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Cold World w DVJ & Michelle
by David Johnson
A raw, opinion-driven daily podcast based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We blend candid personal storytelling with social commentary, focusing on a range of real world issues and cultural topics. We are a gritty, personal, and opinionated podcast that tackles tough social topics through genuine conversation and real-life experiences.
Episodes
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Saturday Morning..Felt like talking episode!!
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Have a ☕️ & listen in!! Enjoy the music clips and the content
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Friday Oct 16
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Free Flow Friday 😌
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Accused of Raping Two 13-Year-Olds—Still Running for Police Chief?
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! When someone accused of a serious crime is still positioned to become a police chief, people are going to have questions. In this episode of Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle, DVJ discusses a...
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Brett Favre, Welfare Money & Police Brutality: The Double Standards Are Wild
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Millions of dollars in public funds. A controversial political endorsement. Police officers caught on video beating a man. So why do people see these situations so differently? In this episode...
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Race, Crime & The History They Left Out
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Are we looking at the whole picture when we talk about crime, race, and who gets blamed? In this episode of Cold World, DVJ and Michelle tackle some uncomfortable conversations about race,...
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Locked Up but Still Able to Vote? The Rights People Don't Know They Have
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! You can be sitting in jail and still have the right to vote. So why might eligible voters be missing out? In this episode of Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle, DVJ takes the conversation beyond...
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Monday Oct 12
Enjoy the music clips and the content
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ICE, Race & Double Standards: Who Is America Really Targeting?
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! If immigration enforcement is about the law, why are some communities feeling the impact more than others? DVJ and Michelle get into a heated discussion about ICE, race, and a reported…
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ICE Opened Fire With a Child in the Car—Was It Justified?
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Seven shots. A father wounded. A five-year-old child in the back seat. And serious questions about what happened. In this episode of Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle, DVJ breaks down a reported…
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ICE Shooting Sparks Outrage: Who Holds Federal Agents Accountable?
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! A father is shot during an ICE operation. A five-year-old child is reportedly in the car. And people are demanding answers. Who holds federal agents accountable? In this episode of Cold World…
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Police Shootout in Wisconsin & Political Ads Under Fire
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! A police encounter turns into a shooting. Political ads raise more questions. And DVJ has plenty to say about both. In this episode of Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle, DVJ starts the morning with…
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AOC Says What We're All Thinking? Minimum Wage, Race & America’s Ugly History
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! How can everything get more expensive while working people are still struggling to make enough to live? DVJ and Michelle get into it after watching Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defend raising the...
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Black Mugshots Used as Sniper Targets? Race, Police & Wisconsin Real Talk
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Black mugshots used as sniper targets? That disturbing story kicks off a much bigger conversation on this episode of Cold World. DVJ and Michelle discuss a police sniper-training program in...
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They Cheer for Black Athletes—But Would They Vote for Them? Race, Power & Politics
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! They'll buy the jersey. Cheer from the stands. Ask for the autograph. But would they vote for the same person? That's the question at the center of this episode of Cold World. DVJ and Michelle...
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They Love Us on the Field—But Not in Politics? Race, Immigration & Prison Corruption
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! What happens when the same people cheering for you in the stadium don't want people like you in their country—or in positions of political power? That question sparks a heated conversation...
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Is Wisconsin Ready for a Black Governor? Race, Politics & The Truth Behind the Ads
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Is Wisconsin ready for a Black governor—and are voters being told the whole story? This episode of Cold World gets straight into Wisconsin politics and the governor’s race. DVJ and Michelle...
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Jingle Bells Is Racist? Prison, Race & A Failed Execution
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Is “Jingle Bells” racist? And what does a Christmas song have to do with the history of slavery? DVJ and Michelle dive into a controversial story involving a Milwaukee music teacher who says…
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Why Are There Prison Beds but Not Homes? Babies, Crime & Milwaukee Real Talk
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Why can we keep prison beds available, but struggle to make sure everyone has a place to live? That question sparks one of the biggest conversations in this episode of Cold World. DVJ and...
