Topic: Cultural Influence

3 chapters across the catalog

87: Ye & They
• 1:07:35 - 1:11:39

87: Ye & They

Personal Reflections on Parenting and Influence

Mo Facts shares a personal aside about his daughter's 19th birthday and how he discusses current events with his children. He notes that his daughter views cancel culture as optional, preferring to simply unfollow people rather than demand their removal. The segment concludes with a discussion on the power of "black thumbs"—the collective influence of Black social media users to shift narratives.

87: Ye & They
• 2:47:10 - 2:49:12

87: Ye & They

Building an Alternate Business Universe

The difficulty of building a truly independent business empire—including manufacturing, transport, and supply chains—is acknowledged. Adam Curry notes that while he has achieved independence on a small scale with podcasting, West is attempting it with a multi-billion dollar sneaker brand. They conclude that West's real power lies in his multi-generational influence over the youth, which the establishment is desperate to control.

02: Nudge Machine
• 26:52 - 30:10

02: Nudge Machine

Evolution of Influence from Black Ministers to Entertainers

A historical parallel is drawn between Margaret Sanger’s strategy of using black ministers to reach the community and the modern use of entertainers. The discussion posits that entertainers have replaced the Reverend as the primary message carriers. This cultural dynamic is linked to the perception of Black America as a matriarchy, a blueprint now being studied by white liberal feminists.