Episode 146: Race & Politics of the Census
For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne welcome Dr. Debra Thompson, an Associate Professor of Political Science at McGill University. During the interview, they discuss transnationalism and the comparative politics of race. They begin the discussion by exploring Dr. Thompson’s interest in transnationalism (42:45) and her experiences as a Black Canadian with deep roots in the United States (43:03). They then have a conversation about the Black experience in Canada versus the United States (46:00), brotherhood and sisterhood across borders (51:37), the global appeal of the Black Lives Matter movement (55:18), and connections/fissures in the Diaspora (1:04:52). They close the interview by discussing her book, The Schematic State: Race, Transnationalism and the Politics of the Census. Specifically, they discuss the evolution and importance of the census as a race making instrument (1:12:00), the role of the census in shaping policy (1:19:15), and the future of the census (1:21:20).
Other Topics Include
00:30 - Catch Up with Tyrell and Daphne
05:25 - BhD “Oh Lawd” News
38:35 - Introduction of the Topic
41:40- Learn More About Dr. Debra Thompson
1:31:30 - Tyrell and Daphne Reflect on the Interview
Resources
- Dr. Debra Thompson’s Faculty Page - https://www.mcgill.ca/politicalscience/debra-thompson
- Dr. Debra Thompson’s Twitter - @debthompsonphd
- CDC: Almost all of the US kids and teens who've died from COVID-19 were Hispanic or Black - https://www.businessinsider.com/cdc-black-and-brown-children-dying-from-the-coronavirus-2020-9?utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=topbar
- G.O.P.-Appointed Judges Threaten Democracy, Liberals Seeking Court Expansion Say - https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/16/us/politics/court-packing-judges.html#click=https://t.co/bcUswPq7Qz
- A look at Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s notable opinions, votes - https://apnews.com/article/race-and-ethnicity-donald-trump-confirmation-hearings-discrimination-amy-coney-barrett-4380ef16b3da79836151bcaaa7eda224
- Steve Bannon's back: Ex-adviser says Trump plans to claim victory early - https://www.yahoo.com/news/steve-bannons-back-ex-adviser-113002194.html
- Billionaire Robert Smith Admits Evading Taxes for Years - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-15/billionaire-robert-smith-admits-he-cheated-on-taxes-for-15-years
- Barbie Addresses Racism and White Privilege in Viral Youtube Video - https://www.blackenterprise.com/barbie-addresses-racism-and-white-privilege-on-her-youtube-channel/
- Ice Cube Clarifies Role in Helping Trump Admin Develop ‘Platinum Plan’ - https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ice-cube-donald-trump-platinum-plan-1075709/
