Topic: Political Weaponization

2 chapters across the catalog

29: The Rona
• 47:25 - 49:31

29: The Rona

Political Weaponization of the Pandemic Crisis

The hosts discuss how various interest groups are weaponizing the crisis for their own ends, from Silicon Valley companies wanting to replace traditional banks to political factions using testing numbers to attack or defend President Trump. They invoke Rahm Emanuel’s famous quote about never letting a good crisis go to waste, suggesting every group is shining the light through their own prism.

15: N.B.A.
• 42:49 - 44:55

15: N.B.A.

Shireen Mitchell and the MAGA Hat Controversy

Shireen Mitchell's accusations against ADOS leaders are reviewed, specifically the claim that they use reparations as a "weapon" to help Donald Trump. The hosts address the mention of Yvette Carnell wearing a MAGA hat, clarifying it was done as a joke rather than a sincere endorsement of the president.