10 chapters across the catalog
Strategy 15 emphasizes defining the nature of the relationship and shifting conflict to favorable terrain. The hosts cite Elizabeth Warren and Jamie Dimon's attacks on Bitcoin as a tactic to rile up the community and control the narrative. They compare this to "Fabian Socialism," which uses incremental steps to close the gap on power.
Elizabeth Warren faces questions about her $50 billion plan for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), with moderators questioning if the plan is a "promise" or just a primary-season pander. In her speed round, Warren is asked about "Black Twitter" and her favorite Indian food. The hosts joke about her controversial claims of Native American heritage, suggesting she should have answered "maize" to the food question.
Adam Curry and Moe discuss the suspension of Cory Booker's 2020 presidential campaign, noting the resulting lack of diversity on the debate stage. They transition into the value-for-value model, thanking anonymous producers for donations via mofundme.com. The hosts reflect on the positive listener feedback from the previous episode regarding perspective-shifting content.
The segment reviews various Democratic candidates' attempts to appeal to black voters, including Pete Buttigieg’s "Douglas Plan." The hosts express skepticism toward Buttigieg, labeling him a "CIA candidate" and discussing his lack of traction with the black electorate. They also mention the "Mayo Pete" moniker used by outlets like The Young Turks to criticize his perceived lack of cultural connection.
The discussion covers Andrew Yang’s "Freedom Dividend" and his struggle to gain support from the Democratic establishment. Adam Curry critiques Yang’s proposal for a Value-Added Tax (VAT), drawing on his personal experience with high VAT rates in Europe. The hosts also touch on Bernie Sanders’ popularity with black millennials due to his promises of "free stuff."
Alicia Johnson, a staffer for Elizabeth Warren, describes the emotional toll Harris's exit took on black women in politics, mentioning a "group text" where staffers from rival campaigns mourned the loss. Mo interprets this as the political class realizing their value to the Democratic Party is diminishing if they cannot deliver the black vote.
The discussion explores the tension between the Black community and the LGBTQ movement regarding the "appropriation" of civil rights language. While reparations for slavery remain a debated topic, Senator Elizabeth Warren introduced legislation for tax refunds for LGBTQ couples, which some characterize as "gay reparations." This shift in political priority is viewed by some as a betrayal of the Black voting bloc.
Questions regarding Sean King's racial identity have led to comparisons with Rachel Dolezal and Elizabeth Warren. During a CNN segment, Don Lemon pressed King on whether he is biracial, to which King claimed he was, though he declined to provide a birth certificate. The discussion explores the "greater good" defense, where movements protect controversial figures as long as they remain effective at fundraising or political mobilization.
The hosts compare the debate over student loan forgiveness to reparations, labeling debt as a form of modern slavery. They critique Marianne Williamson for couching her reparations proposal in "politically feasible" terms while other candidates promise massive debt cancellation. Williamson's connection to ADOS advocate Antonio Moore is noted as a sign of her being better coached than her peers.
The hosts discuss how the "language of the dollar" drives voting behavior, noting that many young people support Elizabeth Warren for debt relief. Moe evaluates Marianne Williamson, stating she would need to increase her reparations figure and remove "programs" from her plan to earn his vote. He also acknowledges the strong performance of the economy under Donald Trump as a factor in his personal decision-making.
