Best Election2024 Podcasts (2024)

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Thursday LIVE Billy Dees & Cynthia Elliott - Election2024 - Kamala Harris - Media 39:54

2h ago39:54

39:54

Produced while streaming LIVE on X and various other platforms. Billy Dees and Cynthia Elliott discuss the media, Kamala Harris, the Olympics, and the media. On X: @BillyDees @ShamanisisBy Perfect Media Productions, LLC

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Reaching Asian American or Pacific Islander Voters with Varun Nikore AAPI Victory Alliance 23:38

33m ago23:38

23:38

Varun Nikore, Executive Director of the AAPI Victory Alliance, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to discuss the voting habits of Asian American or Pacific Islander voters and how to increase turnout. With an eye on overcoming resistance in the AAPI population to voting, the Alliance offers various activities to encourage involvement in …

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Harriet Tubman Would Never, with W. Kamau Bell 39:40

2h ago39:40

39:40

In this episode, host Sarah Jones is joined by comedian, author, and “political provocateur” W. Kamau Bell to talk about the struggles and contradictions of living in America, especially as a Black man. “My joke is that whenever I think about am I going too far, the ghost of Harriet Tubman shows up and is like, Oh, is it hard to Tweet? Is it hard t…

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Applying Tech to Election Administration and Deciphering Project 2025 with Greg Miller OSET Institute 29:47

6h ago29:47

29:47

Greg Miller, Co-Founder, COO, and Chair of the OSET Institute, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to discuss using innovative technology to support election administration, including using AI to support call centers to address voters' questions. OSET has also built an AI model to analyze the text of Project 2025 to connect the dots and c…

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Don Kotnik - What To Do and What NOT To Do After Having an Accident 31:28

6d ago31:28

31:28

This interview is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for the legal advice of an attorney. If you or someone you know has been involved in a crash, you should seek the advice immediately of an experienced personal injury attorney. This podcast episode features an insightful interview with Don Kotnik, an attorney at the Slagle an…

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Billy Dees & Cynthia Elliott - Anything Going On in Politics? 43:25

1d ago43:25

43:25

Produced LIVE Thursday July 25, 2024 at 8:00pm EST while streaming on X and other great platforms. The discussion covers the Secret Service, Biden withdrawing from the race, and Kamala Harris as the likely Democratic nominee. On X @BillyDees @ShamanisisBy Perfect Media Productions, LLC

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BONUS: Meet the Host — or Should We Say Hosts… 22:56

1d ago22:56

22:56

The hosts of America, Who Hurt You? are all trapped in the Tony-winning brain of Sarah Jones, who over the years has created a multiracial, multi-generational cast of characters based on her own family and friends (who weirdly still talk to her). In this bonus episode, she reveals more than she ever has about her own story, and why this personal an…

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Are You There, God? with Krista Tippett 38:54

5h ago38:54

38:54

America allegedly observes a separation of church and state, but if you’ve bought anything with a U.S. dollar, pledged allegiance to the flag, or just lived through an election season, you know it’s more complicated than that. In this episode, Sarah talks with On Being host Krista Tippett about her own religious journey, her “hellfire and brimstone…

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Why Digital Audio Ads are Effective for Reaching Voters with John Fitzgerald DAX US 22:00

3h ago22:00

22:00

John Fitzgerald is EVP, AD Sales, DAX US part of Global Media & Entertainment Lmt and associated companies, and an audio ad expert. Digital audio ads expand the universe of people who can hear a candidate's message thanks to the proliferation of devices that can be used for real-time and on-demand listening. Digital audio ads can also be produced q…

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Lori Spencer - Why She is Supporting Trump - Biden Exits the Race 1:03:51

12d ago1:03:51

1:03:51

Produced while streaming Live on X and other various platforms. Billy Dees has a discussion with Lori Spencer about switching her support from RFKjr to Trump. The conversation then shifts to the news as of Sunday July 21, 2024 that Biden has exited the race and what this may mean for the campaigns. You can follow Billy Dees and Lori Spencer on X @B…

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Has Your Vote Changed? LIVE Billy Dees, Cynthia Elliott, & Guest KT_Truther 59:16

