VOTE! Cause Things are Spooky AF! (Birthright Citizenship, Jair Bolsonaro, Stacey Abrams, W. Kamau Bell, Rep. John Lewis)

Episode 152

1st November 2018

Nnekay is talking about Trump and his bullshit, this week it’s his threat of removing Birthright Citizenship, the 14th Amendment plays into this, what can, and what can’t happen. James breaks down the new spread of fascism in Brazil with the election of Jair Bolsonaro- who is blatantly sexist, homophobic, racist, and in favor of dictatorships… that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Episode notes

Halloween might be over, but is this a spook ass episode! But first! We’re talking about James’ new flirtation with fame! Stacey Abram and her monumental race in Georgia, her celeb supporters and how The View is helping her spread the news about voter suppression. We’re also talking about how Kanye might be leaving politics behind… PHEW! In the Korners Nnekay is talking about Trump and his bullshit, this week it’s his threat of removing Birthright Citizenship, the 14th Amendment plays into this, what can, and what can’t happen. James breaks down the new spread of fascism in Brazil with the election of Jair Bolsonaro- who is blatantly sexist, homophobic, racist, and in favor of dictatorships… that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Shutter… Don’t forget to vote on the 6th, everyone!!!

Links!

https://www.colorlines.com/articles/can-trump-really-end-birthright-citi…

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/30/us/politics/trump-birthright-citizens…

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/jair-bolsonaro-brazil-election-medi…

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/jair-bolsonaro-brazil-trump-matteo-…

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/brazil-election-jair-bolsonaro-fasc…

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/john-lewis-mike-pompeo-bolsonaro-br…

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