5 chapters across the catalog
A critique of modern Black radio highlights the contradiction of hosts praising "Pride Month" while simultaneously complaining about men "wearing purses." The hosts play a clip where radio personalities discuss Black men "robbing and raping" Black women, which the hosts frame as "Crime Bill 2.0" rhetoric. They point out the irony of these shows being funded by Macy's while the same media apparatus celebrated George Floyd.
Michael Bloomberg defended stop-and-frisk as recently as 2019 before issuing a public apology upon entering the presidential race. The hosts discuss the media's willingness to accept Bloomberg's apology while labeling Trump's similar policy stances as irredeemable. The discussion links heavy policing in minority neighborhoods to the economic goal of increasing property values through gentrification.
Singer K. Michelle's comments on black radio are examined, specifically her claim that black men fail to protect women and children because they were not raised by "brave" mothers. The hosts discuss the implications of blaming mothers for the lack of masculine traits in sons when fathers are absent. This leads into a broader discussion on how cultural norms regarding the "no man in the house" period were established.
Radio legend Tom Joyner signs off after 25 years. The hosts discuss his massive influence on black voter registration and his role as a "gatekeeper" for the DNC, comparing his legacy to the modern influence of The Breakfast Club and the shift toward digital media.
The historical and current influence of black radio is discussed as a primary vehicle for disseminating talking points to urban markets. The segment highlights how News One and Radio One act as a protective apparatus for Sean King, ensuring his narrative is the dominant one heard by the public.
