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“We don’t want a candidate or a politician who uses strokes of fear. We want someone with plausible solutions.” Michael Desrosiers and Sam Jean discuss how race, gender, and identity shape the political landscape as we approach the November 5th election. They break down Donald Trump’s use of “silent signals.” These signals, which are in some form of coded language, speak to certain voter groups to reinforce division. How do these signals influence voters without them even realizing it? And what does it mean for our democracy when fear and identity are used as political tools?
Drawing comparisons to Nixon’s Southern Strategy, Sam points out how Trump’s messaging taps into long-standing racial and cultural biases. They also touch on the rise of the “Black Maga” movement, a surprising coalition of religious conservatives, anti-vaxxers, and others who see Trump as their voice. Why are some Black Americans drawn to this rhetoric, and how do these different factions align?
In this episode, Michael and Sam tackle the frustrating reality of media coverage that often glosses over the deeper implications of Trump’s language, which leaves many critical issues unaddressed. They encourage listeners to stay informed, ask tough questions, and recognize the power of political rhetoric. In a world where “silent signals” can shape entire elections, how do we stay engaged and how can we vote with intention? Michael and Sam challenge us to think critically about the narratives that drive our politics and the role we all play in shaping the future.
Quotes
“Trump is the white supremacist’s candidate. There’s no white supremacist who’s not going to vote for Trump… When Trump talks about Kamala not being Black, it isn’t really for Black people. It’s for white people, because white people think that being a minority is an advantage.” (02:55 | Sam Jean, Esq.)
“When Trump was president, he gave all the white men key jobs. He gave the white females key jobs. Not to say being Secretary of Housing and Development is not a key job, but the only Black Republican that he knows of, his Black friend, he gave him Housing and Urban Development because that is his Black job.” (07:25 | Michael Desrosiers)
“Highly educated Black men are not Trump supporters. Educated Black women are not Trump supporters. That tells you something. Educated whites are not Trump supporters. And I’m not saying by the vast majority. So, my point is that there is something about getting an education that just makes you look at things a little differently.” (36:55 | Sam Jean, Esq.)
“Donald Trump is not the traditional Republican in the likes of Eisenhower, Reagan, the Bushes for that matter. He’s a con man. Saving our democracy is key. We don’t want another insurrection. We don’t want a candidate or a politician who uses strokes of fear. We want someone with plausible solutions, along with working with others of the same party or a different party.” (43:32 | Michael Desrosiers)
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