In this episode, Jordan is joined by his longtime friend - and US constitution expert - Ben Sheehan. Ben is a bestselling author and known for his quick witted explainer videos on how topics in the news relate to the law and the constitution. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome Back to What If You’re Wrong? 00:00:32 Ben Sheehan (Political Commentator & Best Selling Author) 00:03:00 How are officials committing crimes with no consequences? 00:06:14 What’s a pleasant surprise from the current administration? 00:08:26 Ben’s #1 concern about the breakdown of norms 00:09:26 Why is the Democratic base so frustrated with their leaders? 00:14:41 The biggest mistake Democratic leadership has made 00:16:29 Who is connecting with voters on the left? 00:18:38 The rise of the independent voter 00:21:59 Culture drives politics, not the other way around 00:25:19 Why Democrats failed to win the youth vote 00:34:51 Who could lead the Democrats in 2028? 00:38:29 The unique power and psychology of Donald Trump 00:40:25 The danger of social media algorithms and extremism 00:42:09 Will the GOP return to normal without Donald Trump? 00:45:30 Why the left is forced to answer for its social media "wackos" 00:49:23 Free Speech: The line between government pressure and coercion 00:53:32 Where to find Ben Sheehan's work --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatIfYoureWrongPod https://open.spotify.com/show/0bd1SOyCbpfLw1tHApl3i5?si=fcabc88b3ab745ce https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-if-youre-wrong/id1800301124   --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Jordan C. Brown: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/jordancbrown_   Follow Our Guest: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/bensheehan TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thatbensheehan --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/  --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Jordan is joined by former Black Lives Matter activist-turned-conservative Republican and social media personality, Xaviaer DuRousseau. Xaviaer works with Prager University, is a member of the Republican National Committee's Youth Advisory Council, and is a frequent contributor to FOX News, FOX Business, Piers Morgan, and Newsmax.  The pair discuss Xaviaer’s ideological shift, how Nicki Minaj and Cardi B’s feud led to his support for Donald Trump, how the Democratic Party is failing, seeking more diversity in the Republican Party, Xaviaer’s 2028 Republican primary favorites, and more. Here’s where you can find Xaviaer: Website: https://xaviaer.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xaviaer/?hl=en  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@xaviaer?lang=en  About five minutes into the conversation, Xaviaer said that “only” between 12-20 unarmed Black people are killed per year by the police. Though this number appears correct per multiple sources, Jordan wanted to note that while Black people comprise 34% of unarmed civilian deaths at the hands of police officers, only 14% of the U.S. population is Black. In other words, unarmed Black people die disproportionately at the hands of police when compared to other unarmed populations. For more information about racial disparities in police use of force, please visit the below resources: Police Shootings Database 2015 - 2024. The Washington Post.  “Fatal Police Shootings and Race: A Review of the Evidence and Suggestions for Future Research” Manhattan Institute. https://policingequity.org/  Do you have questions, suggestions, or recommendations for the podcast? You can contact Jordan at ask@whatifyourewrongpod.com, or at his Instagram handle, @jordancbrown.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan is delighted to be joined by the Mayor of Oklahoma City, Dean of the Oklahoma City School of Law, and incoming President of the United States Conference of Mayors, David Holt.  Jordan and Mayor Holt cover a lot of ground in this interview, discussing why city hall is the most exciting and effective venue for policy conversation in this country; Mayor Holt’s 3 C’s for virtuous leadership in government; the intricacies of open primaries and alternative voting systems; and, how national politics appear in the local arena.  Here’s where you can find Mayor Holt:  Website: https://www.okc.gov/government/mayor  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayordavidholt/?hl=en  X: https://x.com/davidfholt?lang=en  During the conversation, Mayor Holt referenced his piece in the Philadelphia Citizen, titled, “A Republican Mayor’s Unexpected Presidential Vote.” Later in the interview, Jordan also referenced Benjamin Barber’s “If Mayors Ruled the World: Dysfunctional Nations, Rising Cities.” Do you have questions, suggestions, or recommendations for the podcast? You can contact Jordan at ask@whatifyourewrongpod.com, or at his Instagram handle, @jordancbrown.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Jordan is delighted to talk with conservative political commentator, weekly Washington Examiner contributor, and new friend, Elisha Krauss.  The pair examine the evolution of her former “Never Trump” beliefs, to what extent we are in a constitutional crisis, what makes Elisha a self-described “conservative feminist,” and abortion rights in a post-Dobbs world. Here’s where you can find Elisha:  Website: https://elishakrauss.