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Conversations with Secretary Johnson

Jeh Johnson in conversation with journalist Chris Matthews

By Jeh Johnson,
Billy Robinson
Published April 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT
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Jeh Johnson talks with journalist Chris Matthews about politics, something they both know quite a lot about.

Jeh also shares a funny story involving the two of them, when Jeh was chosen as a Designated Survivor.

Chris Matthews is best known as the former host of Hard Ball on MSNBC. He's also the author of many books, a few of which revolve around the Kennedys.

(This episode was recorded on 3-6-2026)

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What’s Going On With Jeh Johnson is a part of WBGO's Rhythm and Song Weekend programming lineup, hosted by the former Secretary of Homeland Security in the Obama Administration. The music is personally selected by Secretary Johnson and is a rich collection of classic R&B, jazz and more. The show also includes interviews with nationally known guests to talk about issues of the day. Since the show debuted in 2022, Secretary Johnson’s guests have included former President Bill Clinton, the late Rob Reiner, Hakeem Jeffries, Cory Booker, Andrew Young, Charlayne Hunter Gault, Martin Luther King III, Henry Louis Gates, Rachel Maddow, Wolf Blitzer, and Stephanie Ruhle.
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