Show Notes
Rev. Dr. Michael Eric Dyson joinsJesse Jr and contributor, John Lesiotis in a discussion about conscience - Some Republican senators are questioning the legality or criminality of the new department head of war, formally known as the department of defense. No one wants to accept responsibility for lawlessness in the waterways of our world. At the show close, Dyson ranks Reverend Jackson in the top three of all black leaders in the history of this country in a heartfelt tribute to the mind, will, and commitment that has driven Jesse Sr to run, sacrifice, and to give of his whole heart and soul in the fight for America. This is one to watch.
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