Black Women 2020

We discuss September fundraising numbers for the 2020 Democratic Primary candidates. We also Elizabeth Warren's "I Have a Plan For That" slogan, Bernie Sander's impressive fundraising numbers, and the role of gender and race on fundraising.  >> Support Black Women in the Political Media HERE: Patreon.com/BW2020Podcast

Should there be an age requirement to run for president? Is the political campaign process ableist? We discuss this in the context of Bernie Sander's heart attack and questions around Biden's gaffes.  >> Support Black Women in the Political Media HERE: Patreon.com/BW2020Podcast

Tami Sawyer is running for Mayor of Memphis, TN and if elected, she will make history as the first woman and first Black woman mayor of Memphis. We talk about the unique challenges faced by Black women running for office, including biased media coverage, misogynior, and erasure. Support Tami Sawyer's campaign here: TamiSawyer.com >> Support Black Women in the Political Media HERE: Patreon.com/BW2020Podcast

We analyze each candidate's performance during the third Democratic Primary Debate. Was Elizabeth Warren not given equal time or was this a debate strategy? Does either Buttigeig or Beto really understand racial inequality? Is Bernie Sander's voice okay? We talk about this and more in the 2-part episode covering the 3rd Democratic Primary debate. >> Support Black Women in the Political Media HERE: Patreon.com/BW2020Podcast

In this episode, we analyze the third Democratic Primary debate, first with an analysis of Joe Biden's performance. Were there echoes of Biden's dismissive attitude towards women during his Vice Presidential run in 2008? Has Joe Biden actually changed from his problematic views on race from 40 years ago? Will Joe Biden actually drop out? What will it take for other candidates to begin to chip away at Joe Biden's lead in the polls? We talk about this and more in the 2-part episode covering the 3rd Democratic Primary debate. >> Support Black Women in the Political Media HERE: Patreon.com/BW2020Podcast

Marianne Williamson hires former staffer from the Bernie Sander's campaign who was permanently banned from the Bernie Sander's campaign for sexual harassment. We discuss whether this move aligns with Williamson's claim to put forth a trauma-centered campaign.  >> Support Black Women in the Political MediaPatreon.com/BW2020Podcast

We discuss Kirstin Gillibrand's departure from the 2020 presidential race and what her candidacy meant for women and for sexual assault survivors, as well as her allyship to Black women. We also discuss Bernie Sanders' proposal to reverse changes to Title IX made by Secretary of Education, Betsy Devos. >> Support Black Women in the Political Media Patreon.com/BW2020Podcast

We discuss the Alt-Right's embrace of Andrew Yang and how the primary candidate's own words may have contributed to support by some problematic characters. We also discuss Tea Party darling and former Congressman, Joe Walsh and his primary run against Donald Trump. Why did some Democrats celebrate his entry into the race and how this helps normalize racist rhetoric like that used by Joe Walsh in the past. Lastly, we discuss updates from the Tulsi Gabbard and Kirsten Gillibrand campaign. Visit us at Black Women 2020 Episode Show Notes Here’s Why Andrew Yang’s Alt-Right Supporters Think He’s the 2020 Candidate for White Nationalists Former Rep. Joe Walsh, once a Trump supporter and conspiracy theorist, is running for president Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready for the dopest, smartest political coverage of the 2020 election cycle from the perspective of Black women. Join Jenn Taylor-Skinner, Wagatwe Wanjuki, and Anoa Changa  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices