Miles Taylor is a former Republican who worked in the Department of Homeland Security in Trump's first term. Jennifer Welch is the co-host of the I've had a podcast and they join me now. It's good to have you both here.Miles, I'll start with you as someone who um you know came up I think in Republican and conservative circles. Um has been a a staff member. Um does have something changed here.There's been a sort of back and forth of like was it always like this. Is this new. Or is it is it sort of irony gone ...

RT Mel (@Villgecrazylady)Six months ago Mark Levin endorsed & congratulated Randy Fine after Randy made dozens of racist public statements about Arabs and Muslims and also multiple calls for genocide in Gaza.Today Mark wants to ruin the lives of a dozen young men because they made a handful of Jew-jokes in a private chat.See how that works? ...

Anyone can be racist to anyone obv 🤦‍♂️MatrixMysteries (@MatrixMysteries):“Black Women cannot be racist to White Women - do you not understand?”“How can I be racist to you? I’m black - I can’t be racist”This narrative perpetuates endless divisiveness and victimhood. https://t.co/zfFmNhQL4G ...

I dont care if you call me a racist. ...

Keir Starmer was right to call out the racism inherent in some of Reform's policies, writes @RosaFPrince (via @opinion) https://t.co/cUiNUnsXWX ...

Let's bring into the conversation Democratic Congressman Jim Hines of Connecticut. He's the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee. Congressman, good to see you.A lot to talk to you about, including the shutdown looming, but just want to get you in on the conversation we've been having about the discussion of political violence, the divisive rhetoric we hear from the very top of the Trump administration. Um, what has been your approach as we've seen this just spate in the last couple of weeks of ...

RT Nick Szabo (@NickSzabo4)@PastorDScott No traditional Christian authority included racism on their list of sins. ...

Social Commentary - The document highlights a perspective on racism within the African community, specifically referencing an interaction where a Ghanaian individual used historical context ("This is why we sold you") in an argument with a Black individual [1]

Political Commentary - Allegations of racial profiling against black mayors are being made, suggesting a focus on crime is a pretext [1] - The speaker asserts the importance of standing up against perceived racism and bigotry [1] - The pattern of targeting black mayors is seen as intentional, especially when data indicates crime is down in those cities [3] - A wise political strategy would involve collaboration with mayors, but this is not the current approach [3][4] Election Strategy - Working with people on the ground and across party lines is seen as beneficial for general elections [5] - Republicans who are silent and avoid town hall meetings are setting themselves up for potential losses in upcoming elections [5][6] - Hiding and avoiding engagement with voters is not an effective political strategy [6][7]

Social Commentary & Political Analysis - The speaker asserts the issue at hand is rooted in racism and a power grab [1][2] - The speaker accuses the opposing side of cowardice and cheating, alleging an attempt to steal five seats from elected officials of color [1] - The speaker references Donald Trump's alleged attempt to steal approximately 12,000 votes in Georgia [2] - The speaker criticizes the opposing side for not reading the bill or consulting lawyers, attributing it to ignorance and arrogance [1] Historical & Social Context - The speaker references Barbara Jordan, the first woman of color elected in the South, highlighting her role in the impeachment of Nixon [1] - The speaker contrasts the present situation with a time when white people aided people of color in having a voice in government [1]