Topic: Symbolic Politics

3 chapters across the catalog

38: You Ain't Binary
1:45:37 - 1:49:17

38: You Ain't Binary

Symbolic Positions, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and "Pick Me" Behavior

The demands for a black woman on the Supreme Court are viewed as "sinister" given they imply the death or retirement of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The segment criticizes the focus on symbolic positions over a substantive agenda, labeling the public appeals to Biden as "pick me" behavior that lacks moral underpinnings.

02: Nudge Machine
1:23:17 - 1:26:46

02: Nudge Machine

The Ego Play and Future Discussion on Charlamagne Tha God

The Democratic strategy for the 2020 election is summarized as "The Ego Play," which involves stroking the ego of black women by telling them they are the reason for the race's progress. This symbolic approach is criticized for avoiding substantive black issues in favor of identity politics. The next episode is slated to cover Charlamagne Tha God and the media's protection of Kamala Harris.