Topic: Voters

The segment analyzes how political demographics like "non-college educated voters" are used as a slur against Trump supporters. They revisit Joe Biden's 2007 comment describing Barack Obama as the first "clean" and "well-spoken" African-American candidate. This is framed as evidence of an internationalist elite that views the general public as "cogs on a wheel" regardless of race.

Conservative reporter Jacob Engels claims that the 2018 Florida recount in Broward County served as a "test run" for the 2020 general election. Engels also asserts he reported on Andrew Gillum's alleged involvement in drug-fueled parties and corrupt dealings with lobbyists long before the federal indictment. The discussion explores whether Gillum's legal issues are tied to his knowledge of election irregularities or his personal compromises.

The Republican Party is analyzing the "negative vote," where Black voters staying home or switching parties creates a significant electoral shift. The hosts discuss how flipping a single household can result in a "plus four" swing in political calculus. Tucker Carlson's recent segments are viewed as a signal of this changing strategy.

Congressional Black Caucus Chair Joyce Beatty defends President Biden's trip to Atlanta to address voting rights, denying it was merely a photo op. The hosts argue that the voting rights narrative is based on fear and "lizard brain" activation regarding historical trauma. They point out the contradiction between claims of voter suppression and record-high turnout.

Amos Ackerman was abruptly fired by President Grant in 1871, likely due to his opposition to Northern capitalists and railroad subsidies rather than his focus on the KKK. Grant subsequently commuted the sentences of many Klansmen as a bid for political reconciliation. This historical parallel suggests that modern officials like Kristen Clark may prioritize the interests of "Big Pharma" or other corporate powers over the actual protection of civil rights.

A clip features Maxine Waters calling Black men who support Donald Trump "crazy" and "shameful," claiming they do not understand how government works. The hosts contrast this harsh rhetoric with her "meet them where they are" approach toward Megan Thee Stallion. They highlight the hypocrisy of her attacking independent thinkers like Ice Cube while supporting the degradation found in gangsta rap.

Krystal Ball's analysis of the Biden meeting highlights the President's "thin-skinned" response to criticism and his warning to Black leaders that they must work with the growing Hispanic population. The hosts discuss the concept of ADOS (American Descendants of Slavery) and the necessity of consolidating the Black vote into a flexible block to maintain political power as other demographics grow.

Actress Eva Longoria's comments regarding Latina women being the "real heroines" of the 2020 election are discussed. The hosts analyze the shift of some Hispanic voters toward the Republican Party, attributing it to increasing affluence and conservative values among younger generations and small business owners.

The hosts critique a Jordan Klepper segment from The Daily Show, noting Trevor Noah's recent $26 million house purchase as a contrast to his "oppression" narrative. They discuss the claims made by rally attendees regarding Dominion Voting Systems and Hugo Chavez. While acknowledging that many claims are unproven in court, the hosts express personal skepticism regarding the 2020 election numbers and machine reliability.

The hosts read donor notes touching on Georgia politics, including the 2002 primary loss of Cynthia McKinney and the current investigation into Stacey Abrams. Moe suggests that Abrams is being set up to "hold the bag" for the Democratic party. The segment concludes with thanks to various associate executive producers and a recommendation for the TV series "Fargo."

Adam Curry and Moe discuss the delay in releasing episode 54 due to a lack of concrete data following the 2020 United States election. Moe highlights his focus on tracking national black voter turnout numbers, noting a "buffering of information" from mainstream sources. The hosts establish that the episode will provide a unique perspective on the election results beyond common theories like "the Kraken" or voting machine glitches.

Symone Sanders attributes Biden's win to a broad coalition of suburban, black, Latino, and Native American voters. However, the hosts cite a New York Times article showing that while black voter registration in Georgia rose by 30%, the actual share of the electorate fell. They argue that Sanders's inability to name a specific winning group suggests the data does not support the narrative.

Actress Eva Longoria is criticized for her MSNBC interview where she claimed Latina women were the "real heroines" of the election, outperforming black women and men. The hosts analyze her comments as a dismissal of the black vote's importance. Longoria emphasized that Latinas are the "CEOs of the households" and persevered through voter suppression that others supposedly did not.

Olympic wrestler Nashawn Garrett discovered that a ballot was cast in his name in Maricopa County, Arizona, despite him having moved to Tennessee and voted there. Garrett's ballot was marked as "signature verified" and counted in Arizona without his knowledge. The hosts use this as evidence of irregularities that the mainstream media claims do not exist.

Moe analyzes the claim that Stacey Abrams registered 800,000 new voters in Georgia in just two years, representing a massive portion of the state's 5 million voters. He suggests Abrams is being "set up" to take the fall if election shenanigans are officially discovered, comparing her situation to Loretta Lynch or Ray Nagin. The hosts question how she achieved these numbers with a minimal social media following.

NPR's Ailsa Chang and Maya King discuss how the 2018 election fueled the 2020 surge in Georgia. They repeat the claim that Stacey Abrams registered 800,000 voters after her loss. The hosts debunk this as "horse crap," noting that it would mean she registered one-fifth of the entire state's electorate in two years while having almost no YouTube presence.

LaTasha Brown of Black Voters Matter discusses how black voters are primarily concerned with healthcare and the coronavirus. She predicts a record turnout despite a drop in 2016. The hosts question how such massive registration and turnout were achieved during a pandemic when "ground games" and door-knocking were restricted.

A Frontline clip details a 1985 case where then-U.S. Attorney Jeff Sessions indicted civil rights activists Albert and Evelyn Turner for absentee ballot fraud in Alabama. The jury eventually acquitted them. The hosts use this to show the long history of legal battles over absentee ballots, which they distinguish from the "unsolicited" mail-in ballots used in 2020.

Crystal Mason was sentenced to five years in prison for casting a provisional ballot in 2016 while on supervised release for a federal conviction. The hosts argue that once a person has paid their debt to society, all rights—including voting and second amendment rights—should be automatically reinstated. They use Mason's case to illustrate the extreme pressure the state can apply in voter fraud cases.

Adam Curry and Mo discuss the cold weather in Austin and Northern Virginia on November 2, 2020, jokingly attributing the freezing temperatures to a weather machine intended for voter suppression. They reflect on the lack of trick-or-treaters during the COVID-19 pandemic and the likelihood of a contested election similar to the 2000 Florida recount.