Podcast appearances and mentions of Jason Johnson

Co-Chairs Thompson and Cheney have said they “will continue to assess” the Trump Chief of Staff's compliance going forward. Georgia's Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, spent four hours answering the committee's questions earlier today. And, the White House is redoubling it's pandemic response in the face of the new Omicron variant. Ashley Parker, Carol Leonnig, Paul Butler, Dr. Irwin Redlener, Jason Johnson and Tim Miller join.

Alicia Menendez and Jason Johnson, in for Nicolle Wallace, discuss former chief of staff Mark Meadows complying with the January 6th committee's subpoena. Plus, the CDC recommends all adults get a covid booster shot, a Democratic lawmaker's office is broken into and vandalized, the Supreme Court is set to hear a consequential case on abortion rights, Trump's push to dismiss his dealings with Russia, the Kremlin continues its campaign of fueling extremist groups, and how Trump is grifting off the American people. Joined by: Jackie Alemany, Yamiche Alcindor, Basil Smikle, Dr. Uche Blackstock, Rep. Pete Aguilar, Maura Barrett, Donna Edwards, Cecile Richards, Rep. Barbara Lee, Amb. Michael McFaul, Rick Stengel, and David Cay Johnston

The holidays bring out the chef in many of us. For Vallery Lomas, stress-baking through her final year of law school laid the foundation for a career as a chef, and a victory in the Great American Baking Show. This week, she joins host Jason Johnson this week to talk about her unlikely path to celebrity chef status, and her new book Life is What You Bake It.  Guest: Vallery Lomas, cookbook author, recipe developer, and creator at @foodieinnewyork on Instagram Podcast production by Ahyiana Angel and Jasmine Ellis You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The holidays bring out the chef in many of us. For Vallery Lomas, stress-baking through her final year of law school laid the foundation for a career as a chef, and a victory in the Great American Baking Show. This week, she joins host Jason Johnson this week to talk about her unlikely path to celebrity chef status, and her new book Life is What You Bake It.  Guest: Vallery Lomas, cookbook author, recipe developer, and creator at @foodieinnewyork on Instagram Podcast production by Ahyiana Angel and Jasmine Ellis You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The holidays bring out the chef in many of us. For Vallery Lomas, stress-baking through her final year of law school laid the foundation for a career as a chef, and a victory in the Great American Baking Show. This week, she joins host Jason Johnson this week to talk about her unlikely path to celebrity chef status, and her new book Life is What You Bake It.  Guest: Vallery Lomas, cookbook author, recipe developer, and creator at @foodieinnewyork on Instagram Podcast production by Ahyiana Angel and Jasmine Ellis You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The holidays bring out the chef in many of us. For Vallery Lomas, stress-baking through her final year of law school laid the foundation for a career as a chef, and a victory in the Great American Baking Show. This week, she joins host Jason Johnson this week to talk about her unlikely path to celebrity chef status, and her new book Life is What You Bake It.  Guest: Vallery Lomas, cookbook author, recipe developer, and creator at @foodieinnewyork on Instagram Podcast production by Ahyiana Angel and Jasmine Ellis You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00) Michael Smith and Michael Holley react to verdict of three men being found guilty in the death of Ahmaud Arbery and explain why this is an impactful case.(19:15) Matthew Judon and Mac Jones' takes on Thanksgiving sides and desserts sparks a debate between the brothers on which pies are the best.(37:00) After Giannis Antetokounmpo tweeted about discovering Oreos with milk, more food takes are shared, as well as Giannis' performance during last season's NBA Finals.(50:30) Glynn Turman joins the show to talk about his participation in Beyonce's Ivy Park campaign and where his love of horses comes from. (1:07:55) Vincent Goodwill stops by to discuss the latest NBA news.(1:19:20) Jason Johnson joins the show to give his take on the verdict in Ahmaud Arbery's murder and the not guilty verdict given to Kyle Rittenhouse. 

