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The History of Black Women Running for President

Season 33 Episode 3327 | 26m 46s

We discuss the history of black women who have run for the highest office in the land, from fringe candidates like Charlene Mitchell from the Communist Party, to leading figures from major parties like VP Kamala Harris.

Aired: 09/19/24
Funding for TO THE CONTRARY is provided by the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, the Park Foundation and the Charles A. Frueauff Foundation.
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We discuss an Inappropriate relationship with a presidential candidate
We compare and contrast the performances of the two leading candidates for president.
We ask our panel who will be president.
What do plans such as Project 2025 have in store for the wall that divides religion and government?
How the Democratic National Convention changed perceptions of Kamala Harris.
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We speak with Samhita Mukhopadhyay, the former executive editor of Teen Vogue
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Trump vows to be women’s ''protector,'' how young men will vote
We compare and contrast the performances of the two leading candidates for president.
What do plans such as Project 2025 have in store for the wall that divides religion and government?
How the Democratic National Convention changed perceptions of Kamala Harris.
We speak with Samhita Mukhopadhyay, the former executive editor of Teen Vogue
What is Project 2025, and does Protect Democracy have the '''antidote?''
Who is Kamala Harris? We speak with three experts about her life, career, and political views
The United Methodist Church has undergone through important changes in the last few years
The Republican ticket is set and the Democratic one gears up
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