Topic: James Clyburn

2 chapters across the catalog

83: Sources and Methods
4:32 - 9:05

83: Sources and Methods

Democratic Party Purge and Black Political Representation

A pattern of legal actions against Black Democratic politicians suggests a potential "purge" or warning system within the party. Recent headlines involving James Clyburn, Maxine Waters, and former New York Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin are cited as evidence of selective enforcement. The discussion posits that the Democratic Party is pivoting toward a new class of candidates, such as Charles Booker, while distancing itself from older or "off-leash" figures.

58: Prop Joe
1:03:35 - 1:07:57

58: Prop Joe

Corn Pop Narrative, Boom Boom Cannon, Code Switching

The "Corn Pop" story is revisited, with the hosts noticing a new detail: Biden's mention of a man named "Boom Boom Cannon." They argue that Biden's time as a lifeguard in a Black neighborhood allowed him to "soak up the psychology" of the community, enabling him to code-switch when speaking to leaders like James Clyburn.