We’ve Been Here Before: Venezuela & the Iraq Playbook breaks down the story behind the headlines.
No hot takes. No talking points. Just history, incentives, and consequences.

In this episode, Army veteran Marcus L-Spade Johnson examines why the U.S. intervenes abroad, how “dictators” and “drugs” become cover stories, and why Venezuela follows a familiar pattern that echoes Iraq. From oil and resources to war powers and executive overreach, this podcast connects past decisions to present risks—and asks who really pays the price.

If you care about foreign policy, history, and truth over propaganda, this is for you.

#CommonKnowledgePodcast #WeveBeenHereBefore
#Venezuela #IraqWar #ForeignPolicy #Geopolitics
#USIntervention #WarPowers #RegimeChange
#MilitaryIndustrialComplex #VeteranVoices
#PoliticalPodcast #NewsAnalysis #HistoryRepeats
#GlobalPolitics

Sometimes you have to leave home to see it clearly.

In this episode of The Common Knowledge Podcast, Marcus L-Spade Johnson sits down with L. Maxwell to break down the chaos of 2025 — the Trump administration’s contradictions, the endless culture-war distractions, and the uncomfortable truths Americans avoid when they’re too close to the noise.

From living overseas and watching America from the outside, to questioning the narratives we’re sold at home, this conversation is about perspective, accountability, and why reality hits different when you step back.

This isn’t partisan spin.
It’s a reality check.

#CommonKnowledgePodcast
#DistanceBringsClarity
#2025InReview
#RealityCheck
#PoliticalPodcast
#ExpatPerspective
#AmericanPolitics
#TruthOverTribalism
#CultureVsReality

Ever notice how time moves different when you walk into a restaurant 10 minutes before closing? 😅
From awkward stares to silent judgment, this quick Ran-Dumb Show moment captures that exact energy.

No hate—just real life, real timing, and real reactions.

👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more short, relatable moments from The Ran-Dumb Show.

#RanDumbShow #RestaurantLife #BeforeClosing #Relatable #ComedyShorts

In this episode of The Common Knowledge Podcast, Marcus L-Spade Johnson breaks down algorithmic pricing—how AI tracks your behavior, cookies, location, and demand to quietly decide what you pay for the same products and services as everyone else.

We connect the dots between rising algorithm-driven prices, a recession already hitting the lower half of America, and an internet flooded with scams, fake opportunities, and predatory “solutions.” When money gets tight, exploitation gets smarter—and AI is at the center of it.

This episode is about understanding the system, spotting the traps, and protecting yourself in an economy where prices aren’t random—they’re calculated.

#CommonKnowledgePodcast #MarcusLSpadeJohnson #AlgorithmicPricing #AIandEconomy #HiddenRecession #EconomicReality #CostOfLivingCrisis #DigitalScams #OnlineFraud #ConsumerAwareness #AIExploitation #LateStageCapitalism #FinancialLiteracy #StayInformed

On this episode of The Ran-Dumb Show, we break down the IBF’s decision to strip Terence Crawford of his belt. Was this a fair enforcement of the rules, or another example of boxing politics punishing elite fighters? We debate whether Crawford should’ve paid the sanctioning fee, how much power boxing organizations really have, and whether fighters should keep playing along with a broken system—or finally push back.

#RanDumbShow #TerenceCrawford #IBF #BoxingPolitics #BoxingNews #ChampionshipBelt #SanctioningFees #FighterRights #CombatSports #BoxingDebate

America loves the story that it has “moved forward.” But has it?
In this episode of Common Knowledge, Marcus L-Spade Johnson sits down with Lionel T. to examine America from the outside looking in breaking down racial injustice, the historical roots of white supremacy, and how those systems continue to shape politics, policing, economics, and everyday life today. This isn’t nostalgia or outrage bait this is a reality check on a system that was never meant to be equal and was never truly dismantled.

#CommonKnowledgePodcast #MarcusLSpadeJohnson #LionelT #TheMythOfProgress #WhiteSupremacy #RacialInjustice #SystemicRacism #AmericaUnfiltered #ForeignPerspective #AmericanHistory #SocialJustice #HardConversations

We are in a recession, the US military is out of control because we have a crazy Commander and Chief and the Manosphere SUCK!

