Factbase Transcripts

DeDe McGuire

Very Positive

00:00:00-00:00:15 (16 sec)

"Well, good morning, everybody. It's DeDe in the Morning, and everybody is here. There goes J-Kruz; Kita Rose; Trey G; and comedian, J.J. Williamson. You guys, guess what? I told you. You know, I was at the White House for the Christmas party. We became really good friends. This man is calling in. He's so busy." 1

DeDe McGuire

Very Positive

00:00:15-00:00:23 (8 sec)

"He's running the world almost. He's running the United States. But he's got time for us. Please give it up for the man himself, our president of the United States, Joe Biden." 2

Joe Biden

Very Positive

00:00:23-00:00:29 (6 sec)

"I'm honored to be with you, DeDe. I'm honored to be with you for real. Thank you." 3

DeDe McGuire

Very Positive

00:00:29-00:00:44 (15 sec)

"I'm honored that you are here. I was just talking to comedian, J.J. Williamson, on the show. We were just talking about the fact that there was a man named Plies. Rapper, Plies, said that you and Vice President Kamala Harris need to learn how to brag a little bit more about your accomplishments, OK?" 4

Joe Biden

Very Negative

00:00:44-00:01:06 (21 sec)

"I think we have a bunch of them, and I think you're probably right. Look, we got so much done, and some of it we knew was going to take time to sink in to people because we inherited a mess. We got a situation where the economy was in turmoil and the country is in turmoil. And I think we got through a crisis, and I think we're on our way." 5

DeDe McGuire

Somewhat Positive

00:01:06-00:01:10 (4 sec)

"I think you are, too. So, let's talk about this. What's at stake for Black voters in the upcoming election? Please let us know." 6

Joe Biden

Very Positive

00:01:10-00:01:30 (20 sec)

"Well, I think, quite frankly, everything's at stake. I come out of the Civil Rights Movement. That's what got me involved in politics in the first place. And what's happened now is we finally are moving in a direction. But when I got elected, the first thing I did was move on matters that are related to helping African American families." 7

Joe Biden

Very Positive

00:01:30-00:01:52 (21 sec)

"For example, education. We provided significant amounts of money for HBCUs, over $7 billion. We made sure we had debt forgiveness for tens of thousands of African American students who borrowed money to go to college and it is strapped with the interest rates, and we've been able to wipe out so many of those." 8

Joe Biden

Positive

00:01:52-00:02:19 (28 sec)

"We've also provided access to more small businesses being opened by African Americans than any time before. We're providing access to housing. There's a whole range of things where we've done that, particularly focused on the Black community, including significantly increasing access to healthcare. More African Americans have healthcare than ever before." 9

Joe Biden

Very Positive

00:02:19-00:02:31 (12 sec)

"We found ourselves in a position where we have made an enormous amount of strides and -- but we've closed the wealth gap by 60%. I mean, we've done --" 10

DeDe McGuire

Positive

00:02:31-00:02:32 (1 sec)

"Yes." 11

Joe Biden

Very Positive

00:02:32-00:02:50 (18 sec)

"A whole range of things, but it's long overdue. It's not like I'm looking to brag about it. It's just -- because, look, the significant portion of our growth and our stability relates to the Black community. And that's why, for example, when I got elected, I think I told you at the Christmas party we were together." 12

Joe Biden

Very Positive

00:02:50-00:03:07 (18 sec)

"I think I told you that I decided to have an administration that looked like America. I have appointed the first Black woman to be on the Supreme Court of the United States of America. I've appointed more circuit court judges who are African American and women than every other president in American history combined." 13

Joe Biden

Somewhat Positive

00:03:07-00:03:32 (25 sec)

"And that's going to be a game changer in terms of having people who understand the concerns of ordinary people and all our communities. We're -- anyway, I think we've made some real progress. And particularly, for example, we've -- a lot of African Americans, like white Americans and Hispanic Americans, have serious problems with need for prescription drugs and insulin." 14

Joe Biden

Very Positive

00:03:32-00:03:59 (27 sec)

"Well, we've lowered the prices dramatically from 400 bucks a month to $35 a month. We've created 15 million new jobs, a significant portion of them African Americans. And so, there's a whole range of things we've done. But if you want to talk more specifically, I'm happy to do that. You know, like I said, we canceled -- you know, Black borrowers take on 85% more debt to go to college than white peers." 15

Joe Biden

Very Positive

00:03:59-00:04:10 (11 sec)

"We championed the largest increase in Pell Grants in the last decade. We invested 7 billion in historic Black universities. We lowered healthcare costs. We've moved -- we're investing in Black communities --" 16

DeDe McGuire

Positive

00:04:10-00:04:11 (2 sec)

"Yes." 17

Joe Biden

Very Negative

00:04:11-00:04:14 (3 sec)

"And currently neglected infrastructure in Black communities." 18

DeDe McGuire

Very Positive

00:04:14-00:04:15 (1 sec)

