9 chapters across the catalog
Chris Rock's decision to remain quiet and not press charges is analyzed as a strategic move for his career and public image. The hosts suggest that Rock is likely saving his response for a lucrative Netflix special or stand-up tour. They argue that arresting Will Smith would have made Rock look like a "sellout" within the community, making his dismissal of the LAPD's offer a calculated choice.
Mo Facts and Adam Curry wrap up the episode, hoping the introspective discussion helped listeners. Mo reaffirms his commitment to being proactive and growing the show with the "end in mind." The episode concludes with the song "Move On Up" by Curtis Mayfield, serving as a final message of resilience and progress.
Tina Tchen, former chief of staff to Michelle Obama, became the leader of Time's Up. The hosts argue that Time's Up was created by Oprah Winfrey and Hollywood elites to co-opt and manage the grassroots "Me Too" movement. They highlight Oprah's Golden Globes speech as the moment the narrative shifted toward a more controlled, celebrity-led organization.
Tina Tchen appeared on CBS This Morning to discuss her new role at Time's Up and the success of its Legal Defense Fund, which raised $21 million in 100 days. The hosts question the transparency of the fund, noting it is housed within the National Women's Law Center and receives significant corporate donations, including $20 million from CBS.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discusses a "90-day sprint" to address bottlenecks at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. He admits that the issues may persist into January, potentially missing the Christmas deadline for many packages. The hosts mock the idea of telling a child that Santa will arrive on the 27th when the container finally unloads.
The segment covers the 1988 conflict between AIDS activist Larry Kramer and Dr. Anthony Fauci. Kramer famously called Fauci a "murderer" due to slow drug approval processes. The hosts also discuss the concept of "Super AIDS" and the cultural impact of the crisis on hip-hop.
A detailed QAnon-style post is read, claiming mass arrests of celebrities like Tom Hanks and Celine Dion, as well as global financial officials. The theory suggests the coronavirus was a "lab-created" cover-up for mass indictments and mandatory vaccinations. The hosts also discuss the record number of CEO resignations in late 2019 and early 2020 as a potential "larger trend" of transparency and scrutiny.
Actress Ja'Net DuBois, who played Willona on Good Times, passed away on February 17, 2020. She is credited with writing and performing "Moving On Up," the theme song for The Jeffersons, which was inspired by her personal dream of moving her mother out of the Brooklyn ghetto. DuBois wrote the lyrics as a "promise" to change her family's life, capturing the universal desire for upward mobility and home ownership.
Clay Travis criticizes LeBron James for "shutting up and dribbling" during a preseason tour in China where media access was restricted by the communist government. Travis argues that James and other NBA figures have abandoned their principles in exchange for "communist-inspired cash."
