Topic: Elijah Muhammad

9 chapters across the catalog

99: Devil in the Details
2:15:47 - 2:20:01

99: Devil in the Details

H.L. Hunt, the Nation of Islam, and Malcolm X

Malcolm X is heard in archival footage suggesting that the Nation of Islam (NOI) received financial support from a "rich man in Texas," identified as H.L. Hunt. Hunt, a supporter of the KKK, allegedly funded the NOI because their goal of racial separation aligned with his white supremacist ideology. The rift between Malcolm X and Elijah Muhammad began when Malcolm described the JFK assassination as "chickens coming home to roost," a statement that terrified Muhammad due to his ties to Hunt.

94: Helping Our People
2:19:31 - 2:24:39

94: Helping Our People

Malcolm X Assassination, Nation of Islam and Internal Conflict

The discussion covers the 1965 assassination of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr.'s public reaction, which framed it as internal conflict within the Black Nationalist movement. The hosts explore the narrative that Malcolm was killed by Nation of Islam members for disrespecting Elijah Muhammad. They suggest larger intelligence agency hands were likely involved in the timing of the killing.

70: Four Freedoms
3:09:30 - 3:12:31

70: Four Freedoms

Muhammad Ali's Conscientious Objection and Boxing Ban

In 1966, heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali refused induction into the U.S. Army, citing his religious beliefs as a member of the Nation of Islam. He famously stated he had "no quarrel with them Viet Cong." As a result, he was stripped of his boxing license and title during his physical prime. The hosts discuss Ali's integrity in choosing his principles over his career and money.

63: We Are People 1
16:52 - 20:12

63: We Are People 1

Malcolm X Quote Context and Elijah Muhammad Teachings

The segment analyzes a Malcolm X clip used in Megan Thee Stallion's SNL performance, providing the full context of his speech regarding the protection of Muslim women. The hosts contrast Malcolm X's original message of respect and protection within the Nation of Islam with the modern usage of his words to support explicit musical content. They question the motives of the organizations behind the New York Times and Harper's Bazaar in framing this narrative.

52: Build Black Better
2:54:26 - 2:59:23

52: Build Black Better

Malcolm X Hijacking, Protecting Black Women, Muslim Context

The hosts accuse Megan Thee Stallion of "hijacking" a Malcolm X quote about protecting black women. They play the full 1962 speech to show that Malcolm X was specifically referring to "Muslim women" who adhere to certain standards of modesty and conduct. They argue that using this quote while "twerking and jerking" in a song called "Savage" is a gross distortion of Malcolm X's original message.

51: Civil Wrongs
2:42:32 - 2:50:26

51: Civil Wrongs

Malcolm X on Voluntary Separation and Economic Control

Malcolm X explains the difference between segregation (forced) and separation (voluntary). He points out that ethnic enclaves like "Chinatown" are not called segregated because the residents control the economy and politics of their community. The hosts discuss how modern tools like the internet and globalism allow for new forms of Black entrepreneurship that were impossible in the 1960s, though they warn against the "evil" of the modern credit system.

51: Civil Wrongs
3:02:01 - 3:12:19

51: Civil Wrongs

Minister Farrakhan on Reparations and Political Loyalty

Minister Farrakhan discusses the Nation of Islam's stance on separation and the "hypocritical trick" of integration. Mo Facts applies this to the modern Democratic Party, arguing that they "smile in your face" until Black voters ask for tangible reparations or policy changes. The hosts reference the O'Jays' song "Backstabbers" to describe the political betrayal of loyal Black voters who are told they "ain't black" if they question the party line.

35: Take That, Take That
1:27:46 - 1:30:08

35: Take That, Take That

Malcolm X on Entertainers as Leaders, Puppets and Clowns

A classic clip of Malcolm X is played where he criticizes the white community for setting up black entertainers—such as comedians, singers, and dancers—as "leaders" for the black community. Malcolm X refers to these figures as "puppets and clowns" who say what the white establishment wants to hear. The hosts apply this critique to Diddy, questioning if he is a truly "awake" leader or just another entertainer pushing an agenda.

15: N.B.A.
1:26:34 - 1:33:14

15: N.B.A.

Louis Lomax, MLK vs. Malcolm X

Journalist Louis Lomax is credited with being one of the first to pit Martin Luther King Jr. against Malcolm X on national television. Clips show Malcolm X criticizing King’s non-violence as "defenselessness" subsidized by white interests, while King defends his philosophy as a strong form of resistance. The hosts use this as a primary example of how media figures "stir the pot" to divide black leadership for public consumption.