Topic: Funding

A discussion emerges regarding the role of consultants in both politics and media who package marginalized groups to satisfy corporate ESG requirements. These consultants often take significant percentages of funding while reducing creative or political movements to check-box exercises. The hosts compare this to how political figures are managed by speechwriters and PR teams regardless of their personal efficacy.

The hosts critique "The Undressing Room" podcast, which is corporate-funded by Macy's. They play a clip of the show promoting Macy's partnership with the Trevor Project for Pride Month, arguing that such "organic" sounding content is actually highly managed corporate indoctrination. The hosts suggest that Macy's benefits from "retail therapy" sought by the unhappy women targeted by this marketing.

The hosts investigate the financial backing of the DEI movement, noting that April Rainn's initiative received support from Overture Global. This organization is linked to major entities like the World Bank, Google, and the US State Department. They argue that "Oscars So White" birthed a lucrative corporate diversity industry.

The hosts introduce Sherrilyn Ifill, former President of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund and a former board member of the Open Society Foundations. They note her familial connection to the late PBS journalist Gwen Ifill. The discussion sets up an analysis of Ifill's views on race and law enforcement, highlighting her deep ties to the Soros-funded institutional network.

President Biden is criticized for encouraging cities to use COVID-19 relief funds to hire more police officers, a move seen as a reversal of "defund the police" rhetoric. The summary notes that states were given guidance to use $350,000 in federal funds for law enforcement. Doubts are raised regarding the legitimacy of the Black vote turnout for Biden in the 2020 election.

Tina Tchen is appointed as the new leader of Time's Up following a leadership shake-up. She discusses the organization's mission to provide legal defense for victims of sexual harassment, though the hosts remain skeptical of the group's true purpose and its ties to the Democratic establishment.

The hosts analyze the Rittenhouse trial as a media psychological operation designed to incite fear and division. They contrast the coverage styles of CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News while discussing how the $2 million defense fund was the primary differentiator in the trial's outcome. The discussion posits that the prosecution's aggressive tactics have made the general public more critical of the American justice system.

The hosts complete the reading of producer credits and listener notes, including a detailed message from a listener regarding cultural understanding and parenting. They perform "de-deadbeating" rituals for new donors and reiterate the various ways to support the show. The segment reinforces the community aspect of the "Value for Value" model.

The discussion continues regarding Herskovits' 1941 book, *The Myth of the Negro Past*. Mo explains how academic narratives follow the funding, comparing the "invention" of Black history to the modern climate change industry. They discuss how this academic framework influenced later cultural milestones like Alex Haley's *Roots* and the eventual commercialization of Black culture.

The hosts acknowledge donations from SirKaz, David Roll, and Darren Young. Darren Young suggests the phrase "You Got Served" for when a listener introduces someone new to the show. Another listener, Chris Bailey, points to US Code 5404 regarding the Human Capital Performance Fund, prompting a brief discussion on the "rabbit hole" of government codes.

Olympic wrestler Nashawn Garrett discovered that a ballot was cast in his name in Maricopa County, Arizona, despite him having moved to Tennessee and voted there. Garrett's ballot was marked as "signature verified" and counted in Arizona without his knowledge. The hosts use this as evidence of irregularities that the mainstream media claims do not exist.

Donations arrive from Melbourne, Australia, and listeners referencing "3220" and Robert Johnson. Eric Blitz thanks his friend Patrick for introducing him to the show. The hosts revisit the "Human Capital Performance Fund" (US Code 5404) mentioned earlier, noting how listeners are digging into government codes to find hidden meanings.

An investigation into the Black Futures Lab reveals it is fiscally sponsored by the Chinese Progressive Association (CPA). The CPA is described as a Marxist organization with ties to the Chinese Communist Party, which the hosts suggest explains certain political alignments within the NBA. A brief tangent mentions Alicia Garza's recent aesthetic rebranding, including her choice of a blonde wig during media appearances.

The meeting of Obama’s parents in a Russian language class in Hawaii is scrutinized for potential Marxist or intelligence undertones, given the East-West exchange programs of the era. The Ford Foundation is again highlighted for its historical ties to the CIA and its modern role in funding Black Lives Matter co-founders like Alicia Garza.

George Soros's Open Society Foundations announced a $220 million investment in black-led justice organizations. The hosts link this massive funding to the 2020 election and the support of Joe Biden. They describe the lack of transparency in how these funds are distributed through various non-profits and "slush funds."

The hosts explain the mechanics of "fiscal sponsorship," where a large non-profit like Thousand Currents handles the back-office operations for smaller groups like Black Lives Matter. They discuss the use of IRS Form 990 to track executive salaries and expenses, noting that the system allows for significant financial opacity.

Corporate interests often fund scientific studies to create favorable narratives for their products, leading to conflicting public health advice on items like eggs, coffee, and sugar. By funding "Fat Studies" or body-positive research, companies can expand their target demographics to include larger consumers. This "narrative trail" is seen as a way for corporate America to profit from unhealthy lifestyles while appearing socially conscious.

An investigation into the funding of activist groups like Color of Change reveals they are projects of ActBlue, effectively making them arms of the Democratic National Committee. The hosts discuss how donations intended for social causes are often funneled back into party politics. They use reparations as a "litmus test" to determine if a group or politician is truly advocating for Black interests or just serving the party.

Dr. Robert Piat continues his critique of inflammatory online content and clickbait that erodes public trust in experts. The hosts pivot to a critique of academia, questioning why similar skepticism isn't applied to climate change models. They suggest that university funding structures prevent professors from challenging certain mainstream scientific narratives.

The hosts discuss reports that the Coronavirus Response Act (HR 6201) included funding for Planned Parenthood, linking it back to the theme of institutional distrust. They emphasize that their critique is not about the pro-life/pro-choice debate, but about the "poisonous" nature of specific services pushed on the black community.