19 chapters across the catalog
The New York Times is described by a panelist as a "public trust" managed by a Jewish family rather than a purely profit-driven business. The hosts discuss Kanye West's interest in Parlor and his preference for Instagram's visual format. They also note that TikTok has not banned West, speculating that the Chinese-owned platform may see a benefit in allowing his controversial presence to remain.
The indictment of Andrew Gillum received relatively little mainstream media attention, appearing to be overshadowed by the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision. This lack of coverage is compared to how COVID-19 previously dominated the news cycle, potentially allowing significant political developments to pass without public scrutiny. Questions are raised regarding why the Department of Justice is pursuing Gillum now after years of perceived protection.
In the closing segment, the hosts advocate for homeschooling and independent media as ways to protect children from institutional indoctrination. They emphasize that while adults can live as they choose, children must be shielded from sexualization. The episode concludes with a somber poem/song by Alvin Morton regarding the devastating effects of child abuse on the family structure.
The discussion turns to Whoopi Goldberg's return to The View following a two-week suspension by ABC News president Kim Godwin. The suspension resulted from Goldberg's comments claiming the Holocaust was not about race but about "man's inhumanity to man." The analysis focuses on how the mainstream media handled her absence and the pressure for her to appear grateful for the "teachable moment."
Adam Curry and Mo Facts introduce the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, framing it as a media psychological operation designed to incite fear and division. They discuss the abundance of opinions surrounding the case and the starkly different coverage provided by networks like CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News depending on whether the prosecution or defense was presenting. The hosts argue that the trial highlights a justice system where outcomes are heavily influenced by the financial resources available for a legal defense.
Phylicia Rashad, Cosby's co-star on The Cosby Show, faced immediate backlash after tweeting support for his release, calling it a correction of a "miscarriage of justice." The hosts suggest she received a "Boule" phone call forcing her to issue a clarifying statement supporting survivors. They discuss the pressure on celebrities to align with mainstream narratives to protect their professional legacies and avoid being "canceled."
Adam Curry brings up a recent shooting in Austin where a black police officer killed three people, noting that the media did not frame it through a racial lens but rather through "manosphere" or domestic abuse narratives. This is used to support the argument that the media selectively amplifies cases that fit a specific racial "script" while suppressing those that do not.
Lizzie Cundy is introduced as a "queen of the red carpet" and a potential early handler for Meghan Markle in London. The conversation describes Cundy as a collector of data and a social agent who mingles with celebrities to gather information for the aggressive British press. The ruthless nature of Fleet Street and the UK gossip media's tactics, including phone hacking, are highlighted.
The conversation shifts to the importance of consuming news without corporate slants to maintain mental sanity. Reference is made to a recent appearance on the Hotep Jesus show and the ongoing work of the No Agenda program. The hosts argue that traditional news media utilizes mind control techniques and that independent podcasting provides a necessary alternative for listeners seeking objective reality.
An NBC News timeline of the January 6th Capitol events is analyzed for its dramatic production and use of specific keywords like vengeance. The hosts discuss the presence of a large Asian American contingent at the rally, which they claim was ignored by mainstream outlets because it complicates the racial narrative. They argue that minority groups are often shifted into the category of whiteness when they no longer fit a specific political model.
The hosts critique the performance of a local news personality named Wisdom, describing him as a safe media figure who validates corporate narratives. They discuss how local news acts as an evil system of social conditioning, either placating or antagonizing viewers to start their day. The segment laments the death of investigative journalism in favor of personality-driven broadcasts that avoid difficult questions about security failures.
Pink News published a headline claiming Mike Tyson had to stop his daughter from "knocking out" the "bigoted" rapper Boosie Badazz. The hosts critique this framing, noting that the media often ignores violence within the Black community while amplifying narratives of bigotry to serve specific agendas. They discuss how the entertainment industry profits from conflict between Black men.
The hosts open the show discussing the cold weather in Austin and Northern Virginia just before the 2020 election, jokingly comparing the conditions to a weather machine used for voter suppression. They reflect on the 2000 election's delayed results and express hope that the public will begin to scrutinize how news media provides information.
The hosts critique an NBC News timeline for its editorial choices, comparing it to the environment of MTV News. They argue that media organizations operate under a form of "mind control" where producers and editors align with a specific truth without needing an explicit conspiracy. The segment highlights how the firing of the officers without immediate charges served to "ratchet up" public tension.
The hosts discuss Jimmy Dore's deconstruction of mainstream media narratives, noting that the public is becoming more resistant to "echo chamber" reporting. They argue that the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this trend as people grew tired of conflicting expert opinions and models. The segment emphasizes that social media and independent clips allow voters to identify political hypocrisy more easily than in previous decades.
The hosts speculate that liberal media outlets suppressed the Black Identity Extremist narrative because it discredited Black Lives Matter, while Fox News amplified it for the same reason. They discuss how the "terror group" classification allows the FBI to circumvent standard legal protections and employ invasive surveillance tactics against targeted individuals.
Martin Luther King Jr. is described as the perfect figure for the media-driven civil rights era due to his articulate nature and nonviolent message. His leadership helped shatter racial stereotypes for white Southerners and provided a palatable alternative to more radical movements. The discussion suggests his role was highly beneficial to the elite power structure of the time.
Mo analyzes an ABC News backgrounder on the Guyger case, highlighting the use of "creepy" background music and dramatic editing as tools for psychological manipulation. The segment examines Guyger's 911 call, where she repeatedly states she thought she was in her own apartment. The hosts discuss whether the recording sounds scripted or staged and how the media targets specific demographics to drive ratings.
The viral chicken sandwich debate reached a peak when local news stations in Atlanta conducted taste tests, further fueling the social media frenzy. The hosts examine the discomfort associated with breaking cultural codes and how corporate social media accounts use "woke" language to engage users. This level of engagement is presented as evidence of sophisticated advertising expertise in manipulating public discourse.