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AI Could Go Rogue, Snoop Changed Sides & AOC Speaks
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! What happens when AI gets too good at doing exactly what we tell it to do? DVJ and Michelle dive into the growing conversation around AI safety, including some wild “AI doomsday” scenarios...
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Can America Elect a Latina Woman President? AOC, Race & Power
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! AOC said something that sparked a BIG conversation: Can a Latina woman actually win the presidency of the United States? In this episode, DVJ and Michelle break down the comments and the…
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They Said It Out Loud: Race, Trump, Punishment & America
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! DVJ and Michelle start with a conversation about a DUI case, including the charges, license suspension, court costs, and the debate over how many consequences can come from one offense. That...
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Who Gets to Tell Our Stories? Race, Media & Milwaukee Real Talk
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! This episode gets into a conversation about who gets to tell the story—and what stories keep getting told. DVJ and Michelle talk about race and representation in media, including a discussion…
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Milwaukee Jobs, Workplace Discrimination & Real Talk
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! What does it look like when you really stop and look at where people are working in Milwaukee—and what opportunities are actually available? In this episode of Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle…
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The Bloody Third, Race, Culture & Milwaukee Real Talk
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! On this episode of Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle, DVJ and Michelle take a deep dive into a part of Milwaukee history that many people may not know about—the infamous “Bloody Third.” They…
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Real Life, Real Talk, Crime & The Empathy Gene
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! On this episode of Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle, it’s another one of those conversations where you never quite know where the next topic is going to take you. The episode opens with a…
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Race, Politics, Real Life & No-Filter Conversations
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! On this episode of Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle, the conversation goes everywhere—and nothing is off limits. DVJ and Michelle get into a deep and unfiltered discussion about race in America,...
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Police Shootings, Public Corruption & Murder for Hire
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! On this episode of Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle, the conversation starts with everyday life—coffee, food, driving, travel plans, and their upcoming Route 66 road trip to California with...
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Sports, Crime, Race & Police Accountability: Unfiltered Real Talk
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! On this episode of Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle, the conversation goes in several directions — from football and NASCAR to crime, race, domestic violence, police corruption, law enforcement...
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Bank Robberies, Milwaukee Crime & Unfiltered Real Talk
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! This episode starts with one hell of a true-crime story: a Kansas City Chiefs superfan who secretly funded his football lifestyle through a multi-state bank robbery spree. We break down the...
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Trump Policies, Milwaukee Impact & The Ripple Effect
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! What happens when decisions made in Washington start showing up in everyday life here in Milwaukee and Wisconsin? In this episode of Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle, we’re talking about the…
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Race, Identity, Hispanic Heritage & No-Filter Real Talk
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! It’s another episode of Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle, and this conversation goes everywhere—from Hispanic Heritage Month and the difference between Hispanic and Latino, to race, identity,...
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Race, Immigration, Criticism & Real Talk: No Filter
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this episode of Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle, the conversation gets real—and there’s definitely no filter. DVJ and Michelle talk about race, identity, criticism, privilege, and the double...
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War, Politics, Free Speech & Unfiltered Real Talk
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! This episode of Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle gets into some BIG conversations—and, as always, nothing is off the table. We start with the controversy surrounding Ed Sheeran, Macklemore, Israel...
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Guns, Immigration, Accountability & Real Life: Unfiltered Conversations
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! This episode of Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle goes from serious headlines to everyday life—and, as always, we’re talking about it exactly how we see it. We start with a discussion about...
