The Black Brief

Episode 3 dives into the previously unknown politician, Tim Walz, and how his policies appeal to many Americans including Midwest voters, teachers, young people, LGBTQ+ members, and more. Will the Minnesota Governor be a good running mate to Kamala Harris? For problems of the day: Disinformation spreading quickly in the Black community. What can we do? Pop culture: the economic impacts of concert cancellations.

Episode 2 dives into the unprecedented yet seemingly strategic decision of President Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race and endorse Kamala Harris with just over 100 days until the election. This episode breaks down the early phases of Kamala’s campaign and what it means for the race ahead. For today’s problem: the soaring cost of living and its ties to politics. On the pop culture front, we discuss the rising popularity of the WNBA. You do not want to miss!

Welcome to the first official episode of The Black Brief podcast. This episode dives into why The Black Brief was created, the 2024 landscape of elections, why politics should matter to you, myths of voting and supporting a politician, the tragic murder of Sonya Massey, and the unbelievable performance of women in the 2024 Paris Olympics.