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Episode 751 |
Polling data shows that Bernie Sanders is in third place in the first four primaries/caucuses. Biden has a commanding lead still despite clearly being the worst pick imaginable.
Democrats have a problem. They cannot win without the Black vote OVERPERFORMING. Yet, Black voters have not been motivated to overperform since Obama. So the problem is, White voters are extremely divided and a majority still support Donald Trump. So Dems should be pouring everything into getting the Black vote and by everything I mean policy specific solutions as well as funds into organizers and media.
Finally, there are several movements trying to convince Black voters that programs like Medicare-for-All aren't a #Tangible benefit for African Americans. Well, when Black people die at a disproportionately higher rate from treatable and preventable diseases, something tells me Medicare-For-All will be one of the biggest tangibles we can imagine --- LIVING instead of DYING!
Episode 750 |
Donald Trump and the Republican Party have been consistently throwing millions of dollars into getting the Black vote. They won't win the Black vote. But if they can convince just enough voters of something that isn't particularly untrue -- that the Democrats aren't doing anything for us -- then it may be enough to give them victory in 2020.
Finally, the military coup in Bolivia is the next step in a global right-wing movement that is unified around religious fundamentalism, capitalism, and exploitation. And our American opposition to this movement doesn't know the score.
Episode 749 |
Michael Bloomberg enters the presidential race, and he is the last hope for the monied-interests in the Democratic Party. But it is too little too late. This generation of Americans understands the game and we're giving the middle finger to BILLIONAIRES.
Tulsi Gabbard returns to the premiere white supremacist media platform, Breitbart. This time, her visit was to fearmonger over "open borders."
I've got a lot of voicemails with great questions and great comments.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Episode 748
Ayanna Pressley has endorsed Elizabeth Warren along with 100 Black women organizes, activists, and influencers. Let's discuss.
When it comes to how radical Americans can be, the wealthy should take Bernie Sanders up on his rather considerate offer.
Finally, the best response to Republican treachery is a movement big enough that they couldn't possibly deny it.
Episode 747
Democrats win big last night, but what's next? Will this new batch of Dems be prepared to take on Republicans and actually do something to help society? Or will they triangulate?
Kamala Harris announced a plan that would make schools equipped to keep children until 6 PM. The idea is meant to assist working parents. Here's a better idea: Let's shorten the workday.
Finally, I just think we are doing civilization all wrong. There are better ways of organizing society, and it starts with us believing we are more than just workers.
Episode 746 |
Mayor Pete has a problem in the Black community and it's not homophobia.
The Amazing Atheist and Kyle Kulinski have issues with identity politics. But they clearly see the problem with the way America treats their identity.
Finally, capitalism just sucks.
I've said this since 2015. I know for certain that Black organizers have said this since then as well.
In fact, former Black, Sanders staffers said this while working on the campaign in 2016. Bernie has both the ability to authentically connect with Black voters of all backgrounds, but he isn't connecting with Black voters of all backgrounds.
Yes, he does well with Black millennials and Black Zoomers. But he needs to connect with Generation X, Boomers, the Black church and the politically apathetic. He certainly has the authenticity to do so. Will he? That was the question of 2016.
Let's discuss.... again.
Episode 744 | Evangelist Paula White made her entire career on the back of the Black church. Now, she's serving as spiritual cover for Donald Trump -- at the expense of the Black church.
Special guest, Adriel Hampton, discusses his primetime clash with Facebook over false political advertising and how he is challenging them head-on.
Voicemails!
Joe Manchin is a turncoat, backstabbing Judas who said he'd would NOT vote for Bernie Sanders if its Sanders versus Trump. Let's discuss.
Barack Obama speaks about "wokeness" and basically civility. He's mostly wrong. Let's discuss.
Finally, the vote for the impeachment inquiry took place today. Two Democrats voted against it. Time to get these JUDASES out of the paint.
Episode 742 |
Bernie is up in the polls. He's pulling 1% from Joe Biden while Tulsi Gabbard is now at 5% and pulling that from Biden's 9% drop. Let's discuss.
Also, Kirk Franklin is a gospel artist who has decided to boycott a Christian awards show and television network. Here's the thing -- the problems he's calling out have been there all along.
Let's discuss!
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