Topic: Black Caucus

The hosts discuss the musical acts at the DNC, noting that James Taylor was bumped from the schedule due to time overruns. They play a clip of a Black Caucus member telling supporters they have "70 days to act right" before going back to "acting crazy." Curry observes that the DNC is attempting to manufacture the same "feeling of hope" associated with the 2008 Obama campaign.

Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre criticized a new trade agreement with Ukraine, alleging it imposes a "carbon tax" on the war-torn nation. In the United States, AIPAC is reportedly spending heavily to unseat members of the Congressional Black Caucus who have been critical of Israel. The discussion highlights the intersection of international trade, environmental policy, and domestic lobbying.

During the State of the Union, members of the Congressional Black Caucus wore pins with the number "1870," referencing the year Henry Truman was killed by police. Media reports on the Tyree Nichols case are scrutinized for inaccuracies regarding the charges filed against the officers involved.

President Biden spoke to the Black Caucus regarding the trial of Derek Chauvin and the shooting of Daunte Wright. He emphasized "equity" as a primary focus for every government agency, while the hosts criticize his comments about the trial's potential outcome as inappropriate for a president.

Former Black Panther Mason Weaver appears on Tucker Carlson Tonight to criticize Representative John Lewis's legacy. Weaver argues that Lewis joined the "oppressors" by aligning with the Democratic Party, which Weaver associates with historical figures like George Wallace and Bull Connor. The discussion focuses on the perceived failure of the Congressional Black Caucus in urban districts.

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus and Hillary Clinton denounced Donald Trump as a "cheap bigot" and a "fraud" following his birther statement. The hosts mock an NBC SurveyMonkey poll cited in the news which claimed eight in ten Democrats believe Obama was born in the U.S., questioning the beliefs of the remaining 20 percent.

President Barack Obama delivered an impassioned speech at the Congressional Black Caucus dinner, telling attendees that he would consider it a "personal insult" to his legacy if they did not vote in the upcoming election. He framed the choice as a defense of the progress made during his eight years in office.

The Black Caucus PAC's endorsement of Hillary Clinton faced scrutiny for being distinct from the Congressional Black Caucus. During a related discussion on Democracy Now!, a professor alleged that Clinton was involved in a secret deal between Saudi Arabia and the CIA to destabilize Syria. The segment critiques Clinton's record on regime change in Libya and the Middle East.

The hosts deconstruct the legislative strategy used to pass fast-track authority after it initially failed in the House. By decoupling worker assistance from the trade bill and attaching it to a popular African trade deal, leadership secured the support of the Black Caucus. The hosts argue that Democrats used the assistance bill as a political excuse while ultimately favoring the trade deal.

Activist Kevin Zeese outlines a four-step legislative strategy intended to pass the Trans-Pacific Partnership by attaching Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) to an African trade bill. This maneuver aims to pressure the Congressional Black Caucus and progressive Democrats into supporting the trade package. Opponents argue that the strategy relies on using humanitarian optics to pass controversial economic policies.

House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi announced the resignation of Eric Holder during a Congressional Black Caucus event. Background audio from a hot mic captured the reactions of attendees as Pelosi praised Holder's work regarding the family of Michael Brown and civil rights. Media outlets like MSNBC and PBS have begun "circling the wagons" to protect Holder's legacy.

Rachel Maddow's coverage of the Ferguson police "rioting" is criticized, followed by an analysis of comments from non-voting Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton. Norton suggests that the lack of black elected officials in Ferguson may be due to election fraud or rigging. The discussion posits that the demographic mismatch between the police force and the community is being used as a catalyst for federalizing local law enforcement.

The Congressional Black Caucus walked out of the Eric Holder contempt vote, leading CNN's Wolf Blitzer to suggest the investigation "smells" of racism. Additionally, the hosts speculate that the media may eventually blame the Colorado wildfires on Al-Qaeda or global warming.

President Obama's speech to the Black Congressional Caucus is analyzed for a potential Freudian slip where he appeared to say "Jew" instead of "janitor" when discussing tax rates for billionaires. The hosts speculate on the President's mental state and the influence of teleprompters.

The Congressional Black Caucus, led by figures like Maxine Waters, has expressed frustration with President Obama for not visiting black neighborhoods during his bus tour. A Republican representative criticized the caucus for acting as a "plantation" for the Democratic party. The tour's staging in rural "Red Barn" locations is viewed as a calculated campaign move rather than a genuine listening effort.