Topic: Lyft Act

2 chapters across the catalog

46: Kamala Kanye King
• 2:45:11 - 2:47:58

46: Kamala Kanye King

Kamala Harris on Reparations and the Lyft Act

In a past interview, Kamala Harris addresses reparations by pivoting to her "Lyft Act," which proposes tax credits for families making under $100,000. The hosts argue that this is a non-starter for those seeking direct reparations for slavery. They also note the historical connection between major foundations like Rockefeller and the funding of HBCUs and the Boule.

18: Shero to Zero
• 45:10 - 48:48

18: Shero to Zero

The Grio Interview and the "Lyft Act" Failure

During an interview with The Grio, Kamala Harris was pressed on her support for reparations. She proposed the "Lyft Act," a tax credit for families making under $100,000, rather than race-specific policies. Mo critiques the use of the word "lift," comparing it to Barack Obama's "rising tide lifts all boats" rhetoric, which many black voters felt failed to address systemic disparities.