877: Michael Wood

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Michael Wood, a former Baltimore Police officer who came out publicly about the misconduct he witnessed in the police department.

• In the culture and mindset of not doing things. (5:47)
• Dropping all the labels: Does he identify to his political views? (6:49)
• Being a slave to the system: The ability to make your own decisions in life. (7:47)
• How professionalism changes in the police force. (11:00)
• Violence Porn: What started getting him public attention? (13:43)
• How does police work change your mindset? (18:21)
• How people are all biology and their experiences. (23:25)
• Does he find racism in this country? (28:05)
• Why he wants to investigate WHY a crime was committed, not HOW. (31:48)
• Experiences for each person: How we start the change. (41:30)
• What does he see in the different cultures in America? (46:45)
• Why does the Government try and create tribes? Are we on the right track? (49:50)
• How being authentic is the future. (52:45)
• The misrepresentation of Michael Wood. (54:34)
• His take on #BlackLivesMatter & other issues in this country. (1:01:03)
• The Prevalence Effect. (1:09:56)
• How is he supporting himself financially? What is his purpose now? (1:11:59)
• What are his thoughts on religion? (1:13:58)
• Does he believe in objective or relative morality? (1:18:04)
• His next focus or avenue. (1:22:44)
• Has he had any push back from police officers? (1:23:42)
• Are all systems flawed? (1:25:45)
• Is technology the future savior in policing? (1:27:32)
• Being an activist for police reform: His idea for success. (1:30:23)
• How close to reality is The Wire? (1:31:18)
• The next CNN correspondent? (1:33:30)

Featured guest/People Mentioned:

• Michael A.Wood (@michaelawoodjr) Twitter/Instagram
• Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram

Links/Products Mentioned:

• Joe Rogan Experience #670 - Michael A. Wood, Jr.
• Crimes & Punishments: In the 21st Century – Book by Michael Wood
• Freddie Gray's death in police custody - what we know
• The Wire
• Epigenetics: The Science of Change
• FBI Crime Statistics in the USA - 2016
• Aggregate-level lead exposure, gun violence, homicide, and rape
• Inequality and violent crime
• Statistics | The Fatherless Generation
• The odd reality of life under China's all-seeing credit score system
• Michael Wood Jr. On Veterans Taking Stand At Standing Rock
• What is the history of the minimum wage?
• California law will require women on corporate boards
• USMC Veterans Call for NFL Ban
• The NFL is NOT Unpatriotic or Racist
• Sex and gender: what is the difference?