16 chapters across the catalog
Tamron Hall conducted an exclusive interview with Andrew Gillum following his stint in rehab. The segment notes that Gillum was once considered a potential Vice Presidential pick for the 2020 election. Speculation arises regarding whether Gillum's downfall was orchestrated to clear the path for other candidates, such as Kamala Harris, within the Democratic Party hierarchy.
A retrospective look at the FBI's 2017 "Black Identity Extremist" (BIE) assessment reveals how the bureau used unrelated attacks on police to justify invasive surveillance of activists. The hosts argue that this classification was a precursor to current efforts to label various groups as domestic threats. They express concern that being labeled a "conspiracy analyst" could lead to inclusion on government watchlists.
Kamala Harris made history as the first woman and person of color to serve as Vice President, yet her specific policy portfolio remains undefined. Unlike Mike Pence's lead on the coronavirus task force, Harris appears to be shadowing Joe Biden rather than spearheading a singular initiative. Observers note her background as a prosecutor and presidential candidate positions her as a potential "lightning rod" for the administration's more aggressive political maneuvers.
The 13th Amendment's exception for "punishment for a crime" allowed slavery to evolve into convict leasing and mass incarceration. A Vice report features a genealogist who found cases of families held in de facto slavery in Mississippi as late as 1961. The segment highlights the brutal enforcement of these systems through violence, including accounts of individuals forced to dig their own graves.
Joe Biden officially announced Kamala Harris as his vice-presidential running mate, describing her as a "fearless fighter." Critics argue the pick is antithetical to recent protest movements given Harris's record as a prosecutor who targeted non-violent offenders and parents of truant children. The hosts discuss the political alignment between Biden and Harris regarding Wall Street and Hollywood interests.
Jamal Trulove, a man wrongfully convicted under Kamala Harris's tenure as DA, describes her presence at his sentencing as a "celebration of a conviction." The hosts contrast his experience with the "progressive" image Harris promotes in her book, *The Truths We Hold*. They also highlight activist Shaun King's sudden reversal from critic to supporter of the Biden-Harris ticket.
A report from Vice highlights the rise of "Threat Management Services" in Detroit, a private security firm led by Dale Brown. The company uses "bodyguarding tactics" and "projecting strength" to protect affluent clients in areas where the official police department is underfunded or unresponsive.
Charlamagne tha God uses the term "economic justice" during his MSNBC interview, which the hosts identify as code for reparations. Charlamagne also pushes for a black female vice president, specifically signaling support for Kamala Harris. The hosts question how a black vice president would provide more "tangibles" than a black president did.
Stacey Abrams is identified as a top contender for Joe Biden's vice presidential pick. The discussion highlights her unusually public and "naked" pitch for the position, where she openly declares her qualifications in interviews. Her membership in the Council on Foreign Relations is noted as a sign of her being groomed by political elites despite her loss in the Georgia gubernatorial race.
The hosts analyze an interview where Nina Turner is asked if she would serve as Biden's VP, calling the exchange "orchestrated" and "bad acting." They argue the segment was designed to elevate Turner's profile and place her in the national conversation. Despite the theater, they conclude that the Biden camp would never actually pick her due to her "truth-teller" reputation.
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.
Vice News reports on the arrest of Christopher Daniels, also known as Rakem Balagoon, a former Marine and co-founder of Guerrilla Mainframe. The FBI targeted Daniels for unlawful gun possession, linking him to the Black Identity Extremist movement. The hosts examine the group's activities, which included food drives and weapons training, and question the convenience of his military background for the FBI's narrative.
A Vice documentary segment examines the phenomenon of gang stalking, featuring individuals who believe they are being surveilled by drones and followed by groups of people. The hosts analyze how Vice frames the issue as a mix of legitimate government surveillance (NSA/FBI) and potential mental illness, noting the use of "lizard people" references to discredit the subject.
The hosts discuss the mechanics of gang stalking, where small, petty acts are allegedly used to drive a person to suicide or violence. They critique the media's tendency to lump serious discussions of psychological warfare with "lizard people" tropes to marginalize the information. Adam Curry warns Moe to report any "voices" he might hear that aren't coming through his headphones.
The Vice News "Brown and Black Summit" is critiqued for its questioning of candidate Andrew Yang. Moderators questioned Yang's appeal to white supremacists and his appearances on Fox News with Tucker Carlson, which the hosts characterize as a media "trap." The discussion also touches on Yang's Universal Basic Income (UBI) proposal and the skepticism regarding whether direct cash transfers can effectively "fix" racism.
The creators of the Safety Pin Box describe their work as a "radical" business model that puts money directly into the pockets of black women. The hosts find this approach insulting to the legacy of the civil rights movement and argue that it trivializes the work of legitimate activists who are trying to address systemic issues.
