3 chapters across the catalog
Krystal Ball's analysis of the Biden meeting highlights the President's "thin-skinned" response to criticism and his warning to Black leaders that they must work with the growing Hispanic population. The hosts discuss the concept of ADOS (American Descendants of Slavery) and the necessity of consolidating the Black vote into a flexible block to maintain political power as other demographics grow.
LaTasha Brown of Black Voters Matter discusses how black voters are primarily concerned with healthcare and the coronavirus. She predicts a record turnout despite a drop in 2016. The hosts question how such massive registration and turnout were achieved during a pandemic when "ground games" and door-knocking were restricted.
Black Women Voters Matter and the "Miracle Worker" Narrative
A throwback clip features activists like Latasha Brown and Angela Rye asserting that Black women are the "miracle workers" of the Democratic Party and that Biden "owes" them. They explicitly demanded a Black woman Vice President, warning that candidates like Amy Klobuchar would fail to energize the base. The hosts argue that while Black women have significant influence, their vote is rendered less effective if Black men "sit on their hands."
