Society & Culture
Join your host Hermene Hartman as she discusses the presidential election of 2020, the most historical election in living memory. We are joined today by Erick Johnson, Journalist for The Chicago Crusader ; Kimberley Egonmwan, Host of The Talk Of Chicago Afternoon Show on WVON 1690AM; and finally by Rev. Dr. Jannette Wilson, who is an aid to Reverend Jesse Jackson and is also National Director at Push Excel. Today we explore the factors that have contributed to this election playing out the way it has. The influence of the pandemic to the state of the racial justice movement and how these events have affected the minds and actions of young people in particular, to take action and let their voices be heard through their votes and political action. We discuss what it means for women, particularly women of colour, to see Kamala Harris elected as the first women Vice President of the United States. Kamala’s election gives hope for our young girls that there is potentially no glass ceiling and that anything is possible regardless of your gender or race. We discuss the way that Trump has redefined the republican party and how he has created a dedicated base of committed followers. We talk about what might happen if he actually refuses to concede or to leave the White House. We explore how Trump has used his power and influence to tear our nation apart and change the face of politics as we know it. We note the effect this has had on politics in the United States and how Trump may continue to influence politics moving forward. We also discuss the public perception of Kamala Harris and the contributing factors that ultimately lead to her being elected as Vice President. We also cover the possibility of prison time for Trump, the deceptive nature of the polls, modernizing the voting system, the influence of mail-in ballots and much more. Guests Journalist Erick Johnson The Chicago Crusader Kimberley Egonmwan, EsqThe Talk Of Chicago Afternoon Show Host WVON 1690AM Rev. Dr. Janette C. Wilson, EsqNational Director, Push Excel Credits Host/Executive Producer Hermene Hartman N'DIGO STUDIO Supported By The Chicago Community Trust Special Thanks To The Swissotel Chicago Closed Caption Sponsored By Illinois Lottery Technical Producer/Editor Erik Hammond Film Company Clear Vision Multimedia Associate Producer Joi Mitchell Administration Sylvester Cosby Music Christian Standring - Is There A Doctor In The House song is published by Mr.Christian Music (BMI)