EP 234: Law, Politics, and the Power of Informed Voting Pt 2. (Ft Attorney James Smith)
So What Now? with Carla and Dex
Idea to Launch Productions
4.8 • 592 Ratings
🗓️ 18 September 2024
⏱️ 68 minutes
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Summary
Attorney James Smith is back for another insightful episode! This time, we dive into the complex world of political criticism, starting with Kamala Harris's time as a prosecutor. We break down the misinformation campaigns—many fueled by foreign actors like Russia—aimed at distorting her record and influencing U.S. opinions. We also discuss the ongoing federal case in Tampa involving the Uhuru Movement, debunking exaggerated claims about Kamala's role, including the myth that she jailed 1,200 men for nonviolent marijuana offenses. By examining probation violations and judicial decisions, we reveal the truth behind these allegations.
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Next, we tackle gender bias in political criticism, highlighting the double standards faced by women in politics. Our conversation touches on Donald Trump's handling of the transition process and his lack of preparedness for crises like the global pandemic. We contrast this with the need for experienced leadership. Finally, we explore economic policies like the childcare tax credit and the importance of universal healthcare, drawing comparisons to systems like Germany.
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| 0:00.0 | This week on Pivot with Purpose. |
| 0:07.4 | They were giving these influencers money. |
| 0:11.6 | Sometimes they were being paid $100,000 per video, sometimes $400,000, right? |
| 0:19.7 | I've got it, you too. |
| 0:20.5 | A week to promote Russian talking points, opposition to the Ukraine war, but in particular. |
| 0:27.6 | I will doolingo some Russian. |
| 0:29.6 | Right. |
| 0:30.6 | I'm just kidding. |
| 0:31.6 | I won't. |
| 0:32.6 | And they were looking for black influencers in particular because Russia came to the conclusion |
| 0:36.6 | that the African-American community was |
| 0:39.5 | ripe for targeting with disinformation. Their goal is... |
| 0:44.3 | What's the goal? That's what I'm trying to figure out. Why? |
| 0:46.7 | Create chaos within the United States because if you maintain instability in the United |
| 0:51.4 | States, it can't compete with Russia and China as global powers, but also to help their preferred candidates. |
| 1:01.0 | Hey, friend, you're listening to Pivot with Purpose. This is my show where I pivoted from shit I'm 30, where I was dreading turning 30. I had a failed marriage, failed engagement after that, and I don't have a relationship with my immediate family. |
| 1:13.6 | But through it all, I came out the other side with a thriving business, an unexpected radio morning show of my own, |
| 1:19.6 | and a platform where I can reach millions of people and help them walk in their truth. |
| 1:24.6 | I am now celebrating every step of my journey into continuously |
| 1:28.7 | finding my purpose, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Sometimes this journey looks like shit, |
| 1:34.7 | and it probably sounds even worse, but it's still our journey, and I'm learning right along |
| 1:39.2 | with you to enjoy it. There's always a rainbow after the rainfalls. Now, if you need advice in pivoting in any |
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