Topic: Al Sharpton

Farrakhan critiques the "talented tenth" for being disconnected from the suffering of the masses, arguing they are often used as buffers by the power structure. He claims these leaders are dissatisfied due to the "glass ceiling" in corporate America. The hosts reiterate that the goal of the show is to help listeners understand how their "higher infinite power" is often hijacked to prevent them from helping their own people.

Dr. Edward L. Branch distinguishes between "tuners," "hollers," and "true hoopers" in the African-American church. Mo Facts explains that the church was historically the spiritual hospital and social club where musicians learned their craft. He notes that political figures like Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson used the "Reverend" title for credibility, and argues that black music lost its way when it stopped being filtered through the church.

In archival footage from 2010, Sharon Letterman Hicks discusses the "inclusion agenda" of the Obama administration. She outlines the NBJC's efforts to influence the Black church and historically Black colleges regarding LGBTQ issues. The segment argues that these efforts are part of a broader political strategy to align the Black community with the "Gay Inc." agenda through figures like Al Sharpton.

The segment reviews the breakdown of Black-Jewish relations during the 1970s and 80s, culminating in the 1991 Crown Heights riots in New York. It examines the roles of leaders like Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton, and how modern figures like Tamika Mallory are managed by the media through their associations with controversial figures.

Reverend Al Sharpton appears on MSNBC to call for federal legislation to override state "Stand Your Ground" and self-defense laws. The hosts conclude that the Rittenhouse trial was used as a vehicle to create the political will for federalizing gun laws. They end the show by encouraging listeners to stay informed and protect their rights, followed by the closing musical track "Yesterday" by Ray Charles.

The hosts discuss the alleged history of Al Sharpton as an FBI informant who was flipped after being caught with a suitcase of illegal product. They note how Sharpton spun his cooperation as an effort to take down the mob, while the bureau used him to monitor various community groups. This serves as another example of how high-profile leaders are often compromised by federal agencies.

Broadcaster Tavis Smiley reports that Black America lost ground in every major economic category during the Obama administration. Smiley attributes this to a focus on symbolism over substance and a lack of pressure from black leaders who were silenced by invitations to the White House. The segment also touches on the "reparations vote" and the "wink-wink, nod-nod" expectation that Obama would deliver tangibles in his second term.

The discussion centers on Patrice Cullers, co-founder of Black Lives Matter, and her public admission regarding the organization's ideological roots. Mo introduces the term Black Inc to distinguish between the grassroots movement and the corporate or political entities managed by figures like Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson. They briefly mention Kanye West but decide he requires a dedicated future episode.

During an MSNBC interview, the host suggests that black people owning guns might lead to "attacks," a framing Charlamagne tha God immediately corrects as being about self-defense. The hosts note that the media's reaction to armed black men has remained virtually unchanged since the era of Malcolm X.

The hosts analyze the tension between Reverend Al Sharpton and Charlamagne tha God, suggesting that Sharpton is signaling for Charlamagne to stay in line with Democratic Party interests. They note Charlamagne's recent interviews with conservative figures like Rush Limbaugh as a sign of a shifting political landscape.

A 1963 clip of Malcolm X is used to illustrate the long-standing frustration and "explosive atmosphere" in urban streets. The hosts criticize modern figures like Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson for using the "Sharpton-Jackson model" to profit from the suffering of the poor while failing to solve the underlying problems.

Reverend Al Sharpton and attorney Ben Crump are identified as the "mouthpiece" and "legal arm" of the protest movement. The hosts discuss Sharpton's business model of leveraging racial controversy for financial contributions to his National Action Network. They also note the involvement of Eric Garner's mother and the corporate adoption of "No Justice, No Peace" slogans by companies like Starbucks.

Joe Biden speaks at Al Sharpton's National Action Network, admitting that the 1980s drug laws were a "big mistake." Biden claims that "experts" at the time told him crack was fundamentally different and more addictive than powder cocaine. The hosts mock Biden's reliance on "science" to justify laws that trapped an entire generation in the prison system.

By 2016, P. Diddy's rhetoric shifted as he expressed disappointment that the Obama administration had not done enough for the black community. In interviews with Al Sharpton on MSNBC and other outlets, Diddy urged voters to remain undecided to force candidates like Hillary Clinton to earn their support. Fox News picked up these comments, running headlines about Diddy "knocking" Obama for short-changing black Americans, which the hosts view as a pivotal moment in Diddy's political evolution.

P. Diddy organized a "mandatory family meeting" on his Revolt TV network to discuss the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on the black community. The panel included rappers like Meek Mill and Killer Mike, as well as activists like Al Sharpton and Angela Rye. The hosts criticize the inclusion of entertainers on a panel about a medical pandemic, questioning why top black medical professionals like Ben Carson were not invited to provide serious expertise.

Reverend Al Sharpton discusses Bernie Sanders' failure to connect with black voters, particularly in the South. Sharpton notes a cultural divide between Sanders’ intellectual socialism and the spiritual traditions of the black church. Joe Biden’s success in South Carolina is attributed to his perceived cultural alignment with these communities, despite political disagreements.

The discussion explores how Barack Obama circumvented traditional civil rights power structures to achieve the presidency, leading to friction with established leaders like Jesse Jackson. This shift marked the emergence of Al Sharpton as a primary figure within the established machine. The segment also addresses controversial claims regarding Jackson's actions following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and the role of modern media figures in navigating corporate expectations while maintaining racial credibility.

Karen Hunter advocates for moving away from charismatic black leadership, specifically citing Louis Farrakhan and Jesse Jackson as "dinosaurs" who have failed to produce tangible results. She proposes a "black agenda" delivered by an unseen council of technocrats rather than public figures who may be compromised by corporate checks. The segment critiques the transition of power to figures like Al Sharpton, who are integrated into mainstream media structures like MSNBC.

A former PR executive describes how corporations use "tithe-like" donations to black organizations as a shield against accusations of racism. The hosts detail a strategy where activists like Al Sharpton are allegedly leveraged by firms such as Weber Shandwick to manage public relations crises through scripted demonstrations and settlements. They cite the partnership between Jay-Z and the NFL as a modern example of using celebrity charisma to neutralize institutional criticism.

Media personality Karen Hunter and activist Al Sharpton are scrutinized for their acceptance of Michael Bloomberg's apology. Records show that Sharpton's National Action Network received a $110,000 grant from a Bloomberg-funded nonprofit shortly after Sharpton criticized the mayor. The hosts suggest that Bloomberg's vast wealth allows him to effectively buy the silence or support of prominent Black leaders and media figures.