5 chapters across the catalog
The discussion examines the role of black women in the Democratic Party and media, focusing on MSNBC host Joy Reid's defense of Fonnie Willis. The hosts critique the "martyrdom" narrative and discuss the cultural significance of the Crown Act and aesthetic choices in media as engagement tactics.
Producer Will Packer discusses the 94th Academy Awards with Tiffany Cross, highlighting the show's first-ever all-black production team. The conversation touches on Amy Schumer's suggestion to have Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky appear during the broadcast. Packer emphasizes his goal of creating an "escape" and a fun, uplifting celebration rather than a purely political event.
MSNBC's Tiffany Cross and Michael Harriot discuss the cultural and economic value of Black Twitter, arguing that black creatives drive the platform's valuation. The segment explores how black users have historically used the platform for social impact and political organizing, despite being a demographic minority on the service.
Joy Reid and Tiffany Cross discussed the "misogynoir" directed at Gail King on MSNBC, specifically naming prominent black men who supported Snoop Dogg's initial video. Tiffany Cross expressed disappointment that LeBron James, Reggie Bush, and 50 Cent liked the controversial post. The segment links the media reaction to the upcoming South Carolina primary and the competition for the ADOS vote.
Tiffany Cross and Joy Reid defended Oprah Winfrey and Gail King, emphasizing their contributions to the black community. A clip featuring an MSNBC commentator suggests that attacking Oprah is a career-ending move that requires "dental records" to recover from. The hosts argue that the media is using the "Girl Dad" hashtag to shield King from legitimate criticism regarding her interview timing.