3d ago59:16

59:16

Produced while LIVE on X and other various platforms. Billy Dees, Cynthia Elliott, and KT Truther discuss Trump, the RNC Convention, JD Vance, and the options for the Democrats at this time with the Biden nomination. You can find the speakers on X: @BillyDees @Shamanisis @KT_TRUTHERBy Perfect Media Productions, LLC

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We Are Talking Marketing, Branding, and Politics with Anna Matson 49:09

3h ago49:09

49:09

Our guest on this podcast episode is Anna Matson. Anna is a market researcher who believes politics is not a dirty word. We should be inviting everyone into the democratic process. Anna has become a political journalist/researcher recently as the two-party system has stopped working for the people. She believes that the truth will always prevail. Y…

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Trump Rally Shooting - Let's Be Calm America USA 31:59

3d ago31:59

31:59

Produced LIVE on X and other platforms Saturday July 13, 2024 as news broke of President Trump being shot at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Billy Dees and Cynthia Elliott discuss the current political climate, memories of Ronald Reagan being shot, and how we should wait for information to come in before we politicize this event or create conspira…

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The Big Guy's Press Conference - Election 2024 - Media - Billy Dees and Shamanisis Live Thursday July 11 2024 44:37

2d ago44:37

44:37

Produced while streaming LIVE on X and other platforms. Billy Dees and Shamanisis discuss Biden trying to rebound from the debate with a live press conference, the George Clooney op-ed, and the Wade Wilson phenomenon on social media. Follow @BillyDees and @Shamanisis on X.By Perfect Media Productions, LLC

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Bipartisan Support for the Transparency in Coverage Rule with Mark Galvin TALON 20:35

3d ago20:35

20:35

Mark Galvin, Co-Founder, President, and CEO of TALON, discusses the Transparency in Coverage rule in healthcare. This rule was added to the Affordable Care Act and requires commercial health plan sponsors to provide transparency in the costs of tests, procedures, and other medical services. Despite the sharp divide in Congress, this rule received b…

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Coming Soon: America, Who Hurt You? 1:24

14d ago1:24

1:24

Our country has always been a hot mess. But now, between political rage, climate crises and social-media polarization, it’s quite literally on fire. This low-key mid-apocalyptic moment has raised a question for Tony-award-winning Sarah Jones and her many characters: America, Who Hurt You? You can follow Sarah Jones, see pod updates, and respond to …

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Branding Candidates for 2024 - Do You Like Coke or Pepsi? 35:51

7d ago35:51

35:51

Produced July 6th and 7th 2024 This podcast is a commentary about behind ideas and policies, political campaigns and candidates are basically marketed as brands. You can follow Billy Dees on X @BillyDees https://twitter.com/BillyDeesBy Perfect Media Productions, LLC

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Have We Been Visited By Aliens from Outer Space? Opinion by Billy Dees 13:34

1M ago13:34

13:34

Have we been visited by aliens from outer space? One of the most monumental scientific discoveries and astonishing human experiences would be that of a confirmed alien visitation. There is a part of our lonely human existence that longs for company in the vastness of space and time. Has an alien visitation happened, or are various sightings and sto…

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Post Debate - What's Next? Bonus Friday Live with Billy Dees and Shamanisis 46:56

1M ago46:56

46:56

Produced while streaming LIVE on X and other platforms Friday June 28, 2024 at 9:00pm EST. Billy Dees with cohost Shamanisis discuss the Presidential Debate and the implications thereof for the Democratic Party and the Election 2024. You can follow @BillyDees and @Shamanisis on X.By Perfect Media Productions, LLC

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Debate Night Preview with Billy Dees and Shamanisis - Election 2024 - RFKjr - Also Julian Assange 41:31

1M ago41:31

41:31

Produced while streaming LIVE on X and other platforms. Discussion about the debates, where the campaigns go next, and the recent developments regarding the Julian Assange case. You can follow @BillyDees and @Shamanisis on X.By Perfect Media Productions, LLC

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Using AI to Redefine Voter File Segmentation with Fadi Micaelian SPARKDIT 20:56

