UpFront

How Democrats are engaging Black voters in the midterm election; Plus we host a debate on Prop 30

“I voted” stickers in English and Spanish, Virginia, USA, November 2014. Image by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.

On today’s show:

0:08 – Steve Phillips (@StevePtweets), host of the podcast Democracy in Color, joins us to discuss the Democratic party’s approach to Black voters in the midterm elections and the Republican party’s messaging around Black candidates. His new book, How We End the Civil War: Securing a Multiracial Democracy and Ending White Supremacy for Good was released this week.

0:33 – We host a debate on state Proposition 30 with Bill Magavern, policy director of the Coalition for Clean Air and Matt Rodriguez (@RodStrategies), campaign strategist for the No on 30 Coalition.

Playlist

Artist Song Album Label
Massive AttackTeardrop (2006 Digital Remaster)CollectedVirgin Records
Sly5thAve,Sydney DriverNo Diggity (feat. Sydney Driver)The Invisible Man: An Orchestral Tribute to Dr. DreMERLIN - Tru Thoughts
Mondo GrossoIntermezzo SunNext WaveSME - Sony Music Direct (Japan) Inc.
Fort Knox Five,AsheruInsight10 Years of Fort Knox FiveORCHARD - Fort Knox Recordings
Karega BaileyNo Indictment (feat. King Keon)No Indictment (feat. King Keon)SOL DVLPMNT
BonoboFlutterFlutterMERLIN - Ninja Tune
Soul CentralTeen TownWork It Out (People)MERLIN - Tru Thoughts