4 chapters across the catalog
A throwback to episode 31 examines an FBI report on "Black Identity Extremists." The hosts argue that the same tactics used to label and infiltrate Black movements are now being applied to the MAGA movement. They discuss "gang-stalking" and the use of provocateurs to justify government crackdowns on any group that challenges the status quo.
On July 17, 2016, former Marine Gavin Long killed three police officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, following the police shooting of Alton Sterling. Long, who traveled from Kansas City, utilized tactical maneuvers similar to those seen in the Dallas shooting ten days prior, leading to further BIE classifications.
The program opens with a performance of lyrics from Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five's 1974 hit "The Message," noting its relevance to the day's themes. A correction is issued regarding a previous episode's mention of Alton Sterling; the hosts clarify that Eric Garner was the individual involved in the New York City police encounter. This segment establishes the musical and factual foundation for the ensuing discussion.
Larry Elders, Police Shooting Statistics, and Racial Perception
Conservative pundit Larry Elders argues that police are statistically more hesitant to shoot Black suspects than white suspects due to fears of racial profiling accusations. This claim is met with skepticism regarding how such data is quantified and how it is received by the Black community. The discussion references high-profile cases like Alton Sterling and Michael Brown to illustrate the disconnect between conservative statistical arguments and lived experiences of police encounters.
