Topic: Proposition 8

Following the 2008 election, the Black community was blamed for the passage of Proposition 8 in California, which banned same-sex marriage. Sharon Lettman-Hicks describes being "called in" by the Obama camp to address the resistance to gay marriage within Black congregations. The discussion explores how political money is used to influence Black reverends and bypass the traditional beliefs of "Black believers."

A character profile of "Proposition Joe" from the HBO series "The Wire" is used as a metaphor for Joe Biden's political career. The hosts describe Prop Joe as a "hustler" who plays the middle against both ends and relies on soft skills rather than intimidation. They suggest Biden's reputation for bipartisanship is actually a long-term "scam" that benefits his associates.