Topic: Incarceration

13 chapters across the catalog

89: Mass Confusion
• 24:07 - 26:55

89: Mass Confusion

Scientific White Supremacy and the Georgia Guidestones

The hosts explore "scientific white supremacy," which uses IQ tests and data to justify social engineering. They link various social trends, including transgenderism and mass incarceration, to a broader agenda of population tailoring. The Georgia Guidestones are cited as evidence of an elite desire to maintain the global population at 500 million people.

78: Hiding in the Fuzz
• 2:01:48 - 2:07:52

78: Hiding in the Fuzz

Justice and Public Safety PAC Funding Reform DAs

The segment examines the "Justice and Public Safety PAC," chaired by Whitney Timus, which uses Soros's donations to elect "reform-minded" prosecutors. These DAs prioritize reducing confinement and seeking lesser charges for non-violent offenses. The hosts argue that these policies have led to increased crime in major cities, claiming the "safety" promised by these groups is a facade that victimizes the poor.

77: No Hugs Needed
• 29:44 - 33:59

77: No Hugs Needed

Joe Biden Legislative History and Black Community Impact

Charlamagne tha God asserts that Joe Biden has caused more harm to Black people than Donald Trump, citing the 1988 crack laws and the 1994 Crime Bill. The discussion highlights Biden's past collaboration with segregationist Strom Thurmond. Despite these criticisms, the hosts note the cognitive dissonance of public figures who continue to advocate for voting Democrat.

66: Black Butterfly
• 1:33:51 - 1:41:47

66: Black Butterfly

Gentrification and Urban Decay in East Baltimore

The discussion explores the "regentrification" of East Baltimore, where Johns Hopkins expanded by demolishing the homes of 1,200 Black residents to build dormitories for white staff. The hosts compare this to the themes of "The Wire," suggesting that urban decay and drug epidemics are sometimes allowed to persist to drive down property values for institutional acquisition.

50: Class Action
• 1:43:19 - 1:52:27

50: Class Action

13th Amendment Loophole, Convict Leasing and Modern Slavery

The 13th Amendment's exception for "punishment for a crime" allowed slavery to evolve into convict leasing and mass incarceration. A Vice report features a genealogist who found cases of families held in de facto slavery in Mississippi as late as 1961. The segment highlights the brutal enforcement of these systems through violence, including accounts of individuals forced to dig their own graves.

49: Brothas Be Voting
• 1:15:09 - 1:20:03

49: Brothas Be Voting

Dr. Umar Johnson on the Power of the Non-Vote

Dr. Umar Johnson argues that the Democratic Party has failed to produce a plan for miseducation, gentrification, or mass incarceration. He suggests that the most powerful action black Americans can take in the 2020 election is to withhold their vote entirely. This sentiment is echoed by a Trump supporter on Bloomberg who claims Trump is the first president to address black men directly without a "savior" complex.

46: Kamala Kanye King
• 1:39:17 - 1:42:49

46: Kamala Kanye King

Joe Biden and the 1994 Crime Bill

A clip from the 1990s shows Joe Biden advocating for more police, prosecutors, and prison cells to combat "violent thugs." The hosts point out the irony of current claims that discussing this history constitutes "disinformation." They argue that Biden's past rhetoric directly contributed to the mass incarceration policies that the Democratic Party now claims to oppose.

43: Black Inc.
• 1:04:59 - 1:09:50

43: Black Inc.

Black Marxism and the Rise of Neoliberalism

Black Marxism emerged in the 1980s as a response to racial capitalism and the global economic slump. The hosts discuss how both liberals and conservatives contributed to the criminal justice architecture that led to mass incarceration. They argue that modern corporations are now activating and funding Marxist movements as a form of corporate warfare to reshape boards of directors and social influence.

38: You Ain't Binary
• 24:52 - 26:54

38: You Ain't Binary

Donald Trump, Biden Crime Bill Campaign Ad

The Trump campaign released an advertisement using Joe Biden's own words regarding the 1994 Crime Bill to highlight his role in mass incarceration. The ad claims Biden's policies destroyed millions of black lives and mocks his potential memory issues. The hosts discuss how Trump is using Biden's legislative record as a primary weapon in the 2020 election cycle.

21: You're the Father
• 1:32:17 - 1:37:07

21: You're the Father

Matriarchy in the Inner City and Police Relations

Judge Joe Brown argues that the shift from masculine community order to a state-reliant matriarchy has damaged community-police relations. The hosts point out the irony of calling for police to collect child support while simultaneously protesting police violence. They emphasize the importance of men fulfilling their responsibilities to provide and protect to keep the state out of the family unit.

13: Deconstructing Kanye
• 1:04:28 - 1:09:21

13: Deconstructing Kanye

The Destruction of Black Culture

Kanye West claims that modern black culture is "cultureless" and dominated by "culture vultures" and consumerism. One host disagrees, arguing that a distinct culture existed until it was systematically destroyed by the removal of men from households, the opioid and crack epidemics, and mass incarceration. They discuss how Planned Parenthood and government policies have contributed to the erosion of the community's foundation.

04: Facts and Fallacies
• 53:36 - 56:22

04: Facts and Fallacies

Criminal Justice Disparities and Population Statistics

Mo analyzes NAACP data showing that African Americans make up 34% of the correctional population but only 13% of the total U.S. population. He argues that both political parties misrepresent these numbers: Democrats suggest the system affects nearly everyone, while Republicans frame the entire community as criminal. In reality, less than 10% of the Black population is involved in the criminal justice system.

01: Black Bots
• 30:43 - 33:24

01: Black Bots

Obama's Two Terms and the Transgender Bathroom Priority

During Barack Obama's presidency, many black voters expected significant policy changes in his second term, but felt let down by the lack of progress on issues like mass incarceration. The administration's focus on transgender bathroom access was perceived by some in the black community as a misplaced priority. This dissatisfaction created a political vacuum that allowed for the emergence of movements like ADOS, which mirrors the energy of the MAGA movement.