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Adam Curry and Mo Facts return for episode 91 after a hiatus since February 2023. They announce that the show is entering its final season with a goal to reach 100 episodes. Mo explains how career changes, vaccine mandates, and the demands of entrepreneurship have made the previous production schedule unsustainable.
The conversation explores the stigma associated with entrepreneurship and the "eat what you kill" lifestyle. Mo Facts argues that the traditional American social contract—going to school, getting a job, and retiring—is being unilaterally rewritten by institutions. He describes the frustration of having "checked all the boxes" only to have his career path disrupted by external mandates.
A clip from "The Family" documentary features a discussion on how shame keeps individuals locked in their circumstances and leads to external blaming. Mo Facts reflects on his own role in becoming dependent on a corporation and the need for self-reflection. He encourages listeners to channel their anger into constructive outlets rather than allowing it to fester in isolation.
Mo Facts discusses growing up with the music of Tupac Shakur and how it shaped his worldview. He expresses gratitude for his friend E-Class, who supported him through his recent career transition. The hosts discuss the importance of having "brothers" to talk to when navigating the shift from corporate employment to entrepreneurship.
Economic Desperation, Healthcare Captivity and Wall Street
Mo Facts discusses the "macro anger" of seeing society played with, including the weaponization of immigration and the lack of affordable healthcare. He argues that healthcare is currently a "Wall Street" racket that keeps people captive to corporate jobs. He suggests that any political party that truly fixes healthcare would gain a massive, loyal following.
The hosts discuss Kanye West's "College Dropout" philosophy and his history of betting on himself. Mo Facts reflects on Kanye's public struggles with mental health and his willingness to ask for help, even when it led to media excoriation. They discuss the difficulty men face in admitting they need help or "charity" when their business ventures falter.
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.
The 1972 film Superfly is examined for its portrayal of a drug dealer as a successful, independent entrepreneur "sticking it to the man." Directed by Gordon Parks Jr., the movie influenced youth culture to emulate the flashy lifestyle of the protagonist, Youngblood Priest. The segment highlights how the film omitted the negative consequences of addiction, focusing instead on the dealer's wealth and power.
