A special crossover episode of Talking While Black and Sticky Note Conversations! Hosts Derek Washington and Erika Washington sit down with Congressman Ro Khanna (CA-17) for a wide-ranging conversation about the Democratic Party's identity crisis, taxing billionaires, AI's threat to Black communities, autonomous vehicles replacing workers, the Gaza genocide, the Epstein files, and what the American dream looks like in 2026. Plus, Derek tries to get a 2028 presidential announcement out of him. Produced by Erika Washington. Edited by Black Gypsy LLC. Special thanks to KUNV 91.5. Powered by Make It Work Nevada, a project of Beyond Impact.
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Guest Bio:
Congressman Ro Khanna represents California's 17th Congressional District in Silicon Valley. He served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce under President Obama. He is the author of two books: Entrepreneurial Nation: Why Manufacturing Matters in America and Dignity in a Digital Age: The Fortunes and Risks of Living in a Digital Age (published in paperback as Progressive Capitalism).
Hosts:
Derek Washington — Talking While Black
Erika Washington — Sticky Note Conversations
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