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Charlamagne Tha God and Joy Reid discuss the Democratic Party's failure to invest in its black voter base. While Charlamagne criticizes the party's lack of black consultants and candidates, he maintains the narrative that Donald Trump represents the "end of democracy," a line the hosts characterize as weak propaganda.
The discussion explores how major corporations like CBS and later Spotify used grants and scholarships to appear supportive of the black community while maintaining control. Dr. Westbrook notes that CBS hired Baron Taylor specifically to distribute funds to black organizations. The hosts compare this to modern $100 million "grants" for podcasters like Charlamagne Tha God, framing it as a way to amplify preferred voices.
The episode concludes with a breakdown of the Five Percenters' worldview: the 85% who are "deaf, dumb, and blind," the 10% who are "bloodsuckers of the poor," and the 5% who are "poor righteous teachers." The hosts critique the "talented tenth" model as a way for the 10% to maintain control over the masses. They tease a future episode on the "bastardization" of hip-hop's power before closing with a track by Grand Puba.
The hosts discuss past comments by Charlamagne Tha God that mirror Kanye West's rhetoric. They point out the hypocrisy in the media's acceptance of the phrase "Hollywood is too white and male" while strictly forbidding any mention of specific sub-groups within that demographic. The segment suggests that the "WASP" establishment uses these groups to maintain control over the media landscape.
The discussion shifts to the role of consultants in politics and media who package marginalized groups to satisfy Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) requirements. The hosts argue that these consultants often "kill" authentic creativity by reducing movements to checkboxes for corporate funding. They cite the Podcast Movement and figures like Charlamagne tha God as examples of packaged messaging within the industry.
Charlamagne tha God and T.I. discuss the historical impact of Joe Biden's legislative record on the Black community. The conversation identifies NBA Youngboy as a modern cultural figure comparable to Tupac Shakur for the current generation. Concerns are raised that "drill rappers" will become the new "super predators" used to justify harsh criminal justice policies.
Charlamagne tha God expresses post-election frustration, questioning when Democrats will begin governing with the same urgency they use during campaigns. He references the influence of Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema, jokingly referring to them as the real executive power. The hosts warn that the "vote blue no matter who" cycle is restarting for the upcoming midterms.
A classic clip of Malcolm X describes the difference between the "House Negro," who identifies with the master's interests, and the "Field Negro." The hosts apply this analogy to modern figures like Charlamagne tha God and the Boule, who they argue protect the Democratic Party despite a lack of tangible results. They suggest that these figures fear being ostracized from their social and economic positions.
During a Breakfast Club interview, Kamala Harris addressed questions about her heritage, citing her birth in Oakland as proof of her "black cred." The hosts criticize her use of the term "us" to link herself to the ADOS experience, arguing that her Jamaican and Indian lineage makes her a woman of color but not an American Descendant of Slavery.
Jussie Smollett famously referred to himself as the "gay Tupac" during a performance following the 2019 incident. Charlamagne tha God criticized the comparison, questioning what Tupac had to do with the situation. The hosts discuss the intense loyalty of Tupac's fan base and how Smollett's attempt to co-opt that legacy was a "jump the shark" moment.
Additional donations are acknowledged from producers like Zach Welch and David Fox. The hosts discuss "new money" (Bitcoin and Satoshis) and the importance of the MoFundMe.com donation portal. They briefly mention a potential "cringey" show collaboration between Stephen Colbert and Charlamagne tha God.
Charlamagne tha God expresses his skepticism toward the vaccine on *The Breakfast Club*, citing the history of profiting off Black bodies. He criticizes Tyler Perry's filmography—including *Precious* and *For Colored Girls*—as "African-American horror movies" that portray Black men negatively. The hosts discuss the reported end of Perry's deal with Lionsgate and Charlamagne's refusal to be moved by celebrity endorsements.
Wendy Williams and Charlamagne tha God have reportedly reunited after years of estrangement. They discuss their history in New York radio and the "banter" that defines their relationship. The segment includes a humorous aside about Wendy's collection of wigs and the "boss talk" involved in her public persona. The hosts note that both figures are currently aligned in their skepticism of the vaccine narrative.
The hosts critique the music and radio industries for encouraging a "dumbing down" of hip-hop culture, where hyper-criminalized and hyper-sexualized imagery is branded for young audiences. They discuss "code-switching" and the intentional mispronunciation of words as a form of modern "blackface" performance. The segment highlights how white-owned companies profit from these caricatures while maintaining a monopoly on what is played on free public airwaves.
Charlamagne Tha God's comments to Don Lemon are highlighted, where he admits that Trump's direct marketing to young Black men is working. The hosts note that Charlamagne has been "walking a tightrope" to avoid being canceled while acknowledging the reality that the Democratic regime is failing to speak the right language to younger voters.
A throwback clip reveals Roland Martin previously urging Black voters to maintain militancy and demand engagement before elections. This contradicts his current stance advising Ice Cube to wait until after the election to negotiate with Democrats. The hosts compare this political strategy to the "Lucy and the football" trope, where promises to the ADOS community are perpetually delayed.
Kamala Harris discusses the "Build Back Better" plan, focusing on home health care and a "Bill of Rights" for domestic workers, who are predominantly women of color. The hosts notice that neither Harris nor Biden mentioned the "Lift Every Voice" act or the "Lyft Act" during this interview, despite previously using those titles to appeal to Black voters. They suggest the plans are being rebranded to suit different audiences.
Angela Stanton-King, a Congressional candidate in Georgia and goddaughter of Alveda King, is highlighted as a powerful new ally for the conservative movement. During an appearance on *The Breakfast Club*, she argued against the "feminization" of Black boys and the prevalence of abortion in Black neighborhoods. The hosts praise her genuine "street cred" and her focus on restoring the Black family unit.
Charlamagne tha God advocates for black Americans to buy legal firearms for "self-care" following the Ahmaud Arbery shooting. He refers to the attackers as "Vanilla ISIS" and argues that he would rather see a man in prison for defending himself than in a casket.
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.
