Maroon Bison Presents: The Southern Comfort Podcast
Kevin Harris & Richard McDaniel
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About the Show
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.
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53 episodes — long track record
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Recent Episodes
S2E4 Episode 47 | Keep Hope Alive
Big Rich and Kevin take on a week that felt heavy and historic at the same time. They break down Donald Trump’s record-setting State of the Union, the strategy behind what he emphasized and what he…
S2E3 Episode 46 | The Ballot is the New Border
Kevin and Rich are back with barbershop energy and Black History Month pride, but this episode quickly moves from nostalgia to power. From the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen to voter suppression…
S2E2 Episode 45 | Epstein, Data Centers, and Other Inconvenient Truths
A wide ranging conversation finds Big Rich and Kevin unpacking political theater, economic anxiety, and narrative warfare in Washington. From Florida weirdness and Super Bowl culture to AI driven job…
S2E1 Episode 44 | On Thin ICE
A new season kicks off with Big Rich and Kevin diving headfirst into 2026’s chaos—from ICE raids and voter data seizures to internal Democratic battles and bold gubernatorial moves. With political…
S1E43 Episode 43 | The Price Ain't Right
A year-end political therapy session finds Rich and Kevin breaking down why affordability—not Trump—is the real electoral battleground. From gubernatorial tension in Maryland to lottery-fueled…
S1E42 Episode 42 | Trumpflation: Biscuits, No Gravy
After 50 episodes of real talk, Rich and Kevin celebrate their milestone by reflecting on the year’s biggest political moments—and the mess still unfolding. From Trump’s primetime gaslighting about…
S1E41 Episode 41 | Yippee Ki Yay!
A cozy holiday episode brings Rich and Kevin back to their roots—reflecting on childhood memories, family traditions, favorite Christmas movies, and how the season hits different as adults. From…
S1E40 Episode 40 | Wise For The People
Christian Dior Wise Smith is back—and he’s running for Georgia Labor Commissioner. In this heartfelt and unfiltered conversation, Christian joins Rich and Kevin to announce his campaign, reflect on…
S1E39 Episode 39 | No Limit Soliders
In this wide-ranging episode, Rich and Kevin reflect on the erosion of democracy, the resignation of a Morehouse-educated admiral, and the growing weight of affordability as America’s defining…
S1E38 Episode 38 | Dem-mentum
Fresh off Thanksgiving, Rich and Kevin return with reflections on food, family, and the fault lines in American politics. From celebrating Debbie Allen’s Barbie doll to unpacking a surprising swing…
S1E37 Episode 37 | Marjorie Taylor No Greenes
It’s a Thanksgiving special with Big Rich and Kevin as the Southern Comfort crew reflects on the season of gratitude, political exits, and hopeful returns. From West Wing reruns to real-life strategy…
S1E36 Episode 36 | The Circus Left the Capitol, But the Clowns Stayed
The government may have reopened, but the drama is still hot. Rich and Kevin dive into the fallout from the shutdown, the feud between Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene, and the deepening fracture…
S1E35 Episode 35 | Congress Ghosted The American People
This week, Rich and Kevin fire off on everything from the historic government shutdown and intra-party tension among Democrats to Nancy Pelosi’s legacy and Gavin Newsom’s “Petty Pendergrass” campaign…
S1E34 Episode 34 | Don't Mess With The Zohran... Democrats.
In this rapid-fire post-election recap, Rich and Kevin break down key wins and strategic takeaways from the 2025 off-year elections. From school boards to statehouses, they track how Democrats made…
S1E33 Episode 33 | Coloring Inside The Lines
In this episode, Rich and Kevin react to the shocking FBI investigation into NBA betting and poker games involving Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups. But that’s just the entry point. From scandal in…
S1E32 Episode 32 | Slow Motion Coup
In this urgent and unfiltered episode, Rich and Kevin lay out the real story behind the government shutdown—and why it’s just the tip of the iceberg. From TSA agents working without pay to the…
S1E31 Episode 31 | Shutdown For What!
In this week’s episode, Rich and Kevin tackle the big headlines and deeper implications behind the looming federal government shutdown and what it means for Georgians. They break down how health care…
S1E30 Episode 30 | We Majored In Survival
In a long-overdue full-circle moment, the boys of Maroon Bison welcome their third musketeer—producer Stewart Cornelius—from behind the scenes to behind the mic. What follows is an honest, hilarious,…
S1E29 Episode 29 | Outkast, Outrage & Open Seats
Rich and Kevin dive into a culture-meets-politics episode that celebrates Southern legends while exposing political cowardice from Capitol Hill to Georgia’s gold dome. They kick things off with…
S1E28 Episode 28 | The Palestinian Peach: A Journey of Identity, Politics and Power (Part Two)
From dodging a Deloitte firing to navigating grief, genocide, and the Georgia General Assembly, Rep. Ruwa Romman returns to finish the story she started. In this follow-up episode, Ruwa opens up…
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