#PodcastLife #SocialCommentary #RealTalk #EconomicReality #Manosphere #RecessionTalk #CultureWar #ModernMen #TruthPodcast #SatirePodcast #UndergroundPodcaster #TheyWontTellYou

In this episode of The Common Knowledge Podcast with Marcus L. Spade Johnson, author Johnny Moore III joins the show to discuss his new book Anchored — a 30-day guide designed to rebuild men from the inside out. Together, Marcus and Johnny dive deep into mental health, faith, and identity in the Black community.

They unpack how Anchored challenges men to confront pain, rediscover self-worth, and build inner strength — while also exploring Marcus’s Five-Point Plan for how Black churches can transform tithes into long-term community wealth through endowments, education, and cooperative investment.

It’s an unfiltered conversation on healing minds and building money — because real liberation starts with both.

#CommonKnowledgePodcast #MarcusLSpadeJohnson #JohnnyMooreIII #Anchored #BlackMenHealing #BlackMentalHealth #FaithAndFinance #BlackChurchWealth #WealthInTheBlackCommunity #FinancialFreedom #BlackExcellence #CommunityBuilding #TithingTransformation #FaithAndFocus #HealingAndHustle #MenAndMentalHealth #ChristianMen #FinancialLiteracy #BlackFaith #AnchoredBook

This week on The Common Knowledge Podcast, Marcus L-Spade Johnson breaks down how both political parties helped steer the country straight into another government-shutdown standoff — and why keeping the government open should be the bare minimum.
Next, we dig into the numbers out of Memphis: 50 days of National Guard deployment cost taxpayers $3.5 million. Was anything actually improved, and what’s the long-term plan once the troops leave?
Finally, we close out with Trump’s brewing PR disaster surrounding the newly resurfaced files — what’s in them, why they’re damaging, and how this could shake up the political landscape.

In this thought-provoking episode, Marcus L-Spade Johnson sits down with guest ALA to unpack one of the most important questions Americans face: Where is your money really going?

From federal taxes and foreign aid to community reinvestment and Black churches building endowments, this conversation cuts through the noise to show how your dollars flow through the system — and what happens once they leave your wallet. Together, Marcus and ALA explore how faith institutions, government programs, and everyday citizens can use money more strategically to create real, lasting impact in their communities.

Topics Covered:

• How much Americans actually pay in taxes

• Where federal spending really goes — from food aid to foreign aid

• The growing movement for Black churches to start endowments

• How accountability and community wealth go hand-in-hand

🎙 Tune in to “Where Is Your Money Going? with ALA” — a powerful conversation about responsibility, faith, and financial empowerment in America.

In this episode of Oh Snap! AGAIN!, Marcus L-Spade Johnson dives into accountability and wealth—asking tough questions about how Black churches can shift from collection plates to community power. From building endowments to funding entrepreneurship and education, we explore real solutions for rebuilding Black America through financial structure, transparency, and purpose.

Hashtags:

#OhSnapAgain #BlackWealth #Accountability #BlackChurch #CommunityPower #FinancialFreedom #RebuildBlackAmerica #EconomicEmpowerment #MarcusLSpadeJohnson #TheCommonKnowledgePodcast

In this episode of Oh Snap! AGAIN!, Marcus L-Spade Johnson dives into accountability and wealth—asking tough questions about how Black churches can shift from collection plates to community power. From building endowments to funding entrepreneurship and education, we explore real solutions for rebuilding Black America through financial structure, transparency, and purpose.

Hashtags:
#OhSnapAgain #BlackWealth #Accountability #BlackChurch #CommunityPower #FinancialFreedom #RebuildBlackAmerica #EconomicEmpowerment #MarcusLSpadeJohnson #TheCommonKnowledgePodcast

In this episode of The Ran-Dumb Show, Alex and Marcus dive deep into otaku territory with a hilarious and heartfelt countdown — their Top 5 Anime Characters They’d Want to Hang Out With. From chaotic heroes to chill sidekicks, the duo debates which characters would make the best drinking buddies, workout partners, or life mentors. Expect plenty of laughs, nostalgia, and random tangents as they mix pop culture insights with pure anime fandom energy.