"I love that." 19

Joe Biden

Leans Positive

00:04:15-00:04:38 (23 sec)

"Well, some -- look, there's so many African American communities still have lead pipes going into their homes. And lead pipes -- lead causes brain damage. And so, we're replacing every lead pipe in America. We're also providing -- so many African Americans don't have access to the internet. And so, we're making sure that every home in America has access to affordable internet." 20

Joe Biden

Somewhat Negative

00:04:38-00:04:52 (14 sec)

"We've connected 5.5 million Black households with high-speed internet. So, there's a lot we're doing beyond dealing with the justice issues. In the wake of George Floyd's murder, I signed an executive order, the most sweeping police reform ever." 21

DeDe McGuire

Very Positive

00:04:52-00:05:10 (18 sec)

"All right, hold on a second. One second, you guys. We are talking to the president himself, the president of the United States, Joe Biden. More coming up. It's DeDe in the Morning. Good morning, it's DeDe in the Morning. And again, everybody is here. There is J-Kruz; also Kita Rose; Trey G; and comedian, J.J. Williamson." 22

DeDe McGuire

Positive

00:05:10-00:05:25 (15 sec)

"Now listen, you guys, we are actually talking to the president of the United States. Joe Biden is with us this morning. Of course, we're talking about, you know what, it's an election year. A lot of things going on. Let me see. J.J., we were talking about this, right, J.J., about a lot of people have been told -- oh, they have a mindset that their vote doesn't count." 23

Joe Biden

Neutral

00:05:25-00:05:25 ( sec)

"Right." 24

DeDe McGuire

Neutral

00:05:25-00:05:28 (2 sec)

"What can you say to those people?" 25

Joe Biden

Very Positive

00:05:28-00:05:50 (22 sec)

"Well, I can tell you what -- I can name you a whole hell of -- a heck of a lot of states and counties and local elections that is in fact, you know, decided by a single vote, you know, and, you know, the people have the -- you know, their voice really matters because, look, folks turned out in 2020, and we've made remarkable progress since then because of that." 26

Joe Biden

Slightly Positive

00:05:50-00:06:18 (28 sec)

"And there's so much at stake, democracy, freedom, economic opportunity. If they haven't voted yet in the primary season, go to iwillvote.com to find out where you can vote. I mean, think of the alternative, folks. If we lose this election, you're going to be back with Donald Trump. And Donald Trump, I'm not -- I -- anyway, the way he talks about, the way he acted, the way he dealt with the African American community, I think, has been shameful." 27

DeDe McGuire

Positive

00:06:18-00:06:23 (5 sec)

"OK. So, everybody, we are talking to President Joe Biden right now. J.J., did you have a question?" 28

J.J. Williamson

Very Positive

00:06:23-00:06:34 (11 sec)

"Yes, I do. Mr. President, this is comedian, J.J. Williamson. Such an honor to be talking to you. I must say, now, when we found out we was going to interview you, I've been dressed since Saturday. I --" 29

Joe Biden

Somewhat Positive

00:06:34-00:06:41 (7 sec)

"I've never hung out with that many such a famous comedian." 30

J.J. Williamson

Very Positive

00:06:41-00:06:46 (5 sec)

"Absolutely. I'm definitely one of them. You must Google me, comedian, J.J. Williamson --" 31

Joe Biden

Neutral

00:06:46-00:06:49 (3 sec)

"I know who you are. I really do." 32

J.J. Williamson

Very Positive

00:06:49-00:06:57 (8 sec)

"Please do, please do. You have done an amazing job this first term. And I'm just wondering, what is the mindset? What is the drive that want you to do this again?" 33

Joe Biden

Very Positive

00:06:57-00:07:19 (22 sec)

"Well, look, the point is that it really makes a gigantic difference. We -- I've been really proud -- let me back up to say it another way. America has led the world in almost every major breakthrough on civil rights, civil liberties. America has led the world in terms of healthcare and led the world across the board." 34

Joe Biden

Very Positive

00:07:19-00:07:40 (21 sec)

"And what I decided to do when I ran this time was finally -- last time was to finally make sure we changed the way we dealt with our economy. For example, we always -- it was always trickled-down economics. You know, as long as the wealthy do very well enough to trickle down on the kitchen tables, like the house I was raised in, and everybody would do well." 35

Joe Biden

Very Positive

00:07:40-00:08:18 (38 sec)

"But nothing trickled down on my dad's table. We lived in a three-bedroom house in a decent neighborhood, a development, with four kids and a grandpop living with us. And my dad used to always say, "Look, Joey, the job's about a lot more than a paycheck. It's about your dignity. It's about respect. It's about being able to look your kid in the eye and say everything's going to be OK." And I -- the way -- the only way to do that is to change the dynamic and build from the middle out and the bottom up and give the poor a chance, the middle class do well and -- but what I'm focused on now, this next term, is making sure the super wealthy pay their fair share." 36

Joe Biden

Very Negative

00:08:18-00:08:40 (22 sec)

