Topic: Activism

The hosts critique the emotional reaction of a local news anchor who expressed "exhaustion" over the Scott Adams story. They debate whether such reactions are genuine or performative requirements of the modern media landscape. Mo shares his perspective on how these controversies manifest in corporate office environments and group chats.

Following the Supreme Court's shift, several states, including Georgia, moved to implement restrictive abortion laws. Major League Baseball and other corporations reacted to these legislative changes with public statements and event relocations. The discussion suggests that states were strategically preparing "trigger laws" to be ready for the eventual overturning of federal precedents.

The backgrounds of Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber are discussed, specifically the prosecution's attempt to frame the crowd's actions as a response to an "active shooter." The hosts debate the lethality of a skateboard when used as a weapon and the tactical errors made by those who chased Rittenhouse.

Details emerge regarding Mike Tyson's daughter, Ramsey Tyson, and her confrontation with Boosie Badazz in the studio. Boosie recounts how she walked out after they failed to see eye-to-eye on the importance of LGBTQ issues versus black systemic issues. The segment notes the tragic murder of rapper Mo3, who was present during the recording, and criticizes Pink News for framing the event as Ramsey nearly "knocking out" Boosie.

Robert Woodson, a black conservative activist, launched the 1776 Project as a direct response to the 1619 Project. Woodson argues that the New York Times endeavor promotes anti-American propaganda and a "victimization mentality" by defining the country as incurably racist.

The organization Color of Change is described as an activist group that pressures Silicon Valley companies like Google, Facebook, and Airbnb to improve internal diversity. They are also credited with de-platforming groups they label as white nationalists by targeting payment processors like PayPal and MasterCard. The hosts suggest the group's advice to Sanders was essentially a job application for campaign consulting roles.

DeRay Mckesson of Black Lives Matter defines white supremacy as a system that establishes white people as the normative standard at the expense of others. The hosts criticize Mckesson's perspective, suggesting he is a "gatekeeper" funded by white interests like George Soros to maintain a specific racial narrative. They argue his approach encourages white people to organize in a way that ultimately serves the existing power structure.

Moe critiques the strategy of the organization Color of Change, led by Van Jones, regarding their approach to black millennial voters. He questions why the organization focuses on "activating" or "engaging" voters rather than pressuring candidates to change their policies. The segment highlights the tension between institutional Democratic activism and the specific demands of the electorate.

A critique of Colin Kaepernick's transition to activism notes that he was previously known as a "GQ pretty boy" rather than a social justice advocate. A specific observation is made regarding the lack of social media evidence showing Kaepernick participating in the Trayvon Martin hoodie protests that were ubiquitous among other celebrities and athletes. This absence is used to suggest that Kaepernick was relatively new to social activism at the start of his anthem protests.

Mo Facts and Adam Curry wrap up the episode by reiterating the theory that Colin Kaepernick has been used as a "useful idiot" or puppet by various handlers. They encourage listeners to pay attention to the underlying motives of the figures involved in the saga. The show closes with the song "Puppet on a String," reinforcing the theme of the discussion regarding the manipulation of public figures and social movements.

The timing of the New York Times article coincided with Deval Patrick announcing his 2020 presidential run and Barack Obama making comments about "woke" culture and hashtag activism. These events are interpreted as a coordinated effort to manage black political energy leading into the election cycle. The Harriet Tubman film is further criticized as "trauma-based entertainment" designed to influence specific demographics.

The hosts highlight "Safety Pin Box," a monthly subscription service designed to help white people "atone" for their privilege by performing tasks and sending money to black women activists. They mock the service as a commercialization of white guilt, specifically targeting middle-aged women who voted for Hillary Clinton. They characterize the business model as "disgusting" and a trivialization of real social issues.

The founders of Safety Pin Box describe their work as "radical" and a legitimate business model based on market demand for white atonement. The hosts find the concept of "putting money in a black woman's pocket" as a form of reparations to be insulting to the history of the struggle. They argue that such grifters destabilize the work of legitimate activists on the ground.

Local Ferguson activist Darren Seals criticized the national Black Lives Matter organization, calling it a "hashtag" movement that exploited local tragedy for profit. Seals argued that outside organizers like DeRay McKesson did not represent the socially conservative values of the local black community and failed to provide resources to those on the ground.

Grassroots activists expressed frustration over large sums of money raised via GoFundMe and other platforms that never reached local protesters for bail or basic resources. There is a perceived disconnect when movements are funded or headed by white liberals who may not share the same end goals as the community members on the front lines.

A clip from Barack Obama's 2016 NAACP speech reveals a tone described as "talking down" to the Black community by framing their participation as a "personal insult" to his legacy. Critics argue that Obama waited until his final year in office to address issues like mass incarceration while expecting high turnout to save the Democratic Party. The distinction is made between "engagement," which the party avoids, and "activation," which they demand every four years.