Topic: Inflation

16 chapters across the catalog

95: IDK
• 1:25:29 - 1:29:33

95: IDK

Financial Systems and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)

The hosts provide a deep dive into the history of the Federal Reserve and the end of the gold standard in 1971. They explain Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) as a tool for total individual control, allowing the state to monitor spending and implement social credit scores. Bitcoin is discussed as a potential "way out" of this centralized financial trap.

90: Micro Mockingbird
• 2:53:21 - 3:03:02

90: Micro Mockingbird

Newsbenders Satire and the Control of Human Emotion

Mo Facts introduces clips from the 1970s BBC satirical play "Newsbenders," which depicts a secret organization planning the news years in advance. The play describes using "fictitious" threats like nuclear war and financial instability to keep the public in a state of emotional threat and economic dependency. The hosts compare this to modern "Big Pharma" solutions like Ozempic, which they argue are designed to profit from the very anxieties created by the media.

87: Ye & They
• 1:30:31 - 1:34:03

87: Ye & They

Stacey Abrams on Abortion as an Economic Issue

Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams is criticized for her comments on MSNBC linking abortion access to economic relief from inflation. Abrams argued that carrying an unwanted pregnancy is a primary driver of poverty. The hosts find this argument "inhumane," comparing it to Janet Yellen's economic defense of reproductive rights and suggesting it devalues human life for financial stability.

85: Overman
• 1:38:56 - 1:41:48

85: Overman

Educational Standards and the TEKS System in Texas

A discussion about the Texas Educational Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) system reveals how teachers are constrained by standardized testing. The hosts argue that the entire educational system has become a "big IQ test" designed to report results to the Department of Education. They suggest that grade inflation and lowered standards are used to keep the system functioning while masking the actual intelligence levels of students.

83: Sources and Methods
• 2:09:17 - 2:18:37

83: Sources and Methods

Final Donor Acknowledgments and Summer Support

The hosts conclude the donation segment by thanking a wide range of producers, including those who donated in memory of friends or shared personal anecdotes about hip-hop music. They acknowledge the challenges of inflation and express gratitude for the continued support during the summer months. Listeners are directed to MoFax.com and MoFundMe.com for all contribution methods.

82: High Value Target
• 26:29 - 32:07

82: High Value Target

Economic Pressures and the Decline of Marriage

Economic factors such as 50% rent increases and high gas prices are cited as drivers for people to seek "deals" in relationships rather than traditional marriages. The discussion posits that marriage has become a "bad deal" for men due to the risks associated with family court and the loss of parental rights. This trend is linked to a larger elite agenda of depopulation, specifically targeting certain neighborhoods through organizations like Planned Parenthood.

78: Hiding in the Fuzz
• 22:00 - 25:31

78: Hiding in the Fuzz

Mass Formation and the Shift from COVID to Russia

The discussion shifts to "mass formation" and how the media cycles through crises—from COVID-19 to the Russia-Ukraine conflict—to keep the public in a state of defeat. They reference former KGB agent Yuri Bezmenov’s theories on ideological subversion and the corruption of educational systems. The hosts predict a return to COVID-19 narratives as a way to dial back the pressure of the Ukraine conflict and inflation.

78: Hiding in the Fuzz
• 1:07:43 - 1:12:28

78: Hiding in the Fuzz

Putin Price Hikes and the Blame Game

A clip of White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki shows the administration attributing inflation and gas price increases to the "Putin price hike." The hosts compare this to the media's refusal to blame George Soros for societal issues, noting the hypocrisy in blaming single individuals for global economic trends. They discuss how Putin is being used as a proxy to prevent a successful 2024 run by Donald Trump.

77: No Hugs Needed
• 1:28:41 - 1:33:41

77: No Hugs Needed

Gun Rights in Ukraine versus America

The hosts contrast the U.S. government's support for arming Ukrainian citizens with its domestic push for gun control. They reiterate the "GBG" (Give Blacks Guns) initiative as a tangible policy for self-protection. The segment also mentions Ice Cube's "Contract with Black America" and how the Democratic Party's "wait until after the election" stance has backfired.

75: What U Gonna Do Cuzz
• 2:26:53 - 2:30:22

75: What U Gonna Do Cuzz

Network Film Monologue and the "Mad as Hell" Sentiment

A famous clip from the 1976 film *Network* features Howard Beale's "I'm mad as hell" monologue. The speech touches on inflation, unemployment, crime, and the Russians, which the hosts note feels remarkably relevant to 2022. Mo Facts uses the clip to illustrate how anger can be a catalyst for action if channeled correctly toward recognizing one's value as a human being.

70: Four Freedoms
• 1:05:09 - 1:08:44

70: Four Freedoms

Economic Safety Nets, Socialist Ideology and Global Fears

The hosts discuss FDR's legacy of the "Great New Deal" and the creation of the American welfare state. While Mo Facts identifies as non-socialist, he argues for a strong social safety net that encourages a return to work rather than trapping people in poverty. They suggest that modern global fears like climate change and inflation are being used to usher in a new era of totalitarian control.

70: Four Freedoms
• 1:49:55 - 1:52:43

70: Four Freedoms

Supply Chain Crisis, Container Costs and Breaking Christmas

Retail CEOs warn of a "kink in every link" of the supply chain, with container costs rising from $2,000 to over $20,000. The hosts predict that the unvaccinated will be used as a scapegoat for "breaking Christmas" when shelves are empty. They note that the logistics nightmare is being used to pressure workers back into the labor force under the guise of saving the holiday season.

63: We Are People 1
• 1:45:08 - 1:49:58

63: We Are People 1

Market Saturation of WAP and the Diamond Analogy

The hosts use economic analogies to describe the "saturation" of sexual content, arguing that an overabundance of "fiat" sexuality devalues the market. They compare the porn industry's shift to "gig work" to the diamond industry's control of supply. Adam Curry notes that the market is now being "mind-controlled" into accepting "laboratory-created" (fiat) alternatives to traditional values.

35: Take That, Take That
• 1:45:13 - 1:50:04

35: Take That, Take That

Modern Monetary Theory and the New Black Deal

The hosts discuss Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) and the ease with which the government printed trillions of dollars for pandemic stimulus. They argue that if the government can create money for banks and the stock market, there is no financial barrier to funding reparations. They criticize politicians like AOC and former candidate Marianne Williamson for not demanding a significant enough number, such as one trillion dollars, for a "New Black Deal."

06: Meet The Parents
• 1:36:07 - 1:42:31

06: Meet The Parents

Economic Impact of Women Entering the Workforce

The entry of women into the workforce is analyzed as an economic move that doubled the labor pool and effectively halved the value of a single income. This shift made it nearly impossible for a single parent to support a household. The hosts also discuss the rise of "fur babies" (pets) as a substitute for children due to the high cost of living.

02: Nudge Machine
• 1:02:05 - 1:07:00

02: Nudge Machine

Modern Monetary Theory and the Feasibility of Reparations

The discussion shifts to Modern Monetary Theory (MMT), which posits that the U.S. can print money without detriment to the economy. Adam Curry questions whether a trillion dollars could be printed specifically for reparations and what the consumer effect would be. The hosts contrast this with Williamson's claim that higher reparations are not "politically feasible" despite the government's ability to print money for other interests.