Topic: Empire

The defeat of the Ottoman Turks at the gates of Vienna in 1683 is cited as a turning point that allowed Western Europeans to focus their expansionist efforts southward into Africa. Following the "Glorious Revolution" of 1688 in England, the merchant class clipped the wings of the monarchy and opened the slave trade to private entrepreneurs. This shift led to the development of "whiteness" as a formal doctrine of exploitation.

The timeline of the Jussie Smollett incident closely mirrors Kamala Harris's campaign rollout, with a threatening letter arriving on January 22, 2019, and the alleged attack occurring on January 29. This proximity suggests a coordinated effort to boost the profile of the Justice for Victims of Lynching Act.

Jussie Smollett's self-identification as the "gay Tupac" during a post-attack performance is met with ridicule. The hosts discuss the intense loyalty of Tupac's fanbase and how Smollett's attempt to tap into that legacy backfired, even drawing criticism from Charlamagne Tha God.

A final round of donations is read, including notes on *The Wizard of Oz* and "black man's perspective." The hosts reiterate their goal of building the "Mo Facts Entertainment Enterprises Empire" through the Value for Value model. Mo teases a future episode on Jussie Smollett, linking it to the origins of the podcast.

A clip from "Boardwalk Empire" depicts J. Edgar Hoover flipping a character named Dr. Narcisse into an informant. The hosts discuss the controversial theory that J. Edgar Hoover had African-American lineage, a fact they claim is suppressed because it complicates the narrative of a white man harassing black leaders like Marcus Garvey and Martin Luther King Jr. They argue that Hoover's primary motivation was often the suppression of perceived "seditious" or communist activities.

The "Adam Curry Media Boomerang Rule" suggests that using the media for financial gain eventually results in a backlash of equal force. LeBron James, described as an "empire unto himself," is currently under an unofficial gag order as he waits for the news cycle to move on to other topics like impeachment or North Korea. His "More Than an Athlete" campaign is under scrutiny as he remains quiet to protect his business empire.