Jason Johnson on Trump, the Midterms & the Future of American Democracy

Send us Fan Mail Political analyst and professor Dr. Jason Johnson joins Dara Starr Tucker for a conversation about American politics, the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, Donald Trump, and the political climate facing voters across the country. With control of Congress on the line, the stakes are high. What should voters be paying attention to? How are race, political power, and the media shaping our understanding of this moment? And what could the results of November's elections mean for the future of American democracy? Jason Johnson brings his experience as a political commentator and scholar to a wide-ranging discussion about the forces shaping American politics. This conversation originally aired October 14, 2026, on *The Front Page* on Radio Free 102.3 KJLH in Los Angeles and is presented here as an episode of *All Over the Place with Dara Starr Tucker*. **SUBSCRIBE & STAY CONNECTED** Subscribe to this channel for conversations about politics, race, history, culture, and the stories behind the headlines. 📰 Read more of Dara's commentary and subscribe to her Substack: https://darastarrtucker.substack.com 🎙️ Listen to *The Front Page* weekdays from 4:30–6:00 AM Pacific on Radio Free 102.3 KJLH or stream on the KJLH app. **JOIN THE CONVERSATION** What do you think will be the defining issue of the 2026 midterm elections? Share your thoughts in the comments. #JasonJohnson #DaraStarrTucker #AllOverThePlace #Midterms2026 #BlackPoliticalCommentary INFORMEDISH: Real life. Artificial cohost. Movies, parenting and life's absurdities. Jason and his AI cohost Heather take sides. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show Stay up to date with all things Dara Starr Tucker here: Dara Starr Tucker LinkTree Dara Starr Tucker TikTok Dara Starr Tucker Instagram Dara Starr Tucker YouTube Dara Starr Tucker Facebook