Topic: Civil Unrest

4 chapters across the catalog

71: Seven Shots
30:16 - 33:57

71: Seven Shots

Jacob Blake Legal Fallout, Prosecution Decisions and Protest Dynamics

The Kenosha District Attorney's decision not to charge the officers involved in the Jacob Blake shooting is reviewed. The hosts discuss how the lack of "usable" video evidence for a prosecution led to a pivot in political energy toward the Rittenhouse case, which featured a more distinct set of "characters" and criminal elements.

71: Seven Shots
1:43:27 - 1:48:49

71: Seven Shots

The Three Waves of Unrest, Criminal Elements in Protests

Mo Facts explains his theory of the "three waves" of civil unrest: activists, agent provocateurs, and finally, the criminal element. He notes that Joseph Rosenbaum had been released from a facility that very day and was caught on video using racial slurs and challenging armed individuals before the shooting occurred.

70: Four Freedoms
1:52:10 - 1:56:39

70: Four Freedoms

Black Friday Shortages and the Scapegoating of Workers

The hosts discuss the potential for civil unrest if retail stores are empty during the Black Friday shopping season. They argue that the government has encouraged people not to work, leading to a lack of staff to unload ships and stock shelves. They warn that the psychological impact of "ruining Christmas" for children could be a tipping point for the American public.

70: Four Freedoms
2:32:28 - 2:34:32

70: Four Freedoms

Amazon Garage Delivery and the Rise of Anarchy

Amazon's new service that allows delivery drivers to place packages inside a customer's garage is discussed as a response to rising package theft. The hosts argue that when the government stops people from working and eating, an increase in crime and anarchy is inevitable. They suggest that these "convenience" services are actually measures to mitigate the chaos caused by failing social policies.