4 chapters across the catalog
The Democratic Party is reportedly pivoting its strategy to engage the Black male vote following a perceived lack of grassroots enthusiasm after the Roe v. Wade decision. New candidates like Charles Booker in Kentucky are being promoted as the party seeks to replace older leadership with a new class of representatives. This shift suggests that established figures like Andrew Gillum may be viewed as obstacles or liabilities to the party's updated image.
A retrospective look at the FBI's 2017 "Black Identity Extremist" (BIE) assessment reveals how the bureau used unrelated attacks on police to justify invasive surveillance of activists. The hosts argue that this classification was a precursor to current efforts to label various groups as domestic threats. They express concern that being labeled a "conspiracy analyst" could lead to inclusion on government watchlists.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions testifies before Congress regarding the Black Identity Extremist report. Under questioning from Karen Bass, Sessions struggles to name specific modern organizations targeting police, eventually citing the Dallas and Baton Rouge shootings as justification. The hosts critique Sessions' performance and the "casting" of him as a stereotypical Southern antagonist.
Ten days after the Dallas shooting, former Marine Gavin Long killed three police officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The incident occurred near the site of the Alton Sterling shooting. The hosts note the similarities between Long and Micah Johnson, including their military backgrounds, tactical gear, and the "ambush" style of the attacks.
