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The discussion shifts to Kelvin Baker's suggestion that America needs programs on the scale of the New Deal to achieve integration. Mo Facts counters this by citing Cato Institute research showing that Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal actually prolonged joblessness for millions and disproportionately harmed Black workers. The hosts argue that policy prescriptions often have unintended negative consequences that are ignored by those pushing a specific narrative.
Kamala Harris's interview with The Grio regarding reparations is analyzed. The hosts criticize her "Lift Act" as a rehash of Barack Obama's "rising tide lifts all boats" philosophy, which they argue failed to address the specific economic needs of the black community.
The entry of 50% more of the population (women) into the workforce is argued to have devalued the individual worker, making it nearly impossible to run a household on a single income. The hosts suggest that this economic shift benefited the elite by providing a larger pool of cheap labor. They also discuss the rise of "fur babies" (pets) as a substitute for children among young couples who feel they cannot afford to start a family.
