DMV, DEI, UNC, GOP, ETC., ETC., with Tressie McMillan Cottom

Daniel and Quinn kick back with renowned sociologist, NY Times columnist, best-selling author, MacArthur Genius, public intellectual, and weapons-grade badass Dr. Tressie McMillan Cottom. The Tar Heel trio dive into an array of topics including Southern identity, DEI at UNC, the societal impact of higher education, the ascent of Tim Walz, the myth of the undecided voter, the South’s cultural and political parallels with Ireland and Scotland, the art of the Tressay, and why Americans should love the DMV. Yes, you read that last one correctly. As a Patreon supporter, you help us build a better North Carolina, one conversation at a time. Sign up and help us Holler! Connect with Dr. Cottom on…  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tressiemcphd?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@black_was_genius?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Website: https://tressiemc.com/ Connect with the Holler on social media https://www.instagram.com/thehometownholler/ or by visiting our website www.thehometownholler.com 00:00 Greatest Podcast Into in the History of the Universe 01:51 Introducing Dr. Tressie McMillan Cottom 04:20 Discussion on Personal Essays and Public Discourse 10:12 The DMV: A Case for Civic Engagement 18:09 The Role of College Campuses in Civic Life 19:11 Challenges Facing UNC Chapel Hill 26:38 Kamala Harris and the Future of American Politics 35:53 Trump's Media Strategy and Political Landscape 40:39 The Myth of the Undecided Voter 41:29 A Masterclass in Statesmanship 43:42 Progressive Politics and Party Dynamics 49:56 The Unique Identity of the American South 53:23 Cultural and Political Parallels with Ireland and Scotland 57:20 The GOP's Strategy in the South 01:03:41 For-Profit Colleges and Higher Education 01:07:22 Navigating North Carolina's Political Landscape 01:11:12 Advice for Aspiring Non-Fiction Writers 01:16:09 Conclusion and Farewell