Audio from: Armored Trucks and Louis V robberies, Biden in Detroit, Gozar vs AOC, & Kevin McCarthy vs. Jimmy Carter. We react to the media's coverage of the Kyle Rittenhouse and Ahmaud Arbery trials, with clips from Tucker Carlson, Jason Johnson, and Joy Reid. Then clips about Smallpox in Virginia, Republicans repealing Marijuana prohibition, and (probably) our last Brandon audio. Put this in your ears to escape your family this holiday. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/None_Taken /support

Nicolle Wallace discusses two Fox News contributors quitting over Tucker Carlson's special on January 6th. Plus, the latest update on a car that plowed through a holiday parade in Wisconsin, Biden re-nominates the Fed Chairman to another term, how to plan for the holidays as covid cases are on the rise, the increase in violent threats to members of Congress, the January 6th committee announces a new batch of subpoenas. Joined by: Jason Johnson, Jackie Alemany, Claire McCaskill, Steve Schmidt, Clint Watts, Dr. Vin Gupta, David Jolly, Eddie Glaude, Katty Kay, Rep. Madeleine Dean, Harry Litman, Leigh Ann Caldwell

Jason Johnson in for Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the disturbing news that 18-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse, who crossed state lines and killed two human beings at a Black Lives Matter rally, was found not guilty of murder on all counts. Joy Reid joins this discussion as a special guest. Then, after months of wrangling and negotiation, House Democrats passed the landmark bill at the center of President Biden's domestic agenda: the Build Back Better Act. Rep. Mondaire Jones, deputy whip for the House Progressive Caucus, joins us on this big win. Plus, in tonight's "Absolute worst," Joy gives a lesson in inclusivity to Matt Schlapp, president of the Conservative Political Action Committee, after he called for “Sesame Street” to be defunded for introducing its first Asian-American Muppet. All this and much more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

After a little bit of a delay, we have way too much fun wrapping up season one of Farscape. First up, “Bone to Be Wild”, where we discuss where the heck Stark disappeared to after leaving with the crew last episode; how does gravity work on an asteroid; how do Leviathans have their inorganic parts installed; and the fall of Commander Crais and the rise of Scorpius as the big bad for the series. Then we cover the season one finale, “Family Ties”. Where we discuss where the heck one of the guest stars of the last episode disappeared to after leaving with the Peacekeepers; did Rygel really try to sell out the whole crew to save himself; how planning your big escape plan is shown and not skipped over; and some more great character development and interaction that we’ve come to expect from Farscape. Finally, we recap our thoughts about the entire season… the lowlights and the highlights. And that even the lowlights have some bits worth watching… not just because we have to for the podcast. Next time, onward to season two! Eric Scott and Jason Johnson.

After a little bit of a delay, we have way too much fun wrapping up season one of Farscape. First up, “Bone to Be Wild”, where we discuss where the heck Stark disappeared to after leaving with the crew last episode; how does gravity work on an asteroid; how do Leviathans have their inorganic parts installed; and the fall of Commander Crais and the rise of Scorpius as the big bad for the series. Then we cover the season one finale, “Family Ties”. Where we discuss where the heck one of the guest stars of the last episode disappeared to after leaving with the Peacekeepers; did Rygel really try to sell out the whole crew to save himself; how planning your big escape plan is shown and not skipped over; and some more great character development and interaction that we’ve come to expect from Farscape. Finally, we recap our thoughts about the entire season… the lowlights and the highlights. And that even the lowlights have some bits worth watching… not just because we have to for the podcast. Next time, onward to season two! Host Eric Scott and Jason Johnson.

Decades before Moonlight, Black Panther, or anything from Spike Lee, Black film artists worked through and around the studio system to bring their visions to the big screen. Now the Black Film Archive has brought together classics from 1915 to 1979. Its creator Maya Cade joins Jason Johnson on A Word to talk about the importance of African Americans connecting with movies from the past. Guest: Maya Cade, creator of Black Film Archive and audience development specialist for the Criterion Collection Podcast production by Jasmine Ellis You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MSNBC's Dr. Jason Johnson fills in for Ari Melber to host "The Beat" on Friday, November 12. Johnson reports on the indictment of Trump ally Steve Bannon and the Rittenhouse trial. Neal Katyal joins. 

