Topic: Non Vote

2 chapters across the catalog

49: Brothas Be Voting
1:15:29 - 1:20:58

49: Brothas Be Voting

Dr. Umar Johnson on the Power of the Non-Vote

Dr. Umar Johnson argues that the Democratic Party has failed to produce a plan for miseducation, gentrification, or mass incarceration. He suggests that the most powerful action Black people can take in the 2020 election is to withhold their vote entirely. By refusing to participate, Johnson claims Black voters can demonstrate their leverage and refuse to be influenced by empty promises.

30: School of Thought
1:55:02 - 1:57:55

30: School of Thought

Trump and MAGA, Potential for a New Political Party

The hosts speculate that Donald Trump is attempting to turn MAGA into a distinct political party rather than just a movement. They suggest that a "non-vote" from the ADOS community could be seen as a gesture toward Trump, opening the door for a new bargaining agreement. The segment concludes that the era of "freebie" loyalty to the Democratic Party is over.