Episode
The Improvement Association - Ep. 4: ‘Let Them Pull the Red Wagon’
51:01
Published: Wed Apr 28 2021
Description
With the PAC’s reputation suffering because of years of cheating accusations and resentment stirring within its ranks, a prominent member turns against the leadership. Nevertheless, Horace and his closest allies make a bold move by supporting a political upset at the center of the county.
Chapters
Despite the largest case of election fraud in recent American history occurring in North Carolina and causing a special election, Republican Dan Bishop is using cynical rhetoric to downplay the issue of voter fraud and avoid addressing the concerns of the voters.
00:00 - 03:24 (03:24)
Summary
Despite the largest case of election fraud in recent American history occurring in North Carolina and causing a special election, Republican Dan Bishop is using cynical rhetoric to downplay the issue of voter fraud and avoid addressing the concerns of the voters.
EpisodeThe Improvement Association - Ep. 4: ‘Let Them Pull the Red Wagon’
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The article discusses the tension in the room as members of a PAC are called to help out with the election and the reason behind a new election being called for Democrat Dan McCready.
03:25 - 10:48 (07:23)
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The article discusses the tension in the room as members of a PAC are called to help out with the election and the reason behind a new election being called for Democrat Dan McCready.
EpisodeThe Improvement Association - Ep. 4: ‘Let Them Pull the Red Wagon’
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The three men running the meeting take issue with a female member's alternative perspective on supporting a political campaign, and Horace Cogdale recounts his experience of receiving frantic calls from the Democrats about getting out the vote for Dan McCready in Bladen.
10:48 - 14:55 (04:07)
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The three men running the meeting take issue with a female member's alternative perspective on supporting a political campaign, and Horace Cogdale recounts his experience of receiving frantic calls from the Democrats about getting out the vote for Dan McCready in Bladen.
EpisodeThe Improvement Association - Ep. 4: ‘Let Them Pull the Red Wagon’
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Horace and Minnie discuss the importance of a budget for political campaigns and the consequences of being associated with controversial figures.
14:55 - 17:56 (03:00)
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Horace and Minnie discuss the importance of a budget for political campaigns and the consequences of being associated with controversial figures.
EpisodeThe Improvement Association - Ep. 4: ‘Let Them Pull the Red Wagon’
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Minnie's PAC plans to educate and outreach Black people in Blading County to inform them about who the candidates are and who might have their best interests at heart, as they prepare for another vote for Trump in Dan Bishop, which is not good for Black people, according to her.
17:56 - 25:24 (07:28)
Summary
Minnie's PAC plans to educate and outreach Black people in Blading County to inform them about who the candidates are and who might have their best interests at heart, as they prepare for another vote for Trump in Dan Bishop, which is not good for Black people, according to her.
EpisodeThe Improvement Association - Ep. 4: ‘Let Them Pull the Red Wagon’
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This episode discusses the aftermath of election fraud in the special election to elect a new congressman in Bladen's district, including an interview with Dan McCready about the impact of his opponent's association with a controversial PAC.
25:29 - 31:04 (05:35)
Summary
This episode discusses the aftermath of election fraud in the special election to elect a new congressman in Bladen's district, including an interview with Dan McCready about the impact of his opponent's association with a controversial PAC.
EpisodeThe Improvement Association - Ep. 4: ‘Let Them Pull the Red Wagon’
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The lack of commercial zoning in the predominantly Black neighborhood of Newtown in Elizabethtown is preventing Black-owned businesses from thriving.
31:04 - 36:28 (05:23)
Summary
The lack of commercial zoning in the predominantly Black neighborhood of Newtown in Elizabethtown is preventing Black-owned businesses from thriving. This highlights a broader issue of building Black political power in the community.
EpisodeThe Improvement Association - Ep. 4: ‘Let Them Pull the Red Wagon’
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In small southern towns, assumptions about race can play a significant role in local politics.
36:28 - 41:17 (04:49)
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In small southern towns, assumptions about race can play a significant role in local politics. This podcast episode explores how race factors into a local election where three black women are running against three white incumbents.
EpisodeThe Improvement Association - Ep. 4: ‘Let Them Pull the Red Wagon’
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The transcript discusses the nuanced attitudes of Black voters towards certain politicians and highlights that individuals within a community do not have homogenous opinions or voting tendencies.
41:17 - 47:49 (06:32)
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The transcript discusses the nuanced attitudes of Black voters towards certain politicians and highlights that individuals within a community do not have homogenous opinions or voting tendencies.
EpisodeThe Improvement Association - Ep. 4: ‘Let Them Pull the Red Wagon’
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The speaker makes disparaging remarks about Black voters, suggesting that they vote to remain poor and support white politicians.
47:49 - 50:54 (03:04)
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The speaker makes disparaging remarks about Black voters, suggesting that they vote to remain poor and support white politicians. The speaker also talks about manipulating the Black vote for personal gain.