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Malcolm X's rift with Elijah Muhammad is linked to H.L. Hunt, who was reportedly the Nation of Islam's biggest benefactor. Hunt also funded the KKK, playing both sides of the racial divide to cause confusion. Malcolm X's "chickens coming home to roost" comment about JFK's death frightened Elijah Muhammad because of the potential exposure of their financial ties to Hunt.
A report from Australia discusses "strategic ambiguity" as a long-standing diplomatic policy regarding the defense of Taiwan. The hosts equate this high-level political strategy with gaslighting, noting that it forces people to question reality by denying concrete facts in favor of shifting geopolitical narratives.
The discussion refutes the idea of a hot war with China, framing the U.S.-China relationship as a partnership established during the Clinton era. They argue that China buys U.S. debt so the U.S. can buy Chinese goods, creating a pass-through economy. The real "war" is described as being directed against the individual rather than between nations.
The hosts examine the psychological impact of the 1960s assassinations, noting the strategic order in which Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. were killed. They play clips of King's reaction to Malcolm's death and the subsequent news reports of King's own murder in 1968. Dr. Cornel West comments on how "something died" in the black community following these events, leading to a shift toward more radicalized anger among the youth.
The discussion turns to Clarence 13X (Allah the Father), the founder of the Five Percent Nation, who broke away from the Nation of Islam to teach youth in the streets. His message that "the black man is God" heavily influenced hip-hop icons like Rakim, Wu-Tang Clan, and Nas. Mo Facts shares a personal story of meeting "Gods" on a Greyhound bus as a child, which gave him a sense of pride and intellectual curiosity.
Adam Curry and Mo Facts discuss how record labels and venue owners like Live Nation control the music industry through distribution. Mo argues that signing a deal often means letting a corporation curate an artist's sound to make it palatable for a wider audience, which inherently limits the artist's independence.
Mo Facts discusses the "trifecta" of Sam Cooke, Malcolm X, and Muhammad Ali hanging out together in 1964. This alliance of the heavyweight champion, a civil rights leader, and a pop superstar made the establishment nervous. Mo notes that the "do-for-self" mentality of the Nation of Islam was particularly disruptive to the economic status quo.
The segment traces the origins of the "It's okay to be white" slogan, which began as a trolling campaign on 4chan designed to provoke overreactions. A local news clip from Beaverton, Oregon, shows a resident shredding a flyer with the slogan, viewing it as a threat to her diverse neighborhood. The hosts discuss how such simple phrases are weaponized to identify political enemies.
A National Geographic report confirms that rats can enter homes by swimming through residential sewer pipes and navigating the "maze-like" plumbing of a toilet. The segment describes how rats use their sharp claws and air pockets to survive the underwater journey. The hosts conclude the episode by reflecting on how these "urban nightmares" contribute to the current climate of fear and behavioral change.
Referencing a documentary from the National Constitution Center, the segment highlights how eugenics was accepted as "solid science" by top American thinkers in the early 20th century. The movement provided a "scientific solution" to political problems like poverty and homelessness. The hosts draw parallels to modern issues, suggesting that things like bioweapons or untested vaccines are framed as scientific necessities to solve social crises.
Sharon Letterman Hicks and the National Black Justice Coalition
Sharon Letterman Hicks, Andrew Gillum's co-defendant, is identified as the CEO of the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC). She was arrested on federal corruption charges just days after filing to run for a Florida House seat. The hosts describe her as Gillum's "handler" and note the lack of a Wikipedia page for such a significant political figure, suggesting she operates primarily behind the scenes.
MSNBC contributor Elie Mystal is critiqued for his "bombastic" social media persona and his claim to represent black voices that cannot speak freely in professional environments. The hosts examine his background and his role as a "justice correspondent" who frequently challenges the validity of the U.S. Constitution.
Adam Curry shares a story about singer Richard Marx trying to get him fired from MTV over a joke about his hair. The hosts discuss the breakdown of direct human discourse, where neighbors now call the police or use social media to resolve minor conflicts instead of talking to each other. They also note the shift in the show "Cops" on Fox Nation, which now predominantly features white perpetrators to avoid racial controversy.
Steve Bannon introduces the terms "inclusive nationalism" and "expansionary populism" during an interview with Jason Whitlock. He argues that nationalism should focus on the premium value of American citizenship regardless of race or religion. Bannon predicts that this movement will capture 70% of the voting population by focusing on the economic interests of the working class.
Adam Curry and Mo Facts discuss the "Great Reset" and the intentional destruction of systems to facilitate a global financial overhaul. They predict that as people burn through savings and summer heat rises, cities may see increased unrest and protests. They reference the United Nations Secretary-General's priorities of defeating COVID-19 and changing the global financial system.
The hosts compare the social conditioning of Black men to the life of a celebrity who is "held hostage" by their public image. Mo Facts notes how Kanye West will often go from smiling to a stern "blank face" to ensure he is taken seriously. They discuss how respectability politics are baked into the public school system to condition men to "lighten up" and avoid appearing militant.
The hosts discuss the "lizard brain" mentality of global elites who view the general population as "useless eaters." They link historical population control efforts to modern agendas like the Great Reset, climate change, and the United Nations' plan to overhaul the global financial system. The segment suggests that manufactured chaos, including rising gas prices and inflation, is used to pressure the public into accepting a new, controlled financial order.
Tina Tchen appeared on CBS This Morning to discuss her new role at Time's Up and the success of its Legal Defense Fund, which raised $21 million in 100 days. The hosts question the transparency of the fund, noting it is housed within the National Women's Law Center and receives significant corporate donations, including $20 million from CBS.
The Kenosha District Attorney announces that no charges will be filed against the officers who shot Jacob Blake, leading to localized protests. The hosts suggest that the legal system and media pivoted their focus to Kyle Rittenhouse as a "consolation prize" for activists when the police shooting case proved legally indefensible. They frame the timing of these legal developments as a masking mechanism for other news.
Muhammad Ali's refusal to fight was rooted in his faith as a minister of the Nation of Islam under Elijah Muhammad. He famously stated that boxing was a "clean fight," whereas war was about killing "innocent people." The hosts note that Ali's stance was about "finding your own truth," a concept they see mirrored in modern doctors who are risking their livelihoods to speak out.
