11 chapters across the catalog
Attorney Benjamin Crump's statement regarding Joe Biden's meeting with Jacob Blake is analyzed as a piece of high-level propaganda. The hosts mock the use of the term "melting pot," noting that it has recently been labeled as problematic by some progressive circles, and compare the meeting to Biden's interactions with Cardi B.
The conversation examines why Harper's Bazaar, owned by Hearst, featured Maxine Waters and Megan Thee Stallion on its cover. The hosts suggest that Megan is being groomed as a more "credible" and articulate successor to Cardi B for the 2024 election cycle. This media validation is compared to the validation provided by a university degree, serving to build a resume for future political influence.
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro's viral reading and medical critique of the "WAP" lyrics are analyzed. Shapiro's video, which garnered 56 million views, suggested the lyrics described clinical symptoms requiring a doctor's care. The hosts criticize Shapiro for using the song as an "outrage talking point" rather than addressing the record executives who profit from the content.
The hosts analyze the specific dialogue between Maxine Waters and Megan Thee Stallion, where Waters encourages the rapper to ignore critics. They argue that Megan is being groomed as a more "intelligent" successor to Cardi B to push specific messages. The segment highlights the contradiction of an 82-year-old woman from a "modest" generation endorsing content that perpetuates the very stereotypes Black women previously fought to overcome.
Candace Owens criticizes Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders for "pandering" to black people by interviewing rapper Cardi B. Owens calls the move demeaning and suggests the candidates believe black people are "stupid." Cardi B defends herself on Instagram, claiming her millions of followers and tax contributions give her the right to engage in the political process. The hosts view the Cardi B interviews as a sign of Democratic desperation.
The hosts critique Cardi B’s interview with Joe Biden, noting it was heavily edited to hide her lack of political sophistication. They suggest that when the "mockery" of the interview became too much, Cardi B used a public divorce announcement and the release of the song "WAP" as distractions to regain her standing. This is presented as a cycle of using "low-class" culture to maintain political influence.
The discussion turns to the "Studs and Sluts" narrative in popular culture, which Tom Burrell claims promotes black men as brutes and women as hyper-sexualized. Mo Facts cites the song "WAP" by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion as a modern example of this "culture of death." He argues that the music industry is used to socially engineer the public, with white audiences often defending the content as "empowerment."
Rapper Cardi B conducted an Instagram Live interview with Bernie Sanders to discuss his endorsement of Joe Biden. Cardi B admitted she had not researched Biden but wanted to use her platform to understand the endorsement. The hosts describe this as "Black-tivation," a cynical attempt by the Democratic elite to use popular but uninformed celebrities to influence minority voters.
Karen Hunter praises Cardi B for her ability to reach "the ratchet among us" and influence them to vote for Joe Biden. Hunter invokes Malcolm X's phrase "by any means necessary" to justify using Cardi B's influence despite her lack of political knowledge. The hosts find the use of the term "ratchet"—defined as ghetto or wretched—to be deeply insulting to the Black electorate.
Sean King's rising status in celebrity circles is highlighted by his recognition at Rihanna's Diamond Ball for the Clara Lionel Foundation. Rapper Cardi B also publicly endorsed King, encouraging her followers to support his "Vote for Senate" initiative and his work for minorities.
A debate ensues regarding the intelligence and "wokeness" of celebrities like Cardi B and Rihanna in their support of Sean King. It is suggested that DeRay McKesson’s public attacks on King may be fueled by professional jealousy as King gains access to elite celebrity circles.
