Maroon Bison Presents: The Southern Comfort Podcast

Kevin and Rich are back in Atlanta, and this episode kicks off with barbershop banter and ends with a powerful tribute to political courage. The two dive deep into the importance of grooming—physically, professionally, and politically. From hairline disasters and beauty appointments to Senator Cory Booker’s 25-hour filibuster, this conversation blends humor, vulnerability, and reverence for Black...

From moonlighting on campaigns to building his own political firm, Anthony Davis Jr. returns for Part Two of The Southern Comfort Podcast to dive deeper into the realities of being a Black operative navigating politics across the South and Northeast. He breaks down what it means to earn respect in every room, the tension between local and national strategy, and why organizing in Boston hits differ...

What does it take to turn a quiet college kid into a political powerhouse? In this special episode, Rich and Kevin welcome Anthony “College” Davis, Jr.—a Morehouse man, campaign vet, and proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi—for a candid, hilarious, and heartfelt conversation on his journey from not voting in 2012 to running major organizing ops in 2020. From frat life to fried turkey runs in Alabama, t...

Rich and Kevin head to New York and take a detour from their usual political breakdowns to embrace a more cultural moment—catching Denzel Washington live in Othello . From stage brilliance to campaign basics, they unpack the power of storytelling, the decline of true organizing, and how the Democratic Party needs to stop depending on data and start depending on people. Oh, and they definitely got...

Rich and Kevin go deep on the cost of courage in politics. From Congressman Al Green’s unapologetic stand against Trump to Rich’s powerful testimony at the Georgia State Capitol about his personal battle with kidney failure, this one’s a gut punch. They expose how weak party leadership, bad strategy, and cowardice are failing the people—especially in the South. The duo pulls no punches talking abo...

In this episode of Maroon Bison Presents: The Southern Comfort Podcast , Rich and Kevin break down the intersection of culture, politics, and influence—who’s using their platform for change and who’s just collecting checks. From Outkast’s long-overdue Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination to the legacy of Barack Obama, the duo explores the power of entertainers, athletes, and institutions like H...

In this raw and unfiltered follow-up, Christian Dior Wise Smith returns to break down the dark side of politics—backroom deals, party betrayals, and what really goes down when you challenge the establishment. From a Mexican restaurant campaign headquarters to leading protest marches through Bankhead, Christian shares how he ran (and got blocked) in the fight for real justice. Plus, Rich and Kevin...

What happens when a former skeptic of politics becomes the prosecutor making life-changing decisions? In this episode, Rich and Kev welcome their first guest, Christian Wise Smith, a man with a name fit for greatness and a story built for a movie. From dodging AR-15s in his first hours in Atlanta to battling the justice system from the inside, Christian shares how his unconventional path led him t...

Southern Democrats are an endangered species—so what happened? In this episode, Rich and Kevin take a deep dive into the disappearance of white Democratic leadership in the South, the struggle for Black candidates to break into statewide office, and the game-changing impact of moderate Black leadership. They also explore the lessons from Obama and Clinton’s presidencies, why national Democrats kee...

The resistance was loud in 2016, but where is it now? In this episode of The Southern Comfort Podcast , Kevin and Rich examine whether the political energy sparked by Trump’s first presidency has truly lasted—or if it fizzled out when it mattered most. From the lessons of Doug Jones’ shocking Senate win in Alabama to the struggles of Black candidates like Stacey Abrams and Andrew Gillum, they brea...

What happens when you’ve poured everything into a campaign, only to watch it all fall apart? In this episode of The Southern Comfort Podcast , Kevin and Rich take a brutally honest look at the 2016 election, the strategic missteps that cost Hillary Clinton the presidency, and why Black voters (especially Black men) still feel politically homeless. From Obama-era campaign lessons to the future of t...

Southern politics just got a front-row seat! In this debut episode of The Southern Comfort Podcast , veteran campaign operatives Kevin Harris and Richard McDaniel break down the intersection of power, policy, and culture—all through a Southern lens. From war stories on the campaign trail to the unspoken realities of Black political operatives, they discuss what really happens behind the scenes. Pl...