Cold World w DVJ & Michelle

David Johnson

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A raw, opinion-driven daily podcast based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We blend candid personal storytelling with social commentary, focusing on a range of real world issues and cultural topics. We are a gritty, personal, and opinionated podcast that tackles tough social topics through genuine conversation and real-life experiences.

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Monday #2

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13h ago

They Love Us on the Field—But Not in Politics? Race, Immigration & Prison Corruption

What happens when the same people cheering for you in the stadium don't want people like you in their country—or in positions of political power? That question sparks a heated conversation between DVJ and Michelle after watching the Brewers and seeing fans celebrate Latino baseball star Jackson Chourio. The conversation goes beyond baseball. DVJ and Michelle talk about the way Black and Latino athletes are celebrated when they're scoring touchdowns, hitting home runs, dunking basketballs, and winning championships—but question whether that same support exists when those same people step outside of sports and enter politics or other positions of influence. They also get into immigration, stereotypes, race, racism, representation, and the difference between being welcomed for what you can do and being accepted for who you are. Then the conversation takes another turn as they discuss corruption inside correctional facilities, including allegations involving a Miami-Dade corrections officer accused of helping bring drugs into a jail and facilitating inmate gambling, along with a separate case involving an attorney accused of attempting to smuggle contraband into an Ohio prison. The episode also features a Lloyd Banks, Havoc & Alchemist music dump, Packers and Brewers talk, NBA conversations, Milwaukee life, and plenty of unfiltered opinions along the way. Are athletes being celebrated—or simply valued for what they can provide? That's the question. 🎙️ Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle — real conversations, uncomfortable questions, no filter. #ColdWorld #DVJAndMichelle #Milwaukee #MilwaukeePodcast #MilwaukeeWisconsin #WisconsinPodcast #RaceInAmerica #RaceAndPolitics #Racism #Immigration #ImmigrationDebate #LatinoVoices #BlackVoices #RepresentationMatters #SportsAndPolitics #Athletes #Baseball #Brewers #JacksonChourio #NBA #Packers #CriminalJustice #PrisonCorruption #PrisonReform #JailCorruption #Corrections #TrueCrime #Politics #MilwaukeeLife #RealTalk #Unfiltered #NoFilter #Podcast #MilwaukeePodcasters #BlackPodcasters
1d ago

Is Wisconsin Ready for a Black Governor? Race, Politics & The Truth Behind the Ads

Is Wisconsin ready for a Black governor—and are voters being told the whole story? This episode of Cold World gets straight into Wisconsin politics and the governor’s race. DVJ and Michelle break down campaign advertising, fact-check some of the claims being made, and question whether political ads should be allowed to make statements that voters may not have the time—or the information—to verify for themselves. The conversation then gets bigger: race and politics in Wisconsin, representation, voting, and what it would mean if David Crowley became Wisconsin’s first Black governor. They talk openly about the significance of that possibility and why race still matters when looking at American political history. The episode also gets into criminal justice, truth-in-sentencing, the cost of incarceration, prison policy, community investment, and whether building more prisons actually addresses the problems communities are facing. And yes—there's plenty of Cold World in between. 😂 The Brewers, Packers, football season, drunk driving, breakfast runs, Milwaukee life, music, Chris Brown vs. Usher, and plenty of those everyday conversations that somehow turn into bigger discussions. Plus, DVJ and Michelle talk about AOC and the possibility of her running for president, including why they believe listeners should actually research candidates before deciding what they think about them. Politics. Race. Money. Criminal justice. Representation. Music. Milwaukee. No polished political show. No pretending everyone agrees. Just DVJ & Michelle saying what they think and letting the conversation go where it goes. 🎙️ Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle — real conversations, no filter. #ColdWorld #DVJAndMichelle #WisconsinPolitics #WisconsinGovernor #DavidCrowley #TomTiffany #BlackGovernor #BlackLeadership #RaceAndPolitics #RaceInAmerica #Politics #PoliticalAds #FactChecking #Voting #Wisconsin #Milwaukee #MilwaukeePodcast #MilwaukeeWisconsin #WisconsinPodcast #CriminalJustice #TruthInSentencing #PrisonReform #MassIncarceration #CommunityInvestment #AOC #AlexandriaOcasioCortez #LatinaLeadership #ChrisBrown #Usher #Packers #Brewers #RealTalk #Unfiltered #NoFilter #Podcast #MilwaukeePodcasters
4d ago

