Topic: Election

The hosts discuss the "gaslighting" prevalent in the 2024 election cycle, specifically regarding narratives about Haitian immigrants in Ohio. Mo Facts expresses concern that the "system" is becoming increasingly desperate to stop Donald Trump, comparing the political maneuvers to a "cat driven into a corner." They warn listeners to mentally prepare for a turbulent four years regardless of the election outcome.

Adam Curry and Mo Facts open episode 97 of the podcast from the Texas Hill Country, noting that only three episodes remain in the current series. They discuss the technical improvements of their recording setup over the past four years and the current state of racial discourse in America. The hosts suggest that racial tension is spiking due to the upcoming election and the perceived shift in political alignment among Black American men.

Fonnie Willis addressed a congregation at an Atlanta church, using the pulpit to ask for grace and framing her personal struggles as "stumbling" in God's service. The hosts analyze this as a political maneuver to maintain support among black voters ahead of the 2024 election in the swing state of Georgia.

Mo offers a "swing for the fences" prediction that Josh Hawley could emerge as a primary Republican contender if Donald Trump is sidelined by legal issues. They discuss Hawley's "Jan 6 credentials" and elitist appeal. The hosts also touch on the possibility of an economic collapse being used to influence the 2024 election outcome.

Sarah Palin is identified as the "pre-Trump" figure who first tapped into a simmering grievance against the Washington elite. The hosts revisit her 2008 vice-presidential run, her interview with Katie Couric, and the subsequent media backlash. They trace the lineage of the current "Orange Party" back to the original Ron Paul Tea Party movement before it was allegedly hijacked by the Republican establishment.

Mo Facts performs an etymological comparison between the terms "hippie" (derived from "hip" or "aware") and "woke." A scene from the television show Mad Men is played to illustrate the divide between the corporate world and the counterculture. Mo Facts describes voting as a "suggestion box," arguing that the system only allows candidates who fit their long-term plans, citing the 2000 election between Bush and Gore.

Adam Curry argues that Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter is a "trap" designed to lure users into registering their digital identities before a final crackdown. He suggests the current "golden window" of free speech is a ruse funded by right-wing interests to influence the 2024 election. Mo Facts agrees, warning that conservative control of the censorship apparatus will be just as corrupt as the previous regime.

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.

The viral reactions to Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death are revisited, including clips from Chris Hayes and Rachel Maddow. The hosts question why Ginsburg did not step down during the Obama administration, attributing her decision to hubris. They discuss the "uncharted territory" of confirming a justice 45 days before a presidential election and the political maneuvering of Mitch McConnell.

The segment explores the intense vitriol directed at Clarence Thomas on social media, including the use of racial slurs by liberal critics. The hosts discuss how Thomas and other black conservatives like Ben Carson and Larry Elder are treated as "open targets." They speculate that Thomas held back his "political power" during the 2020 election disputes to focus on the long-term goal of restoring states' rights.

The conversation draws parallels between the media's treatment of Stormy Daniels and the lesser-known claims of Larry Sinclair regarding Barack Obama. There is speculative discussion about the 2024 election, suggesting that the current administration functions as a "third term" for Obama. A theory is presented that potential rivals are being cleared to make way for a future Michelle Obama presidential run.

Reporter Jacob Engels claims that the 2018 Florida gubernatorial recount in Broward County served as a "primer" for the events of the 2020 presidential election. Engels asserts that he reported on Andrew Gillum's private life and ties to lobbyists long before the federal indictment. The discussion considers whether Gillum's legal troubles are an "inside job" intended to silence someone with knowledge of election irregularities.

Karen Hunter and Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell are featured in a discussion about the shifting political allegiances of Black voters. Campbell's questioning of what the Democratic Party has specifically done for Black people is highlighted as a sign of growing dissatisfaction. Hunter expresses a refusal to take political direction from Black male celebrities, preferring the strategic "ballot or the bullet" approach of Malcolm X.

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.

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 discusses her meeting with the Jacob Blake family during the 2020 election cycle, expressing skepticism regarding the justification of the police shooting. The hosts characterize her response as calculated political theater designed to bolster Joe Biden's image among black voters. They critique her legal background as a prosecutor, suggesting she ignored the nuances of the case to stick to the "seven shots" talking point.

Joy Reid and Kimberly Crenshaw discuss the Republican "freak out" over CRT on MSNBC, labeling it a manufactured strategy by political operatives to create a wedge issue for the 2022 elections. The hosts observe that both MSNBC and Fox News use CRT as a ratings driver, keeping their respective audiences in a state of fervor while ignoring more tangible legal issues.

The hosts analyze the strategic timing of Bill Cosby's conviction, noting it occurred just as Dr. Christine Blasey Ford was set to testify against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. They suggest that high-profile takedowns are often orchestrated for political or narrative purposes. The lack of protection for Cosby is cited as evidence that the "Boule" or black elite turned their backs on him once he was no longer useful to the power structure.

The hosts revisit Marianne Williamson's 2020 presidential campaign, specifically her call for reparations and her focus on the "dark psychic force" of racial injustice. They analyze a clip where Williamson leads an apology from white Americans to Black Americans. Mo Facts warns that "dabbling" in such deep generational pain without proper understanding can be dangerous, likening the emotional outburst in the clip to an uncontrolled spiritual event.

The discussion covers the escalation of protests in Minneapolis, including the burning of the Third Police Precinct and the activation of the National Guard by Governor Tim Walz. Mo suggests the "Summer of Love" riots were strategically utilized to maintain pressure on the Trump administration during the pandemic, as economic factors alone were insufficient to ensure a change in leadership.