
Episode 1586 • • 1:28:46 - 1:30:31
1586: Escaped Mutant
Trump's Popularity and the Gangster Cred Narrative
Media figures like Joy-Ann Reid discuss a "weird trend" of Donald Trump gaining appeal among Black men, with some voters reportedly viewing his mugshot as a sign of "gangster cred." The Trump campaign reportedly raised $7 million through mugshot-themed merchandise. The hosts critique the media's portrayal of Black voters and the dismissal of the "ADOS" (American Descendants of Slavery) community's actual concerns.