Jingle Bells Is Racist? Prison, Race & A Failed Execution

Is “Jingle Bells” racist? And what does a Christmas song have to do with the history of slavery? DVJ and Michelle dive into a controversial story involving a Milwaukee music teacher who says she refuses to use certain sleigh-bell instruments with her predominantly Black students because of their connection to the history of enslaved people. The conversation gets into race, historical context, education, and whether understanding the past should change how we use something today. Then the conversation gets even deeper. DVJ shares personal experiences from his time in prison, including the racial divisions he witnessed inside the institution and how race shaped everyday life behind the walls. The episode also takes a turn toward politics, media, Milwaukee radio, political advertising, and the frustration of hearing political voices you specifically don't want attached to your podcast. And then there's the Krista Pike death-row story—including the shocking report discussed in the episode about her execution attempt and what happened afterward. Of course, it wouldn't be Cold World without everything in between. 😂 The hosts talk about Big Brother, sports, podcasting, advertising, coffee, Milwaukee, music, and whatever else comes up during the conversation. Some history. Some politics. Some prison stories. Some true crime. And a whole lot of opinions. You may not agree with everything said—but you're definitely going to have something to say about it. 🎙️ Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle — real conversations, no filter. #ColdWorld #DVJAndMichelle #MilwaukeePodcast #Milwaukee #WisconsinPodcast #Wisconsin #JingleBells #JingleBellsControversy #Race #Racism #AmericanHistory #BlackHistory #Slavery #Education #RaceAndCulture #Prison #PrisonStories #CriminalJustice #DeathRow #DeathPenalty #KristaPike #Politics #MilwaukeePolitics #Media #MilwaukeeMedia #BigBrother #Podcast #PodcastLife #RealTalk #Unfiltered #NoFilter #MilwaukeePodcasters
5d ago

Why Are There Prison Beds but Not Homes? Babies, Crime & Milwaukee Real Talk

Why can we keep prison beds available, but struggle to make sure everyone has a place to live? That question sparks one of the biggest conversations in this episode of Cold World. DVJ and Michelle talk about housing, homelessness, affordable apartments, neighborhood investment, and the idea that lack of stable housing can contribute to bigger community problems. They debate why empty housing can't be treated with the same long-term mindset as maintaining prison capacity—and what happens when communities continue to be viewed only through the lens of crime. Then the conversation takes an emotional turn as they discuss Wisconsin's Safe Haven law and newborn surrender, including how parents can legally and anonymously surrender an unharmed newborn at designated locations. The discussion looks at why these laws exist, the babies who are safely surrendered, and the tragic consequences when infants are abandoned in unsafe circumstances. From there, DVJ and Michelle get into Milwaukee, crime, neighborhood investment, politics, the upcoming Wisconsin governor's race, voting, Donald Trump, Snoop Dogg, media personalities, YouTube crime creators, and the kind of long-form conversations they actually enjoy listening to. There's also plenty of everyday Cold World: running errands, grabbing food, talking about Milwaukee businesses, coffee, pets, music, and whatever else comes up along the way. 😂 It's not just about crime. It's about asking what happens BEFORE the crime—and whether we're doing enough to address the conditions people are living in. 🎙️ Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle — real conversations, uncomfortable questions, no filter. #ColdWorld #DVJAndMichelle #Milwaukee #MilwaukeePodcast #MilwaukeeWisconsin #Wisconsin #WisconsinPodcast #Housing #AffordableHousing #Homelessness #HousingCrisis #CriminalJustice #PrisonReform #Crime #MilwaukeeCrime #Community #NeighborhoodInvestment #SafeHaven #SafeHavenLaw #NewbornSafety #WisconsinSafeHaven #Parenting #SocialIssues #RealTalk #Unfiltered #NoFilter #Politics #WisconsinPolitics #SnoopDogg #DonaldTrump #Podcast #MilwaukeePodcasters #BlackPodcasters #PodcastLife
6d ago

