuss student loan forgiveness, how President Biden’s decision not to cancel loans impacts young people, and what we need to do to help millions of students with debt. We finish off by discussing the tweets of the week! Tune in every Wednesday for new e...

Dec 16, 202129 min

The GOP is Imploding

On today’s episode of Zoomed In, Jack and Aaron (that's us!) talk about the big news out of Georgia with Stacey Abrams announcing her run for Governor, as well as David Perdue announcing his challenge to Governor Kemp. We continue to juxtapose this with the rest of the GOP to show how the GOP is likely imploding come next year. We finish off by discussing the tweets of the week! Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of Zoomed In! Support the show! Stamps.com -- Go to Stamps.com, click the mic...

Dec 08, 202128 min

First Gen Z Congressman, Maxwell Alejandro Frost

On today’s episode of Zoomed In, Jack and Aaron (that's us!) talk about student debt relief and what Biden can do to help millions of students. We also discuss the implosion of the modern day GOP. Later, they interview Maxwell Alejandro Frost who is running to be the first Gen Z Congressman in our history. We finish off by discussing the tweets of the week! Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of Zoomed In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 01, 202151 min

Youth Organizing with Jack and Aaron

On today’s episode of Zoomed In, Jack and Aaron (that's us!) talk about the barriers young people face when entering the political arena, give advice on how to get involved in politics, and share what it’s like to consider running for office as a young person. Then, they hit the headlines to discuss Democratic messaging in 2022 and what Joe Biden’s 2024 run means for America. We finish off by discussing the tweets of the week! Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of Zoomed In! Support the Sh...

Nov 24, 202141 min

It's Indictment & Infrastructure Week!

On today’s episode of Zoomed In, Jack and Aaron (that's us!) hit the headlines to discuss the bipartisan infrastructure bill and what Democrats need to do to properly message it to the American people. We also discuss the Steve Bannon indictment and what it means for other Trump associates. We finish off by discussing the tweets of the week! Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of Zoomed In! Support the Show! BetterHelp -- Go to https://BetterHelp.com/Zoomedin and try BetterHelp today with a...

Nov 17, 202139 min

Big Bird and Build Back Better

On today’s episode of Zoomed In, Jack and Aaron (that's us!) hit the headlines to discuss the bipartisan infrastructure bill as well as what democrats need to do to properly message on this win heading into 20222. We also mention the new up and coming political candidate Big Bird and the culture war he is in with Ted Cruz. We finish off by discussing the tweets of the week! Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of Zoomed In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 10, 202146 min

Midterm Madness

On today’s episode of Zoomed In, Jack and Aaron (that's us!) hit the headlines to discuss the Virginia election results and what they mean for the 2022 midterm elections. Then, Jack and Aaron are joined by Meidas Varsity Blue co-hosts Jonah Tillman and Terrance Fredrick to discuss how high-schoolers can get involved in politics. We finish off by discussing the tweets of the week! Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of Zoomed In! Support the show! Go to https://BetterHelp.com/zoomedin and tr...

Nov 03, 202153 min

The Sedition 7

On today’s episode of Zoomed In, Jack and Aaron (that's us!) hit the headlines to discuss the Sedition 7 and their attempts to plan, prepare for, and conspire to complete the January 6th insurrection, Florida’s anti-mask and anti-vax Surgeon General, and Jack’s viral moment. We finish off by discussing the tweets of the week! Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of Zoomed In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 27, 202141 min

Voting Rights and Bannon Behind Bars

On today’s episode of Zoomed In, Jack and Aaron (that's us!) hit the headlines to discuss the January 6th Committee’s vote issuing a criminal referral to Steve Bannon, the upcoming Virginia Gubernatorial election, and what messaging Democrats need to push to win over the youth vote in 2022. We finish off by discussing the tweets of the week! Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of Zoomed In! Go to Stamps.com, click the microphone at the top of the page and enter "ZoomedIn" to get free postag...

Oct 20, 202145 min

Youth Organizing with Jack Lobel

On today’s episode of Zoomed In, Jack and Aaron (that's us!) hit the headlines to discuss the GOP attempts at obstructing the January 6th Committee’s investigation as well as the legal consequences associated with Steve Bannon’s failure to comply with the lawful subpoenas. Then, we are joined by Gen Z strategist Jack Lobel, to talk about how young people can get involved in campaigns and do a quick game of Jack & Jack Take on the Constitution. We finish off by discussing the tweets of the week! ...

Oct 13, 202137 min

Expanding the Majority with Rick Wilson

On today’s episode of Zoomed In, Jack and Aaron (that's us!) hit the headlines to discuss the recent Facebook shutdown and Democratic attempts at launching a primary campaign against Krysten Sinema. Then, we are joined by Lincoln Project co-founder and Florida strategist, Rick Wilson, about the future of Democratic politics in America. We finish off by discussing the tweets of the week! Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of Zoomed In! Support the show! Go to https://BetterHelp.com/zoomedin...