22d ago20:56

20:56

Fadi Micaelian, CEO of SPARKDIT, is an AI strategist who brings insights into using generative AI to support political consultants and voters. These voters are weighing choices and making tradeoffs as they decide who to financially support and vote for. Using additional data points to predict voting behavior is increasingly essential as voters beco…

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Cheap Fakes! Thursday Live with Billy Dees and Shamanisis - Stonehenge - Election2024 and More 41:17

1M ago41:17

41:17

Produced while streaming LIVE on X and other various platforms. Billy Dees and Shamanisis discuss what have been termed "cheap fakes" by the Whitehouse, demonstrations at Stonehenge, and the election of 2024. You can follow @BillyDees and @Shamanisis on XBy Perfect Media Productions, LLC

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Media Bubbles and Voter Behavior with Daniel Scantlebury Resonate 18:18

1M ago18:18

18:18

Daniel Scantlebury, Vice President of Data Science and AI at Resonate, is a seasoned observer of human behavior. He uses his insights to better understand and predict voting behavior. In this age of media bubbles, how voters consume news and form opinions creates even more challenges for campaigns to reach them. We talk about: Use of Predictive Res…

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Thursday Live with Billy Dees and Shamanisis - Hunter - Trump - SCOTUS 40:14

2M ago40:14

40:14

Produced while streaming LIVE on X June 13, 2024 at 8:00pm EST The hosts discuss Hunter Biden, Trump, and the recent Supreme Court ruling about the abortion pill. You can follow @BillyDees and @Shamanisis on X (Twitter)By Perfect Media Productions, LLC

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Tapping Into the Power of Influencers with Ryan Davis People First 19:54

1M ago19:54

19:54

Ryan Davis, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of People First, brings voices from diverse and specialized communities to campaigns to promote candidates and causes. The role of individuals with social media followers and the skills to create content is increasingly relevant to political campaigns trying to reach targeted voters. Influencer mar…

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D-Day 2024 - Thursday Live - Billy Dees & Shamanisis - Is Biden Really the Nominee? - Fauci and More 51:10

2M ago51:10

51:10

Produced Thursday June 6, 2024 8:00pm EST / 5:00pm PST Live on X and various other platforms including Billy Dees Podcasts on Facebook. The hosts talk about D-Day, the presidency of Joe Biden, and the Fauci hearings. You can follow the hosts on X (Twitter) @BillyDees @ShamanisisBy Perfect Media Productions, LLC

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Trump Verdict: Guilty - Billy Dees and Shamanisis Discuss Opinion and Reaction 53:30

2M ago53:30

53:30

Produced while streaming LIVE on X Thursday May 30th at 8:00pm EST. Billy Dees and Shamanisis discuss the news that broke hours before the podcast that Donald Trump was convicted on 34 counts in a New York court room. What are the implications? Follow @BillyDees and @Shamanisis on X.By Perfect Media Productions, LLC

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How Private Investigators Work with Wendy Pickering Sullivan 27:43

2M ago27:43

27:43

Wendy Pickering Sullivan, Pickering Sullivan Investigations, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to pull back the curtain on the job of a private investigator. While a great deal of information is available online, PIs have access to proprietary sources, hard-to-find public records, and the right people to access the right resources. Deep…

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HOPress - Ed Friedman "I Will Not Be Ignored" 29:15

2M ago29:15

29:15

HumorOutcasts.com The place to take a humor break. HOPress Shorehouse Books Our guest on this episode is Ed Friedman who is the author of, “I Will Not Be Ignored.” I Will Not Be Ignored combines fiction, non-fiction, and opinion to create a humorous take on three aspects of the author’s thinking: his outlook on the proliferation of “current wisdom”…

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Thursday Live with Billy Dees & Shamanisis - Trump in the Bronx - Memorial Day 2024 53:15

2M ago53:15

53:15

Produced while streaming LIVE on X and other platforms Thursday May 23, 2024 at 8:00pm EST. The hosts discuss Trump in the Bronx, the election, and Billy shares a personal story about Memorial Day. On Twitter X: @BillyDees @ShamanisisBy Perfect Media Productions, LLC

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Driving Genetic ALS and FTD Activism with Daniel Barvin End the Legacy Foundation 18:45

