Topic: Karma

The hosts transition to the "Value for Value" segment, thanking donors who support the show via fiat (Cash App, PayPal) and the "MoFundMe" page. Major donors including Grant G ($199.99), Judy Schwarz ($185), and Jose Retana ($100) are credited as Associate Executive Producers. The hosts emphasize that the show is only possible through the direct financial support of the "Fax Family" listeners.

The hosts read a critical letter from listener Cameron Rose, who argues that Darwin used the word "race" as a synonym for "species" and not ethnicity. The hosts counter by re-quoting Darwin’s *Descent of Man*. They continue thanking donors, including Mike Riley and "Deez Laffs," while emphasizing that "value" is in the eye of the receiver, regardless of the donation size.

The hosts read a list of executive producers and donors, offering "Mo Karma" and "D-Deadbeating" services. Personal notes from listeners are shared, including a message from "Sir Alexander of Middle Cascadia" and a Father's Day tribute from "Dame Blackhammer." A special "biscuit" and birthday wish are given to Mrs. Facts, whose birthday coincides with the recording.

The hosts conduct a lengthy "Value for Value" segment, thanking producers who contributed financial support to episode 82. Notable donors include Harvey Cody, Jimmy James, and Cape, who sent significant amounts in both fiat and Bitcoin. The segment features the "de-deadbeating" of several listeners and the bestowing of "Mo Karma" and "Mo Kong" honors. The hosts reiterate that the show relies entirely on listener support rather than corporate advertising.

The hosts read a second block of donations and producer credits, thanking individuals like Brandy Bledsoe, Daniel Fletcher, and Anthony Melliker. They discuss the importance of "de-deadbeating" and how listener support allows them to remain independent of corporate paychecks. The segment includes personal notes from listeners who find the show's insights into community and truth-seeking invaluable.

A lengthy segment acknowledges high-value donors and executive producers, including Buddy Arceneaux and Colin McLane. The hosts discuss "Jobs Karma" for listeners facing employment uncertainty due to vaccine mandates, specifically mentioning a producer named Marilyn Plaza. Other topics touched upon in donor notes include the "Boulet" episodes, Bill Cosby, and a hip-hop version of the Nutcracker produced by a listener.

The hosts continue thanking Associate Executive Producers, including "Tiger Auntie" and donors from Germany and the Pacific Islands. They discuss the technicalities of donating via PayPal to avoid fees and clarify that the "Fold app" is not currently compatible with their Bitcoin receiving system. The segment reinforces the community aspect of the "Facts Family" and the ongoing project to transcribe and index all past episodes.

The hosts read a lengthy note from producer Greg Wheeler Jr., who discusses the pressure of vaccine mandates in the workplace and the feeling of the world spinning a "wicked web." They officially "de-deadbeat" him following his first donation and grant him "Mo Karma." The segment concludes with a list of other associate executive producers who supported the show financially, reinforcing the community-driven nature of the podcast.

The hosts thank the technical producers, including Dreb Scott for his work on chapters and transcripts. They read through a list of donors, including a special mention for Cherie Laurie, who is undergoing chemotherapy. In a moment of "empathetic listening," Adam Curry plays the "F-Cancer" jingle and grants her "Mo Karma." The segment reinforces the "Value for Value" model as the show's lifeblood.

A Birmingham pastor challenges his peers to open their churches despite the pandemic, preaching "walk by faith, not by sight." The hosts discuss the hypocrisy of keeping bars and liquor stores open while labeling churches as "non-essential." They explore the metaphysical power of group prayer and "vibrations," comparing it to the "karma" and "rainstick" experiments conducted on the *No Agenda* show.

Adam Curry and Mo Fax thank their high-level donors, including "Big Baller" Jackie Green and Phillip Ballou. They promote the use of decentralized apps like Sphinx and Breeze to support the show. The hosts emphasize that the podcast is "uncancelable" because it relies on direct listener support rather than corporate advertising or PayPal, which they view as a tool for censorship.

The merits and dangers of financial apps like Credit Karma are debated, focusing on the trade-off between user education and total surveillance. While one perspective appreciates the gamification of credit scores as a tool for financial literacy, the other warns that these apps grant companies deep access to personal bank transactions and spending habits. The segment notes how the information age has changed the landscape for Black entrepreneurs by providing direct access to global markets.

The hosts discuss how globalism and the internet have made it easier for individuals to start businesses without local gatekeepers. They critique the "Credit Karma" system as a tool for enslavement but acknowledge it as a way for people to understand how their behavior impacts their financial access. Mo Facts emphasizes the importance of fathers teaching children how to use these systems as tools for their own benefit.

Adam Curry and Mo Fax thank their producers for episode 49, emphasizing the "value-for-value" model that keeps the show free of corporate influence. They read donation notes from listeners who discovered the show through the Joe Rogan Experience. The segment includes the "Mo Karma" and "Wusa" jingles, and a quote from Malcolm X about the necessity of honest dialogue between black and white men.

Inspired by Malcolm X, the hosts propose a new tier of producership called "Seated at the Table" for those who contribute significantly to the show's dialogue. They discuss "media tribalism," where talent can bypass traditional systems by building direct support from their community. Producers Michael Bradbury and Brian Rogers receive "Mo Karma" and "Wusa" for their contributions and for recognizing the similarities between racial groups.

The hosts discuss "Show Club" donations and a listener's question about how to share the show with others, which they refer to as "food for thought." They also briefly mention the "Assassin's Creed" game series, QAnon, and the importance of using the Overcast app for sharing specific podcast segments.

The hosts read various listener notes, including questions about future episodes on Malcolm X and religion in the ADOS community. They discuss a documentary recommendation and provide "Goat Woosa" jingles for donors. The segment ends with the "Mo Karma" blessing and a reminder for listeners to support the show via MoFundMe.com to maintain its independence from corporate sponsors like Shell.

Mo introduces a new "Mo Karma" soundbite featuring "Take That" clips to redeem a previous segment. The hosts discuss the theremin as the "official instrument of conspiracy theorists" and prepare to dive into a deep "rabbit hole" regarding celebrity rumors. They emphasize the importance of authenticity and the "random number theory" in their production.

The hosts discuss the "power of the word" and the concept of manifesting reality through speech, citing Joel Osteen and the book *The Secret*. They link Donald Trump's rhetorical style to his former pastor, Norman Vincent Peale, author of *The Power of Positive Thinking*. They argue that Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan functions as a collective manifestation tool, contrasting it with the "doom and gloom" of previous administrations.

The hosts describe credit scoring apps like Credit Karma as "slave control mechanisms" that grant banks total surveillance over a user's financial behavior. They argue that modern algorithms are "super racist" and are used to determine everything from loan eligibility to criminal sentencing. This technological shift represents a more sophisticated version of the racial data points used in the original redlining maps.