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Continuing the Tavis Smiley analysis, the hosts discuss how "too much deference" to Obama's symbolism prevented Black leaders from pressing a substantive agenda. They contrast this with the success of other interest groups, such as the LGBTQ community and Wall Street, who secured concrete gains during the same period.
Radio host Karen Hunter expresses her dislike for Bernie Sanders, describing his supporters as "cultish" and his rhetoric as insulting to black people. Despite her criticisms, Hunter admits she will vote for whoever the Democratic nominee is, regardless of her personal preferences. This highlights a contradiction where media figures demand a "black agenda" but ultimately surrender their leverage to the party.
