17 chapters across the catalog
The discussion focuses on the rapid shift in public sentiment regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict, noting how former Black Lives Matter activists were quickly "reprogrammed." The hosts argue that viral content is often manufactured by bots and "syntax" like memes and headlines. They cite the Kony 2012 campaign as an early example of artificial virality used to manipulate public perception.
Intelligence reports suggest that Russia specifically targeted Black social media circles during the 2016 presidential election to create internal community divides. Tactics included the creation of anti-Hillary and anti-Bernie memes to influence voters in digital spaces. The hosts discuss how these efforts led to accusations of legitimate activist groups being labeled as Russian bots.
A throwback clip from 2020 features Joy Reed and Shireen Mitchell attributing criticism of Kamala Harris to Russian bots. The hosts argue this was a tactic to silence the ADOS (American Descendants of Slavery) movement, which demanded tangible policy results such as reparations in exchange for political support.
The discussion returns to Karen Hunter's claims that Russia spent significant capital in 2016 to influence Black voters through anti-Hillary and anti-Bernie memes. The hosts argue that these claims insult the intelligence of Black Americans by suggesting they cannot form their own opinions. They reiterate that memes are a powerful tool of the "meme stream media" because they are difficult for AI and censors to police.
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.
Don Lemon characterizes the ADOS (African Descendants of Slaves) movement as being influenced by Russian bots and criticizes the group for being "discriminatory" by seeking specific lineage-based benefits. This is contrasted with a previous clip where Lemon lectured April Ryan on the legitimate distinction between being "Black" and "African American" regarding Kamala Harris's heritage. The hosts suggest Lemon's shift in rhetoric was mandated by his superiors.
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.
Farrakhan argues that Black leaders often "sell out" their people for positions of minor influence. Mo Facts uses this to analyze the modern relationship between Black voters and the Democratic Party, noting that when Black people ask for tangibles like reparations, they are labeled as "Black bots" or told they "ain't Black." He suggests that asking for reparations reveals the true nature of political allies.
The hosts revisit a clip of Joy Reid on MSNBC where she characterizes the ADOS movement as a "black identity framework" potentially manipulated by Russian bots. Reid warns viewers to be skeptical of accounts using the ADOS hashtag or demanding "tangibles" for their vote. Adam Curry and Mo Fax recount their "origin story," where Mo Fax reached out to correct Curry's use of the term "DOS" (Descendants of Slaves) to "ADOS."
Joy-Ann Reed and Shireen Mitchell discuss "Black Bot" campaigns designed to discourage Black voters by focusing on reparations and criminal justice. The hosts mock the idea that Black voters asking for "tangibles" in exchange for their vote are Russian assets. They also note P. Diddy's quick endorsement of Harris after previously threatening to hold the Black vote "hostage."
A host recounts living in San Francisco during the Obama campaign, observing "Obama bots" who used aggressive volunteer tactics. The discussion explores the social pressure of the era, where opposition to Obama was often equated with being against black people or being a "race traitor" (coon).
A retrospective clip from a previous episode highlights five campaigns allegedly designed to discourage black voters from supporting Democrats, focusing on issues like reparations and criminal justice. The hosts reflect on how they were previously labeled as "Russian bots" for discussing these topics, whereas now major celebrities like P. Diddy are openly articulating the same sentiments. They joke about the possibility of "Diddy bots" and deep fakes being used to marginalize these political demands.
The discussion touches on the struggle of all humanity against a globalist "ruling class" before focusing back on the ADOS movement's media portrayal. Using a clip from Turkish broadcaster TRT World, the hosts analyze how the term ADOS is often conflated with "black Americans" by outsiders. They compare the media's branding of ADOS as a "hate group" or "Russian bots" to the previous marginalization of the Tea Party and MAGA movements.
On MSNBC, Joy Reid suggested that social media accounts questioning Kamala Harris's heritage were "Russian bots" or disinformation agents. This theory was used to dismiss the ADOS (American Descendants of Slavery) movement's legitimate critiques of Harris's record. Mo characterizes this as a "believable lie" designed to protect Harris from losing black support.
A clip from Joy Reid's show featuring Shireen Mitchell discusses the theory that ADOS activists are actually bots or bad actors mimicking black vernacular. The hosts argue this "bot" narrative was created to protect candidates like Kamala Harris from legitimate criticism regarding their records and lineage.
The hosts discuss the use of trending hashtags and bots to manipulate political narratives on Twitter. They cite the "Charlottesville lie" and the labeling of Tulsi Gabbard as a "Putin shill" after her debate performance against Kamala Harris. The segment highlights the irony of automated bots accusing real users of being Russian bots to discredit dissent.
Donald Trump's unorthodox rhetoric regarding African Americans is viewed by some as the behavior of an older generation rather than systemic malice. Meanwhile, mainstream media figures like Joy Reid on MSNBC have dismissed the ADOS movement as a product of Russian bots. This dismissal is seen as an attempt to suppress a legitimate uprising within the black community regarding immigration and reproductive health policies.
