424: Mastering the Algorithm w/ Jesse Johnson

About this episode

DeRay interviews Jesse Johnson while discussing various news topics including media changes and law enforcement training.

Kash Patel announces that UFC fighters will help train FBI agents, the Washington Post experiments with subscription prices set by algorithms using readers’ personal data, and after years helping run one of morning TV’s biggest shows, a CBS News producer Shawna Thomas steps away with a simple message: “I’m tired”. DeRay interviews former Washington State Representative for the 30th Legislative District Jesse Johnson . News 'I’m tired y’all': CBS producer Shawna Thomas leaves network to prioritize rest Kash Patel Confirms UFC Fighters Will Train FBI Agents: "Historic Opportunity" The Washington Post Is Using Reader Data to Set Subscription Prices. How Does That Work? Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.

People in this episode

Host: DeRay McKesson

Guest: Jesse Johnson

Topics covered

• media
• politics
• technology
• health
• interview

Keywords

• Kash Patel
• Shawna Thomas
• Jesse Johnson
• Washington Post
• FBI
• UFC
• subscription prices
• CBS News

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CBS News, Washington Post, FBI

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