3 chapters across the catalog
The Crossover Betrayal, Chitlin Circuit, Creative Control
The hosts discuss the "betrayal" felt by the gospel community when Sam Cooke crossed over to secular music and white audiences. Moe explains the "Chitlin Circuit" of juke joints and argues that signing with major labels meant sacrificing creative control to reach a wider, "watered-down" commercial audience.
A report from Georgia indicates that monkeypox is disproportionately affecting Black men, who account for over 80% of cases in the state. Despite this, vaccination data shows an even distribution between Black and white residents, leading to calls for more targeted outreach. The hosts discuss the "sense of urgency" in the media and the potential for new funding to flow into public health messaging for communities of color.
Bill and Melinda Gates state that black and Native American populations, along with the elderly, should be prioritized for vaccine distribution due to their vulnerability. Critics interpret this prioritization cynically, suggesting that testing on these groups provides a buffer for wealthier populations. The conversation contrasts this with the lack of media attention given to daily violence in cities like Chicago.
