Derek Chauvin
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Derek Chauvin is a former Minneapolis police officer convicted in the death of George Floyd. He was convicted in state court of murder and manslaughter and separately pleaded guilty to a federal civil-rights offense.
4 episodes featuring Derek Chauvin
Fearless with Jason Whitlock
Whitlock challenges the reality behind online consensus
The discussion asks how much public opinion reflects everyday life when platforms reward outrage, repetition, and artificial engagement.
Sep 24, 2026 · 39 min
Fearless with Jason Whitlock
A jury dissent becomes a fight over morality and race
The discussion tests whether mental-health defenses, jury consensus, and racial expectations can coexist with claims of moral responsibility.
Sep 14, 2026 · 40 min
Fearless with Jason Whitlock
NFL and ESPN Recalculate Their Power Play
The episode connects changing television measurement to a broader struggle over the NFL’s cultural authority, ESPN’s talent strategy, and sports franchises’ obligations to stars.
Aug 20, 2026 · 56 min
Fearless with Jason Whitlock
Whitlock panel questions Chauvin conviction’s independence
The episode tests whether political pressure and racialized narratives distorted Chauvin’s prosecution, while weighing pardon, retrial, and broader reconsideration.
Aug 20, 2026 · 32 min