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The hosts discuss the economic despair in the Rust Belt and small towns where textile and flower mills have closed, leaving families struggling despite working multiple jobs. They link this economic frustration to the events of January 6, arguing that the "tinderbox" was created by a broken social contract. A clip of a Black man criticizing "tokenism" and the lack of true equality mirrors the sentiment of the modern working class across all races.
A throwback clip features Malcolm X explaining his view that white liberals in the North are "foxes" who are more deceptive than the "wolves" of the South. The hosts apply this analogy to the modern political landscape, comparing the Democratic establishment to the fox and Donald Trump to the wolf. They argue that Biden's recent comments validate Malcolm X's warnings about liberals infiltrating black organizations to stifle militant efforts for equality.
MSNBC correspondent Tremaine Lee criticizes Biden's "hubris" but ultimately suggests that black voters will not be swayed by "off-the-fuff" remarks. Lee compares the situation to the Tara Reade allegations, implying that if sexual assault claims didn't sink Biden's support, racial gaffes won't either. The hosts describe this as "butter for the biscuit" behavior from the black media establishment.
Sagar Enjeti's analysis of the Obama endorsement is featured, where he describes Joe Biden as a "husk" onto which establishment figures project their desires. The hosts agree with this assessment and revisit the "dirty" 2008 primary between Obama and Clinton. They remind listeners that Clinton's campaign originally circulated the "birther" rumors and other racially charged strategies against Obama.
The hosts discuss the emergence of "anti-establishment" and "anti-globalist" tribes that cross traditional party lines. They note that figures like Jimmy Dore (on the left) and various right-wing commentators are finding common ground against the globalist status quo. The segment explores the concept of "tribal media," where audiences congregate around independent properties like Joe Rogan rather than scripted corporate news.
Michael Bloomberg represents the traditional New York establishment, while Donald Trump is characterized as a Queens native who long sought but rarely received acceptance from Manhattan elites. Despite Trump's affluent upbringing, Bloomberg's self-made wealth and philanthropic status granted him higher social standing in elite circles. Their daughters appeared together in the documentary Born Rich, highlighting the proximity of their families before the political rift.
Kanye West is compared to Donald Trump due to his independent personality and tendency to disrupt the establishment. The discussion highlights how both figures are often clipped by the media to appear irrational, despite having moments of brilliance. Kanye West's recent album, Jesus is King, is noted as a significant return to his roots, suggesting his cultural equity makes him resistant to cancel culture.
