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Farrakhan critiques the "talented tenth" for being disconnected from the suffering of the masses, arguing they are often used as buffers by the power structure. He claims these leaders are dissatisfied due to the "glass ceiling" in corporate America. The hosts reiterate that the goal of the show is to help listeners understand how their "higher infinite power" is often hijacked to prevent them from helping their own people.
Mo Facts discusses J. Edgar Hoover's fear of a "black Messiah" figure and the FBI's strategies to neutralize black influence. He outlines three paths used to capture talent: academic isolation through the "Talented Tenth," sports, and the music industry. The goal was to ensure that charismatic individuals with the ear of the people were corralled or controlled by corporate interests.
The concept of "scientific white supremacy" is introduced to describe the logic used by both segregationists and certain liberal organizations to manage black populations. The discussion references W.E.B. Du Bois's "Talented Tenth" theory, suggesting that elite black leadership was often isolated from the broader community to serve institutional interests. Personal anecdotes about growing up in the South illustrate the nuanced racial politics that differ from Northern perspectives.
Judge Joe Brown is featured in a clip discussing the obligation of the "Talented Tenth" to elevate the black race. This leads to a critique of how elite education often results in a "brain drain" from black neighborhoods. The segment also revisits Bill Cosby's controversial "Pound Cake" speech, noting how his criticism of the black lower class led to a loss of community support during his subsequent legal troubles.
Economist Antony C. Sutton is featured discussing how international capitalists prefer "captive markets" and centralized political control, whether through socialism or communism. Sutton argues that the elite have no national loyalty and view the public as "cogs in the wheel." The hosts relate this to the "Talented Tenth" concept, where the elite attempt to recruit the top 10% of the population to manage the "sheep" while marginalizing those who refuse to comply.
The discussion connects Bill Gates' population theories to the "New World Order" and the "Talented Tenth" concept. The hosts suggest that the push for universal vaccination is a form of "90% cut" across the board to reach a sustainable global population. They argue that the elite fear the influence and "superpowers" of Black Americans and are using biosecurity measures to maintain control.
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%."
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.
