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Brandon Johnson

Mentioned in 17 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

Mayor of Chicago who has been a subject of discussion across the political spectrum, with mentions ranging from crime reduction efforts to failed stadium negotiations and his role as a media-savvy political figure. Podcast discussions of him span topics including urban governance, Democratic leadership, and high-profile policy decisions affecting the city.

Episode Appearances

The Dan Bongino Show

The Dan Bongino Show · Jun 11, 2026

It's Getting Hot (Ep. 2533)

“Made false claims that ICE agents trained to shoot and kill, exemplifying Democratic misinformation”

Iran Military Strategy and Carg Island Oil Revenue ControlSouthern Poverty Law Center Government WeaponizationAct Blue Fraud and Foreign Donation Origins
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Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words

Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Jun 2, 2026

ICE Threats, Elite Leftist Radicals, NFL Wokery, and California’s “Stop Nick Shirley” Bill | VDH

“Chicago mayor criticized for blaming social media for gun violence while city experiences record shootings”

ICE Agent Threats and Federal Law Enforcement SafetyCalifornia Assembly Bill 2624 (Stop Nick Shirley Act)DEI Policy Implementation and Unintended Consequences
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The Matt Walsh Show

The Matt Walsh Show · May 28, 2026

Ep. 1787 - Here's The INSANE Reality Of These "Teen Takeovers" That The Media Is Hiding From You

“Quoted blaming social media for teen takeovers and proposing taxation of tech companies”

Urban crime and public safetyMedia bias and euphemistic language in crime reportingParental accountability and juvenile delinquency
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The Megyn Kelly Show

The Megyn Kelly Show · Apr 27, 2026

Shots Fired at WHCD in Apparent Assassination Attempt, Omar's Husband Shuts Winery: AM Update 4/27

“Democratic mayor addressed reporters following police officer shooting at hospital”

White House Correspondents' Dinner Security BreachPresidential Assassination Attempt InvestigationSecret Service Response and Protocol
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The Dan Bongino Show

The Dan Bongino Show · Apr 20, 2026

Another BS Hit Piece (Ep. 2498)

“Criticized for focusing on reparations while city faces crime and bankruptcy; example of failed progressive governance”

FBI Leadership and Institutional ReformMedia Credibility and Hit Piece Journalism2024 Election Stakes and Voter Mobilization
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Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Crime Stories with Nancy Grace · Apr 2, 2026

Suspect Arrested in North Carolina Broad-Daylight Stabbing of Pregnant Mom | Crime Alert 04.02.2026

“Chicago mayor facing criticism for immigrant protection statements made same day as college student's funeral”

Repeat Offender Criminal History and RecidivismSanctuary City Immigration PoliciesViolent Crime in Public Spaces
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Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words

Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Mar 28, 2026

Why the Blue State Project Is Imploding Before Our Very Eyes | Victor Davis Hanson

“Criticized for failing to address crime epidemic and gang violence while blaming white people and avoiding accountability”

Blue State Urban Governance CollapseImmigration Enforcement and Border Security PolicyDemocratic Party Leadership Dysfunction
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The Dan Bongino Show

The Dan Bongino Show · Mar 25, 2026

Does The Truth Even Matter Anymore? (Ep. 2480)

“Represents failed liberal governance; advocates against incarceration despite crime statistics contradicting his approach”

Coordinated Social Media Disinformation CampaignsConservative Movement Infighting and GatekeepingSoviet Propaganda Techniques and Demoralization Exercises
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All In with Chris Hayes

All In with Chris Hayes · Feb 26, 2026

‘Most suspicious evidence yet’: Missing Epstein files include Trump accuser interviews

“Mayor of Chicago; credited with crime reduction efforts that Trump attempted to take credit for”

Epstein Files Transparency Act EnforcementDOJ Document Withholding and Obstruction of JusticeTrump Sexual Abuse Allegations and Evidence Suppression
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America First with Nicholas J. Fuentes Repost

America First with Nicholas J. Fuentes Repost · Feb 24, 2026

TUCKER EXPOSES HUCKABEE??? Israel Ambassador CONDEMNED By Middle East | America First Ep. 1645

“Chicago mayor; described as militant black communist representing Democrat city control”

Greater Israel ideology and revisionist ZionismChristian Zionist theology and U.S. ambassador appointmentsAshkenazi Jewish genetic ancestry and continuity claims
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Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis

Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis · Feb 24, 2026

Olympic Hockey Win Boosts Nationalism – Stephen A. Smith Weighs in, Supreme Court Rules on President Trump’s Tariffs, Tensions Rise in Iran & Drug Cartel has Mexican City Under Siege

“Mayor of Chicago participating in State of the Swamp live stream counter-demonstration to State of the Union”

U.S. Women's Hockey Team State of the Union BoycottSupreme Court Tariff Ruling and Executive Power LimitsIran Nuclear Negotiations and Military Strike Scenarios
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PBD Podcast

PBD Podcast · Feb 20, 2026

Supreme Court's Trump Tariff Ruling & Wexner's Epstein Depo w/ Rep. Randy Fine | PBD #743

“Chicago mayor; failed to negotiate Bears stadium deal, resulting in team relocation to Indiana”

Supreme Court Tariff Authority Ruling (Section 232 and 301 alternatives)Illinois Property Tax Policy and Sports Team Relocation EconomicsEpstein Deposition and Elite Accountability
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The Chris Plante Show

The Chris Plante Show · Feb 11, 2026

2-11-26 Hour 2 - Chris Opens the Mailbag and some Family History

“Chicago mayor criticized for crime statistics and urban management during period of 171 shooting victims”

Marijuana Legalization Health ConsequencesCannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome in AdolescentsFentanyl Contamination in Street Drugs
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Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer

Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer · Feb 3, 2026

A Government Built to Stall—and What That Means for Democracy (with Hannah Garden-Monheit)

“Chicago Mayor referenced as rising political star comfortable in modern media spaces and building grassroots governance”

Government Capacity and State PowerRegulatory Procedure and Administrative LawPolicy Implementation and Execution Speed
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The Matt Walsh Show

The Matt Walsh Show · Jan 6, 2026

Ep. 1712 - The Case For Stripping Mamdani's Citizenship

“Referenced for using schools as resistance sites against federal immigration enforcement”

Denaturalization and deportation of naturalized citizens with communist ideologyPrivate property rights and constitutional protectionsHousing policy and rent control economics
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The Tucker Carlson Show

The Tucker Carlson Show · Jan 5, 2026

Tucker and Mike Cernovich on Nicolas Maduro’s Capture, Charlie Kirk’s Murder, and Battling Demons

“Chicago mayor aligned with Maduro, representing global Marxist movement”

Venezuela regime change operation and US military doctrineNeoconservative vs. pragmatic imperialism in foreign policyPolitical violence and assassination of conservative figures
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Lovett or Leave It

Lovett or Leave It · Oct 11, 2025

The Real Housewives of Antifa

“Announced city-owned property as ice-free zones prohibiting federal immigration enforcement”

Trump Administration National Guard DeploymentsGovernment Shutdown and Healthcare FundingPolitical Prosecutions and DOJ Independence
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