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The discussion explores the theory that the slap was a staged event intended to manipulate public perception or generate ratings. The hosts consider the "Black Oscars" branding and how the incident potentially damaged the collective image of Black men in media. They speculate on whether Will Smith was triggered by "MK Ultra" style cues or if the event was wargamed by producers.
The spiritual meaning of the rabbit as a "prey" animal that reproduces rapidly is linked to the branding of the Playboy Bunny. Grace Slick's "White Rabbit" is discussed as a song that used children's literature to normalize drug culture. The hosts argue that the rabbit symbol represents the mass production of "wannabe" archetypes, from Marilyn Monroe to modern figures like Megan Thee Stallion, to push specific social agendas.
Adam Curry and Mo Facts return for the second part of their discussion regarding the cultural intersection of Megan Thee Stallion and Maxine Waters. The hosts address technical and life delays that occurred since the previous episode, framing the current conversation as an exploration of the "educated side" of the WAP phenomenon. They prepare to unmask a third party involved in linking these two public figures.
The discussion identifies Caitlin Greenidge as the author of the Harper's Bazaar article titled "Megan Thee Stallion and Representative Waters' Misogynoir, Say No, and the Genius of WAP." The term "misogynoir" is defined as a specific form of prejudice directed toward Black women, often originating from Black men. The segment explores how Megan Thee Stallion is utilized as an asset for liberal politicians due to her education, sex appeal, and status as a victim following the Tori Lanez shooting incident.
Maxine Waters commends Megan Thee Stallion for pursuing a college degree, sparking a debate on the role of formal education in the Black community. The hosts discuss the meme that education "can't be taken out of your head," with Adam Curry suggesting that a Bitcoin seed phrase is a modern equivalent for financial sovereignty. The segment posits that degrees are often viewed as "freedom papers" to enter a system dominated by white supremacy, while also noting the debt trap of modern universities.
Adam Curry and Mo Facts introduce episode 63, focusing on the cultural impact of the song WAP and the surprising endorsement it received from Representative Maxine Waters. The hosts issue a trigger warning and parental guidance advisory due to the explicit nature of the subject matter. This segment establishes the "value for value" model and sets the stage for a two-part deep dive into the commoditization of women in hip-hop and politics.
Representative Maxine Waters praised Megan Thee Stallion during an interview for Harper's Bazaar, calling the song WAP an example of "audacity" and women taking charge of their own narrative. Mo Facts argues that this endorsement is a form of political pandering and commoditization of human beings. The discussion notes that the story was pushed on both hip-hop stations and older "black boomer" radio programs like the Ricky Smiley Morning Show to normalize "thot culture."
The hosts revisit Megan Thee Stallion's 2020 Saturday Night Live performance where she displayed the message "Protect Black Women" and criticized Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron. The segment analyzes the New York Times op-ed written by the artist regarding violence against black women and high mortality rates. Mo Facts questions the intended audience of the "protect" message, suggesting it implicitly targets black men while ignoring broader propaganda efforts.
The hosts play the audio of Maxine Waters telling Megan Thee Stallion to ignore critics and be proud of her "audacity." Mo Facts argues that Megan is being "groomed" as a more articulate and intelligent version of Cardi B to better communicate political messages. They suggest that a "third party broker" in the room is orchestrating this alliance between the politician and the entertainer.
In the final part of the Harper's Bazaar interview, Maxine Waters encourages black women to build confidence and not seek approval from men. Adam Curry expresses skepticism, suggesting the 82-year-old Waters likely hasn't seen the WAP video and is being directed by handlers. Mo Facts asserts that Megan Thee Stallion is a "commodity" whose every move is decided by record executives and advertising agencies.
Maxine Waters discusses "building community" by accepting people where they are. Mo Facts interprets this as an attempt to "bury the hatchet" between educated, affluent black women (the "strollers") and the "ratchet" sexually free demographic for political gain. He argues that as black men move away from the Democratic party, these groups are being galvanized to maintain political power.
Maxine Waters commends Megan Thee Stallion for finishing her degree, though she initially suggests the star "doesn't have to" go to school anymore. Mo Facts interprets this as Waters realizing Megan is "one of us" (the elite) rather than just a sex worker. He concludes that many modern degrees have also moved from "commodity" to "fiat," serving as "clout" rather than representing actual skills.
Megan Thee Stallion performs "Savage" on Saturday Night Live, featuring a political message to "protect Black women" and audio clips of Malcolm X. Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron responds to the performance, calling the disparaging comments about him "disgusting" and "intolerant." Mo Fax argues that the performance hijacked Malcolm X's words out of context to serve a modern political agenda.
Megan Thee Stallion pens an op-ed for the New York Times regarding violence against Black women following a shooting incident involving Canadian rapper Tory Lanez. The hosts discuss the "conspiratorial" nature of the incident and how it has been used to fuel a narrative that Black men are inherently harmful to Black women. They note the inclusion of trans-mortality statistics in the media coverage of the event.
The hosts discuss the cultural impact of the song "WAP" by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, noting its defense by white feminists and presidential candidates. Mo Fax argues that women traditionally keep society civilized, but the glorification of hyper-sexualized "WAP households" without fathers leads to social decay. They critique the political pandering to artists who promote these narratives.