Decades before Moonlight, Black Panther, or anything from Spike Lee, Black film artists worked through and around the studio system to bring their visions to the big screen. Now the Black Film Archive has brought together classics from 1915 to 1979. Its creator Maya Cade joins Jason Johnson on A Word to talk about the importance of African Americans connecting with movies from the past. Guest: Maya Cade, creator of Black Film Archive and audience development specialist for the Criterion Collection Podcast production by Jasmine Ellis You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Decades before Moonlight, Black Panther, or anything from Spike Lee, Black film artists worked through and around the studio system to bring their visions to the big screen. Now the Black Film Archive has brought together classics from 1915 to 1979. Its creator Maya Cade joins Jason Johnson on A Word to talk about the importance of African Americans connecting with movies from the past. Guest: Maya Cade, creator of Black Film Archive and audience development specialist for the Criterion Collection Podcast production by Jasmine Ellis You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Decades before Moonlight, Black Panther, or anything from Spike Lee, Black film artists worked through and around the studio system to bring their visions to the big screen. Now the Black Film Archive has brought together classics from 1915 to 1979. Its creator Maya Cade joins Jason Johnson on A Word to talk about the importance of African Americans connecting with movies from the past. Guest: Maya Cade, creator of Black Film Archive and audience development specialist for the Criterion Collection Podcast production by Jasmine Ellis You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MSNBC's Dr. Jason Johnson fills in for Ari Melber and hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, November 11. Johnson reports on GOP extremism, the Rittenhouse trial, the January 6th probe, and Veterans Day. Elie Mystal joins.

Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 800 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more 28 mins Dr. Jason Johnson is an associate professor of politics and journalism in the School of Global Journalism & Communication at Morgan State University and author of the book Political Consultants and Campaigns: One Day to Sell. He focuses on campaign politics, political communication, strategy and popular culture. He hosts a podcast on Slate called "A Word" He is a political analyst for MSNBC, SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio and The Grio. He has previously appeared on CNN, Fox News, Al Jazeera, Current TV and CBS. His work has been featured on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and on ESPN. He has been quoted by The Guardian, The Washington Post, The Washington Times, The Wallstreet Journal, Buzzfeed, The Hill newspaper, the Cleveland Plain Dealer and the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Dr. Johnson is a University of Virginia alumnus and earned his PhD in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 1:18 Dr Michael Mann is Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science at Penn State, with joint appointments in the Department of Geosciences and the Earth and Environmental Systems Institute He is also director of the Penn State Earth System Science Center  Dr. Mann received his undergraduate degrees in Physics and Applied Math from the University of California at Berkeley, an M.S. degree in Physics from Yale University, and a Ph.D. in Geology & Geophysics from Yale University. His research involves the use of theoretical models and observational data to better understand Earth's climate system. Dr. Mann is author of more than 200 peer-reviewed and edited publications, numerous op-eds and commentaries, and five books including Dire Predictions: Understanding Climate Change, The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars: Dispatches from the Front Lines, The Madhouse Effect: How Climate Change Denial is Threatening our Planet, Destroying Our Politics, and Driving Us Crazy and The Tantrum that Saved the World. We spoke about his new book The New Climate War: The Fight to Take Back Our Planet. Check out all things Jon Carroll Follow and Support Pete Coe Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page

(00:00) Holley and Smith start by keeping an eye on Odell Beckham Jr and possible landing spots for the disgruntled receiver (22:00) Derrick Johnson President and CEO of NAACP joins the show to explain the organizations call for athletes to avoid signing with Texas teams (40:00) The brothers revisit Rodgers comments on the Pat McAfee Show and give their reassessment after the dust settled (1:02:00) Kneecaps and kneejerk reactions: Holley and Smith react to a wild story with the PSG women's team and Scottie Pippen taking more shots at MJ(1:17:00) Addressing the disturbing and conflicting allegations against Dalvin Cook and former girlfriend Gracelyn Trimble(1:26:00) Dr. Jason Johnson comes on to celebrate Russell Wilson's return, Brian Williams retiring from NBC and his thoughts on the Rittenhouse trial

