Topic: Mo Fax

Adam Curry and Mo Fax open episode 61, discussing technical delays and the launch of new podcasting 2.0 technology. They highlight the "Value for Value" model, specifically mentioning the Podfriend app and the ability for listeners to send Satoshis via "boosts." The hosts emphasize their goal of creating a media ecosystem independent of traditional payment processors like PayPal.

Adam Curry and Mo Fax open episode 52 by discussing Mo's recent three-and-a-half-hour appearance on Hotep Jesus's platform. Mo Fax clarifies that the session was an in-depth conversation rather than a traditional interview, emphasizing the connective tissue between his podcast episodes. They touch on the cultural impact of the appearance and the shifting dynamics in public discourse regarding Black America.

Adam Curry publicly apologizes for calling Hotep Jesus "stupid" during a previous interaction, acknowledging the specific weight that word carries when used by a white man toward a Black man. Mo Fax discusses the importance of maintaining individual voices on the show while respecting boundaries. They emphasize that the decision to engage or withhold a vote is a calculated political move, not a sign of ignorance.

Adam Curry and Mo Fax celebrate the 50th episode of their podcast, marking the conclusion of what they consider "season one." They discuss the growth of the show and the emergence of listener meetups. Mo Fax addresses potential plans to appear on Hotep Jesus's video show, expressing his preference for the anonymity of podcasting over traditional celebrity status.

Adam Curry and Mo Fax return after a one-week hiatus to discuss Curry's upcoming interview on the Joe Rogan Experience. They highlight social media interactions with Hotep Jesus and the growth of "Mo Agenda" meetups, specifically a recent gathering in Michigan. The hosts emphasize the crossover between the No Agenda and Mo Fax listener communities.

The hosts celebrate the recent birthdays of Adam Curry and their dedicated listener, Uncle Richard. To honor the occasion, Mo Fax spins the "Wheel of Topics" to determine the subject for episode 48. The wheel lands on "Black on Black Crime," which Mo describes as a "third rail" in racial and political discourse.

Mo Fax analyzes the common rhetorical use of "Chicago" and "black on black crime" as a deflection tactic used to avoid discussions on police brutality. He introduces the "Mo Fax Law," noting that most racial conversations eventually devolve into mentions of Chicago violence. The discussion explores how these statistics are often used disingenuously to devalue black lives.

The episode concludes with a poetic reflection titled "The Banana Clip Theory," which explores the cycle of gun violence and the "strapped" mentality of the streets. Adam Curry and Mo Fax reiterate their "Value for Value" mission and thank the producers for their support. The show ends with the signature sign-off: "Pay attention to everything and the truth will reveal itself."