Maroon Bison Presents: The Southern Comfort Podcast
Hosted by veteran campaign operatives and HBCU alums Kevin Harris and Richard McDaniel, The Southern Comfort Podcast delivers unfiltered political analysis with a Southern perspective, drawing from over 40 years of combined experience shaping campaigns from City Hall to the White House. Each week, they break down complex policies, share insider stories, and explore the intersection of politics and culture, offering listeners a front-row seat to the strategies and wisdom that drive American politics.
Maroon Bison Presents: The Southern Comfort Podcast
Episode 16 | Blue Flame: Turning Up the Heat on the Democrats!
This week, Rich and Kevin pull back the curtain on the infighting within the Democratic Party—taking aim at the tension between tradition and transformation. They dig into the rise of David Hogg as DNC Vice Chair, the generational friction in Black political leadership, and the risks of swapping out seats just for the sake of noise. Along the way, they reflect on legacy, personal health, homecomings, and who really should be running things. It’s a raw, real convo about party politics, power, and the cost of progress.
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📍 00:01 – Barbershop Banter & Southern Homecomings
Kevin rocks Spelman gear at his wife’s request while Rich reminisces about escorting Tyra Banks through Morehouse’s chaotic homecoming crowds. They talk HBCU pride, Southern hospitality, and celebrity sightings in ATL.
📍 06:35 – Smoke Season & Sickness
Rich opens up about reclaiming his love for grilling after his health diagnosis—and why his wife’s excitement over BBQ means everything. Kevin talks about being a grill sous chef and why sauce is for amateurs.
📍 10:35 – Blue Flame Politics
The duo dives into Democratic Party infighting, questioning whether new leadership is needed or if the real problem is strategic missteps. Enter: David Hogg, the Parkland survivor-turned-political disruptor.
📍 18:22 – When the CBC Stays Silent
Rich and Kevin break down how the Congressional Black Caucus handles internal challenges—and the quiet blessing that sometimes comes when incumbents lose their edge.
📍 27:48 – Dream Team or Globetrotters?
A fiery debate erupts over whether Hogg’s $20M plan to primary Dems is revolution or self-sabotage. Rich says the squad needs new players—Kevin says the Vice Chair’s job is to win, not to make noise.
🏆 Mamba Mentality Award Goes To…
🐍 David Hogg – For refusing to play it safe. Love him or loathe the strategy, Hogg is throwing punches at complacency, risking reputation to challenge power from the inside. Whether it lands or backfires, he's showing the courage to shake the table—and that earns him this week’s Mamba Mentality Award.