🎧 Tune in for:

• Hot takes and friendly arguments

• Surprising picks (and a few questionable ones)

• What makes a character truly “hangout material”

Hashtags: #RanDumbShow #AnimeTalk #Top5 #AnimeFans #Podcast #OtakuCulture

In this wild and thought-provoking episode of The Ran-Dumb Show, Alex Hunter and Marcus L-Spade Johnson dive headfirst into the chaos of modern relationships and personal escapism. From the extremes of “Pimping vs. Simping” to the darkly comedic idea of faking your own death just to get away from it all — nothing’s off-limits. The hosts unpack what it really means to maintain control, love, and sanity in a world full of unrealistic expectations, social pressure, and emotional burnout. Get ready for laughs, hot takes, and uncomfortable truths.

#Podcast #TheRanDumbShow #AlexHunter #MarcusLSpadeJohnson #ComedyPodcast #RealTalk #Relationships #PimpingVsSimping #FakingYourDeath #ModernLove #Satire #DarkHumor #PodcastLife #TalkShow #FunnyPodcast

In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the $20+ billion in taxpayer bailouts lavished on U.S. farmers under Trump—highlighting who’s cashing in, who’s left behind, and how the term “welfare queen” might apply to an unlikely class of recipients. We also shift focus to Hollywood and beyond, exploring how AI threatens to dismantle creative careers and hand over the keys to machines. Brace yourself for a provocative look at power, policy, and a future where both subsidies and algorithms rule.

🎧 Listen for:

• What’s really behind the farm bailouts & who benefits most

• The moral and economic case against “elite welfare”

• How AI could hollow out entire entertainment industries

• What this all means for work, wealth, and inequality

#QueenOfTheSubsidies #WelfareElite #FarmBailout #AIvsJobs #FutureOfWork #SubsidyScandal #ArtInTheMachine

In this episode of The Common Knowledge Podcast, host Marcus L-Spade Johnson sits down with Sgt. Eric Lee to discuss a major development in Memphis — the possible deployment of the National Guard. They break down what’s happening on the ground, the reasons behind the move, and what it means for public safety and local communities. Tune in for real talk, straight facts, and honest perspective.

#TheCommonKnowledgePodcast #MarcusLSpadeJohnson #MemphisNews #NationalGuard #SgtEricLee #Tennessee #BreakingNews #PodcastLife #CurrentEvents #CommunityTalk #USArmy #RealTalk #MemphisStrong

In this episode, we revisit the controversy surrounding Shannon Sharpe allegedly paying off an OnlyFans model and dive deep into what it says about modern society, celebrity culture, and the blurred lines between personal choices and public perception.

From the pressures of fame to the normalization of adult content platforms, Alex and L-Spade break it all down with their signature mix of humor, insight, and straight talk.

👉 Tune in for a raw, thought-provoking conversation you won’t hear anywhere else.

#RanDumbShow #ShannonSharpe #OnlyFans #CelebrityCulture #SocietyToday #AlexHunter #LSpadeJohnson

In this episode of The Common Knowledge Podcast with Marcus L-Spade Johnson, we tackle two big issues making headlines. First, we break down the hidden price tag of deploying the National Guard in Memphis—what it really costs taxpayers and whether those funds could be better spent on long-term solutions like infrastructure, education, and housing. Then, we shift gears to late-night TV and free speech: Jimmy Kimmel finds himself in the crosshairs of the FCC. What does this clash mean for comedy, censorship, and who really gets to decide what you’re allowed to hear?

Get ready for a conversation that blends dollars, democracy, and debates over control.

#TheCommonKnowledgePodcast #NationalGuard #Memphis #PublicSpending #JimmyKimmel #FCC #LateNightTV #Censorship #FreeSpeech #PoliticalComedy #MarcusLSpade

In this episode, we dive deep into the conversations, controversies, and narratives surrounding Charlie Kirk. Beyond the headlines and hot takes, we explore the harder truths about politics, media influence, and the way information is shared and consumed in today’s polarized climate. This is not about echo chambers — it’s about asking the questions most people are afraid to face. Can you really handle the truth?

#Podcast #PoliticsUnfiltered #TruthTalk #CharlieKirk #PoliticalDiscourse #MediaMatters #FreeSpeech #CriticalThinking #BeyondTheHeadlines #YouCantHandleTheTruth