Election Decompression
Photo credit: Melissa Baumgart
In the 50th (!!!) episode of Truer Words, we decompress from the 2020 Election and celebrate the relief that comes with Biden’s victory, as well as look forward to the work that still needs to be done. We also discuss what we’re watching, reading, and listening to as we get back to the work of making art and supporting the Georgia Senate runoffs.
Mentioned in this Episode:
When it Happens playlist by Melissa
Fuck Donald Trump by YG & Nipsey Hussle
Fifth Avenue video of marching singing “Na Na Hey Hey Good-bye”
“Watch: New York City Erupts in Celebration After Race is Called for Biden” - New York Magazine
Adam Sternbergh on Twitter comparing it to V-E Day: “Hard to quantify the mood in the streets of NYC today. Non-stop honking and cheering, people just roaming and greeting each other in joyous disbelief. I wasn’t around for VE Day but that feels like the closest analogy.”
"Steve Kornacki is the Only Cute Thing About the Election"- New York Magazine
“Steve Kornacki Step on My Maps Challenge” - AV Club
“Steve Kornacki’s genuinely flustered reaction to thirst tweets is so hot” - AV Club
Leslie Jones mad about Ali Velshi filling in for Steve Kornacki
Emmy Lane Potter on Twitter
Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares by David Levithan and Rachel Cohn
About Us:
Truer Words is created and produced by Melissa Baumgart and Kathryn Benson. Our music was composed by Mike Sayre, and our logo was designed by Marianne Murphy.
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