Who’s REALLY the Ape?

Disgust isn't a strong enough word to describe what we saw come out of the White House during the first week of Black History Month. This week, the Drs provide the history of ape imagery and how this adds to the list of rac*st behavior by 45/47. They also circle back to the SAVE Act which grapples AGAIN with voter access and rules regarding ID that affect Americans on the margins. Oh, and they WON'T entertain the Super Bowl conversations about Benito, but do talk about language privilege. Quizás a partir de ahora traduciremos las notas del programa al español. ¿Qué te parece? 😏

*The podcast recording picked up a wind chime in the background. There is a little ambient chiming throughout! Maybe it will calm you…

Mentioned in the show

Trump refuses to apologize over racist meme of the Obamas - NPR

The ape insult: A short history of a racist idea – The University of Melbourne

45/47 Most Racist Moments, Ranked – The Bulwark

When Voting Gets Harder, Women Pay First: The Stakes of the SAVE Act – Ms. Magazine

What is the SAVE America Act? Here's what to know about the GOP elections bill – CBS News

Elections overhaul takes center stage in House as hard-right pressure mounts - Politico