Topic: Cooking

A recap of the Sam Cooke investigation highlights inconsistencies in the 1964 killing, including missing money and the background of motel manager Bertha Franklin. Theories suggest Cooke may have entered an MKUltra safe house or "Midnight Climax" brothel operated by the CIA. The segment also details Cooke's business conflict with manager Alan Klein regarding record label ownership shortly before his death.

Adam Curry discusses the lack of solos in modern "corporate worship" music. Moe introduces Sam Cooke as the original "crossover" artist who moved from the "Gospel Highway" to pop stardom. They explain how the Gospel Highway was a mapped-out touring circuit designed to maximize earnings based on agricultural harvests.

A story about a young Sam Cooke using 12 sticks to practice performing for an audience illustrates his early ambition. The hosts describe the infrastructure of the Gospel Highway, where traveling preachers and singers would hit specific states like North Carolina right after the tobacco harvest when people had money for donations.

The hosts discuss the church as a "social club" where people could dress up and find value. They highlight Sam Cooke's unique, smooth vocal delivery, which differed from the "throaty" style of other gospel singers. His good looks and "hunk" status made him a massive star who attracted screaming fans even in religious settings.

The official account of Sam Cooke's death on December 11, 1964, at the Hacienda Motel is reviewed. He was shot by manager Bertha Franklin following an encounter with Elisa Boyer. The hosts discuss the posthumous release of A Change Is Gonna Come and the "tweaking" of its lyrics by RCA to make it more palatable for white audiences.

The hosts examine inconsistencies in the Sam Cooke death investigation, including missing money and the severity of his injuries. They discuss theories involving manager Alan Klein's desire for catalog rights and potential involvement by the FBI or CIA to remove a popular civil rights activist.

Moe highlights the dangerous "trifecta" of Sam Cooke, Malcolm X, and Muhammad Ali (then Cassius Clay) appearing together in 1964. This alliance between the "number one rock star," the heavyweight champion, and a civil rights leader made the establishment and RCA extremely nervous.

Moe argues that the "dosing" theory is more plausible than the official story of Sam Cooke's death, as his reported "raging" behavior was out of character for the smooth "ladies man." They note that psychedelics are currently back in vogue among suburbanites and the intellectual elite.

Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx is scrutinized for her close relationship with Kamala Harris and other celebrities. The hosts discuss the broader trend of "Soros-backed" prosecutors who prioritize "reimagining" the justice system over traditional law enforcement, leading to friction with police departments.

A special prosecutor's report reveals that Kim Foxx lied about her communications with Jussie Smollett's sister. Despite calls for her resignation and evidence of Smollett's prior criminal record, Foxx's administration continues to defend the handling of the case, which critics call a "sweetheart deal."

The hosts conclude the episode with "action items" for listeners to watch for the implementation of vaccine passports and digital IDs. They emphasize that the truth will reveal itself to those who pay attention. The show ends with a Sam Cooke cover of "Cupid," reinforcing the theme of the "Cupid's arrow" vaccine narrative discussed throughout the episode.

The discussion moves to the inevitability of Universal Basic Income (UBI) as automation replaces jobs. The hosts predict a crackdown on Christians and evangelicals, noting media narratives that label them as "radical." They also mock Apple CEO Tim Cook's $100 million initiative for "black and brown entrepreneurs," characterizing it as hollow virtue signaling.

A donor note from Chism Cook describes an incident in Madison, Wisconsin, where a listener was kicked out of a bar for discussing Antifa and BLM. The hosts discuss the rise of "woke scolds" and the enforcement of political taboos in public spaces, comparing the current social climate to George Orwell's 1984.

Cory Brooks of Project Hood argues against federal intervention in Chicago, advocating instead for job creation and vocational training in carpentry and business. The discussion shifts to a controversial proposal by Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin to bring in United Nations peacekeepers to patrol dangerous neighborhoods. Local officials and the hosts reject this military analogy, emphasizing economic intervention over armed international presence.

Apple CEO Tim Cook is criticized for using the phrase "great leap" in a memo regarding racial progress, echoing Mao's "Great Leap Forward." The hosts argue that corporations are paying millions into racial justice funds to obtain a "Black Ink pass" and avoid being canceled. They joke about creating a "Black Ink" punch card for donors to track their social transgressions.

Culinary historian Michael Twitty explores the history of Southern cuisine through his book "The Cooking Gene" and his residency at Colonial Williamsburg. Twitty argues that enslaved Africans laid the foundation for American food by cultivating small, self-sustaining garden plots. Because they were often prohibited from owning large livestock, chickens and guinea fowl became symbols of empowerment and status within the enslaved community.

Shahrazad Ali argues that black women often weaponize child support to deny fathers access to their children, which prevents the "parental coalition" necessary for proper upbringing. She claims children raised without fathers often adopt "female emotional mechanisms" and learn relationship values from television rather than reality. The hosts agree that TV has "screwed everybody over" by misrepresenting family needs.

Speculation regarding the sexual and spiritual practices of the global elite often points to ancient Egyptian mythology, such as the "Tale of Horus and Set." This connection is reinforced by the presence of Egyptian-style monuments on Jeffrey Epstein's private island and the "spirit cooking" rituals associated with political figures.