Nothing Has Changed

Published:July 15, 2024

In the wake of an assassination attempt, we remain clear and resolute. In this episode we welcome Bakari Sellers, prominent political commentator, former SC Representative, and author. They dive into a range of pressing topics, including the attempted assassination of Trump, the political climate surrounding the 2024 campaign, and the broader implications for American democracy. Bakari offers insights from his latest book, "The Moment: Thoughts on the Race Reckoning That Wasn't and How We Can All Move Forward," discussing the ongoing challenges of race relations in the U.S. and the missed opportunities for meaningful change. Rick also gives us a clear directive, nothing has changed.

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2024 Presidential Election

The 60th quadrennial presidential election, scheduled for Tuesday, November 5, 2024, is considered to be the most consequential election of our lifetimes where Americans will have the opportunity to protect democracy and democratic norms from extreme right-wing policies, racial violence and growing threat of authoritarianism by Republicans.

Attempted Assassination: Donald J. Trump

On Saturday, July 14, 2024, an attempted assassination of the GOP's presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump occurred at a campaign rally in Butler, PA. The shooter, 20 year old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park in Pennsylvania, was shot and killed by Secret Service. Investigators believe that Crooks, armed with a semi-automatic AR-15 rifle, opened fire at the former president while he was addressing a crowd in Butler, Pennsylvania, leaving one audience member dead and two others wounded.The 20-year-old kitchen worker was shot dead at the scene by a Secret Service sniper, officials said.

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