3 chapters across the catalog
The World Socialist Web Site, representing the Trotskyist Fourth International, published a scathing critique of Nicole Hannah-Jones' collaboration with Shell Oil. A reading by "Dame Jennifer" details how Hannah-Jones promotes a "racialist" interpretation of history while ignoring Shell's complicity in the murder of thousands in Nigeria. The hosts praise the high production value of the reading, which was provided by a listener through the "value for value" model.
During a 1619 Project event in Houston, moderator Melanie Lawson led the audience in an ovation for the presenting sponsor, Shell Oil. The hosts identify this as a "public relations operation" designed to counteract Shell's negative international reputation. A dramatic reading recreates the moment Lawson asked Shell representatives to stand and be recognized for their "generous donation" to the Emancipation Park Conservancy.
The hosts transition to the donation segment, thanking producers for supporting the show through the "value for value" model. Dame Jennifer Buchanan is credited as an Executive Producer for her voice-over contributions, replacing AI robots with human talent. An anonymous film student is also credited for a $55.66 donation, noting that he used the show's content to earn a B+ on a college essay about media's role as a "pressure release valve."
