Vote or Don't, But Dude Gotta Go (ft. Mervyn Marcano)

<p>This week, Tre’vell and Jarrett are joined by political strategist <a href="https://www.teamblackbird.org/our-team">Mervyn Marcano</a> to discuss the conflicts of being a voter and living in the intersections. </p><p>Does any party have a platform that truly aligns with the beliefs and needs of those groups most marginalized? Does the Democratic party deserve the Black vote, the LGBTQI vote or the vote of women? Have they done enough in this election cycle to earn those votes or do they leave voters in those groups in the position of choosing them by default when the other choice is Trump? </p><p>But first...</p><p><strong>Pass The Popcorn:</strong></p><p>This week, Tre'vell and Jarrett discuss  "A Pimp Named Slickback" aka Katt Williams who recently partnered with Supreme for a digital ad campaign in which the comedian addressed our current moment and racial injustice. Click <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cllUq1JjeW8&feature=youtu.be">here</a> for the full video. </p><p><strong>DIS/Honorable Mentions</strong></p><p>This week, we give an honorable mention to First Lady (Always) Michelle Obama who gave a stirring speech during this week's Democratic National Convention. Can't wait to hear Be Best do the remix. </p><p>An honorable mention is in order for friend to the show <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sharsaysso/">Shar Jossell</a>. If you're not checking out <a href="https://ms-my.facebook.com/sharsaysso/videos/coming-this-sunday-82-sundayswithshar-with-victor-jackson/295947391465231/">#SundaysWithShar</a> on IG please remedy that immediately.  </p><p>We have another honorable mention for former guest <a href="https://maximumfun.org/episodes/fanti/i-am-not-my-haircut-ft-wyatt-cenac-antonio-johnson/">Antonio Johnson</a> whose new book “You Next: Reflections in Black Barbershops” you can pre-order <a href="https://bookshop.org/books/you-next-reflections-in-black-barbershops/9781641602853">here</a> or from your local Black owned bookstore. </p><p>An honorable mention for podcast host Kid Fury who re