Topic: Swing States

2 chapters across the catalog

49: Brothas Be Voting
28:32 - 34:12

49: Brothas Be Voting

Republican National Convention and Outreach to Black Men

The Republican National Convention is reviewed, with a focus on Kimberly Guilfoyle's high-energy speech and its "dog whistle" to Black and Hispanic men. The hosts observe that the GOP is strategically targeting a small percentage of Black male voters in swing states like Pennsylvania and Michigan. They argue that the Republicans are successfully positioning themselves as the party of "masculinity" and "freedom" compared to the Democratic "nudge" tactics.

49: Brothas Be Voting
1:03:49 - 1:15:29

49: Brothas Be Voting

Analysis of Black Male Voter Project Merchandise

The hosts review the merchandise sold by the Black Male Voter Project, including t-shirts featuring "nutrition facts" for "dope brothers." They find the branding, which includes terms like "the hood" and "suburban swag," to be stereotypical and offensive. They further note that the project only targets Black men in specific swing states, reinforcing the idea that the organization is a purely political operative for the Democratic party.