Common Knowledge with Marcus "L-Spade" Johnson

The midterms are here—and Marcus L-Spade Johnson is bringing the conversation home to Tennessee. On this episode of The Common Knowledge Podcast , Marcus weighs Jerri Green versus Marsha Blackburn in the governor’s race, examines Justin J. Pearson versus Brent Taylor in District 9, and discusses Taylor’s unsolicited nude-photo controversy. From Memphis to the statehouse, it’s a conversation about...

Title:  Shhhh… Nobody Has to Know: Your Vote Is Yours Description:  Your ballot is private, and you don’t owe anyone an explanation for how you vote. Marcus L‑Spade Johnson looks at the Tennessee governor’s race, makes the case for Jerri Green, and discusses what Marsha Blackburn’s AI-generated campaign video says about leadership and judgment. You can vote for Jerri Green without announcing your...

US Politics Exposed: Truth About Candidates & Culture Wars

This week on  The Common Knowledge Podcast , Marcus L-Spade Johnson welcomes  L. Maxwell  for a conversation about politics, power, and technology. We discuss President Trump, JD Vance, Senators Eric Schmitt and John Kennedy, and the U.S. House and Senate. Plus, we explore data centers and artificial intelligence—and what their growth means for our communities and future. Join the conversation, sh...

Tennessee’s next governor will shape the future of our public schools, healthcare, economy, and working families. In this episode of  The Common Knowledge Podcast , Marcus L-Spade Johnson sits down with Volunteerily Liberal to break down Tennessee politics, the upcoming governor’s race, and why we’re supporting Jerri Green. We discuss the issues facing Tennesseans, the need for new leadership, and...

Fandom Under Fire: Comics, Movies & the Culture War | Blue Ninja Marcus L-Spade Johnson sits down with Japan-based musician, actor, and content creator Blue Ninja for a wide-ranging conversation about comics, television, movies, and modern fandom. They explore how culture-war debates are shaping entertainment, representation, creativity, and the way audiences respond to their favorite franchis...

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...

India and Marcus share the after Podcast chat.

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 pe...

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 a...

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’...

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 Podc...

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...

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, legisl...

🎙️  The Common Knowledge Podcast with Marcus L-Spade Johnson Guest: Bigg (BTSE 365 Podcast) This week we're diving into one of the biggest conversations in sports and politics. After President Donald Trump called LeBron James a "racist" during a White House press conference, we ask a simple question:  If athletes are told to "shut up and dribble," shouldn't politicians...

Marcus L-Spade Johnson sits down with guest L. Maxwell for a wide-ranging conversation about America’s aging political leadership, the rise of Zohran Mamdani and the debate over democratic socialism, and the future of artificial intelligence through the eyes of a former Intel employee. Are America’s longtime leaders holding back the next generation? Is socialism being fairly discussed—or simply us...

As America marks its 250th anniversary,  The Ran-Dumb Show  tackles one of the most controversial questions in American history:  Who were the five worst Presidents of the United States? Hosts  Alex Hunter  and  Marcus Johnson  rank the presidents they believe did the most lasting damage to the country, evaluating leadership, constitutional stewardship, economic consequences, crisis management, fo...

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary,  The Ran-Dumb Show  takes on one of the biggest debates in American history:  Who were the five greatest Presidents of the United States? Hosts  Alex Hunter  and  Marcus Johnson  rank the Top 5 U.S. Presidents based on leadership, constitutional impact, crisis management, economic legacy, military leadership, and the lasting influence they had on the na...

Today Alex and Marcus talk about the new Diddy Video leaks and what it says about America. #onlyfans #diddy

Welcome to the very first episode of  Ran-Dumb Tech Talk , where Marcus Johnson and Alex Hunter break down technology in plain English—no buzzwords, no corporate hype, just real conversation. This episode tackles two of the biggest questions in modern tech: 🤖  What exactly is Artificial Intelligence? How AI actually works The myths vs. reality Will AI replace jobs? How AI is already changing ever...

Why do so many men suffer in silence? In this episode of  The Common Knowledge Podcast , Marcus L-Spade Johnson sits down with  Johnny Moore III , author of  Anchor , for an honest conversation about men's mental health, emotional resilience, faith, purpose, and what it truly means to heal. Together, they discuss: Why men often struggle to ask for help The mental health challenges facing Black...

In this episode of  The Common Knowledge Podcast , Marcus L-Spade Johnson takes a hard look at three conversations that are shaping America right now. First, we discuss the growing perception that  Donald Trump is not good at the job of governing . Beyond slogans and campaign rallies, are Americans seeing effective leadership, or are they witnessing missed promises, poor decision-making, and a gov...

In this episode of  The Common Knowledge Podcast ,  Marcus “L-Spade” Johnson  breaks down why Juneteenth is not just a Black holiday, but an American one. He argues that if you claim to believe in freedom, equality, and the founding ideals of this country, then you should celebrate the day America moved closer to living up to its promise. Marcus also gives his thoughts on  Black Americans boycotti...

In this episode of  The Common Knowledge Podcast , Marcus L-Spade Johnson dives into one of the most uncomfortable conversations in modern politics: why does it feel like ordinary people are getting squeezed from every direction? From capitalism and socialism to corporate bailouts, tax subsidies, and political fearmongering, Marcus explores how both parties sell different stories while many workin...

Full Interview with Memphis Producing legend Hot Rod!