Ep. 45 | Psyche of Queer Immigrant Trumpers & Venezuela Drama Explained

Selective Ignorance with Mandii B

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Society & Culture, Improv, News, Comedy, Entertainment News

4.6 • 3.4K Ratings

🗓️ 7 January 2026

⏱️ 52 minutes

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In this episode of Selective Ignorance, Mandii B reflects on a recent return to New York, unpacking the ever-rising cost of living and the cultural contrasts she observed during a family gathering [02:51]. As the conversation unfolds, Mandii shares candid insights into family dynamics and cultural norms that continue to shape how people navigate money, expectations, and identity [06:10]. The episode takes a sharp turn into politics as Mandii addresses unexpected support for Donald Trump among marginalized communities, sparking a deeper examination of political identity, psychological alignment, and survival-based decision-making [08:57][12:11]. She then explores the broader U.S.–Venezuela relationship, breaking down how international politics can directly impact everyday life — including air travel disruptions and accessibility issues [14:56][17:48]. Closing out the episode, Mandii tackles the often-unspoken realities of workplace compliments, coded language, and microaggressions, offering thoughtful guidance on navigating these moments with clarity, confidence, and communication [20:49], before sharing final reflections and what’s next on her horizon [23:48].

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0:00.0	This is an I-Heart podcast.
0:02.6	Guaranteed Human.
0:04.0	Hey guys, welcome to another episode of Selective Ignorance.
0:06.8	However, before we get to this week's episode, I want to remind you guys to purchase my book,
0:12.5	No Holds Barred, a dual manifesto of sexual exploration and power.
0:16.1	So feel free to go to your local bookstores, preferably queer-owned, black-owned, or woman-owned to support
0:22.6	them, but also just click the button on Amazon, Barnes and Nobles, or wherever you read your books.
0:29.8	Again, that is No Holds Bard, a dual manifesto of sexual exploration and power written by
0:35.6	yours truly, and my co-host of the decisions decisions
0:38.4	podcast weezy make sure y'all get that now let's get to this week's episode this is mandy b welcome
0:44.5	to selective ignorance a production of the black impact podcast network and iart radio what's up y'all
0:50.0	welcome back to another episode of selective ignorance withorance with yours truly, Mandy B.
0:57.0	This is, of course, the podcast where the stuff that you want to keep quiet, I actually say out loud.
1:04.2	You can't handle the truth.
1:06.0	And so here we go.
1:07.8	Before my super producers slide back into the studio with me next week, I'm bringing you guys
1:14.5	a freshly up-to-date episode.
1:18.5	I'm here right now in New York City, fresh off seeing family, fresh off hearing, way
1:24.3	more opinions that I would have liked to, and I'm going to share that later.
1:27.3	But my brain has been working overload. Tell me why all these conversations that I had over
1:34.4	the last week or two literally kept me up at night thinking, how does a queer person, a person
1:41.1	of color, or the child of immigrants look at Trump and say, yeah, that's my guy.
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