Professor of Political Science. Politics Editor for The Root. Latest Book: Political Consultants and Campaigns: One Day to Sell
Dr. Jason Johnson discusses Russian cyber-hacking and cybersecurity in both the Democratic and Republican parties as well as the White House. Other panel members include Frank Figliuzzi (Former FBI Assistant Director for Counterintelligence), Ken Dilanian (NBC News), Nick Confessore (The New York Times), Charlie Sykes (How the Right Lost Its Mind), and host, Nicolle Wallace.
On Deadline: White House, MSNBC contributor Jason Johnson discussed President Donald Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Dr. Johnson joined a roundtable featuring Matt Schlapp of the American Conservative Union, Jonathan Lemire of the Associated Press, progressive commentator Zerlina Maxwell and former House Intelligence counsel Jeremy Bash.
On AM Joy on MSNBC with Joy Reid, Morgan State University professor Jason Johnson discussed the issues of the week
On the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch with Sherrilyn Ifill of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund and David Frum of The Atlantic.
On efforts by Democrats to win over white working class voters, with “Liberal Redneck” comedian Trae Crowder and Krystal Ball of the New Leaders Council.
Dr. Johnson discussed upcoming stories of the week with conservative talk radio host Charlie Sykes and conservative commentator Kirsten Haglund, including renewed attempts by Wikileaks to spread false allegations about the death of DNC employee Seth Rich.
On CNN Newsroom, The Root Politics Editor Jason Johnson discussed the possibility that Rep. Devin Nunes might step aside from the House Intelligence Committee with Errol Louis of Spectrum News and Jackie Kuchinich, Washington Bureau Chief for the Daily Beast.
On CNN New Day with Poppy Harlow and Chris Cuomo, political science professor Jason Johnson discussed the issues of the day with Washington Post reporter Abby Phillip and CNN Political Analyst David Gregory.
On White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer insisting the President Donald Trump’s wiretapping accusations against former President Barack Obama were well-founded.
On Republican opposition to the American Health Care Act and President Trump’s proposed federal budget
On links between former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn and Russia.
Dr. Jason Johnson is a professor, political analyst and public speaker. Fresh, unflappable, objective, he is known for his ability to break down stories with wit and candor. Johnson is the author the book Political Consultants and Campaigns: One Day to Sell, a tenured professor in the School of Global Journalism & Communication at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland and Politics Editor at TheRoot.com. Dr. Johnson has an extensive public speaking and media background ranging from … [Read More...] about About Jason Johnson