Topic: Jason Johnson

3 chapters across the catalog

78: Hiding in the Fuzz
• 2:07:53 - 2:12:56

78: Hiding in the Fuzz

Heritage Foundation and the Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund

Jason Johnson of the Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund discusses a report on "prosecutorial malpractice" in six cities with progressive DAs. The hosts point out that the Heritage Foundation is also a donor-funded organization, suggesting that both sides of the political aisle are looking for their own "billionaire daddy" to fund their agendas. They predict the next phase of policing will involve surveillance algorithms rather than more officers on the street.

38: You Ain't Binary
• 29:39 - 31:42

38: You Ain't Binary

D.L. Hughley and Jason Johnson, Twitter Reactions

The hosts review tweets from prominent figures like D.L. Hughley and Jason Johnson regarding the Biden controversy. While some like Hughley pivot to criticizing Trump, others like Johnson attempt to explain why Biden was "triggered" during the interview. The segment highlights the efforts of "talking heads" to excuse Biden's remarks while maintaining their status within the political establishment.

19: Block the Vote
• 35:41 - 39:15

19: Block the Vote

Joe Biden and the Black Voter Suppression Narrative

Jason Johnson of The Root discusses Joe Biden’s popularity with older black voters who prioritize removing Trump from office. The hosts pivot to a critique of the "voter suppression" narrative, specifically the claim that black people struggle to obtain IDs. They argue that equating modern ID laws with Jim Crow-era violence is insulting to the history of the civil rights struggle.