8 chapters across the catalog
A Kentucky teacher, Bennett Dawson, was suspended after using a version of the N-word while telling a student to sit down. Dawson argued he was using the "slang" version ending in 'a' to build rapport with students, rather than the "hard R" slur. The hosts discuss the confusion caused by these linguistic variations and the risks of non-black individuals attempting to use black vernacular.
The hosts finish the donor list, reading a note from a Barbadian listener about the social pressures on Black men regarding traditional employment. They reiterate the call for support through MoFundMe and new podcasting apps before moving into the final segment.
Personal Reflections on Self-Employment and Family Sacrifices
Mo Facts reflects on the transition from being a corporate worker for 25 years to being self-employed. He shares how his parents moved the family to a college town in their 30s to seek a better life, which required Mo to live with his grandparents for a year. He recalls the shame his father felt for "sending his kids away," comparing it to the difficult choices made during the Great Depression.
Mo Facts announces his termination after 15 years of service following his refusal to comply with a corporate vaccine mandate. He describes the timing of his firing as evidence of collusion between the United States government and corporations, noting his dismissal occurred just before OSHA mandates were dropped. Mo declares his transition to full-time independent media production and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of listener support for non-corporate voices.
The Biden administration released OSHA rules requiring companies with 100 or more employees to ensure full vaccination or weekly testing by January 4. Dr. Anthony Fauci testified that mandates work, citing a 99% compliance rate at United Airlines and the Houston Medical Association. The hosts critique the phrase "mandates work," suggesting it refers to the effectiveness of coercion and firing workers rather than improving public health outcomes.
The hosts analyze Donald Trump's 2016 pitch to Black voters, where he highlighted failing schools and high youth unemployment. They argue that by speaking directly to these issues, Trump broke a Republican taboo and forced a conversation that the Democratic Party had long avoided.
The hosts discuss personal observations of the job market, noting increased mobility for young workers during the Trump era compared to the Obama years. They emphasize the importance of youth employment in developing discipline and financial literacy, regardless of the quality of the entry-level jobs.
The hosts discuss the difficulties formerly incarcerated individuals face when trying to reintegrate into society, specifically the "box" on job applications. Adam Curry shares an anecdote about a friend's experience with the restrictive nature of parole and jail communication systems like JPay. Mo Fax notes that many reliable employees are fired once their background checks reveal a felony record.