AI Could Go Rogue, Snoop Changed Sides & AOC Speaks

What happens when AI gets too good at doing exactly what we tell it to do? DVJ and Michelle dive into the growing conversation around AI safety, including some wild “AI doomsday” scenarios involving machines following instructions literally—with consequences humans never intended. They also talk about why people should question AI-generated information, double-check what they're told, and remember that humans are still responsible for how these systems are built and used. Then the conversation gets political. They watch and discuss a recent Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez appearance at a “Students vs. Billionaires” town hall, including her comments about universities, student organizing, weapons manufacturers, corporate media, and unchecked power. And then comes the Snoop Dogg conversation. DVJ and Michelle revisit Snoop's past comments about artists supporting Donald Trump, his later participation in Trump-related events, and whether celebrities should be held accountable for positions they publicly took in the past. The bigger question becomes: Do people have standards, or do we forgive celebrities because they're celebrities? The episode also gets into truth-in-sentencing, Wisconsin prisons, ICE and immigration, the death penalty, AI surveillance technology, Milwaukee, Wisconsin's economy, SpaceX, sports, music, coffee, and plenty of the completely random conversations that make Cold World what it is. Some serious topics. Some uncomfortable questions. A lot of opinions. No script. No filter. Just DVJ & Michelle talking about what's happening in the world—and questioning what we're being told. 🎙️ Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle #ColdWorld #DVJAndMichelle #MilwaukeePodcast #Milwaukee #WisconsinPodcast #AOC #AlexandriaOcasioCortez #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AISafety #AIDoomsday #Technology #SnoopDogg #DonaldTrump #Politics #PoliticalTalk #CelebrityPolitics #RaceAndPolitics #CriminalJustice #TruthInSentencing #DeathPenalty #ICE #Immigration #PrisonReform #Surveillance #FacialRecognition #MilwaukeeWisconsin #Wisconsin #RealTalk #Unfiltered #NoFilter #Podcast #PodcastLife
Sep 28

Can America Elect a Latina Woman President? AOC, Race & Power

AOC said something that sparked a BIG conversation: Can a Latina woman actually win the presidency of the United States? In this episode, DVJ and Michelle break down the comments and the bigger question behind them. The conversation looks at the history of presidential elections, the lack of women presidents, Barack Obama’s place in American political history, and the experiences of candidates like Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris. They also get into the role race may play in presidential elections, who makes up the voting population, and why having qualified women run for the highest office in the country hasn't yet resulted in a woman becoming president. But the conversation doesn't stop there. The episode also covers immigration and ICE, government spending and detention, media coverage, politics, race, and how Americans interpret what they're seeing and hearing from politicians and the news. As always, DVJ and Michelle aren't reading from a script or trying to make the conversation comfortable. They're asking the questions, challenging each other's perspectives, and saying what they really think. Could America elect a Latina woman president? And what does history tell us about that possibility? 🎙️ Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle — real conversations, no filter. #ColdWorld #DVJAndMichelle #AOC #AlexandriaOcasioCortez #LatinaPresident #LatinaWomen #LatinaVoices #WomenInPolitics #WomenPresident #RaceAndPolitics #RaceInAmerica #AmericanPolitics #PresidentialPolitics #Voting #VotingRights #BlackVoices #LatinoVoices #KamalaHarris #HillaryClinton #BarackObama #ICE #Immigration #PoliticalTalk #PoliticsAndCulture #MilwaukeePodcast #Milwaukee #WisconsinPodcast #RealTalk #Unfiltered #NoFilter #Podcast
Sep 27

They Said It Out Loud: Race, Trump, Punishment & America

DVJ and Michelle start with a conversation about a DUI case, including the charges, license suspension, court costs, and the debate over how many consequences can come from one offense. That leads into a bigger conversation about punishment, parole, restitution, voting rights, and how the criminal justice system can continue affecting someone long after a sentence is over. From there, the conversation takes a sharp turn into race, politics, media, and America. They talk about Trump, CNN and political coverage, what politicians campaign on versus what people believe actually happens afterward, and why voters respond to political messaging the way they do. The conversation also touches on racism, representation, voting patterns, the presidency, and the question of who has historically had the power to shape American politics. And because this is Cold World, it doesn't stay serious the whole time. 😂 There's also plenty of sports talk, old-school sitcoms, Wisconsin Badgers, the Packers, Milwaukee, childhood memories, and random conversations that only DVJ and Michelle could turn into a podcast. No script. No polished talking points. Just two people saying what they think and letting the conversation go wherever it goes. 🎙️ Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle #ColdWorld #DVJAndMichelle #Milwaukee #MilwaukeePodcast #WisconsinPodcast #RaceInAmerica #RaceAndPolitics #AmericanPolitics #Trump #Politics #PoliticalTalk #Racism #Voting #CriminalJustice #CriminalJusticeReform #DUI #Parole #VotingRights #Media #MediaBias #CNN #Representation #BlackVoices #BlackPodcast #MilwaukeeLife #Wisconsin #RealTalk #Unfiltered #NoFilter #Podcast #PodcastLife #Packers #Badgers #OldSchoolTV

A raw, opinion-driven daily podcast based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We blend candid personal storytelling with social commentary, focusing on a range of real world issues and cultural topics. We are a gritty, personal, and opinionated podcast that tackles tough social topics through genuine conversation and real-life experiences.

Creator

David Johnson
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

114
Rating

Explicit
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© David Johnson & Michelle Magaña
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Cold World w DVJ & Michelle