13 chapters across the catalog
The hosts examine past footage of Joy Behar admitting to wearing "dark makeup" for a Halloween costume as an African woman. They contrast the lack of disciplinary action against Behar with the suspension of Whoopi Goldberg, highlighting the defensive reactions of co-host Sunny Hostin and the perceived double standards regarding offensive behavior on the show.
Mo examines the controversy surrounding BLM co-founder Patrisse Cullors and her purchase of multiple high-end homes. In a clip with Marc Lamont Hill, Cullors denies taking a salary from the foundation, attributing her wealth to book deals and a YouTube contract. Mo labels her a "hypocritical Marxist" and a "cult leader" who lives in the neighborhoods of the "oppressors" she critiques.
The hosts explore the cultural shift toward viewing math and science as racist or subjective. They argue that when objective numbers are removed, communication becomes impossible, leading to a society governed by feelings rather than facts. Hypocrisy is described as a math problem where equivalent actions are given different values based on political affiliation, such as the disparate treatment of business owners and tech platforms.
A throwback clip reveals Roland Martin previously urging Black voters to maintain militancy and demand engagement before elections. This contradicts his current stance advising Ice Cube to wait until after the election to negotiate with Democrats. The hosts compare this political strategy to the "Lucy and the football" trope, where promises to the ADOS community are perpetually delayed.
A vintage clip of Muhammad Ali expressing strong views against racial integration is played to highlight the potential for "cancel culture" to target historical heroes. Ali argued for the preservation of racial identity and criticized the desire to "blot out" one's race. The hosts discuss the hypocrisy of modern judgment and the difficulty of unseating a political "heel" like Trump without a strong "babyface" competitor.
The hosts connect Norwood Hasty's 1968 comments about "thinking for" black people to Joe Biden's assertion that voters who can't see the difference between him and Trump "ain't black." They argue that both reflect a mindset where white leaders feel entitled to determine the identity and interests of the black community. The segment also touches on the hypocrisy of cancel culture when applied to establishment politicians.
The hosts discuss Jimmy Dore's deconstruction of mainstream media narratives, noting that the public is becoming more resistant to "echo chamber" reporting. They argue that the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this trend as people grew tired of conflicting expert opinions and models. The segment emphasizes that social media and independent clips allow voters to identify political hypocrisy more easily than in previous decades.
Donald Trump labeled Michael Bloomberg a "total racist" in response to the leaked audio, despite Trump's own history of calling for nationwide stop and frisk during the 2016 election. Critics argue that Trump's base is indifferent to his own racial rhetoric, allowing him to "gaslight" the public by attacking Bloomberg for policies Trump himself endorsed. The hosts analyze the different ways the media frames the two candidates' histories with racial issues.
Karen Hunter claims that Donald Trump "hates black people" at his core, while accepting Michael Bloomberg's apology for policies that actually incarcerated Black citizens. The hosts highlight this as a "Jedi mind trick" of cognitive dissonance, where one billionaire is labeled an irredeemable racist while another is given a pass for political convenience. They argue that both candidates should be held to the same standard regarding their records on race.
The hosts advocate for a "tangible results" approach to voting, where Black voters withhold support unless candidates provide concrete benefits. They argue that both Trump and Bloomberg have disqualifying records regarding housing and policing, and the media's attempt to favor one over the other is a "dog and pony show." The discussion emphasizes the need for independent media to expose the hypocrisy of both political parties.
The commentary highlights the shifting stance of academic Michael Eric Dyson regarding Kanye West. While Dyson praised West's "George Bush doesn't care about black people" comment as brilliant, he later criticized West's support for Trump as "white supremacy by ventriloquism." This change is presented as an example of how public figures are only celebrated by the establishment when their views align with specific political agendas.
Gentrification Hypocrisy, Jay-Z NFL Partnership, and Think Tanks
The discussion focuses on the perceived hypocrisy of political think tanks and public figures regarding urban development. Mo highlights the contradiction of being anti-gentrification while supporting opportunity zones, specifically citing Jay-Z's partnership with the NFL through Roc Nation. This move is framed as a conflict between business interests and the "woke" pro-black agendas Jay-Z publicly champions.
T.I. speaks on the generational trauma caused by the War on Drugs while simultaneously profiting from "trap music" that glorifies drug culture. The hosts point out the hypocrisy of T.I. denouncing Donald Trump while utilizing the Opportunity Zone tax breaks created by Trump's 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. They argue that these celebrities monetize negative community behaviors and then profit from the resulting redevelopment.
