In “Comforted,” the Heathers expose how protecting whyte comfort — in policy, politics, and party strategy — is quietly destroying democracy. This episode is a fast, fiery takedown of the systems that cushion whyte voters while leaving Black and brown communities to absorb the consequences. “Comforted” is the Heathers’ clearest call yet: Stop centering whyte feelings. Start fighting for democracy.

In this episode of Heathers on Culture, Malveaux and Fleming unpack the politics behind the 41-day government shutdown and the eight senators who voted to end it. They examine the forces shaping those decisions, the public’s reaction, and the rise of new leaders like Mamdani in New York. Through their sharp cultural lens, they trace the broader political and cultural shifts reshaping the U.S.