Juston McKinney Commandeers a Snowmobile + Brad Meltzer on the Two Types of Presidential Assassins

Jan 16, 2025

Juston McKinney, a comedian and former police officer, shares wild stories from his time on the force in rural Maine, including commandeering a snowmobile and navigating a dysfunctional childhood. He blends humor with deeper insights about personal growth. Later, bestselling author Brad Meltzer dives into his new book about JFK's assassination, discussing the evolving nature of national security threats and the two types of presidential assassins. Their conversation combines history, comedy, and thought-provoking reflections on society's complexities.

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Intro

00:00 • 5min

Chasing Comfort and Chaos

04:48 • 16min

Reflections on a Chaotic Childhood

21:10 • 23min

Racial Narratives and Political Absurdity

44:30 • 22min

Understanding Policing and Personal Anecdotes

01:06:37 • 2min

Comedy, Crisis, and California Politics

01:09:01 • 17min

Exploring Stockholm Syndrome and Media Dynamics

01:26:13 • 3min

Engaging Promotions for Home Buyers, Gamblers, and Aspiring Entrepreneurs

01:29:10 • 4min

Reflections on National Security and Historical Legacies

01:33:17 • 30min

Navigating Political Divides and Inspirational Moments

02:02:51 • 10min

The Magic of Transformation and Empathy in Life

02:12:30 • 6min

Comedian Juston McKinney visits ACS for the first time and they open by talking about Juston’s 7 years as a cop in rural Maine, including commandeering a snowmobile, and the dysfunctional childhood that inspired his TED Talk. They also discuss Adam’s attempt to check in on his Malibu condo, crashing in Dr. Drew’s pool house, and a California congresswoman’s conspiracy theory about the Altadena fire. Next, Jason “Mayhem” Miller reads the news including stories about how California eco-bureaucrats halted a Pacific Palisades fire safety project to save an endangered shrub, LA Times owner saying that endorsing Karen Bass was a mistake, data showing LA Fire Department among the most understaffed in America, and Israel and Hamas agreeing to hostage release, Gaza cease-fire deal after 15 months of war. Then, author Brad Meltzer returns to the show to talk about his new book, “The JFK Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy”. They also discuss how America’s greatest threat has changed through the years, JFK’s World War 2 heroism, the two types of presidential assassins, why it’s impossible to predict the next terrorist plot, and giving the commencement speech at his alma mater. For more with Juston McKinney: TED TALK: A Comedian’s Guide to Surviving a Dysfunctional Childhood SPECIAL: On The Brightside - Available on YouTube WEBSITE: justonmckinney.com LIVE DATES: February 8th - City Theater - Biddeford, Maine Feb. 14th - Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center - Foxboro, MA March 6th - The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts - Red Bank, NJ March 12 & 13 - Off The Hook Comedy Club - Naples, FL For more with Brad Meltzer: WEBSITE: Brad Meltzer .com BOOK: “The JFK Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy - and Why It Failed” - available now wherever you find books Thank you for supporting our sponsors: https://www.adameve.com/ace http://Homes.com Shopify.com/carolla See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.