Season 1 of The Black Brief concludes with a powerful and thought-provoking episode: "Election Aftermath – What Happens Next." This special edition dives deep into the fallout of the election, unpacking the results that led to Donald Trump becoming President-elect, with control of every branch of government and immunity granted by the Supreme Court in June.In this must-listen episode, I reveal three major takeaways on what cost Democrats the race, analyzing:

• Exit polls and the influence of white women voters.
• Bomb threats, Elon Musk's impact on the election, and the role of misinformation.
• How war and genocide in Gaza influenced key battleground states.
• The frustration of Black women voters and why they feel left behind.
• The concerning trend of people voting against their best interests.
• The consequences of running a campaign fueled by hate.

We'll also look at what people are Googling post-election and lay out the roadmap for what to expect in politics as we move forward. Thank you for joining us this season! Stay tuned for Season 2 in 2025, where we’ll embark on Project Resilience and continue navigating the complex intersections of politics, culture, and social change. Make sure to listen, reflect, and prepare—this is one episode you don’t want to miss.