Topic: Political Campaigns

4 chapters across the catalog

38: You Ain't Binary
• 1:47:57 - 1:50:50

38: You Ain't Binary

Black Women as Jesus, Political Resurrection

During a discussion about the Democratic primary, one activist compared black women to "Jesus" for "resurrecting" Joe Biden's campaign in South Carolina. The hosts find the comparison blasphemous and desperate, highlighting the extreme rhetoric used by political agents to justify their continued support for the Democratic establishment.

27: Lift-Gate
• 11:03 - 13:05

27: Lift-Gate

Donald Trump Nicknames and Michael Bloomberg Debate Performance

Donald Trump utilizes derogatory nicknames like "Minnie Mike" and "No Boxes" to attack Michael Bloomberg's physical stature and debate performance. Trump highlights Bloomberg's $500 million campaign expenditure in relation to his relatively low polling numbers compared to Bernie Sanders. The hosts observe that the 2020 election has devolved into billionaires trading insults via social media.

18: Shero to Zero
• 48:48 - 53:01

18: Shero to Zero

Kamala Harris Rejects Race-Specific Policies

In a viral clip, Kamala Harris stated she would not implement policies that "only benefit black people," arguing that what benefits black families benefits all of society. Mo identifies this moment as the "curtain call" for her campaign, as it alienated the pro-reparations ADOS base. The segment concludes that Harris "fumbled the bag" by failing to offer tangible benefits to her core demographic.

05: Life's a Pitch
• 53:21 - 56:02

05: Life's a Pitch

Media Beef and the Preservation of Political Images

Modern news networks are described as "beef networks" that thrive on continuous conflict to attract viewers and political ad spending. The hosts suggest that political teams, like Obama's, are aware of the flaws in their chosen icons but prioritize the power of the image over historical facts. This creates a reflex where supporters defend the icon regardless of evidence, further fueling the media's need for a "good fight."