Fin vs History The Juice gets Juiced (with Red Richardson!) | The People vs O.J. Simpson (Part 4/4)
Feb 12, 2026
Red Richardson, a standup comedian known for sharp, absurdist riffs, brings biting humor and wild anecdotes. The conversation skirts trial drama, post-acquittal antics, bizarre public stunts and a secret-camera TV pitch. Expect laugh-out-loud retellings, prank lore and reflections on fame gone sideways.
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Race Framed The Trial's Core Narrative
- The defence turned the trial into a referendum on LAPD racism rather than just evidence.
- Johnny Cochran framed guilt as condoning police brutality and used dramatic rhetoric to shift juror priorities.
Quick Deliberation, Deep Frustration
- The jury deliberated only three and a half hours and said they just wanted to go home.
- Jurors later admitted some votes were payback for Rodney King rather than strict weighing of evidence.
Verdict Cemented Racial Divides
- The verdict split public opinion sharply along racial lines and entrenched views.
- Polling showed about 75% of white Americans thought O.J. guilty while 70% of Black Americans thought him innocent.
