Did Barack Obama's election expose racism in America before Donald Trump became president? On Respect The Talk, we're discussing Trump, Obama, ICE accountability, corporate greed, and the rising cost of living.Jerry B believes America's racial divide didn't begin with Donald Trump. For him, the turning point was Barack Obama's election in 2008, when he began noticing attitudes and resentment that changed how he viewed people he thought he knew.But that's only the beginning of today's conversation.We're also discussing serious sexual assault allegations connected to Cornell University, the importance of consent, and what we're teaching young men about respecting women.Then we're getting into ICE operations and accountability. When federal agents are doing their jobs, where should we draw the line between enforcing the law and protecting innocent people? And why does it seem like every new political controversy pushes questions about the economy, government ethics, and transparency out of the headlines?Finally, let's talk about YOUR MONEY.Remember when you could get a fast-food meal for under $6? Now we're paying more and sometimes getting less. Groceries, rent, mortgages, vehicles, and travel keep putting pressure on American families.Are corporations taking advantage of consumers? And are we helping them by continuing to pay prices we complain about?This episode raises some uncomfortable questions:Can we separate political loyalty from right and wrong?Has American racism changed, or have people simply become more comfortable expressing it?Should ICE agents face the same accountability standards we expect in other professions?And how much power do Americans really have to push back against corporate pricing?We don't expect everybody to agree. That's why we call it Respect The Talk.GET IN THE CONVERSATION!Tell us in the comments: Did Trump's presidency change America, or did Obama's election reveal divisions that were already there?👍 LIKE the video🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more conversations💬 COMMENT with your perspective📲 SHARE with somebody who enjoys a real discussionRespect the opinion. Challenge the argument. Respect The Talk.#RespectTheTalk #DonaldTrump #BarackObama #AmericanPolitics #ICE