Professor of Political Science. Politics Editor for The Root. Latest Book: Political Consultants and Campaigns: One Day to Sell
Hiram College professor Jason Johnson discusses the murder of Australian baseball player Chris Lane in Okalahoma. Johnson discussed the case with John Avlon of The Daily Beast on CNN. They discuss attacks on President Barack Obama for his lack of comment on the case and efforts to draw a false equivalence to the Trayvon Martin case.
On HLN Raising America on Headline News, Dr. Jason Johnson discusses the possibility of a second degree murder or a manslaughter charge in the trial of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.
CNN Talk Back Live tackles the question: Who is winning the war over gun control? Dr. Jason Johnson discusses the issue with Rich Galen, Maria Cardona and L.Z. Granderson.
CNN Talk Back Live tackles the question: Are there any hero athletes left? Dr. Jason Johnson discusses case of Oscar Pistorius and athlete role models with Rich Galen, Maria Cardona and L.Z. Granderson.
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