18 chapters across the catalog
In 2007, the NAACP held a symbolic funeral for the N-word in Detroit, sparked by the Don Imus controversy. A CNN debate between Roland Martin and Michael Eric Dyson highlights the split in the black community: Martin argued for a total ban, while Dyson argued that the word had been reclaimed as a term of endearment. The hosts suggest this "cleanup" was part of a broader effort to prepare the American public for Barack Obama's presidency.
The hosts critique a segment from The Hill where a contributor argued that media figures "owe" their voices to Big Tech. They discuss the "slave contract" nature of modern media, where outlets act as "overseers" for their tech masters. Mo Facts notes that the "litmus test" for authenticity is very sensitive in independent media, and the Daily Wire's perceived impotence in the face of tech censorship is a damaging charge.
Commentator Roland Martin labeled black men who questioned Kamala Harris's blackness as "asinine" and "despicable," attributing the criticism to "black self-hate." The hosts counter that the real issue was Harris's refusal to support policies specifically for ADOS people, such as reparations, during her campaign rollout.
The final discussion focuses on the "Boule," an elite black fraternity whose members are referred to as "Archons." The hosts argue that this group serves the interests of white supremacy by controlling the "90%" of the black population. They conclude by referencing the Wu-Tang Clan and the "5% Nation" philosophy of waking up the masses from the control of the "10%."
Journalist Roland Martin discusses the backlash against Eva Longoria and provides statistics on black voter loyalty to the Democratic Party. The hosts point out Martin's verbal slip where he suggests black voters were voting "against Donald Trump" rather than "for Joe Biden." They discuss the pressure put on Longoria by the black female political class to issue a correction.
The conversation explores the generational divide in the Black community, noting that younger generations who did not live through Jim Crow receive information differently than their parents. They discuss how "dog whistles" are perceived and why younger Black men are more willing to engage with candidates like Trump or Kanye West.
Roland Martin appears on MSNBC with Alex Witt to criticize Ice Cube's partnership with the Trump campaign, labeling the two-page Platinum Plan as insubstantial compared to Joe Biden's 22-page Lift Every Voice plan. The discussion contrasts the $500 billion figure mentioned in the Trump proposal against the lack of specific dollar commitments in the Biden-Harris agenda. Mo Fax argues that the Trump plan represents a tangible start toward atonement.
A throwback clip reveals Roland Martin previously urging Black voters to maintain militancy and demand engagement before elections. This contradicts his current stance advising Ice Cube to wait until after the election to negotiate with Democrats. The hosts compare this political strategy to the "Lucy and the football" trope, where promises to the ADOS community are perpetually delayed.
Roland Martin encourages Ice Cube to partner with established "infrastructure" like Alicia Garza’s Black Futures Lab. Adam Curry notes that Black Futures Lab is fiscally sponsored by the Chinese Progressive Association, which he characterizes as a Marxist organization. The segment highlights a shift away from the Black Lives Matter brand toward new nonprofit entities as corporate support for BLM begins to wane.
Roland Martin delivers a viral rant attacking Black people who advocate for not voting or voting third party, using terms like "stuck on stupid" and "bed winches." Mo Fax interprets this as a direct attack on the ADOS strategy of withholding votes to gain leverage. The hosts discuss Martin's use of code-switching and his assertion that low voter turnout only benefits Donald Trump.
Roland Martin discusses a poll by Black Pack suggesting Joe Biden's chances increase significantly if he selects a black woman as his running mate. The hosts note the immediate transition in the media from the Obama endorsement back to the "VP stakes." They argue that Obama has "lost his magic" and that the black woman VP pick now holds more perceived power within the Democratic Party.
The hosts criticize the "presidential" standard used by commentators like Roland Martin, who prioritize tone and vocabulary over policy actions. They point out that Donald Trump's high number of judicial appointments was only possible because Obama failed to fill those vacancies during his tenure. They argue that "acting presidential" is a distraction from the actual wielding of power.
The potential candidacy of Val Demings is discussed as an alternative to Kamala Harris. The hosts analyze the "Boule" dynamics at play, noting Roland Martin's support for his "sister" Kamala Harris due to their respective Greek-letter organization ties (Alpha Phi Alpha and Alpha Kappa Alpha). They argue that Demings, as a former police chief, faces the same "cop" criticism as Harris but lacks Harris's national infrastructure.
The hosts critique Roland Martin's defense of established civil rights organizations like the NAACP and various black fraternities and sororities. They play a clip where Martin suggests that individuals cannot make political threats without an organized entity behind them, which the hosts interpret as a "veiled threat" from the "Boule" establishment against independent figures like Diddy. They revisit the history of the NAACP, claiming it was founded by questionable figures like Joel Spingarn.
Roland Martin argues that political influence requires working from the "inside" and compromising with the establishment. This perspective is identified as the "Boule mindset," which prioritizes incremental change over radical reform. The discussion suggests this approach is used to pacify black voters and maintain the status quo within the Democratic Party.
Roland Martin interviews Dr. Oliver Brooks regarding the potential devastation of COVID-19 in the African American community due to comorbidities and poor healthcare access. Mo discovers that Dr. Brooks' official bio on the National Medical Association website explicitly lists his membership in Sigma Pi Phi, also known as the Boule. This leads to a discussion on class divisions and elite secret societies within the Black community.
Roland Martin's coverage of the Snoop-Gayle feud highlighted a disconnect between the "Club Bourgeois" media elite and the average black male perspective. A guest on Martin's show argued that figures like Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey represent a "Talented Tenth" that does not accurately reflect the views of the community. The segment suggested that the media's focus on black men's flaws, driven by the hosts' own past traumas, has created a representation gap on major networks.
Journalist Roland Martin attacked critics of Kamala Harris, labeling their questioning of her heritage as "black self-hate cloaked in black self-love." He defended her background as an HBCU graduate and dismissed concerns about her being a descendant of immigrants rather than slaves. Martin also criticized Donald Trump Jr. for amplifying memes questioning Harris's blackness.
