DarkHorse Podcast Commission Impossible: Senator Ron Johnson on DarkHorse
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Oct 26, 2025 
Senator Ron Johnson, a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin and former chair of the Homeland Security committee, delves into the complexities surrounding 9/11. He shares how his perspective shifted from accepting the official narrative to skepticism, spurred by COVID-era events. Discussions include the redaction of FBI reports on 9/11 victims, questions about World Trade Center 7's collapse, and comparisons to historical cover-ups. Johnson advocates for a new commission to investigate 9/11, stressing the importance of questioning narratives to safeguard democracy.
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Chance Trail Meeting Sparked This Talk
- Bret recounts meeting Senator Ron Johnson by chance while hiking, which led to this recorded conversation.
- The meeting sparked a candid discussion linking personal curiosity to public inquiry.
Widespread Yet Suppressed Doubt About 9/11
- Bret Weinstein and Ron Johnson describe growing skepticism of the official 9/11 narrative after noticing unresolved anomalies.
- They argue public doubt is common but suppressed by social and professional costs.
COVID Sparked Renewed Scrutiny Of 9/11
- Johnson traced his interest from COVID-era skepticism to detailed 9/11 questions, especially about WTC7 and NIST's investigation.
- He emphasizes experts (firefighters, structural engineers) who find the official explanations inadequate.
