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In this Episode:
We delve into Pete Buttigieg’s Black problem and the underlying causes. What are the real reasons why he is polling at 0% with Black voters? And why does it matter to all Democratic voters?
Ricky Klee, a college instructor from South Bend, Indiana who has carefully followed and written about Buttigieg’s administration for several years, shares his insights. We also preview a new report from Democracy in Color looking at Mayor Pete’s record on racial issues in South Bend.
Also, some reflections on Kamala Harris suspending her campaign and what it says about the Democratic Party and African American political trends.
References:
20:50 - New York Times: Pete Buttigieg Is in Bad Shape With Black Democrats. Here’s Why
34:12 - The Root: Pete Buttigieg on Institutional Racism, Economic Inequality, and White Supremacy
39:34 - New York Times: 1619 Project
Democracy in Color: Sound Bend, Indiana Hiring & Contracting Diversity Under
Mayor Pete Buttigieg Report