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elishakrauss/  X: https://x.com/elishakrauss?lang=en  During the interview, Elisha mentioned SoLo Funds, a community finance solution for people in crisis. SoLo can be found at their website here: http://Solofunds.com. Do you have questions, suggestions, or recommendations for the podcast? You can contact Jordan at ask@whatifyourewrongpod.com, or at his Instagram handle, @jordancbrown.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan is joined by criminal justice advocate, law school graduate, Peabody-nominated podcast host, author, journalist, and long-time friend, Josie Duffy Rice – a true multi-hyphenate if there ever were one.  Together, they navigate the nuances of redemption, what criminal justice reform may look like under the second Trump administration, the complex decisions involved in choosing to migrate, and approaching diverse political conversations with empathy and understanding. Here’s where you can find Josie:  Website: https://www.josieduffyrice.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jduffyrice/?hl=en  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jduffyrice.bsky.social  Toward the end of the interview, Jordan referenced “The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness” by Michelle Alexander.  Do you have questions, suggestions, or recommendations for the podcast? You can contact Jordan at ask@whatifyourewrongpod.com, or at his Instagram handle, @jordancbrown.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first listener questions episode of the series, Jordan recaps the first three episodes, answer listener questions, and describes a time he has asked himself, "What If You're Wrong?". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Jordan is excited to speak with infectious disease epidemiologist, award-winning science communicator, and proud mama of three children, Jessica Malaty Rivera. Jessica’s passion for being a responsible, critical consumer of scientific information, becoming more media literate in an “infodemic”, and dispelling dangerous lies about vaccination and food safety drive the conversation. Now, more than ever, we must learn how to tell fact from fiction to make informed decisions in our lives, and Jessica equips us with the tools to do so while wading through the noise. We hope you enjoy Episode 3.  Here’s where you can find Jessica:  Substack: https://makingsciencemakesense.substack.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicamalatyrivera/?hl=en  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:sni5r2zbg4co3vgvfleippf5  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jessicamalatyrivera  Toward the end of the interview, Jessica referenced “How Charts Lie” by Alberto Cairo. Do you have questions, suggestions, or recommendations for the podcast? You can contact Jordan at ask@whatifyourewrongpod.com, or at his Instagram handle, @jordancbrown.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan is honored to be joined by proud Delawarean and freshman U.S. Congresswoman Sarah McBride. In this week’s episode, they discuss a wide range of topics, including: how working across the aisle is essential, especially in the halls of Congress; what tools are at the Democrats’ disposal despite being this term’s minority party; identity, and the reality-show tactics employed by Republicans to receive attention; the unlikely friendships Congresswoman McBride has made in her short time in the House; and much more.  Do you have questions, suggestions, or recommendations for the podcast? You can contact Jordan at ask@whatifyourewrongpod.com, or at his Instagram handle, @jordancbrown.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the inaugural episode of What If You’re Wrong?, Jordan is joined by his long-time friend and New York Times best-selling author, Jedidiah Jenkins. Together, they discuss Jed’s eight-week retreat from social media and political life into a remote Colorado mountain town during the final stretch of the 2024 election cycle; how today’s social media landscape has shaped our collective and individual approaches to politics and personal relationships; Jed’s belief that we are in “precedented times” and finding solace by reading history; and, how to prioritize mental health and clarity in this trying (yet precedented!) climate.  Jedidiah’s recommendations for reading and viewing: The Journals of Thomas Merton - and his other writings “Life’s Operating Manual” - Tom Shadyac “The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided By Politics and Religion” - Jonathan Haidt Documentary "Best of Enemies" about Gore Vidal and William F Buckley Jr debate at the 1968 Democratic National Convention “Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War” documentary on Netflix  This American Life episode called “The Sanctity of Marriage” “Accidental Presidents: Eight Men Who Changed America” - Jared Cohen Here’s where you can find Jedidiah:  Website: https://www.jedidiahjenkins.com/  Substack: https://jedidiahjenkins.substack.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jedidiahjenkins/?hl=en  Do you have questions, suggestions, or recommendations for the podcast? You can contact Jordan at ask@whatifyourewrongpod.com, or at his Instagram handle, @jordancbrown.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices