Pop the Balloon (Political Edition): Conversations Between Black Men & Women

Mar 27, 2025

Guest

Gary Chambers

Guest

Terrence Woodbury

Join Terrance Woodbury, founder of Hit Strategies, and civil rights advocate Gary Chambers as they delve into the nuanced political dynamics between Black men and women. They explore striking differences in values revealed by recent polling data, fueling heated discussions about voter motivations and engagement. The episode also tackles pressing issues like Trump’s potential voter registration changes and the need for Democrats to revamp their strategies. Insightful, candid, and necessary conversations emerge, challenging listeners to reconsider how identity shapes political choices.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Welcoming Conversations: A Dive into Politics and Culture

01:54 • 1min

Funding the Future: Political Strategies and Grassroots Movements

03:20 • 15min

Voting Rights and Political Pressure in Georgia

17:55 • 8min

Engaging Conversations on Social and Political Insights

25:31 • 4min

Navigating Voter Dynamics in the Black Community

29:12 • 26min

Conversations on Race and Politics Between Black Men and Women

55:10 • 3min

Navigating Black Voter Dynamics

58:00 • 11min

Understanding Economic Pain and Political Messaging

01:09:13 • 4min

Exploring Black Love and Identity

01:13:21 • 11min

Navigating Political Conversations in Black Relationships

01:24:49 • 3min

This week hosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum just have one thing to say: the numbers don’t lie–we finally got a poll of Black People y’all!! With guests Terrance Woodbury, Democratic pollster, and Gary Chambers, civil rights advocate and perennial candidate (you might remember his blunt-smoking campaign ad).

One thing the data makes plain: there is a significant difference of values between many Black men and Black women. In a conversation that at times becomes heated, the hosts discuss those differences with their guests.

The data also shows that many Black folks are disillusioned with Democrats. Some are drifting toward the right as a result. How can Democrats adjust their strategy to appeal to the (often disillusioned) Black community? President of HIT Strategies Terrance Woodbury has been conducting the polls and has some crucial answers.

AND we have to cover Trump’s recent executive order that gives the federal government more control over voting registration. If it clears legal challenges, the changes will make it more difficult to register to vote, a classic GOP voter suppression strategy. You can see this strategy playing out right now in Georgia…

And of course we’ll hear from you! The hosts answer questions from a listener inspired by last week’s episode about political lobbyists and donors.

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We are 586 days away from the midterm elections. Welcome home y’all!

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