How Do Black Voters Really Feel About Democratic Socialism?
About this episode
Victor Blackwell discusses Black voters' perspectives on democratic socialism and covers various current events including the trial of Tupac Shakur's murder, missing persons, and water rationing in Puerto Rico.
Looking ahead to a high-profile primary election in Wisconsin, and notable results from Michigan in the past week, Victor speaks with columnist Theodore Johnson of the Washington Post about Black voters and their feelings toward the evolving democratic coalition. Two friends of Nolan Wells have now hired attorneys, and those lawyers say they traveled to Mississippi’s Horn Island to “investigate the layout and dynamic” following lingering questions and speculation about the teen’s death. Victor breaks down the latest developments with CNN’s Ryan Young, who is closely following the case. The trial of the man accused of organizing the murder of Tupac Shakur starts in just days. Tupac's stepbrother, Mopreme Shakur, joins Victor to share how his family is bracing for this next big step in their fight for justice. Major cities in Puerto Rico have been ordered to ration water. Victor speaks to Israel Meléndez Ayala in San Juan about why this is happening, and how long it’s expected to last. U.S. Army Specialist Sayveon Anderson is still missing after disappearing more than a month ago from Fort Bragg. Victor speaks to Specialist Anderson’s mother, Pamela Anderson, along with his wife…
People in this episode
Host: Victor Blackwell
Guests: Theodore Johnson, Mopreme Shakur, Israel Meléndez Ayala, Pamela Anderson, Jasmyne Mowry, Joe Gonzales
Topics covered
- Black voters
- Democratic socialism
- Tupac Shakur
- missing persons
- water rationing
- primary elections
Keywords
- Black voters
- democratic socialism
- Tupac Shakur
- missing persons
- water rationing
- Wisconsin primary
- Michigan results
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Washington Post, CNN
Places: Wisconsin, Michigan, Mississippi, Horn Island, Puerto Rico, San Juan, Fort Bragg
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