A Word … With Jason Johnson

Trump’s Team America: The Sequel

What a cabinet of D.E.I. haters and cable news blowhards could mean for Black America

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Episode Notes

On today’s episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by Capital B reporter, Brandon Tensley to discuss Trump’s cabinet picks, and their potential impact on the Black community.

Guest: Brandon Tensley, Capital B News reporter

Podcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola

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About the Show

America doesn’t need another conversation about race. At least, not the kind we’ve been having … the ones that are sparked by a crisis and move quickly from shock to empty promises to forgetting. No. What America needs are REAL conversations about race—ones that shine a light on the facts, the history, and the reality of how race plays out in our politics and society. That’s what Slate offers each week on A Word … with Jason Johnson. A veteran political commentator, Johnson will bring his incisive wit to thoughtful discussions with leaders, journalists, and other change-makers who will tell the truth about America’s challenges around race and offer ideas on the way forward. All episodes

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