Topic: First 48

2 chapters across the catalog

62: Pink Elephant
• 25:27 - 32:24

62: Pink Elephant

Felony Murder Rule and Disparate Justice Standards

Mo explains the "felony murder rule," a legal doctrine where any death occurring during a felony can result in a murder charge for all participants. He uses examples from the show "The First 48" to illustrate how young black men are frequently charged with murder one for incidental deaths during crimes. He argues that by this standard, all four officers should have faced identical murder charges, and the failure to do so reveals a double standard in the justice system.

48: Shootist
• 31:51 - 36:02

48: Shootist

Media Perception of Victims and the "Black Inc" Business Model

Mo Fax analyzes the media's lack of interest in intra-racial crime compared to interracial incidents, citing Notorious B.I.G.'s lyrics about fame in death. He critiques "Black Inc" and political figures like Kamala Harris for using black bodies to advance political agendas without addressing the nuances of crime. The hosts argue that dead black men have become a political commodity for various factions.