Oct 06, 202140 min

Gen Z and running for office with Justice Horn

On today’s episode of Zoomed In, Jack and Aaron (that's us!) hit the headlines to discuss President Biden’s 3.5 trillion dollar spending bill as well as the results of the Arizona GOP audit. Then, we are joined by Justice Horn, a generation Z Democratic candidate for Jackson County’s 1st District to hear about his advice for other young people seeking to run for office. We finish off by discussing the tweets of the week! Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of Zoomed In! Learn more about you...

Sep 29, 202134 min

Defeating QAnon Congresswoman Elise Stefanik with Matt Putorti

On today’s episode of Zoomed In, Jack and Aaron (that's us!) hit the headlines to discuss President Biden’s 3.5 trillion dollar spending bill. Then, we are joined by Matt Putorti, current Democratic candidate for New York’s 21st district to talk about his run against Trump supporting Elise Stefanik. We finish off by discussing the tweets of the week! Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of Zoomed In! Go to Stamps.com, click the microphone at the top of the page and enter "ZoomedIn" to get fr...

Sep 22, 202141 min

Something New with Nikki Fried

On today’s episode of Zoomed In, Jack and Aaron (that's us!) hit the headlines to discuss Jack’s move to college and Marco Rubio’s failures as Senator. Then, we are joined by gubernatorial candidate and Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Nikki Fried, to talk about her campaign and vision for Florida’s future. We end the episode by discussing the tweet’s of the week. Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of Zoomed In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Sep 15, 202135 min

The Mess In Texas and Florida’s Future with Annette Taddeo.

On today’s episode of Zoomed In, Jack and Aaron (that's us!) hit the headlines to discuss the terrible Texas abortion bill, the January 6th Committee’s attempts at retrieving Marjorie Taylor Greene’s cellphone data, and the upcoming California recall. Then, we are joined by Florida State Senator, and potential gubernatorial candidate, Annette Taddeo to talk about her vision for Florida. Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of Zoomed In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Sep 08, 202139 min

The End of the Forever War with Fred Wellman

On today’s episode of Zoomed In, Jack and Aaron (that's us!) hit the headlines to discuss the conclusion of the Afghanistan war, the Supreme Court’s decision to invalidate the eviction moratorium, and the January 6th Committee’s pursuit of the insurrectionists’ cell phone records. Then, we are joined by Lincoln Project Senior Advisor Fred Wellman to have a raw discussion on Afghanistan. Finally, we conclude our show with Tweets of the Week! Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of Zoomed In! ...

Sep 01, 202155 min

Fighting Fire with Pfizer and Defeating DeSantis with Daniel Uhlfelder

On today’s episode of Zoomed In, Jack and Aaron (that's us!) hit the headlines to discuss the FDA’s full approval of the Pfizer vaccine, as well as the Biden administration’s action in Afghanistan. Then, we are joined by Remove Ron Founder, Daniel Uhlfelder, to discuss all things DeSantis. Finally, we conclude our show with a short action item on the California Recall and Tweets of the Week! Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of Zoomed In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Aug 25, 202147 min

Afghanistan, Climate Crisis, and the Voters of Tomorrow with Santiago Mayer

On today’s episode of Zoomed In, Jack and Aaron (that's us!) hit the headlines to discuss the developing situation in Afghanistan, as well as the IPCC’s latest climate report. Then, we are joined by Voters of Tomorrow Executive Director, Santiago Mayer, to discuss the role young voters play in shaping political dialogue. Finally, we conclude with a new segment: Tweets of the Week. Zoomed In is a podcast by Gen Z, for every one. Subscribe and tune in for new episodes every Wednesday. Learn more a...

Aug 18, 202155 min

DeSantis Derangement and Defending Democracy with MeidasTouch

Welcome to Zoomed In, a podcast designed to uplift the next generation of voices all around the country hosted by Gen Z activists Jack Cocchiarella and Aaron Parnas. During today’s inaugural episode, Jack and Aaron discuss the big government takeover by Ron DeSantis, Twitter’s ban of Marjorie Taylor Greene, and the Biden Bipartisan Infrastructure bill. Later in the episode, Jack and Aaron sit down with the Brett, Jordy, and Ben from MeidasTouch to talk about how young people can get involved in ...

Aug 11, 202143 min

Show Trailer

Meidas Media presents ZOOMED IN, a new podcast by Gen Z, for everyone. Hosted by Gen Z activists Jack Cocchiarella and Aaron Parnas, ZOOMED IN will feature and uplift the next generation of American leaders. Subscribe and tune in for new episodes every Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 11, 202149 sec
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