10 chapters across the catalog
The hosts analyze Whoopi Goldberg's comments on *The View* regarding Chris Rock's reaction. They argue that Goldberg is "propagating trauma interracially" by suggesting that Rock's behavior was necessary to prevent white audiences from viewing Black men as "brutes." They discuss the "filters" that Black and white people use when communicating in public spaces.
The hosts revisit Whoopi Goldberg's past defense of director Roman Polanski, where she famously distinguished between "rape" and "rape-rape." They criticize the perceived double standards in "Hollyweird" regarding child abuse and discuss how these attitudes contribute to the public's distrust of elites. They emphasize the need to protect children across all racial and political lines.
Whoopi Goldberg on *The View* dismissed the pedophilia narrative as a "QAnon conspiracy theory." The hosts highlight Goldberg's admission that everyone on the show is "shilling" for their side. They mock the hosts of *The View* as "witches" and suggest that the public, not the media, will ultimately decide the country's direction through their votes.
The segment explores why belief in the "Protocols" persists and how similar tactics are used today to label political figures as foreign agents. Reference is made to "The View" where hosts suggested investigating Tucker Carlson and Tulsi Gabbard for Russian ties, drawing parallels to McCarthyism. The hosts express concern over the return of "lists" and the normalization of calling for the arrest of political dissidents.
The discussion turns to Whoopi Goldberg's return to The View following a two-week suspension by ABC News president Kim Godwin. The suspension resulted from Goldberg's comments claiming the Holocaust was not about race but about "man's inhumanity to man." The analysis focuses on how the mainstream media handled her absence and the pressure for her to appear grateful for the "teachable moment."
Mo Facts examines why Whoopi Goldberg's comments hit a "third rail" regarding the relationship between Black Americans and Jewish people. The conversation explores the complexity of Jewish identity as both a race and a religion, and how Goldberg's lumping of Jewish people into a general "white" category disrupted specific media narratives. They also discuss the reactions of co-hosts Joy Behar and Meghan McCain.
The hosts critique Whoopi Goldberg's defense of director Roman Polanski on The View, where she famously distinguished between "rape" and "rape-rape." They contrast the media's protective stance toward Polanski—who fled the country to avoid sentencing for a crime involving a 13-year-old—with the aggressive prosecution of Bill Cosby. The discussion suggests that Polanski's protection stems from his deep ties to the Hollywood elite and the "Disney outfit."
Whoopi Goldberg enthusiastically welcomes Stacey Abrams to The View, repeating a meme that Republicans regret not "making" her governor because she has now "lost them the state." The hosts point out that Goldberg stole this line from Stephen Colbert. They critique the "giddy" media reception of Abrams as part of a coordinated propping-up effort.
A Washington Post reporter was criticized for describing the Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) "Ski-Wee" call as "screeches" during a Kamala Harris event at Howard University. Sunny Hostin and Whoopi Goldberg on The View defended the sorority's tradition, comparing the misunderstanding to a novice at a Bruce Springsteen concert thinking fans are booing. The segment explores the power dynamics of black sororities in politics.
The hosts discuss attempts to "assassinate" Botham Jean's character following reports that marijuana was found in his apartment. They critique comments from Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar on The View regarding the "smoking while black" narrative. The discussion suggests that the media and defense used this information to create a "balanced" campaign-style attack against the victim's credibility.
