Politricks Podcast

Politricks Podcast

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Politricks Podcast episodes

  • Has Trump's Presidency Motivated People of Color? (Featuring @_thecivilright) - EP 8

    On this episode,  the hosts are joined by a special guest, Karl (@_theCivilright)  they discuss how democratic party establishment has been failing black and brown people. Karl discusses hat got him to support Donald Trump in 2016 and  Chris and Karl defend his presidency.  They discuss buying black. The show hosts discuss Billionaire, Robert F Smith’s recent made charitable donation to the Morehouse graduate class of 2019. His pledge to pay off their student loan debt. They discuss what role do billionaires have to give back to the community and society at large and has Michael Jordan done enough for Black community.

    1 hr 8 min
  • Elections Have Consequences - EP 7

    On this episode, the hosts discuss the Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signing of a controversial bill into law making Abortion illegal after 6 weeks. Maxine shares a personal story about her sexual abuse that can relatable to so many women, and gives a new perspective on the abortion bill. New York Times put out an article about Donald Trump loosing 1.17 Billion dollars in businesses between the year of 1985 and 1994. How does white privilege come into play with Trump’s business career? With the artificial intelligence and atomization of labor, there will be more people out of work. Companies are bringing in robots and machines to replace humans i.e. self check out (which replaces cashiers) self driving truck (replacing truck drivers), how can we deal with the automation problem that is happening; is training people to do new jobs a solution or are there other solutions like UBI to consider?

    1 hr 15 min
  • Jay-Z Called On Black People To 'Gentrify Your Own Hood' - EP 6

    On this episode, the hosts discuss what they have been up to. Maxine share her experience visiting Haiti. They then breakdown Jay-Z's latest freestyle, the Freestyle Dedicated To Nipsey Hussle.   

     TOPIC 1: Gentrification

    “Gentrify your own hood, before these people do it

    Claim eminent domain and have your people movin’

    That’s a small glimpse into what Nipsey was doing
    For anybody that’s still confused as to what he was doing
    The neighborhood is designed to keep us trapped
    They red line us, so property declines if you live by blacks
    They depress the asset and take the property back
    It’s a ruthless but a genius plan in fact”

    TOPIC 2: Crabs in a Barrel

    “So now we fighting over scraps

    Crabs in a barrel, but crabs don’t belong in the barrel and they ain’t never tell us that
    So in the barrel, we gonna act like we act
    We can easily get out the barrel if we stand on each other’s back
    Whoever gets on top, as long as they stay attached
    They gonna pull everybody out—I was doing just that”

    TOPIC 3:

    Georgia Gov makes Abortion illegal after 6 months

    -elections have consequences 

    White Privilege

    Trump lost a Billion $$

    TOPIC 3: Wife VS Hoe

    “We was chasing our goals, not chasing money

    Niggas chasing hoes, we find that funny
    I pull up in the Rolls, that hoe gon’ want me
    But I don’t want no hoe, I want a wife
    Somebody to bounce these ideas off at night”

    1 hr 19 min
  • What are Contributing Factors that Affect Black People's Mental Health? - Ep 5

    What are the contributing factors to Black People's mental health and how can they over come their issues? Such as, dealing with bills, safety in the community etc. Maxine also talks about surviving her abusive relationship. The host discuss politicians pandering and if it has gotten out of control.  The  host also talk about why are men unable to deal with women post #MeToo movement.

    1 hr 16 min
  • Was Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez pandering or is it Considered Code switching? - EP 3

    This week's episode topics:

    On this Episode 3, the hosts debate whether Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was pandering. She was accused of speaking with a “Southern drawl” during a speech on Friday at Al Sharpton’s National Action Network Convention in New York...Was she pandering to the crowd? Do you think she can make real change? Muller Report summary was given; Democrats would like the full report of the investigation. Should Democrats move on? Recently, Bernie Sanders did an interview admitting to being a millionaire. Do you feel like this will hurt his candidacy will his base turn on him?  How do you feel about your public servants becoming wealthy while in public office? If Marijuana would become legal across AMERICA and how does it benefit people of color?

    1 hr 25 min
  • Nipsey Hussle's Legacy - Ep 2

    On this episode, the hosts discuss the passing of Nipsey Hussle what his influence and legacy will be? What happened to the Black Family? The hosts discuss Democrat presidential  candidates and who can beat Donald Trump and do they need to be POC or minority to win; as well as if Marajuana be legal and how does it benefit POC?

    1 hr 43 min
  • Can We All Just Get Along? - Ep 1

    Listen to host, Kerstyn (@kerstynj) and her co-hosts, Maxine (@maxine.outerbridge) and Chris (@conservative_in_ny) debate political topics affecting people of color. 

    Our Introduction, Has the Country become too polarized to come together? How did Hillary Clinton loose in 2016? Who is to blame? Is the Democrat Party in trouble in 2020? What policies do people of color need the presidential candidates to focus on in order to win 2020? Should the US pay reparations to Black Americans? What is President Obama’s legacy?

    1 hr 42 min

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Politricks Podcast is a weekly show that features lively political commentary that interconnects the Black and Brown experience. The show offers contrasting views in a unique exchange of political…