2M ago18:45

18:45

Daniel Barvin, Founder of the End the Legacy Foundation, is also the VP of Operations and Patient Advocacy at Coya Therapeutics. Coming from a family with a genetic predisposition to develop ALS, Daniel has brought together a community of activists who are intent on educating doctors and patients about early diagnosis and testing. This organization…

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Thursday Live with Billy Dees and Shamanisis - Debates and Election 2024 - Media 41:12

3M ago41:12

41:12

Produced while streaming on X and various other platforms. Billy Dees and Shamanisis discuss the debates of 2024, the election, and happenings in media. On Twitter X @BillyDees @ShamanisisBy Perfect Media Productions, LLC

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Value of Issue-Based Digital Campaigns with Ray Kingman Semcasting 22:40

2M ago22:40

22:40

Ray Kingman, CEO and Founder of Semcasting, emphasizes the need to use an issue-based approach to reach and motivate voters instead of using traditional voter segmentation to categorize those likely to vote. Rapid response to current events is a key opportunity for candidates and advocates to express their views on issues and provide accurate infor…

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Local Democracy Centers Drive Community Engagement with Janice Gay Center for Common Ground 26:20

3M ago26:20

26:20

Janice Gay, Phonebank Manager at Center for Common Ground, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to address efforts at the local level to reach out to the BIPOC communities where voting is inconsistent. By including familiar faces in the outreach efforts of local Democracy Centers, residents are encouraged to vote, speak up, find resources,…

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Thursday Live - Billy Dees and Shamanisis - Media - Election 2024 & More 44:48

3M ago44:48

44:48

Produced While streaming LIVE on X (Twitter) and various other platforms Thursday May 9, 2024, at 8:00pm EST / 5:00pm PST. Billy Dees and Shamanisis discuss recent Biden gaffes, Kathy Hochul, and recent media events. Follow Billy Dees and Shamanisis on X @BillyDees @ShamanisisBy Perfect Media Productions, LLC

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Guidelines for Pro-Democracy Election Coverage with Brian Hansbury Media and Democracy Project 27:29

2M ago27:29

27:29

Brian Hansbury, Co-Leader of Media and Democracy Project, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to discuss guidelines for pro-democracy election coverage. With an open letter to American media executives, publishers, and journalists, Brian and his team are intent on expecting more from media companies in their reporting of the 2024 election…

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Fighting Unreason with Reason with Seth David Radwell American Schism 21:28

2M ago21:28

21:28

Seth David Radwell, author of American Schism: How the Two Enlightenments Hold the Secret to Healing Our Nation, which won the International Book Award for Best General Nonfiction in 2023, characterizes the forces driving the schisms in our society. With a view of the past and an analysis of what supports a healthy democracy, part of the solution, …

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Thursday Live Billy Dees and Shamanisis - College - Media - Biden - and More 37:41

3M ago37:41

37:41

Produced while streaming LIVE on X and various other platforms Thursday May 2, 2024. Billy Dees and Shamanisis banter about politics, media, and the Election of 2024. You can find Billy Dees and Shamanisis on X @BillyDees @ShamanisisBy Perfect Media Productions, LLC

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Advertising Opportunities on CTV and OLV for Candidates and PACs with Jess Ellis VDX.tv 18:48

3M ago18:48

18:48

Jess Ellis, Senior Specialist, Client Partnerships, Politics at VDX.tv, illuminates the CTV and OLV landscape for political and advocacy advertising. With the increasing shift to streaming and the use of apps to download and watch videos, targeted advertising opportunities are diverse and effective for reaching specific segments of voters. The leng…

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The Comstock Act of 1843 and the Anti-Abortion War with Anne-Christine Stop the Coup 2025 31:55

3M ago31:55

31:55

Anne-Christine, investigative journalist and human rights activist Stop the Coup 2025, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to address the anti-abortion war and threat to women's health from Project 2025, a 900-page Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise from the Heritage Foundation. With references to the Comstock Act of 1843 an…

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Live Thursday Billy Dees and Shamanisis - College Campuses, Biden, and the TikTok Ban 39:37

