Lunch with Jamie

In this episode of Jamie’s List, Jamie Patricof sits down with independent journalist Aaron Parnas to uncover a remarkable story of transition and media saturation. Aaron sharing his family's perspective during the initial invasion of Ukraine caused him to explode from a practicing lawyer into a digital media powerhouse with over 1 million followers in just one week. But overnight influence comes with an unexpected psychological price tag. Aaron takes us behind the scenes of his 24/7 home tracking war room—where he constantly monitors C-SPAN, live tickers of world leaders, and breaking court records —and opens up about the deep "numbness" required to survive the modern 24/7 news cycle. In this episode, we dive deep into:The 1-Week Meteoric Rise: How a practicing lawyer shifted overnight into an independent media operator. Inside the Data Setup: A look at the intense multi-screen home operation beating legacy networks to the punch. The Cost of Numbness: An honest conversation on desensitization and managing mental health under constant trauma exposure. The Hidden Epstein Files: Firsthand insights from analyzing hundreds of thousands of hidden pages. The Unseen AI Crisis: The silent, localized pollution threats driving the sudden rise of massive tech data centers. "I unfortunately am in the position now where I'm so numb to everything in this world... it's the only way I can continue doing it." — Aaron ParnasOnly members of Jamie's List get to join live on Zoom for exclusive access during conversations like this one. Apply here → https://www.jamieslist.com/upgrade

How do you take on the highest office in the land and win?In this episode of Lunch with Jamie, I sit down with California Attorney General Rob Bonta, a man who has become a primary standard-bearer for state sovereignty. From the "Rise of the AGs" during Trump 1.0 to filing his 67th lawsuit against the current administration, Bonta explains why the state attorney general’s office is now the front line of American democracy. Attorney General Bonta and I discuss: • The "Rise of the AGs": How state attorneys general became a visible, high-speed force for national policy. • Militarization of the Streets: The inside story of blocking the federalized National Guard and Marines in Los Angeles. • The Corporate Battlefield: Why the Paramount/Warner Brothers merger is not a "done deal" and the massive antitrust win against Ticketmaster/Live Nation. • The People’s Champion: Managing a $1.3 billion budget and 6,000 employees to tackle everything from cold case rapes to climate change. • Personal Foundations: Bonta’s journey from the Philippines and the UFW headquarters in La Paz to becoming the "People’s Attorney". "We’re fighting back against the president who breaks the law... and we’re winning." — AG Rob BontaOnly members of Jamie's List get to join live on Zoom for exclusive access during conversations like this one. Apply here → https://www.jamieslist.com/upgrade

What happens when the "standard" solutions to gun violence stop working?Live from Jamie's List, Jamie Patricof sits down with Manuel "Manny" Oliver, the father of Parkland victim Joaquin Oliver and the creator of the powerful one-man show, GUAC. In a conversation that goes far beyond the typical NRA debate, Manny explains why school shootings have become a "normalized" fact of American life and how we can use art to "slip the culture" and force real change. Proof of Impact: 19.9 Million Visits Manny’s "unconventional" activism is already cracking the code. His Roblox gaming experience, designed to teach kids about preventing gun violence rather than participating in it, has reached a staggering 19.9 million visits. This is art that doesn't just ask for change—it builds it. In this episode, we discuss:• Beyond the NRA: Why the 400 million guns in America mean the problem is bigger than any one lobby. • The "Reality" of Drills: How we’ve forced children to adapt to a broken system while politicians hide under tables. • Slipping the Culture: Why theater and art can reach people that activists and lawmakers can't. • The "Shield": The unique legal protection the gun industry holds and how to crack it. • The One Simple Fix: Manny’s top priority for "Safe Storage" and why it shouldn't be a partizan issue. "I am not a victim. I am a father. And this is a conversation that every American should have." — Manny Oliver Only members of Jamie's List get to join live on Zoom for exclusive access during conversations like this one. Apply here → https://www.jamieslist.com/upgrade

How do you fix a city in crisis?Live from the historic Rita House in Los Angeles, Jamie Patricof sits down with Mayor Karen Bass for a raw, unfiltered conversation about the reality of leading L.A. With a $1.8 billion financial hole and over 40,000 people living on the streets, the Mayor is trading "ideology" for action. In this episode of Jamie’s List, Mayor Bass discusses: • The Homelessness Truth: Why she believes the current crisis is "not normal" and her "Inside Safe" plan to get people off the streets. • The "War of Ideology": Breaking through the city bureaucracy and the "culture of No." • The $1.8 Billion Question: Managing a massive deficit while refusing to cut essential city services.  • L.A. 2028: Preparing the city for the World Cup and the Olympics—from the "Graffiti Towers" to the airport people mover. • Saving L.A.: Why, despite the challenges, she remains a "workhorse" for the city she loves. "Do you want to make a point, or do you want to make a difference?"

California's governor race just got wide open — and the stakes couldn't be higher. With the fourth largest economy in the world on the line, Jamie sits down with two candidates vying to lead the state: Matt Mahan, current Mayor of San Jose, and former LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. They cover the issues that matter most to Californians — homelessness, housing affordability, public safety, energy policy, criminal justice, unions, and the budget deficit. Whether you're in California or not, who runs this state affects everyone. Tune in, learn where they stand, and decide for yourself. Only members of Jamie's List get to join live on Zoom for exclusive access during conversations like this one. Apply here → https://www.jamieslist.com/upgrade