Topic: The Talk

The hosts compare their upbringing regarding the police. Adam describes being told to look for an officer if he was ever lost, while Mo explains "The Talk" given to Black children, which emphasizes avoiding police to stay safe. They discuss the "gut physical reaction" triggered by seeing blue lights in a rearview mirror, even when no laws have been broken, and how media coverage exacerbates this fear.

The "fearful energy" of mothers is contrasted with the protective, calming role of fathers. This leads to a discussion of "The Talk," where black parents instruct their sons on how to survive encounters with the police. Without a father's balance, the result is often either extreme fear and anxiety or a total lack of respect for authority.