Topic: Facebook

Adam Curry recounts a 2010 Time Magazine article where FBI Director Robert Mueller "burst into" a meeting with Mark Zuckerberg at Facebook headquarters. The hosts argue that Facebook and other social media platforms are essentially government agencies with private-facing CEOs. They discuss In-Q-Tel, the CIA's venture capital firm, and its role in funding tech companies like Palantir, asserting that the "private corporation" label is a facade for government surveillance tools.

A discussion of the Smith family's finances reveals that Will Smith considers social media his "bread and butter" due to a lack of recent Hollywood blockbusters. The hosts suggest that Jada Pinkett Smith's *Red Table Talk* serves as a primary income stream, effectively "pimping out" the family's private drama for Facebook's views. They argue that the couple's "Black Royalty" lifestyle requires high liquid cash flow that may be dwindling.

A news report from WION reveals that Meta (Facebook) has temporarily changed its policy to allow calls for violence against Russian "invaders" and soldiers in certain countries. The policy also permits support for the Azov Battalion, a Ukrainian neo-Nazi group previously banned by the platform. The hosts express shock at the fluidity of hate speech rules and the normalization of state-sanctioned animosity toward a specific nationality.

A former FBI executive describes the post-9/11 bureau culture as one where "the rules don't apply anymore" in the pursuit of preventing another attack. The hosts discuss a 2009 Time Magazine article claiming that then-FBI Director Robert Mueller had his own office inside the Facebook building. They argue that the internet has become a tool for government propaganda rather than a bastion of free speech.

A satirical clip from Conan O'Brien's late-night show mocks President Donald Trump's public statements regarding the coronavirus, framing his rhetoric as a virus itself. The segment offers humorous advice on avoiding "infection" from political statements by staying off Facebook and avoiding large gatherings. The hosts use the clip to lighten the mood and diffuse the tension of the preceding propaganda discussion.

Investigators used Micah Johnson's Facebook "likes" to establish a motive of racial rage. The hosts argue that this "guilty by association" tactic allows the FBI to put anyone who follows similar pages on a watch list. They criticize the media for turning a personal journal into a "manifesto" to fit the BIE narrative.

The conversation addresses reports of the Trump campaign placing flyers in black barbershops and using micro-targeting on Facebook. Malcolm X’s historical critique of the Democratic Party—putting the black vote last after securing power—is compared to the 2008-2010 period under Obama. The hosts joke about writing campaign slogans for Trump based on these historical insights.

Kanye West publicly declared his support for Donald Trump during a 2016 concert in Sacramento, California, shortly after the election. During a 17-minute rant, he criticized Google and Facebook and suggested that black people should stop focusing on racism. Following this controversial appearance, West was hospitalized for sleep deprivation, which some interpret as industry-led damage control.

Sean King released a 72-page financial report to defend his reputation after public backlash regarding an honor from singer Rihanna. Investigation into King's Real Justice PAC reveals significant backing from Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz and his wife Carrie Tuna, totaling nearly $2 million. Although Moskovitz is a signatory of the Giving Pledge, the funds were routed through individual donations rather than their established non-profit entities.