Johnny Chang
PersonHeard in 2 episodes across 2 shows since Aug 2026
Johnny Chang is a former gang member who shares his story of transformation and personal change. He has appeared as a guest on podcasts, including Modern Wisdom, to discuss the psychology of violence and rehabilitation.
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| Nov 2025 | 0 |
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| Jan 2026 | 0 |
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| Aug 2026 | 1 |
| Sep 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 2026 | 0 |
What Johnny Chang has said on podcasts
26 statements
Gangs target troubled children for recruitment.
“the gangs are noticing because when they. What they do is they kind of prey on. On the kids.”
Open the episode · Ex-Gang Member: What Makes A Violent Man Change? - Johnny Chang - #1140Listen at 5:21
Gang recruitment coerced Johnny Chang into criminal activity.
“But obviously it was just kind of like coercing me into it.”
Open the episode · Ex-Gang Member: What Makes A Violent Man Change? - Johnny Chang - #1140Listen at 7:36
Correctional officers intensified violence by staging fights between incarcerated youths.
“I remember him saying that. And it's true. Because I would see the cos correctional officers doing, like, wicked things. They would pit us against each other and call it gladiator school, where we're fighting each other and they bet on us.”
Open the episode · Ex-Gang Member: What Makes A Violent Man Change? - Johnny Chang - #1140Listen at 12:42
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Episodes
2 episodes featuring Johnny Chang, newest first