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Packers, Politics, Repentance & Old-School TV: Unfiltered Real Talk
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! It’s another Cold World conversation, and this one goes ALL over the place. 😂 DVJ and Michelle kick things off with the Packers, Jordan Love, the frustrating loss, football season and even…
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Sunday Sunday
Enjoy the music clips and the content & the football
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Football, Milwaukee Memories, Pets & Unfiltered Real Talk
It’s another morning in the Cold World, and this episode is exactly what you’d expect when DVJ and Michelle sit down and just start talking. 😂 From getting ready for NFL Week 1 and talking Packers, Brewers, baseball and fantasy lineups, to debating whether dogs belong in grocery stores, this...
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Race, Respect, Self-Worth & Real Life: No Filter Conversations
It’s Friday on Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle, and we’re keeping it real—from politics and race to self-worth, personal growth, sports, life, and some seriously disturbing stories. We start with a conversation about respect, race, and workplace inequality, including the experiences of Latino…
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AOC, Race, Prison Reform & Brett Favre: Unfiltered Cold World Real Talk
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! It’s another unfiltered conversation on Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle, coming to you from Milwaukee. This episode gets into AOC, minimum wage, voting rights, civil rights and political power,...
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$45K Gifts, NFL Talk & Knowing Your Worth: Unfiltered Real Talk
This episode of Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle goes from political controversy to football, music, money, and some surprisingly deep conversations about life. We kick things off talking about reports surrounding $45,000 cash holiday gifts to presidential aides, questions about ethics and government...
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Murder, Parole & a DUI Stop: When the Footage Tells the Story
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! This episode of Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle takes us into some seriously disturbing territory. We start with a Louisiana parole hearing, where a parolee who had previously been given an...
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DUI, Immigration, Race & Wisconsin Politics: No Filter Real Talk
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Another episode of Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle and, as always, we're not holding back. We start with intense police footage involving a man accused of driving impaired with his children in…
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Waukesha Protests, Milwaukee Sports & Unfiltered Real Talk
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! It's another day of Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle, and this one is all over the place—in the best possible way. We're out and about in Milwaukee, talking sports, shopping, food, family, the…
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Pullman Porters, Black Labor History & The Dangers of DUI
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! This episode of Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle takes us on a trip through history—and then brings the conversation right back to the real world. We dive deep into the history of the Pullman...
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Accusations, Addiction, Racism & Real Talk
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! This episode of Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle goes everywhere—and that's exactly how we like it. We start with a tense police interview involving a teacher accused of inappropriate contact with…
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Police Shootings, ICE Accountability & the Fight for Voting Rights
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this episode of Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle, we’re talking about the stories that make you stop, think, and ask some serious questions. We get into a Pennsylvania police shooting involving...
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Wisconsin's Darkest Stories: Human Remains, a 50-Year-Old Cold Case & Real Talk
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! What starts out as another day of everyday life turns into a deep dive into some seriously disturbing stories coming out of Wisconsin. In this episode of Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle, we're...
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“YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT IT FEELS LIKE”: Race, White Supremacy & Real Talk
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Can you truly understand someone else's experience if you've never had to live it? That's one of the questions at the center of this episode of Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle. We start with...
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RACISM AT WORK: When Your Own Job Becomes the Battle
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this episode of Cold World w/ DVJ & Michelle, we dig into several real-world cases involving racial discrimination in the workplace and ask a question that still matters: We begin with a…
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The Double-DUI Karen, Downtown Closures & Who Really Gets Blamed
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! t's Monday and DVJ & Michelle are reacting to the viral "Karen's McDonald's rant destroyed her freedom" body cam video — a woman who tried to blackmail a drive-thru worker into free food by...
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A raw, opinion-driven daily podcast based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We blend candid personal storytelling with social commentary, focusing on a range of real world issues and cultural topics.
We are a gritty, personal, and opinionated podcast that tackles tough social topics through genuine conversation and real-life experiences.
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David Johnson
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A raw, opinion-driven daily podcast based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We blend candid personal storytelling with social commentary, focusing on a range of real world issues and cultural topics. We are a gritty, personal, and opinionated podcast that tackles tough social topics through genuine...
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Cold World w DVJ & Michelle is created and hosted by David Johnson.
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