3M ago39:37

39:37

Produced Live on Digital April 24, 2024, for LIVE Streaming Thursday April 24, 2024, at 8:00PM EST. Billy Dees and Shamanisis discuss unrest on college campuses, Biden gaffes, and the TikTok ban. You can follow Billy Dees and Shamanisis on X @BillyDees and @ShamanisisBy Perfect Media Productions, LLC

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Targeting Voters in a Post-Cookie World with Bryan Miller Neptune Ops 19:28

3M ago19:28

19:28

Bryan Miller, President of Neptune Ops, discusses how browser companies are changing their policies regarding the use of cookies to locate specific individuals and the need for new campaign strategies to find and persuade voters online. In the post-cookie world, political consultants must consider new identifiers based on other data, surgical conte…

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Live Thursday Billy Dees & Shamanisis Talking Trump Trial, Biden, and Election 2024 55:45

4M ago55:45

55:45

Produced while streaming LIVE on X and numerous other platforms Thursday April 18, 2024, at 8:00pm EST / 5:00pm PST. Billy Dees and Shamanisis discuss the Trump trial, recent Biden gaffes, and the election of 2024. You can follow Billy Dees and Shamanisis on X @BillyDees @ShamanisisBy Perfect Media Productions, LLC

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Standing Up to Hate and Racism with Patrice O'Neil Not In Our Town 29:23

3M ago29:23

29:23

Patrice O'Neil, Founder of Not In Out Town, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to discuss gathering communities together to support conversations that drive understanding about fighting hate and racism. Patrice reports that screening their film Repairing the World in local gatherings has become a catalyst for people to share their storie…

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Live Thursday Billy Dees and Shamanisis Talking OJ, Democrats, and Election 2024 42:20

4M ago42:20

42:20

Produced while LIVE on X (Twitter) and Rumble Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 8:00pm EST. Note: This episode did have a technical issue with the remote signal for Shamanisis. On this episode we talk about the death of O.J. Simpson, the potential Democratic strategy of 2024, and a segment of mean spirited tweets toward Billy Dees after his much listened…

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Benefit Screening Tool Cuts Through Eligibility Maze with Melanie Lavelle Benefit Kitchen 24:47

3M ago24:47

24:47

Melanie Lavelle, Founder of Benefit Kitchen, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to discuss the impact of welfare reform and the creation of an app and database to empower people to understand what benefits are available. Benefit Kitchen is focused on working with people to overcome obstacles and gain insight into the eligibility rules fo…

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Live Saturday - Democrats on a Losing Path with No One to Blame but Themselves 35:25

4M ago35:25

35:25

Presented Live Saturday April 6, 2024, at 8:00pm EST. Billy Dees talks about how the Democratic Party did nothing to cultivate a vibrant candidate for the last 4 years and have ignored the failed policies of the far left and the impact they have had on the culture and the electorate. In addition to demonizing Trump and Republicans, Democrats are no…

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Activists Focused on Regulating Ammunition Sales with Sandy and Lonnie Phillips Survivors Empowered 20:26

4M ago20:26

20:26

Sandy and Lonnie Phillips, Founders of Survivors Empowered, join Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to discuss their reaction and activism as a result of the murder of their daughter Jessi, killed in the Aurora Colorado theatre 2012 mass shooting. Their organization is focused on regulating companies that sell ammunition and repealing the Prot…

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HOPress - Marcy O'Brien Author - "Rounding Third..." 26:41

4M ago26:41

26:41

Marcy O’Brien "Rounding Third" - A warm and funny collection from a talented storyteller - "Marcy writes with an eye for detail and a gift for putting you right there in the scene with her. Her wisdom and irreverent wit – the blessings of a well-lived life – evoke lots of smiles, even an occasional tear. But, she always leaves you with the lasting …

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Live Thursday - Billy Dees with Shamanisis - RFKjr VP, Baltimore, & Election 2024 30:14

4M ago30:14

30:14

Produced while streaming LIVE on X Thursday March 28, 2024 8:00pm EST / 5:00pm PST. Discussion and opinion about RFKjr and his pick for VP, the Baltimore Bridge tragedy, and related issues to the 2024 election. You can follow Billy Dees and Shamanisis at @BillyDees @ShamanisisBy Perfect Media Productions, LLC

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