3 chapters across the catalog
The death of legendary actress Cicely Tyson at age 96 is discussed, with the hosts questioning why she did not receive a large-scale public funeral during the pandemic. Given her close relationship with Tyler Perry, they speculate whether she had received the vaccine prior to her passing. The segment honors Tyson's career as a groundbreaking Black actress and an "icon" of the community.
A poignant scene from the film *The Women of Brewster Place* featuring Cicely Tyson and Oprah Winfrey is analyzed for its themes of Black heritage and identity. The hosts discuss the "middle-class amnesia" depicted in the film and the tension between African roots and American reality. They characterize the film as a significant piece of cultural propaganda from the early 1980s.
Psychological Reactions to Demographic Change, Whiteness, Beauty Standards
The hosts review a Vox segment featuring psychologist Jennifer Richeson, who explains that all racial groups tend to become more politically conservative when told their demographic share is shrinking. The discussion concludes with a critique of modern beauty standards and the "mind tricks" played by media companies like Disney.
