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The hosts discuss how younger Black voters, who grew up post-Jim Crow, receive information differently than their parents. They argue that the Democratic Party's reliance on "Boomer News" and traditional civil rights rhetoric is failing to reach a more fluid and informed younger generation.
The hosts discuss the growing rift between older and younger generations of Black Americans regarding the tactics of the Civil Rights era. Mo Facts explains how younger people often view the sacrifices of their elders as "stupid" because they lack the historical context of government-enforced segregation. They link this generational friction to the "spells" cast by social media algorithms, as described in the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma.
The hosts acknowledge various smaller donations, providing "Mo Karma" to contributors and discussing the possibility of future listener meetups in the DC area. They address "deadbeats" who listen without supporting and play a "Baby Boomer" clip requested by a donor. The segment concludes with a call for continued support via MoFacts.com and MoFundMe.com.
A significant rift is identified between black Baby Boomers and Millennials regarding the efficacy of integration and the obligation to vote. Data from Pew Research indicates that while turnout increased for most millennial groups in 2016, it dropped by five points among black millennials. This decline is attributed to a rejection of "run-of-the-mill" candidates and a demand for more progressive or specific policy agendas.
