JUSTUS with Jack & Gonzo
Jack D’Aurora and John Gonzales
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129. We've overlooked terrorism from the far-right
What has caused the rise in political violence in the United States that culminated with the January 6 insurrection? In part, our government’s uneven and counterproductive responses to jihad…
128. Ben Shapiro—disregarding facts and promoting fiction
Today, we look into the world of conservative political commentary and focus on Ben Shapiro. At the heart of Shapiro’s approach to messaging is a bent for spouting more fiction than fact and more…
127. Promoting social justice from the pulpit
We’re joined by Reverend Derrick Holmes, pastor of the Union Grove Baptist Church in Columbus, Ohio, to explore the intersection of faith, justice and civic responsibility in one of the most divided…
126. Changing lives in Kenya
Some years back, Connie Cherin was a guest on our podcast and talked about the non-profit she started, Partners for Care. Having supported PFC since then, I thought it was time to travel to Kenya and…
125. Social media puts kids at risk
Chris Vineis, founder of Unite for Safe Social Media, talks with us about the risks that social media presents for kids. The philosophy at Unite for Safe Social Media centers on collaborative action…
124. President Trump has abused the presidential pardon
Article II allows the president to grant pardons for any offenses against the United States, except in cases of impeachment. The presidential pardon power is among the most absolute authorities…
123. Successful policing requires the right training and accountability
Today, we are joined by Jeff Wenninger, a retired LAPD Lieutenant, a nationally recognized law enforcement expert and author of “On Thin Ice,” an analysis of how poor leadership and entrenched…
122. One woman's effort to reduce the number of incarcerated Blacks
While only about 13% of the nation’s population is Black, the percentage of incarcerated Blacks can be as high as 50 %. The proportion of Black men on death row is significantly higher than that of…
121. A comparison of Brazilian and American education systems
As part of a reciprocal exchange sponsored by the Columbus Rotary Club, educators from São Paulo, Brazil, were welcomed to Ohio. This group included college professors and English teachers at both…
120. Deploying the National Guard--not a long term solution for reducing crime
A visible law enforcement presence, like the National Guard, may deter crime, but Professor Laura Dugan, of the Ohio State University Department of Sociology, explains that deploying the Garud will…
119. Common Cause and the struggle for accountabilty
Neil Clark’s perspective as an Ohio lobbyist revealed the pervasive influence of money in politics. By wearing a “DeWine for Governor” t-shirt when he died by suicide, Clark appeared to question why…
118. Threats to freedom of speech and freedom of the press
The First Amendment guarantees both freedom of speech and freedom of the press, and both are under attack. These protections apply universally, ensuring that anyone can express themselves without…
117. Ohio pushes for religiion in schools
There's been a push in recent years by Ohio legislators to accommodate religious education in public schools. We talk with Gary Daniels, lobbyist for the Ohio ACLU, about this movement.Most recently,…
116. Sliding from democracy to autocracy
The New York Times Editorial Board published a piece on October 31, 2025, about a variety of indicators that should alarm everyone about the threat President Trump poses to our democracy.The first is…
115. The U.S. Supreme Court's Shadow Docket and Steady Movement to the Right
The term “shadow docket” is a name given to the U.S. Supreme's Court emergency docket and reflects that decisions are made quickly with little explanation.This isn’t a new concept. Historically, it…
114. The stupid things people say publicly
If you’re like us, you’ve had your fill of people saying stupid stuff publicly. Some of it is just so stupid it bears repeating, if only as a reminder for the rest of us that saying stupid stuff…
113. From dropout to doctorate
How does a gang member make the transition from life on the streets to earning a doctorate in public policy? It’s not exactly an everyday event.Terence Lester was born into a two-parent household,…
112. Alex Jones and the Sandy Hook conspiracy he created
Some people don't believe the Holocaust actually happened or that Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. And some people don’t believe that 26 children and adults were massacred at Sandy Hook Elementary…
111. Remington Arms held accountable for the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre
Josh Koskoff, the lawyer for the families of the Sandy Hook victims, did what most thought was impossible. He prevailed in a lawsuit against Remington Arms, the company that manufactured and marketed…
110. Why do some school districts produce good results, while others don't?
Is money the determining factor to school districts producing students who perform well? Surprisingly, the answer is no. If money alone were the key, a small town like Steubenville, Ohio, in…
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JUSTUS with Jack & Gonzo has published 130 episodes since February 2020, covering topics in Government, News.
JUSTUS with Jack & Gonzo is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 41m.
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