Topic: Church Of Christ

Obama’s move to Chicago and his membership in Reverend Jeremiah Wright’s church are described as strategic moves for political connection. Wright’s "God Damn America" sermon, which went viral on YouTube in 2008, is discussed as a moment that forced Obama to distance himself from his spiritual mentor to maintain "electability."

Botham Jean is described by family and media as a "ray of sunshine" and a devout member of the Church of Christ. The hosts identify a recurring "news template" used when young black men are killed, focusing on their academic success and church involvement to heighten the tragedy. Jean's background as an accountant with no criminal record is contrasted against typical media narratives that often attempt to criminalize black victims.