episodes
evidence is the antidote
EP4. SCORPION
“This episode is titled SCORPION, after the parable of the Scorpion and the Frog. Looking at Black people, Democrats, and elections, we can ask: Have the Democrats been the Scorpion to our Frog? Well, I'm just saying: every election in my 50 years of life, in yet another "most important election ever/shut up and vote" election, they've asked us to put them on our backs and carry them across the river to victory.” — Thomas Giovanni
EP3. The illusion of choice/the choice of illusion
What would the country, specifically, the Democratic Party, look like if Black people put ourselves first, like any political demographic is entitled to? What would democrats' messaging look like if they earned Black votes, rather than demanded them? What policies would have been fought, & what wars wouldn't have been? What compromises would (or would not) be made, if we mattered?
EP2. CRAZY IN LOVE WITH GUNS
In this episode, host Thomas Giovanni sits down with co-producer and co-host Jorge Navia for a thoughtful, spirited, and (hopefully) informative conversation about the roots of America's sick obsession with guns…..
EP.1 who called this motherfuqa a democracy
In this introductory episode, host Thomas Giovanni engages in a vigorous discussion with co-producer and co-host Nana about the fundamental failings of American democracy to earn the continuing support of Black, Brown, and poor people in this country.