About this episode

Mandii B and guests discuss a range of topics including politics, race, and cultural influences in America.

In this episode of Selective Ignorance , Mandii B is joined by super producer A-King , Jason “Jah” Lee , and Yomi for a wide-ranging conversation examining American politics, Black identity, race, parenting, religion, celebrity culture, and the social issues shaping today's headlines . The episode opens with discussions surrounding the 2028 presidential landscape and speculation about Kamala Harris' political future [ 02:52 ] , before the crew reflects on the Fourth of July and the complicated relationship many Black Americans have with patriotism and national celebrations [ 06:03 ] . From there, they take a nostalgic detour into the influence of '90s R&B and hip-hop on sexuality, relationships, and cultural norms [ 08:55 ] , before shifting toward today's economic realities with conversations about the housing crisis, affordability, and the financial pressures facing everyday Americans [ 11:55 ] . The discussion continues by unpacking the political complexities surrounding the Israel-Gaza conflict and America's role in global affairs [ 15:03 ] , leading into a thoughtful conversation about patriotism, national identity, and the historical relationship between…

People in this episode

Host: Mandii B

Guests: A-King, Jason “Jah” Lee, Yomi

Topics covered

• American politics
• Black identity
• race
• parenting
• religion
• celebrity culture
• social issues

Keywords

• politics
• Black identity
• parenting
• celebrity culture
• Israel-Gaza conflict
• Fourth of July
• 90's R&B
• housing crisis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kamala Harris, Israel, Gaza, America

Books & works: 90's R&B and hip-hop

Places: Fourth of July, America

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