Gutting the Voting Rights Act and Why Results Matter as Much as Intent

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The Supreme Court's latest Voting Rights Act decision has reignited an old debate: does discrimination only matter when racist intent can be proven, or do the results matter too? Esau McCaulley, Skye Jethani and Producer Mike break down the history behind the Voting Rights Act, why this Louisiana redistricting case matters, and what it could mean for Black political representation across the South. They also wrestle with whether America's institutions are actually progressing on race or simply finding new ways to protect power.

Then, Sharon Hodde Miller joins the show to unpack the Newsboys lawsuit and the uncomfortable questions it raises about Christian music, nonprofit partnerships, and money in evangelical culture.

 

0:00 - Theme Song

 

0:33 - Esau's New Book!

 

2:00 - Voting Rights Act Supreme Court Decision

 

8:47 - Moral Progress and Original Sin

 

23:09 - Newsboys Suing Charities

 

40:38 - Downsizing Friendships?

 

53:42 - End Credits