Topic: Byron Allen

2 chapters across the catalog

15: N.B.A.
1:09:29 - 1:14:55

15: N.B.A.

Byron Allen, Civil Rights Act Lawsuit

Media mogul Byron Allen is involved in a Supreme Court case against Comcast, alleging racial discrimination under the Civil Rights Act of 1866. Allen claims Comcast refuses to carry his channels while supporting white-owned networks. The hosts suggest that the recent shift in ADOS political strategy may be linked to Allen's influence and his need for a political base to support his legal and business interests.

13: Deconstructing Kanye
1:42:33 - 1:46:33

13: Deconstructing Kanye

Byron Allen, Comcast Lawsuit and Media Ownership

The legal battle between media mogul Byron Allen and Comcast is highlighted as an example of the "roadblocks" facing black owners in the entertainment industry. Allen's lawsuit alleges racial discrimination in Comcast's refusal to carry his channels. The hosts note the lack of mainstream media support for Allen, suggesting he is suppressed because he represents genuine competition to the established corporate order.