âWe donât want a candidate or a politician who uses strokes of fear. We want someone with plausible solutions.â Michael Desrosiers and Sam Jean discuss how race, gender, and identity shape the political landscape as we approach the November 5th election. They break down Donald Trumpâs use of âsilent signals.â These signals, which are in some form of coded language, speak to certain voter groups to reinforce division. How do these signals influence voters without them even realizing it? And what does it mean for our democracy when fear and identity are used as political tools?
Drawing comparisons to Nixonâs Southern Strategy, Sam points out how Trumpâs messaging taps into long-standing racial and cultural biases. They also touch on the rise of the âBlack Magaâ movement, a surprising coalition of religious conservatives, anti-vaxxers, and others who see Trump as their voice. Why are some Black Americans drawn to this rhetoric, and how do these different factions align?
In this episode, Michael and Sam tackle the frustrating reality of media coverage that often glosses over the deeper implications of Trumpâs language, which leaves many critical issues unaddressed. They encourage listeners to stay informed, ask tough questions, and recognize the power of political rhetoric. In a world where âsilent signalsâ can shape entire elections, how do we stay engaged and how can we vote with intention? Michael and Sam challenge us to think critically about the narratives that drive our politics and the role we all play in shaping the future.
Quotes
âTrump is the white supremacistâs candidate. Thereâs no white supremacist whoâs not going to vote for Trump⌠When Trump talks about Kamala not being Black, it isnât really for Black people. Itâs for white people, because white people think that being a minority is an advantage.â (02:55 | Sam Jean, Esq.)
âWhen Trump was president, he gave all the white men key jobs. He gave the white females key jobs. Not to say being Secretary of Housing and Development is not a key job, but the only Black Republican that he knows of, his Black friend, he gave him Housing and Urban Development because that is his Black job.â (07:25 | Michael Desrosiers)
âHighly educated Black men are not Trump supporters. Educated Black women are not Trump supporters. That tells you something. Educated whites are not Trump supporters. And Iâm not saying by the vast majority. So, my point is that there is something about getting an education that just makes you look at things a little differently.â (36:55 | Sam Jean, Esq.)
âDonald Trump is not the traditional Republican in the likes of Eisenhower, Reagan, the Bushes for that matter. Heâs a con man. Saving our democracy is key. We donât want another insurrection. We donât want a candidate or a politician who uses strokes of fear. We want someone with plausible solutions, along with working with others of the same party or a different party.â (43:32 | Michael Desrosiers)
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