Episode 149: A New Day

For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne discuss the 2020 election results. They begin by reflecting on Biden’s win (4:04) and discussing “Oh Lawd” News related to the election (17:58). Next, they have a discussion about Trump’s potential legal challenge to the election (24:30), the surprising results in Georgia (29:17), and the importance of the January Senate runoffs in Georgia (33:17). The hosts then have a conversation about Biden’s first 100 days (38:00), their expectations for the Biden presidency (39:51), potential conservative influences on Biden’s cabinet picks (42:55), and AOC’s interview about the importance of Democrats following through with their promises (46:05). Ty and Daphne close the episode by discussing division within the United States (51:57), the electoral college system (53:03), exit poll data and voter demographics (53:49), a potential change in Democratic leadership (1:02:14), VP-Elect Kamala Harris (1:04:56) and Trump’s future influence on the Republican Party (1:09:00). 

Other Topics Include: 

00:30 – Election Musical Tribute 

9:30 – Learn More about the BhD Patreon Account 

Resources 

• BhD Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/bhdpodcast 
• SisterLove – https://www.sisterlove.org/support-us 
• BhD Call for Papers – https://www.blackandhighlydangerous.com/call-for-chapters 
• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Biden’s Win, House Losses, and What’s Next for the Left – https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/07/us/politics/aoc-biden-progressives.html 
• National Exit Polls: How Different Groups Voted – https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/11/03/us/elections/exit-polls-president.html
• 2020 exit polls show a scrambling of Democrats’ and Republicans’ traditional bases – https://www.brookings.edu/research/2020-exit-polls-show-a-scrambling-of-democrats-and-republicans-traditional-bases/ 
• Giuliani holds press conference at landscaping business, prompting confusion – https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/11/07/giuliani-holds-press-conference-four-seasons-total-landscaping/6209235002/ 
• Georgia Voters Oust District Attorney Criticized Over Involvement in Ahmaud Arbery’s Case – https://time.com/5907877/ahmaud-arbery-district-attorney-voted-out/
• The Next President Can and Should Cancel Up To $50,000 In Student Loan Debt – https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-warren-the-next-president-can-and-should-cancel-up-to-50000-in-student-loan-debt-immediately-democrats-outline-plan-for-immediate-action-in-2021