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It's been almost 30 years since the Los Angeles riots rocked the nation. Even now, many Americans remember where they were when they heard that four L.A.P.D. officers were acquitted for beating Rodney King. On today's episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by Joel Anderson, host of Slate's Slow Burn Season 6: The L.A. Riots. They talk about the roots of the 1992 crisis, and whether it's better understood as a riot or an uprising.  Guest: Joel Anderson, Slate writer and host of Slow Burn: The L.A. Riots Podcast production by Jasmine Ellis You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been almost 30 years since the Los Angeles riots rocked the nation. Even now, many Americans remember where they were when they heard that four L.A.P.D. officers were acquitted for beating Rodney King. On today's episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by Joel Anderson, host of Slate's Slow Burn Season 6: The L.A. Riots. They talk about the roots of the 1992 crisis, and whether it's better understood as a riot or an uprising.  Guest: Joel Anderson, Slate writer and host of Slow Burn: The L.A. Riots Podcast production by Jasmine Ellis You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been almost 30 years since the Los Angeles riots rocked the nation. Even now, many Americans remember where they were when they heard that four L.A.P.D. officers were acquitted for beating Rodney King. On today's episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by Joel Anderson, host of Slate's Slow Burn Season 6: The L.A. Riots. They talk about the roots of the 1992 crisis, and whether it's better understood as a riot or an uprising.  Guest: Joel Anderson, Slate writer and host of Slow Burn: The L.A. Riots Podcast production by Jasmine Ellis You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alicia Menendez and Jason Johnson, in for Nicolle Wallace, discuss a federal judge seeming skeptical of Trump's efforts to block documents from the 1/6 committee. Plus, calls to end the filibuster grow louder in the face of another block by Republicans on voting rights legislation, new urgency among Democrats to pass Biden's agenda, debunking myths around covid vaccines for children, abortion rights advocates blast Texas's bill on Capitol Hill, schools facing battles over critical race theory are ones diversifying rapidly, testimony in the Charlottesville civil trial continues, and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rogers tests positive for Covid-19.Joined by: Harry Litman, Jonathan Lemire, Betsy Woodruff Swan, Sen. Mazie Hirono, Fernand Amandi, Eugene Daniels, Dr. Kavita Patel, Errin Haines, Fatima Goss Graves, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, David Jolly, Dr. Vida Robertson, Maya Wiley, Jordan Green, and Michael Smith

To begin the show, Michael Berry talks about the big victories for conservatives in Virginia. He talks about how important it is to vote and not get empathetic about elections; After Winsome Sears was elected Lt. Governor of Virginia, Berry shares his excitement for a new face in politics; Virginia AG Ken Cuccinelli joins the program to talk about the republicans big victory; Jason Johnson also drops by as well; Matt Boyle from Brietbart joins the program to talk about school board election trends.

Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin are polling neck in neck. And New Jersey's incumbent Governor Phil Murphy joins the 11th Hour to discuss whether national politics have affected his race. The Washington Post released a massive investigation into the lead up and aftermath of the January 6th riot at the Capitol – Co-authors Phil Rucker and Ashley Parker join, along with Larry Sabato, Jason Johnson and Michael Steele.

Nicolle Wallace discusses new extensive reporting on the warning signs that were ignored ahead of January 6th. Plus, a Trump attorney told Pence that his inaction caused the attack on the Capitol, the last day of campaigning in Virginia, the Supreme Court hears arguments against Texas's abortion law, the real world implications of Texas's abortion ban, thousands of NYC employees go on unpaid leave for not getting vaccinated, and the NAACP urges athletes not to sign with Texas teams.Joined by: Carol Leonnig, Frank Figliuzzi, Jason Johnson, Michael Schmidt, Cornell Belcher, Julia Ainsley, Nancy Northup, Kimberly Atkins Stohr, Dr. Bhavik Kumar, Dr. Kavita Patel, Mara Gay, and Derrick Johnson

