10 chapters across the catalog
In an exclusive interview with Tamron Hall, the narrative surrounding Andrew Gillum's hotel incident is reframed as a personal struggle with depression. The segment reveals that Gillum was considered a top contender for the Vice Presidential slot, potentially rivaling Kamala Harris. The hosts speculate whether the "Coven" or party establishment orchestrated Gillum's downfall to clear the path for Harris.
The discussion shifts to Whoopi Goldberg's return to The View following a two-week suspension for comments regarding the Holocaust. Mo analyzes the media narrative surrounding her suspension, noting how she was portrayed as "refreshed" rather than angry. He introduces the "third rail" topic of the relationship between Black and Jewish communities, arguing that Goldberg's mistake in the eyes of the media was lumping Jewish people into the category of "white," which disrupts specific media frameworks.
An ABC News report outlines the timeline beginning August 23, 2020, when Jacob Blake was shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The report details how protests erupted within hours, leading to the night of August 25, 2020, when armed groups and a 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse gathered in the downtown area.
In an interview with Michael Strahan, Jacob Blake describes his experience of being shot seven times and his subsequent paralysis. The segment reviews the physical altercation where Blake admitted to picking up a pocketknife after being tased, leading to the police opening fire as he moved toward his vehicle.
The hosts critique ABC News for selecting Michael Strahan to interview Jacob Blake, suggesting the network specifically sought a Black interviewer for the optics. They discuss the broader trend of networks like MSNBC using specific anchors or panels to address racial issues, which they characterize as blatant and performative.
The hosts deconstruct an ABC News video report on the Rittenhouse shootings, criticizing its "dramatized" soundscape and selective editing. They point out how the report glosses over key details like the physical threats made against Rittenhouse and the presence of a handgun held by Gage Grosskreutz.
The hosts analyze Whoopi Goldberg's role as a "company woman" for ABC and Disney. They suggest her defense of controversial figures like Polanski is permitted because she serves the broader interests of her corporate employers. The segment emphasizes the freedom of independent podcasting compared to the constraints of mainstream television personalities.
President Barack Obama called Kanye West a "jackass" in an off-the-record comment following West's interruption of Taylor Swift at the 2009 VMAs. ABC News journalist Terry Moran leaked the comment on Twitter, leading to a formal apology from the network to the White House. West later responded by stating he was willing to be the butt of the President's jokes if it served a greater cultural mission.
An ABC News backgrounder on the Guyger case is analyzed for its use of "creepy" music and dramatic sound effects designed to manipulate the audience's emotions. The segment highlights how the media immediately injects race into the narrative to drive engagement and ratings. This framing is described as a form of mind control that forces viewers into specific emotional responses before the facts are fully presented.
A deep dive into colorism begins with an analysis of the ABC television show Mixed-ish, a spin-off of Black-ish. The show's premise involves a family moving from a commune to the suburbs in the 1980s, highlighting the historical lack of mixed-race role models. The discussion notes a shift in media terminology where figures like Barack Obama and Meghan Markle are now being explicitly labeled as mixed rather than simply black.
