Black Women 2020

We discuss September fundraising numbers for the 2020 Democratic Primary candidates. We also Elizabeth Warren's "I Have a Plan For That" slogan, Bernie Sander's impressive fundraising numbers, and the role of gender and race on fundraising. 

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Should there be an age requirement to run for president? Is the political campaign process ableist? We discuss this in the context of Bernie Sander's heart attack and questions around Biden's gaffes. 

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Tami Sawyer is running for Mayor of Memphis, TN and if elected, she will make history as the first woman and first Black woman mayor of Memphis. We talk about the unique challenges faced by Black women running for office, including biased media coverage, misogynior, and erasure.

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We analyze each candidate's performance during the third Democratic Primary Debate. Was Elizabeth Warren not given equal time or was this a debate strategy? Does either Buttigeig or Beto really understand racial inequality? Is Bernie Sander's voice okay? We talk about this and more in the 2-part episode covering the 3rd Democratic Primary debate.

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Universal Basic Income: What It Is, Who Would Pay for It, and How It Could Impact the Economy

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In this episode, we analyze the third Democratic Primary debate, first with an analysis of Joe Biden's performance. Were there echoes of Biden's dismissive attitude towards women during his Vice Presidential run in 2008? Has Joe Biden actually changed from his problematic views on race from 40 years ago? Will Joe Biden actually drop out? What will it take for other candidates to begin to chip away at Joe Biden's lead in the polls? We talk about this and more in the 2-part episode covering the 3rd Democratic Primary debate.

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Why It’s Time for Joe to Go by Jamil Smith

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Marianne Williamson hires former staffer from the Bernie Sander's campaign who was permanently banned from the Bernie Sander's campaign for sexual harassment. We discuss whether this move aligns with Williamson's claim to put forth a trauma-centered campaign. 

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Marianne Williamson Hires Adviser Ousted by Bernie Sanders

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We discuss Kirstin Gillibrand's departure from the 2020 presidential race and what her candidacy meant for women and for sexual assault survivors, as well as her allyship to Black women.

We also discuss Bernie Sanders' proposal to reverse changes to Title IX made by Secretary of Education, Betsy Devos.

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Assessing Betsy DeVos’s Proposed Rules on Title IX and Sexual Assault

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We discuss the Alt-Right's embrace of Andrew Yang and how the primary candidate's own words may have contributed to support by some problematic characters.

We also discuss Tea Party darling and former Congressman, Joe Walsh and his primary run against Donald Trump. Why did some Democrats celebrate his entry into the race and how this helps normalize racist rhetoric like that used by Joe Walsh in the past.

Lastly, we discuss updates from the Tulsi Gabbard and Kirsten Gillibrand campaign.

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Here’s Why Andrew Yang’s Alt-Right Supporters Think He’s the 2020 Candidate for White Nationalists

Former Rep. Joe Walsh, once a Trump supporter and conspiracy theorist, is running for president

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Get ready for the dopest, smartest political coverage of the 2020 election cycle from the perspective of Black women. Join Jenn Taylor-Skinner, Wagatwe Wanjuki, and Anoa Changa 

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