"Black wealth has increased 60% since the pandemic. Black employment is at historic low, but it's not enough. If we had -- for example, if we had universal childcare, we reduce poverty of children, Black children. We cut it in half during the first part of my administration, and then the Republicans blocked me from doing it again." 37

Joe Biden

Very Positive

00:08:40-00:09:02 (23 sec)

"But we can do a significant amount to give people an even shot. And, for example, Black communities should be having more money invested in their school systems, make sure they have access. I just think there's so many things, and it's about lowering costs for people. It's about putting money in their pockets, and it's about giving them a chance." 38

Joe Biden

Very Positive

00:09:02-00:09:10 (8 sec)

"I'm convinced, from growing up where I did, that there's not a damn thing we can't do together when we do it together." 39

J.J. Williamson

Very Positive

00:09:10-00:09:12 (1 sec)

"Yes, yes." 40

DeDe McGuire

Very Positive

00:09:12-00:09:32 (20 sec)

"I love that. We are talking to the president of the United States, Joe Biden. More coming up. It's DeDe in the Morning. Good morning, it's DeDe in the Morning. And again, everybody is here. There is J-Kruz; also Kita Rose; Trey G; and comedian, J.J. Williamson. Now listen, we are talking to President Joe Biden as we talk about what's at stake for Black voters in this upcoming election." 41

DeDe McGuire

Neutral

00:09:32-00:09:36 (5 sec)

"Real quick, Trey G, you had a quick question before we let Mr. President off the line. What do you got?" 42

Trey G

Neutral

00:09:36-00:09:48 (12 sec)

"Absolutely, absolutely. In closing, Mr. Biden, since the interview was wrapping up. I'm a millennial voter. What would you leave -- what message would you have to leave with the voting public that you want to just drive home?" 43

Joe Biden

Slightly Positive

00:09:48-00:09:55 (6 sec)

"I guess the single most important message is that our democracy is at stake. Literally --" 44

DeDe McGuire

Neutral

00:09:55-00:09:56 (1 sec)

"Yup." 45

Joe Biden

Neutral

00:09:56-00:09:58 (2 sec)

"Our democracy is at stake. And --" 46

Trey G

Neutral

00:09:58-00:09:59 (1 sec)

"Absolutely." 47

Joe Biden

Negative

00:09:59-00:10:23 (24 sec)

"The only way we're going to guarantee for -- is the democracy -- if democracy is functioning, we can make sure that people have a shot. For example, the idea that we haven't passed the John Lewis Voting Rights Act or the Freedom to Vote Act, the idea that I -- as a senator, I got the Assault Weapons Ban passed and high-capacity magazines outlawed and background checks universal." 48

Joe Biden

Negative

00:10:23-00:10:42 (19 sec)

"But look, it's not that -- the NRA is still controlling it. It's wrong. Look at all the children. And look, you talk about mass shootings. In every single day, there's a mass shooting in the Black community somewhere in America, every single day and goes unnoticed. You've got to change the way in which we deal with this." 49

Joe Biden

Leans Negative

00:10:42-00:11:02 (20 sec)

"You've got to close the loopholes for those -- you know how much a billionaire pays in taxes? 6.3%. There's a thousand of them. If we just had them pay 24% in taxes, we've raised $500 billion. We'd be able to fundamentally -- billion dollars over 10 years, fundamentally change --" 50

Trey G

Neutral

00:11:02-00:11:03 (1 sec)

"Right." 51

Joe Biden

Very Positive

00:11:03-00:11:19 (16 sec)

"What's available. And look, we cut Black poverty -- Black poverty in half in the first year, but under -- there's so many more things we have to do. We have to make people start paying their fair share. We have to crack down on corporate gouging. Think about it. You go win and you're -- right now, you're going to win." 52

Joe Biden

Slightly Positive

00:11:19-00:11:36 (17 sec)

"And as you bounce a check or you pay a late fee for your -- on your credit card, you're paying 35, 40, 50 bucks. I changed it to paying 3 bucks, 5 bucks because corporations are just ripping us off. We've got to have people ready to fight for working folks." 53

Trey G

Neutral

00:11:36-00:11:37 (1 sec)

"Absolutely." 54

DeDe McGuire

Very Positive

00:11:37-00:11:43 (6 sec)

"Well, I love that, everybody. You hear -- you hear what's at stake for all of us at this upcoming election. Make sure you get out there and vote." 55

Trey G

Positive

00:11:43-00:11:44 ( sec)

"Yes." 56

DeDe McGuire

Positive

00:11:44-00:11:48 (4 sec)

"We appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedule, Mr. President." 57

Trey G

Positive

00:11:48-00:11:48 ( sec)

"Yes, sir." 58

DeDe McGuire

Very Positive

00:11:48-00:11:56 (8 sec)

"Thank you very much for being on the show. You guys got -- you got to give it up. I mean -- I mean, what else can I say? Give it up for the president of the United States, Mr. Joe Biden, everybody." 59