What If You’re Wrong? With Ben Sheehan

What If You’re Wrong? With Ben Sheehan

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://www.youtube.com/@WhatIfYoureWrongPod] https://open.spotify.com/show/0bd1SOyCbpfLw1tHApl3i5?si=fcabc88b3ab745ce [https://open.spotify.com/show/0bd1SOyCbpfLw1tHApl3i5?si=fcabc88b3ab745ce] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-if-youre-wrong/id1800301124 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-if-youre-wrong/id1800301124]   --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Jordan C. Brown: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/jordancbrown_ [https://www.instagram.com/jordancbrown_]   Follow Our Guest: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/bensheehan [https://www.instagram.com/chefbae] TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thatbensheehan [https://www.tiktok.com/@chefbae] --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ [https://www.justmediahouse.com/]  --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

What If You're Wrong? With Xaviaer DuRousseau

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/ [https://xaviaer.com/]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xaviaer/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/xaviaer/?hl=en]  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@xaviaer?lang=en [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 [https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/investigations/police-shootings-database/]. The Washington Post.  “Fatal Police Shootings and Race: A Review of the Evidence and Suggestions for Future Research [https://manhattan.institute/article/fatal-police-shootings-and-race-a-review-of-the-evidence-and-suggestions-for-future-research?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21109234308&gbraid=0AAAAADjuq1CVoPNUst9LoGxfP-nrFGhSu&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoZbBBhDCARIsAOqMEZWSZorspuX60Cr0xckAUBCcSBHgSBULU8pafq-Ehr-DRDpRbTySQ3caAlVHEALw_wcB]” Manhattan Institute. https://policingequity.org/ [https://policingequity.org/]  Do you have questions, suggestions, or recommendations for the podcast? You can contact Jordan at ask@whatifyourewrongpod.com [ask@whatifyourewrongpod.com], or at his Instagram handle, @jordancbrown [https://www.instagram.com/jordancbrown_/?hl=en].  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

What If You're Wrong? With Mayor David Holt

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 [https://www.okc.gov/government/mayor]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayordavidholt/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/mayordavidholt/?hl=en]  X: https://x.com/davidfholt?lang=en [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 [https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/guest-commentary-a-republican-mayors-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 [ask@whatifyourewrongpod.com], or at his Instagram handle, @jordancbrown [https://www.instagram.com/jordancbrown_/?hl=en].  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

What If You're Wrong? With Elisha Krauss

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/ [https://elishakrauss.com/]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elishakrauss/ [https://www.instagram.com/elishakrauss/]  X: https://x.com/elishakrauss?lang=en [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 [http://Solofunds.com]. Do you have questions, suggestions, or recommendations for the podcast? You can contact Jordan at ask@whatifyourewrongpod.com [ask@whatifyourewrongpod.com], or at his Instagram handle, @jordancbrown [https://www.instagram.com/jordancbrown_/?hl=en].  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

What If You're Wrong? With Josie Duffy Rice

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/ [https://www.josieduffyrice.com/]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jduffyrice/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/jduffyrice/?hl=en]  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jduffyrice.bsky.social [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 [ask@whatifyourewrongpod.com], or at his Instagram handle, @jordancbrown [https://www.instagram.com/jordancbrown_/?hl=en].  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]