Chapter
Compromising with the System
09:04 - 20:08 (11:04)
Black folks, especially younger ones, often see reasons to not work within the system or compromise with it as they believe it has left them out of their dealings. However, compromising and navigating compromises is a reality for Black people growing up in politics in the South, who understand democracy is not given and that sometimes you have to choose between bad and worse.
Clips
The guest emphasizes the importance of learning how to be successful in reaching Black and white voters in politics.
09:04 - 12:21 (03:16)
Summary
The guest emphasizes the importance of learning how to be successful in reaching Black and white voters in politics. The discussion also touches on the influence of race in making political decisions, particularly in the 2020 primary elections.
ChapterCompromising with the System
EpisodeThe Republic
PodcastThe Run-Up
The speaker discusses how Obama's upbringing in the South and his understanding of democracy influenced his belief in unity, as demonstrated in a personal anecdote.
12:21 - 15:34 (03:12)
Summary
The speaker discusses how Obama's upbringing in the South and his understanding of democracy influenced his belief in unity, as demonstrated in a personal anecdote.
ChapterCompromising with the System
EpisodeThe Republic
PodcastThe Run-Up
The reasons why some younger black folks choose not to work within a system that leaves them out of their dealings, and why compromise with Democrats may not be working out for them.
15:34 - 20:08 (04:34)
Summary
The reasons why some younger black folks choose not to work within a system that leaves them out of their dealings, and why compromise with Democrats may not be working out for them.