Topic: Violence

Strategy 10 involves deterring aggression by appearing "a little crazy" or violent. The hosts discuss the dehumanizing effect of constant media violence, from video game-style war footage to domestic gun violence. They note how the "presence" of threat, such as living under drones or constant crime reports, is used to keep populations in a state of fear.

A host recalls being accused of "white privilege" by a professor, interpreting the accusation as a way for the accuser to absolve themselves of being part of the "supreme" decision-making class. The segment introduces a provocative definition of "violence" as the "undue alteration" or changing of the truth, suggesting that lying and linguistic manipulation are aggressive acts.

Melba Patillo Beals, one of the Little Rock Nine, recounts the severe physical and emotional abuse she suffered during the integration of Central High School, including being attacked with acid and fire. The hosts contrast her harrowing reality with the more sanitized version of events often presented in the media. The discussion also touches on the absence of black male protection in these scenarios, suggesting that the households involved were strategically selected for their non-violent temperaments.

The discussion shifts to the weaponization of 911 and family courts in domestic disputes, particularly within the black community. Mo Facts argues that the system encourages women to involve the state to remove men from the household, which he describes as engaging "white supremacy" through the legal system. The hosts advocate for community-based conflict resolution rather than relying on police for personal spats.

Former FBI agent Michael German explains how the bureau creates labels like "Black Identity Extremist" to justify targeting activists protected by the First Amendment. He argues that the FBI often molds disparate acts of violence into a perceived "movement" to gain more funding and power. The discussion transitions into how these tactics are now being applied to "Domestic Violent Extremists" (DVE), a term the hosts suggest is currently coded for white nationalists.

A look back at the 1990s "super predator" scare illustrates how social scientists and criminologists can misinterpret data to create damaging public alarms. The segment suggests that the same "ivory tower" academics who got the youth violence wave wrong are now crafting the propaganda found in modern museums. This serves as a cautionary tale about trusting academic narratives that claim to be based on objective data.

Boosie Badazz reflects on the tension in the studio, noting that Mike Tyson was prepared to react physically if the argument between Boosie and Ramsey Tyson escalated. The hosts conclude that the entire setup was dangerous and that Tyson's daughter leveraged her father's protective instincts to create a volatile situation for the sake of a "teaching moment."

Megan Thee Stallion pens an op-ed for the New York Times regarding violence against Black women following a shooting incident involving Canadian rapper Tory Lanez. The hosts discuss the "conspiratorial" nature of the incident and how it has been used to fuel a narrative that Black men are inherently harmful to Black women. They note the inclusion of trans-mortality statistics in the media coverage of the event.

A report from The Guardian details the spike in gun violence in Chicago during the 2016-2020 period compared to historical lows in 2014. An outreach worker from Cease Fire explains that the current uptick is driven by the decentralization of gangs into smaller, unorganized "cliques" and "crews." This shift has replaced older, militaristic hierarchies with a more chaotic and violent landscape.

Mo Fax shares a personal anecdote about encountering two young black men openly carrying large pistols in a Wawa convenience store in Virginia. He describes his immediate survival instincts and the intervention of a local football coach named Nick, who counseled the youth. The story illustrates the "Wild West" reality of modern urban environments where guns are displayed without fear of consequence.

Leonard Patterson describes his training in Moscow on how to use honest grievances and popular slogans to arouse the emotions of the masses. He explains the necessity of creating martyrs and organizing marches designed to irritate white citizens into violence. These tactics were intended to trigger riots and spread social instability, mirroring the "trained Marxist" admissions of modern activists.

Chris Wallace uses the "MLK Trigger" to contrast Martin Luther King Jr.'s peaceful methods with Malcolm X's radicalism. The hosts argue that the sanitized image of MLK is used as a control mechanism to keep black Americans docile and distrustful of self-defense. They suggest that the power structure protects MLK’s legacy specifically because it promotes non-violence over more assertive forms of liberation.

CDC data regarding gun violence rates is discussed alongside reports from range owners about a more diverse clientele. The hosts argue that high crime rates and police layoffs, rather than just political fear, are the primary drivers for minorities seeking to defend themselves.

A scene from the movie "Boycott" is analyzed, depicting a conflict between Bayard Rustin and Martin Luther King Jr. regarding the presence of guns in King's home. The hosts discuss the influence of Rustin, a communist and LGBT representative, on the non-violent tactics of the civil rights movement.

The story of 11-year-old Robert "Yummy" Sandifer is detailed as a catalyst for the 1990s panic over juvenile violent crime in Chicago. Sandifer, a member of the Black Disciples, was murdered by his own gang after killing a teenage girl, leading to comparisons with child soldiers in war zones.

A scene from the film "Pinky" shows white men transitioning from being polite to a woman they assume is white to being predatory once they learn she lives in the "nigger section." This illustrates that the discrimination was based on social caste rather than just visual complexion. The segment acknowledges the "trauma entertainment" nature of such historical films.

Leaked audio from a 2015 Aspen Institute appearance captures Michael Bloomberg defending "stop and frisk" by claiming 95% of murderers and victims fit a specific minority profile. Bloomberg argued that the most effective way to remove guns from the streets was to "throw them up against the walls and frisk them." While Bloomberg later apologized as he entered the 2020 race, the audio confirms his long-standing commitment to the controversial policing tactic.

Darren Seals was found dead in a burning car with a gunshot wound in 2016, a case that remains largely unresolved by the St. Louis County Police Department. The lack of media follow-up on his death is compared to the Seth Rich homicide in Washington D.C., suggesting that certain activists are silenced when they challenge powerful narratives. The absence of "martyr" status for Seals is interpreted as evidence that his dissent against the established movement made him politically inconvenient.

NBA player DeMarcus Cousins is investigated for allegedly threatening the mother of his child after she refused to let their son attend his wedding. The discussion provides context on Cousins' recent career-threatening injuries and his history of charitable work. The hosts argue that withholding children creates extreme mental anguish that can trigger violent reactions in men.