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Charles Barkley discusses how the word "thug" has become a coded racial slur used by the media and politicians. The hosts also explore the word "punk," noting its different connotations in 1970s UK culture versus its more aggressive meaning in modern American street culture.
The DOJ investigation found that Trump management used a secret coding system, marking applications with a "C" for colored to identify Black prospective tenants. Donald Trump responded by suing the government for $100 million in defamation, though the countersuit was dismissed. The case was eventually settled in 1975 with the Trumps agreeing to advertise in minority publications, though they never admitted to any wrongdoing.
