Topic: Austin

"Racial showcasing" involves placing Black individuals in high-profile positions to act as the "face" of controversial policies orchestrated by the white supremacist system. The hosts list Kamala Harris (border), Lloyd Austin (military), and various urban mayors as examples. They also discuss the legal troubles of P. Diddy and Eric Adams, suggesting they are being "sacrificed" by the system now that their usefulness has ended.

A discussion about the Texas Educational Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) system reveals how teachers are constrained by standardized testing. The hosts argue that the entire educational system has become a "big IQ test" designed to report results to the Department of Education. They suggest that grade inflation and lowered standards are used to keep the system functioning while masking the actual intelligence levels of students.

The Biden administration is criticized for encouraging states to use $350,000 in COVID-19 relief funds to hire more police officers. Charles Blow argues that this contradicts the "defund the police" movement and misrepresents how the money was originally intended to be used. The hosts discuss the political implications of these funding shifts in cities like Austin, Texas.

A historical clip continues the theme of demanding human dignity and the right to live without being "put down and shot." Mo Facts expresses anger at the audacity of a small group of people having the power to flip someone's life upside down over a medical choice. Adam Curry reflects on his own unhappiness during heavy restrictions in Austin, Texas.

Adam Curry and Mo Facts open episode 73 of the podcast following a short holiday break. The hosts discuss recent severe winter weather in Northern Virginia and Austin, Texas, including power outages and the necessity of emergency preparedness. Mo mentions a Christmas special featuring his mother reading the biblical Christmas story on his YouTube channel.

Adam Curry and Mo Facts open episode 62 after a brief hiatus, noting technical difficulties and "forces at work" attempting to delay the broadcast. Mo introduces the central theme of the episode, "Cults are as cults do," signaling a deep dive into the "cult of woke" and the conclusion of the George Floyd trial. The hosts establish the framework for analyzing the symbolism and propaganda surrounding the case.

Adam Curry brings up a recent shooting in Austin where a black police officer killed three people, noting that the media did not frame it through a racial lens but rather through "manosphere" or domestic abuse narratives. This is used to support the argument that the media selectively amplifies cases that fit a specific racial "script" while suppressing those that do not.

Adam Curry and Mo Facts open episode 60 of the podcast, noting that the recording was delayed by 36 hours due to unprecedented technical problems. They briefly discuss the effort required to get the show produced before revealing that the day's primary subject will be the high-profile Oprah Winfrey interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Adam Curry and Mo Facts discuss the aftermath of the February 2021 Texas winter storm, noting the lack of a catchy media brand for the event despite its severity. The conversation shifts to the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on work and education, with a focus on the increasing viability of homeschooling as parents witness the quality of remote schooling. They reflect on the "new normal" of working from home and how it alleviates the logistical angst of traditional schooling.

Adam Curry and Mo Facts open the first episode of 2021 by discussing their holiday celebrations and personal updates. Mo describes a "Hallmark" Christmas in his new home with snow, while Adam shares details about his family's socially distanced holidays in Austin, Chicago, and the Netherlands. The hosts exchange gifts, including cashmere socks and a motorized professional knife sharpener, before transitioning into the episode's "Potluck" theme.

The hosts open the show discussing the cold weather in Austin and Northern Virginia just before the 2020 election, jokingly comparing the conditions to a weather machine used for voter suppression. They reflect on the 2000 election's delayed results and express hope that the public will begin to scrutinize how news media provides information.

The hosts share personal observations of short lines at polling places in Austin despite media reports of suppression. They propose a "velvet rope" theory, suggesting that long lines in certain areas might be strategically maintained to create a sense of "social proof" and popularity, similar to a crowded nightclub or a Popeyes chicken launch.

The hosts discuss personal observations of the job market, noting increased mobility for young workers during the Trump era compared to the Obama years. They emphasize the importance of youth employment in developing discipline and financial literacy, regardless of the quality of the entry-level jobs.

An observation of "sign wars" between neighbors in Austin, Texas, serves as a metaphor for the broader American civil war. One neighbor displays "Truth Matters" and "Black Lives Matter" signs, while the other counters with Trump and Pence flags. This conflict is seen as a battle for cultural dominance, with Black issues being used as a proxy for white ideological disputes.

Former Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo is criticized for his logic that open carry is dangerous because criminals might target individuals to steal their guns. The hosts dismiss this as "un-American thinking" and characterize Acevedo as a politician rather than a dedicated law enforcement officer.

The hosts discuss the motivations of young white protesters, specifically in Austin, Texas, describing them as well-meaning but "underinformed." They argue that "white guilt" is a psychological trigger used by the media to manipulate the public. This segment characterizes the constant broadcast of traumatic imagery as a form of "mental abuse" designed to create a compliant rank-and-file for political movements.

A host details an investigation into the Austin Justice Coalition (AJC), noting a lack of recent IRS Form 990 filings. The organization reportedly operates under the fiscal sponsorship of the Texas First Project, focusing on prison reform. The segment uses this as an example of how local activist groups are often part of a larger, opaque web of non-profit funding.

The disparity in home ownership created a compounding wealth gap, as white families used home equity to fund businesses and college educations while Black families remained trapped in rental cycles. In cities like Austin, Texas, highways like I-35 served as physical "red lines" separating racial groups. The hosts note the irony of being called a "gentrifier" when moving back into historically redlined districts that are now seeing an influx of wealth.

Current data suggests American schools are as segregated today as they were in the 1950s and 1960s. The discussion highlights how affluent white and Asian students often attend high-performing schools while black and Latino students remain in underfunded systems, despite the promises of Brown v. Board of Education.

The current homelessness crisis in Austin, Texas, is used as a modern example of "throwing money at a problem" to make it go away rather than solving it. The discussion highlights the hypocrisy of liberal residents who support homeless initiatives in theory but oppose them in their own neighborhoods (NIMBY). Recent city council decisions allowing public camping have brought the issue to a breaking point.