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School is supposed to be a safe environment for students to thrive. But too many school policies put non-white and disabled students on the path to prison. On today's episode of A Word, Jason Johnson speaks with professor and author Lori Martin, about fighting the school-to-prison pipeline, and how parents can protect their children from falling into the criminal justice system. Guest: Lori Martin, sociology professor at Louisiana State University and author of Big Box Schools: Race, Education, and the Danger of the Wal-Martization of Public Schools in America Podcast production by Jasmine Ellis You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicolle Wallace discusses Congressman Adam Kinzinger announcing he will not seek re-election next year. Plus, Fox New will air a special suggesting 1/6 is a ‘false flag', McAullife and Youngkin make final pitches in Virginia's governor race, Biden returns to the world stage, Republicans continue attempts to seize control over elections, the Texas abortion law heads to the Supreme Court, and Florida strips schools of federal aid over mask mandates. Joined by: Jackie Alemany, Michael Schmidt, Carlos Curbelo, Jonathan Greenblatt, Heidi Przybyla, Reverend Al Sharpton, Ashley Parker, Jason Johnson, Errin Haines, Nick Corasaniti, Kristofer Goldsmith, Donna Edwards, and Carlee Simon

School is supposed to be a safe environment for students to thrive. But too many school policies put non-white and disabled students on the path to prison. On today's episode of A Word, Jason Johnson speaks with professor and author Lori Martin, about fighting the school-to-prison pipeline, and how parents can protect their children from falling into the criminal justice system. Guest: Lori Martin, sociology professor at Louisiana State University and author of Big Box Schools: Race, Education, and the Danger of the Wal-Martization of Public Schools in America Podcast production by Jasmine Ellis You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

School is supposed to be a safe environment for students to thrive. But too many school policies put non-white and disabled students on the path to prison. On today's episode of A Word, Jason Johnson speaks with professor and author Lori Martin, about fighting the school-to-prison pipeline, and how parents can protect their children from falling into the criminal justice system. Guest: Lori Martin, sociology professor at Louisiana State University and author of Big Box Schools: Race, Education, and the Danger of the Wal-Martization of Public Schools in America Podcast production by Jasmine Ellis You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00) Holley and Smith react to Roger Goodell's comments from his press conference(22:00) The brothers revisit Mike Tomlin's denial of any interest in the USC job (41:00) Marcus Thompson of The Athletic joins the show to talk Lakers, Warriors and his new book 'Dynasties'(58:00) Holley and Smith share their latest thoughts on Ben Simmons situation(1:16:00) The brothers react to Goodell's comments on Deshaun Watson's status and Cal McNair using a racial slur(1:27:00) Jason Johnson stops by take some lumps for an old Seahawks prediction, then we pick his brain on the current woes in the Biden administration (1:42:00) What's the toughest thing you've ever done? Charlie Morton pitched on a fractured leg in game 1 of the World Series

Growing up on a farm, Jason Johnson often depended on knives to get his work done. Through stubborn determination, he honed his skill in to mastery and has become the Pro Knife Thrower. He teaches all generations the physics behind throwing knives and also trains police to be able to defend themselves against an opponent wielding a knife. He's also worked with the founder of the Warrior Poet Society.   Expert action steps Be a humanitarian. Be kind to people. Don't be afraid to criticize yourself. Be logical, remove emotion. Learn how to handle your mind: read Miyamoto Musashi's, The Book of Five Rings.   To learn more about Jason, to buy one of his knives, or to learn how to throw a knife like a pro, go to https://proknifethrower.com/. You can also find Jason on various social media as the Pro Knife Thrower.   Also mentioned in this episode: Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings Mel Pardue Founder of warrior poet society Whitney Young You can find Nicky's book, The Thought Leader's Journey, on Amazon. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success with call Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to project44 founder and CEO Jett McCandless on his company's phenomenal growth as well as his view of the marketNolan Transportation Group (NTG) CCO Drew Herpich on what we need to know about e-commerce this holiday seasonUniGroup Director of Forwarding Solutions and NVOCC Julie Metzger-Colona on the advantage of a dedicated project mgmt teamJCT's Ian Weiland on the chassis crisisAnd Project K-9 Hero's Jason Johnson with his dog and National Ambassador K-9 Yoube talk about the great work they do for service dogs when they retire.Plus, Amazon sellers slammed by shipping costs; c-suite and truckers don't see eye to eye in ATRI poll; truck fords the river and more.Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to project44 founder and CEO Jett McCandless on his company's phenomenal growth as well as his view of the marketNolan Transportation Group (NTG) CCO Drew Herpich on what we need to know about e-commerce this holiday seasonUniGroup Director of Forwarding Solutions and NVOCC Julie Metzger-Colona on the advantage of a dedicated project mgmt teamJCT's Ian Weiland on the chassis crisisAnd Project K-9 Hero's Jason Johnson with his dog and National Ambassador K-9 Yoube talk about the great work they do for service dogs when they retire.Plus, Amazon sellers slammed by shipping costs; c-suite and truckers don't see eye to eye in ATRI poll; truck fords the river and more.Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

