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Following the 1808 ban on the international slave trade, the enslaved population in Alabama grew from 40,000 to over 435,000 by 1860. This 10x increase is attributed to the domestic slave trade, selective breeding programs, and the kidnapping of free Black people. The discussion emphasizes that the ADOS designation applies to anyone legally enslaved by the U.S., regardless of their specific origin.
The hosts discuss the psychological impact of "trauma-based entertainment" such as the miniseries *Roots* and the film *12 Years a Slave*. They argue that the perpetual media focus on historical victimization prevents progress and functions as a form of psychological control. The co-host shares his personal strategy of refusing to give power to external perceptions, emphasizing that the "nature vs. nurture" debate in trauma is often skewed by cultural conditioning.
Charlamagne Tha God expresses exhaustion with traditional slave movies like 12 Years a Slave, preferring the "fantasy" of Django Unchained where the protagonist takes revenge. Hollywood is described as prioritizing commerce over color, using "white guilt" and "victimization mentality" to sell tickets. Tyler Perry is noted for identifying a lucrative niche by providing non-hip-hop content centered on struggle and religion.
