Common Knowledge with Marcus "L-Spade" Johnson

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  1. 5 days ago

    Maurice Shelton vs. Japan: Fighting Racial Profiling and Taking on the System

    Former professional fighter and civil-rights advocate Maurice Shelton joins Marcus L-Spade Johnson to discuss a different kind of fight: his landmark legal battle against racial profiling in Japan. After reportedly being stopped by police around 17 times despite being a permanent resident with a Japanese family, Maurice is demanding change. We explore race, immigration, policing, identity, and the struggle for equal treatment—not only in Japan, but around the world.

    Maurice Shelton vs. Japan: Fighting Racial Profiling and Taking on the System

  2. 7 Sept

    Off Mic with India Dean

    India and Marcus share the after Podcast chat.

  3. 30 Aug

    Culture Wars, Male Fragility & America’s Real Problems | India Dean

    In this episode of The Common Knowledge Podcast, Marcus L. Spade Johnson sits down with India Dean for a wide-ranging conversation about culture wars, male fragility, mental health, Tennessee politics, and America’s neglected infrastructure. Why do political distractions receive more attention than failing roads, bridges, water systems, education, healthcare, and other issues affecting everyday people? We also discuss the WNBA, the pressure to speak on every tragedy, and why protecting your mental health sometimes means stepping away from the conversation. It’s time to stop chasing outrage and focus on what actually matters. #CommonKnowledgePodcast #MarcusLSpadeJohnson #IndiaDean #CultureWars #MaleFragility #MentalHealth #TennesseePolitics #AmericanInfrastructure #WNBA #PoliticalCommentary #IndependentPolitics #FocusOnWhatMatters

    Culture Wars, Male Fragility & America’s Real Problems | India Dean

  4. 23 Aug

    Dr. Lauren Pinkston: Is Tennessee ready for an Independent?

    What Can We Eat, Who Can We Trust—and Why Are We in the Dark? This week on The Common Knowledge Podcast, we tackle three stories that raise one big question: Why can’t America focus on anything important? First, the Tennessee Governor’s Deep Dive continues with independent gubernatorial candidate Dr. Lauren Pinkston. Who is she, what does she believe, and does her campaign offer Tennessee a real alternative to the two major parties? Next, we examine the recent wave of food recalls and ask: What can we safely eat in America—and what is RFK Jr.’s FDA doing about it? Finally, after another major Memphis-area power outage, Marcus L-Spade Johnson asks why basic infrastructure keeps failing while politicians and the public remain distracted by culture-war nonsense. Politics, food safety, failing infrastructure, and plenty of satire—all in one episode. #CommonKnowledgePodcast #LaurenPinkston #TennesseeGovernor #TennesseePolitics #FoodRecall #FDA #RFKJr #Memphis #PowerOutage #PoliticalPodcast

    Dr. Lauren Pinkston: Is Tennessee ready for an Independent?

  5. 16 Aug

    Jerri Green: Does She Have a Real Plan for Tennessee? | Governor Review Ep. 3

    In Episode 3 of our Tennessee governor candidate review, Marcus L-Spade Johnson examines Jerri Green’s background, visibility, platform, and proposed Day One agenda. Green offers specific funding figures for housing assistance, childcare, and medical-debt relief—but are her TANF proposals sustainable, and how much can she legally accomplish through executive orders? This is not an endorsement. It’s an honest examination of what Green is promising, how her campaign compares with Marsha Blackburn’s, and whether her plans can realistically deliver for Tennessee families. #JerriGreen #TennesseeGovernor #TennesseePolitics #CommonKnowledgePodcast #MarcusLSpadeJohnson

    Jerri Green: Does She Have a Real Plan for Tennessee? | Governor Review Ep. 3

  6. 9 Aug ·  Bonus

    Is This How You’re Going to Protect Women? Royce White’s WNBA Stunt

    Title: Is This How You’re Going to Protect Women? Royce White’s WNBA Stunt Description:Royce White says he identifies as a woman “for the purpose of basketball” and plans to declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft. But is this a serious argument about fairness—or a Republican Senate candidate using women and transgender people as props for a political stunt? In this episode of The Common Knowledge Podcast, Marcus L-Spade Johnson breaks down the WNBA’s actual eligibility rules, White’s public record, and the real dangers facing women—including domestic violence, pregnancy-care failures, and the tragic killing of Sara Gilson. Protecting women requires real policies—not a wig, a camera, and a culture-war performance. #CommonKnowledgePodcast #MarcusLSpadeJohnson #RoyceWhite #WNBA #WomensRights #TransRights #DomesticViolenceAwareness #PoliticalCommentary

    Is This How You’re Going to Protect Women? Royce White’s WNBA Stunt

  7. 8 Aug

    Marsha Blackburn: Trump, Tennessee & The Passing of the Guard

    On this episode of The Common Knowledge Podcast, Marcus L-Spade Johnson takes a deep dive into Marsha Blackburn—her record, platform, alignment with Donald Trump, and campaign for Tennessee governor. We examine her positions on the economy, immigration, education, public safety and the war with Iran—including its growing cost to American taxpayers. Then, we discuss “The Passing of the Guard”: the seismic generational shift happening as the old political and workplace establishment moves aside. Millennials survived recessions, corporate bailouts and the technological revolution. Now it’s time for our generation to stop waiting for permission, step forward and lead.

    Marsha Blackburn: Trump, Tennessee & The Passing of the Guard

  8. 2 Aug

    Decision 2026 & The Tuskegee Debate

    This week on The Common Knowledge Podcast, we're tackling two conversations that are shaping communities in very different ways—but both raise the same question: What kind of leadership are we choosing? Section One: Decision 2026 – The Tennessee Governor Series The series begins with Republican gubernatorial candidate Monty Fritts. We'll examine his background, policy positions, legislative record, and vision for Tennessee. This isn't an endorsement or an attack—it's a fact-based look at what his leadership could mean for Tennesseans. Future episodes will feature every major gubernatorial candidate, including John Rose, Marsha Blackburn, Democratic candidate Jerry Green, and any qualified independent candidates. Section Two: Tuskegee's Dress Code Policy Tuskegee University's new dress code has sparked a national conversation. Is it about professionalism, discipline, and preparing students for success? Or does it raise questions about personal expression and campus culture? We'll examine the policy, the reactions, and what it says about higher education, expectations, and the legacy of one of America's most historic HBCUs. No spin. No talking points. Just context, facts, and thoughtful discussion. One Podcast. Two Conversations. One Goal: Common Knowledge.

    Decision 2026 & The Tuskegee Debate
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