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A throwback clip from Dave Pakman explores the theory that George Soros funded "astroturf" movements within Black Lives Matter to attack Bernie Sanders's presidential campaign. The hosts discuss the vast scale of the Open Society Foundations, noting it is an elite organization with many decision-makers beyond Soros himself. They argue that the organization uses its wealth to "hedge" its bets across different political outcomes.
The hosts revisit the claim that George Soros provided significant funding to groups instrumental in creating the Black Lives Matter movement. They reference a clip from David Pakman and discuss the media's sensitivity to mentioning Soros, noting an incident on Fox News where Newt Gingrich was silenced for bringing up the billionaire's name.
A 2015 report from David Pakman highlights George Soros' $33 million investment in groups that established the "Black Lives Matter" buzzword. The hosts argue that the movement was "AstroTurfed" from the beginning to serve a liberal political agenda. They compare the movement's structure to "franchise" mega-churches like those of Joel Osteen.
Referencing episode 7 of the podcast, the hosts revisit the testimony of the late Ferguson activist Darren Seals (King D). Seals described Black Lives Matter as a corporate-backed organization rather than a grassroots hashtag, accusing leaders of "playing cat and mouse" with the media for financial gain. The segment notes Seals' tragic death in a burned-out car as a significant loss to organic movements.
Liberal commentator Dave Pakman is featured discussing the $30 million George Soros reportedly spent bankrolling Ferguson demonstrators and related groups. The segment lists organizations like Color Lines and the Drug Policy Alliance as recipients of Soros funding used to push "Black Lives Matter" as a political buzzword. Moe notes that Soros has publicly denied these claims despite the documented money trail.
Following World War II, returning black veterans began breaking down social barriers, leading to the final legal battleground in K-12 education. The segment reviews the arguments of John W. Davis, who defended states' rights and the "separate but equal" doctrine. The hosts discuss how the focus on winning a political battle often ignored the psychological impact on the children used as plaintiffs.
The three founders of Black Lives Matter—Alicia Garza, Patrice Cullors, and Opal Tometi—discuss the movement's origins during a TED Talk. While the public perception focused on police brutality against black men, the founders describe the organization as a tool to "reimagine a world" for broader social change.
Local Ferguson activist Darren Seals criticized the national Black Lives Matter organization, calling it a "hashtag" movement that exploited local tragedy for profit. Seals argued that outside organizers like DeRay McKesson did not represent the socially conservative values of the local black community and failed to provide resources to those on the ground.
Grassroots activists expressed frustration over large sums of money raised via GoFundMe and other platforms that never reached local protesters for bail or basic resources. There is a perceived disconnect when movements are funded or headed by white liberals who may not share the same end goals as the community members on the front lines.
