Topic: Black Identity

The hosts discuss the demographic makeup of music industry leadership and the social taboos surrounding that conversation. They contrast the freedom to criticize "the patriarchy" with the restrictions on discussing other groups. The segment also touches on Joe Biden's "you ain't black" comment as an example of how political parties attempt to define racial identity based on loyalty to specific policies.

The segment examines the "Trumpian" approach to politics, which is defined here as the weaponization of grievance and division. Critics argue that movements like ADOS (American Descendants of Slavery) isolate Black Americans from potential allies in the immigrant and LGBTQ communities. Conversely, the hosts suggest that Black men are walking away from the "political table" because they feel their specific grievances are ignored by the progressive establishment.

Kamala Harris launched her presidential campaign on January 20, 2019, but faced immediate criticism from the ADOS (American Descendants of Slavery) movement. Media figures like Joy-Ann Reed attributed this organic black pushback to Russian bots. The hosts argue that the ADOS movement's demands for specific policies were a significant hurdle for the Harris campaign.

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.

The hosts debate the ethics of white women using Black culture as a form of "escapism" from their own stifling social spheres. Mo Facts argues that one cannot truly "volunteer" for another's culture because they always have the option to retreat to their original privilege. The case of Rachel Dolezal is mentioned as a rare instance of "reverse passing," where an individual fully embraces the consequences of a chosen identity.

A vintage clip of Muhammad Ali features him arguing against racial integration and for the preservation of racial identity. Ali claims that "every intelligent person wants his child to look like him" and that people are naturally happier with their own kind. The hosts use this to highlight the hypocrisy of modern virtue signaling regarding interracial royal marriages.

A 2017 FBI report on Black Identity Extremists is revisited to show how the government creates labels to justify surveillance and suppression. The hosts argue that the same playbook used against black activists is now being applied to the MAGA movement. They discuss the role of infiltration and gangstalking in disrupting social movements, regardless of their racial or political makeup.

A throwback clip from episode 15 features Joy Reed and Shireen Mitchell discussing how to identify "bots" pretending to be Black women online. They specifically target the ADOS and DOS hashtags as indicators of disinformation. Adam Curry credits this specific broadcast with sparking his initial interest in investigating the ADOS movement and eventually connecting with Mo Fax.

The hosts discuss how "Blackness" has been branded by Madison Avenue and the media, from Blaxploitation films to modern corporate support for BLM. They examine the dominance of "Boule" sorority members in media panels, such as those on Atlanta's 11 Alive, which Mo Fax argues creates an "in-crowd" that excludes non-aligned Black voices. They suggest Joe Biden is being used as a temporary tool to establish a Black woman in the presidency.

A brief discussion emerges regarding Kamala Harris self-identifying as Black and how this is perceived within the American Descendants of Slavery (ADOS) community. The conversation questions the terminology used by politicians when referring to "Black and brown" communities and the nuances of racial identity for non-ADOS individuals.

The protests in Minneapolis involve a significant Somali population, yet media outlets frequently categorize all participants under a monolithic "black" label. This grouping ignores specific ethnic lineages such as American Descendants of Slavery (ADOS). The broad application of racial terms is described as a tool that allows the media to assign collective blame.

Roberta Jeanette Ordler, known as "Bird," discusses her life in a community where many residents appear white but identify as black due to their lineage. She traces her ancestry through German, Irish, and African roots, emphasizing that her family always registered as black. This segment reinforces the idea that identity is often rooted in family history rather than outward appearance.

The hosts conclude by offering a "counterbalance" to the "mind control" of mainstream media. They discuss the limitations of the term "black," arguing it is an adjective rather than a nationality or culture. They suggest that the term is a "descriptor" that can be easily stripped away, and they advocate for finding a more proactive definition of identity.

The Democratic Party's strategy to mobilize black women voters is discussed through the lens of Stacey Abrams' candidacy. The hosts analyze the optics of picking a "legit" black woman from the Deep South compared to Kamala Harris. A theory is presented that the party is seeking a "Mammy" figure to subconsciously rescue the Democratic ticket and secure the black vote.

The discussion shifts to a 2017 leaked FBI document that introduced the term "Black Identity Extremist" (BIE) as a domestic terror threat. The FBI report claimed that the 2014 shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, served as a catalyst for violence against police officers. The hosts analyze how the term was promoted primarily by Fox News and failed to gain traction in mainstream media.

Investigators used Micah Johnson's Facebook "likes" to establish a motive of racial rage. The hosts argue that this "guilty by association" tactic allows the FBI to put anyone who follows similar pages on a watch list. They criticize the media for turning a personal journal into a "manifesto" to fit the BIE narrative.

Moe concludes the investigation into Black Identity Extremists by suggesting that the truth will eventually reveal itself. Adam Curry expresses interest in researching "Extremely Low Frequency" (ELF) waves for future episodes. The show ends with a final call for "value for value" support and a musical outro featuring Dionne Warwick's "Don't Make Me Over."

The hosts discuss the emergence of the ADOS (American Descendants of Slavery) movement as a way for a specific lineage to redefine itself outside of corporate-imposed labels. Dr. Amos Wilson provides a framework for culture as a problem-solving tool, arguing that if a culture no longer meets a people's needs, it must be transformed. The segment highlights the tension between maintaining old identities and adopting new, lineage-based classifications to seek tangible justice claims.

Dr. Claude Anderson argues that the inclusion of various "fabricated groups"—such as Hispanics, Asians, and the LGBT community—into affirmative action programs has diluted the benefits intended for black Americans. He critiques the use of broad terms like "minority" and "civil rights," urging black people to focus specifically on their own lineage and economic interests rather than participating in ambiguous coalitions.

In a viral clip, Kamala Harris stated she would not implement policies that "only benefit black people," arguing that what benefits black families benefits all of society. Mo identifies this moment as the "curtain call" for her campaign, as it alienated the pro-reparations ADOS base. The segment concludes that Harris "fumbled the bag" by failing to offer tangible benefits to her core demographic.