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The discussion explores Gloria Steinem's admitted ties to the CIA and her role in promoting the book "Black Macho and the Myth of the Superwoman" by Michelle Wallace. The hosts argue that this was part of a broader effort to drive a wedge between Black men and women, undermining male leadership in the community. They contrast this with the current "Black Lives Matter" leadership, which they view as a continuation of this feminist-led narrative.
Michelle Wallace's 1979 book, "Black Macho and the Myths of the Superwoman," is analyzed for its critique of black nationalism and sexism. The hosts explore the "Superwoman" archetype—an inordinately strong black woman unfazed by racism—and its modern manifestations in figures like Beyonce and Michelle Obama. Despite the book's initial success, Wallace's relative disappearance from public discourse is noted.
The hosts discuss claims that Gloria Steinem or the CIA may have ghostwritten Michelle Wallace's "Black Macho," leading to Wallace's reported nervous breakdown. The book is framed as a tool to dismantle the black nationalist ideologies of figures like Malcolm X by driving a wedge between black men and women. This historical effort is linked to modern 2020 political strategies targeting the black patriarchy.