Whether the issue is Covid policy or police violence, Black athletes can't run, jump, or score their way out of the racial power dynamics of major sports. On today's episode of A Word, veteran sportswriter and author Howard Bryant joins Jason Johnson to talk about the intersection of sports and race. They discuss the controversy over basketball star Kyrie Irving's vaccine resistance, former NFL coach Jon Gruden's offensive emails, and Colin Kaepernick's endless campaign to return to the football field.  Guest: Howard Bryant, veteran sportswriter, commentator, and author of several books including The Heritage: Black Athletes, a Divided America, and the Politics of Patriotism Podcast production by Jasmine Ellis You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether the issue is Covid policy or police violence, Black athletes can't run, jump, or score their way out of the racial power dynamics of major sports. On today's episode of A Word, veteran sportswriter and author Howard Bryant joins Jason Johnson to talk about the intersection of sports and race. They discuss the controversy over basketball star Kyrie Irving's vaccine resistance, former NFL coach Jon Gruden's offensive emails, and Colin Kaepernick's endless campaign to return to the football field.  Guest: Howard Bryant, veteran sportswriter, commentator, and author of several books including The Heritage: Black Athletes, a Divided America, and the Politics of Patriotism Podcast production by Jasmine Ellis You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether the issue is Covid policy or police violence, Black athletes can't run, jump, or score their way out of the racial power dynamics of major sports. On today's episode of A Word, veteran sportswriter and author Howard Bryant joins Jason Johnson to talk about the intersection of sports and race. They discuss the controversy over basketball star Kyrie Irving's vaccine resistance, former NFL coach Jon Gruden's offensive emails, and Colin Kaepernick's endless campaign to return to the football field.  Guest: Howard Bryant, veteran sportswriter, commentator, and author of several books including The Heritage: Black Athletes, a Divided America, and the Politics of Patriotism Podcast production by Jasmine Ellis You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Farscape delivers its first two-part episode and it does not disappoint! In the first part, “Nerve”, Aeryn’s still suffering from the wound she received in the last episode. And the only cure just happens to be on the secret Peacekeeper base nearby. Crichton and Chiana go there to get it and wind up meeting an old friend, a potential new friend and a new enemy. The Peacekeeper Scorpius captures Crichton and subjects him to the Aurora Chair, a device that rather painfully extracts your memories. We leave Crichton trapped in the comfy chair as we end on our first cliffhanger… But we don’t have to wait months for a resolution, no, it’s right on to the next episode, “The Hidden Memory”. Scorpius learns of Crichton’s feud with Captain Crais and summons him to the secret base. While the crew mount a rescue mission, Moya goes into labor! But there’s something not right with the baby. Can the crew rescue Crichton before he breaks in the chair? What’s up with Moya’s baby? What will Aeryn do when she finally meets Crais again? Listen and find out! Host Eric Scott and Jason Johnson.

Farscape delivers its first two-part episode and it does not disappoint! In the first part, “Nerve”, Aeryn’s still suffering from the wound she received in the last episode. And the only cure just happens to be on the secret Peacekeeper base nearby. Crichton and Chiana go there to get it and wind up meeting an old friend, a potential new friend and a new enemy. The Peacekeeper Scorpius captures Crichton and subjects him to the Aurora Chair, a device that rather painfully extracts your memories. We leave Crichton trapped in the comfy chair as we end on our first cliffhanger… But we don’t have to wait months for a resolution, no, it’s right on to the next episode, “The Hidden Memory”. Scorpius learns of Crichton’s feud with Captain Crais and summons him to the secret base. While the crew mount a rescue mission, Moya goes into labor! But there’s something not right with the baby. Can the crew rescue Crichton before he breaks in the chair? What’s up with Moya’s baby? What will Aeryn do when she finally meets Crais again? Listen and find out! Eric Scott and Jason Johnson.

Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks about Dan Bongino threatening to quit, Grace the robot nurse, Democrats fearing a red wave, and the removal of a Thomas Jefferson statue. First, Dave shares a clip of Dan Bongino threatening to quit his show if his employer forces a vaccine mandate on his employees. Countless military officers may also be forced to resign if they refuse the vaccine. Next, a creepy robot named Grace that is designed to replace nurses for COVID patients. On CNN, Dr. Jason Johnson predicts a red wave in the next election because he thinks voter ID laws are cheating. Finally, New York has proven Donald Trump right. The  New York City Council voted for the removal of a 100-year-old statue of Thomas Jefferson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicolle Wallace discusses Gen. Colin Powell dying of Covid-19 complications at the age of 84. Plus, Biden says the DOJ should prosecute those who don't comply with congressional subpoenas, the New York Times goes inside the brutality of January 6th, Trump is deposed in a civil lawsuit, the Senate prepares a vote on voting rights legislation, Trump sues the 1/6 select committee, and some Republicans worry Trump's Big Lie will backfire. Joined by: Valerie Jarrett, Ambassador John Negroponte, Dr. Uche Blackstock, Jackie Alemany, Clint Watts, Matthew Rosenberg, Tom Winter, Harry Litman, Jake Sherman, Jason Johnson, Rep. Joe Neguse, Kori Schake, Andrea Mitchell, Carol Leonnig, and Charlie Sykes

The Supreme Court is back in session and its public support is in free fall. But the unpopular court seems poised to radically alter the lives of millions of Americans. On today's episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by political analyst Elie Mystal to discuss what's on the docket, and why so many Americans are braced for the Court to shred their rights.   Guest: Elie Mystal, MSNBC political analyst and the justice correspondent for The Nation Podcast production by Ahyiana Angel and Jasmine Ellis You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MSNBC's Dr. Jason Johnson fills in for MSNBC's Ari Melber to host "The Beat" on Friday, October 8, and reports on Trump's efforts to withhold documents from the January 6th Committee, economic inequality, the bombshell "Pandora Papers," racial justice, and the new Nobel Peace Prize winners. NYU law professor Melissa Murray and Democratic strategist Juanita Tolliver join.

The Supreme Court is back in session and its public support is in free fall. But the unpopular court seems poised to radically alter the lives of millions of Americans. On today's episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by political analyst Elie Mystal to discuss what's on the docket, and why so many Americans are braced for the Court to shred their rights.   Guest: Elie Mystal, MSNBC political analyst and the justice correspondent for The Nation Podcast production by Ahyiana Angel and Jasmine Ellis You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ayman Mohyeldin and Jason Johnson, in for Nicolle Wallace discuss Biden rallying support for his infrastructure bill. Plus, a whistleblower testifies before Congress on the need for Facebook to be regulated, a look at Pence behind the scenes ahead of January 6th, the DOJ's efforts to protect voting rights and to take action against threats to school board members, more healthcare workers report attacks on the job, and reporting on a Confederate memorial in Alabama. Joined by: Mike Memoli, A.B. Stoddard, Nick Confessore, Daniel Goldman, Carol Leonnig, Neal Katyal, Kara Swisher, Clint Watts, Donna Edwards, Joyce Vance, and Cal Perry

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, October 4, and reports on the infrastructure vote, how the uber-rich avoid taxes, the GOP's hypocrisy on tax cuts and deficits, the January 6th probe, and vaccine hesitancy. Political strategist Chai Komanduri and Dr. Jason Johnson join.

The 2020 Census revealed that a growing number of Latino Americans are acknowledging their Black heritage. But that choice has never been simple. Professor Tanya Hernández of Fordham University School of Law joins Jason Johnson to talk about the bias Afro-Latinos have faced across the Americas, from their governments and even their own families. They also explore how Afro-Latinos pressing for greater representation in entertainment, media, and politics. You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month. Guest: Professor Tanya Hernández, Fordham University School of Law Podcast production by Ahyiana Angel, Jasmine Ellis, and Asha Saluja Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices