Topic: Hoodies

Adam Curry and Mo Fax discuss the evolution of the "hoodie" from a garment associated with the Unibomber to a weaponized symbol of racial identity following the Trayvon Martin case. They explore how fashion choices like hoodies and sneakers are used by law enforcement to profile youth. Mo notes that these styles were popular long before they were politicized by the media.

Audio from the documentary "The Hunted and the Hated" illustrates a typical stop and frisk interaction where a young man is harassed by the NYPD for wearing a hoodie and carrying a backpack. The footage highlights the aggressive and disrespectful nature of these stops, which often occurred without reasonable suspicion. The hosts emphasize that even "geniuses" like Bloomberg relied on these crude, harassing tactics rather than sophisticated policing.