Kevin, Rich, and special guest Tamia Booker dive deep into the cracks forming in modern political strategy—from stale consulting playbooks to the rising skepticism among younger voters. This episode is a no-holds-barred conversation on the Democratic Party’s struggle to adapt, the need for fresh blood in political consulting, and the enduring influence (and limitations) of the Obama legacy. Tamia brings her insider experience to dissect why campaigns are falling flat, how identity politics is being weaponized, and what it’ll take to truly connect with the next generation of voters.

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📍 00:01 – Red or Blue? Kevin and Rich Get Real
The episode opens with provocative barbershop talk about whether they’d ever work for a Republican—and what that says about political identity in today’s climate.

📍 07:40 – Is the Obama Era Holding Us Back?
Rich and Kevin revisit a recent article criticizing the continued dominance of Obama-era consultants. They unpack how nostalgia may be stalling innovation and costing the party crucial wins.

📍 14:37 – Tamia Booker on Campaign Consulting Stagnation
Tamia shares firsthand frustrations with the lack of diversity in the consulting class and exposes how recycled strategies are alienating key voter blocs.

📍 22:27 – The South, Strategy, and the Rise of New Voices
The crew explores the political shift in states like Georgia and South Carolina—and asks if emerging operatives in the South will finally get a seat at the national table.

📍 28:18 – Who’s Got Next? The Future of the Party
From Ruben Gallego to the next-gen consultants, they debate who’s got the potential to lead the party forward and whether we’re finally ready to build around authenticity and innovation.

🐍 Mamba Mentality Award Goes To…

🏆 Tamia Booker – For challenging the old guard and amplifying the need for inclusion, innovation, and fearless truth-telling in Democratic strategy. She brought receipts, perspective, and a call to action that can’t be ignored. https://www.tbookerstrategies.com/