Topic: George H W Bush

15 chapters across the catalog

92: White Lies
1:05:47 - 1:09:30

92: White Lies

George H.W. Bush, The Unapologetic American King

The hosts examine the legacy of the Bush family, specifically George H.W. Bush, whom they describe as an "American King." They play a clip of George W. Bush refusing to apologize for the United States regardless of the facts. They argue that the "Bush mentality" of elite control continues through the Obama and Biden administrations as part of a permanent "Uniparty."

92: White Lies
2:09:55 - 2:17:00

92: White Lies

Voting as a Suggestion Box, Social Capture

Mo Facts describes voting as merely a "suggestion box," arguing that the elite have predetermined plans regardless of election outcomes. They discuss "social capture," where individuals—including doctors and teachers—are forced to comply with establishment narratives to protect their livelihoods and pensions. They cite Donald Trump's exclusion from elite social circles as the penalty for breaking rank.

75: What U Gonna Do Cuzz
2:39:08 - 2:42:23

75: What U Gonna Do Cuzz

Kanye West, College Dropout and Mental Health

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.

70: Four Freedoms
1:12:25 - 1:16:39

70: Four Freedoms

The Shadow Presidency and the 30-30-40 Societal Split

Mo Facts posits that Barack Obama is acting as a "shadow president," citing his prominent appearance at the COP26 climate summit. The hosts discuss a societal model where 30% of the population is "all-in" on the government narrative, 30% is completely opposed, and the 40% in the middle simply follows whoever appears to be winning. They note the surprising camaraderie between former political rivals like Obama and the Bush family.

69: Infektion
12:04 - 15:05

69: Infektion

Anthony Fauci, Rise to Prominence and Early Criticism

A 1988 presidential debate clip features George H.W. Bush naming Dr. Anthony Fauci as an American hero. The segment contrasts this public praise with scathing contemporary criticism from the Village Voice, which accused Fauci of mismanagement during the AIDS crisis. The hosts note Fauci's transition from a research lab in Bethesda to a global public figure.

65: Disco Biscuits
2:46:44 - 2:52:10

65: Disco Biscuits

Hugh Hefner's "Complicated Legacy" and CIA Connections

The hosts analyze a retrospective on Hugh Hefner's life, noting his debut on CBS and his "progressive" political influence. They discuss the theory that Hefner and Gloria Steinem had ties to the CIA, using their respective magazines to shape American social and sexual attitudes. The segment also mentions that Hefner was a distant cousin of George W. Bush.

55: Trappers Delight
3:34:09 - 3:40:39

55: Trappers Delight

The Bush Crime Family, CIA Power and the Poppy Fields

Adam Curry argues that the Bushes, not the Clintons, are the true "crime family" at the top of the CIA drug apparatus. He notes that George H.W. Bush lived in Compton and allegedly oversaw the introduction of crack to the streets. The hosts claim the CIA is a "toxic, horrible organization" that uses drug money to fund secret foreign policy and protects poppy fields in Afghanistan.

47: Killer Wasp
2:39:33 - 2:44:12

47: Killer Wasp

Fareed Zakaria on the Virtues of the WASP Establishment

Fareed Zakaria discusses the nostalgia for the old WASP establishment following the death of George H.W. Bush. He argues that while the system was exclusionary, it possessed a sense of "public spiritedness" and restraint because the aristocracy was secure in its power. Critics interpret this as a longing for a time when white supremacy allowed leaders to ignore public opinion.

45: 45 Savage
15:08 - 17:35

45: 45 Savage

Intelligence Apparatus, Limited Hangout Theory

A theory is proposed that the birther controversy was a "limited hangout" or bait set by the intelligence apparatus. The hosts suggest that Barack Obama, as a product of the intelligence community, would have had a legitimate birth certificate if required. They speculate that the Hillary Clinton campaign may have avoided the bait, while Donald Trump used it to make a splash with his target constituents.

44: Big Bank Barry
45:41 - 50:27

44: Big Bank Barry

Lolo Soetoro, CIA Connections, and The Indonesian Death Squads

Judge Joe Brown provides testimony regarding Obama’s stepfather, Lolo Soetoro, alleging he was a CIA asset and a major in the Indonesian Army who ran death squads. Soetoro is linked to Standard Oil and the Bush family through international business dealings. These connections suggest that Obama may have been a "controlled asset" from a young age due to his family's ties to the intelligence community.

44: Big Bank Barry
50:28 - 54:24

44: Big Bank Barry

The Dunham Family, Zapata Oil, and The Bush Dynasty

The discussion expands to include Obama’s maternal grandparents, the Dunhams, and their alleged ties to government agencies. Connections are drawn between George H.W. Bush, Zapata Oil, and the power structure that reportedly managed the U.S. government from 1980 until the election of Donald Trump. This "company" structure is said to include the Clintons and Obama as part of a continuous intelligence-led establishment.

35: Take That, Take That
30:08 - 36:11

35: Take That, Take That

Vote or Die, 2004 Election and South Park Parody

The history of Diddy's "Vote or Die" campaign from 2004 is reviewed, highlighting its fear-based messaging during the George W. Bush administration. One host recalls this being the only election they voted in due to the intense social pressure. The segment includes a South Park parody of the campaign, where a Diddy character threatens Kyle Broflovski with death for not participating in democracy.

28: Black Don't Crack
1:50:41 - 1:54:08

28: Black Don't Crack

Bush Family in Compton, Mina Arkansas Connection

A historical coincidence is noted: George H.W. Bush lived in Compton, California, for a brief period in the late 1940s, decades before it became a crack epicenter. The focus then shifts to Mina, Arkansas, a remote airport allegedly used for CIA drug smuggling during Bill Clinton's governorship. The Tom Cruise film American Made is criticized for sanitizing this history by omitting the political figures involved.

13: Deconstructing Kanye
7:03 - 12:31

13: Deconstructing Kanye

George Bush Doesn't Care About Black People, Hurricane Katrina

Kanye West's 2005 outburst during a live Hurricane Katrina benefit concert is identified as his entry point into mainstream celebrity. West famously went off-script to declare that George Bush doesn't care about black people, leaving co-presenter Mike Myers stunned. The event is analyzed as a moment where West stood up against the elite, contrasting his past popularity with liberals to his current political standing.

13: Deconstructing Kanye
54:51 - 59:19

13: Deconstructing Kanye

Middle America, Michelle Obama and George W. Bush

Kanye West describes feeling more relatable to people in Middle America than to those in the coastal media hubs of LA and New York. The hosts point out the hypocrisy of the media's "cancel culture" by noting how Michelle Obama and Ellen DeGeneres have publicly embraced George W. Bush, a man previously labeled a war criminal. This shift in favor is used to illustrate how political "boogeymen" are rehabilitated when it suits the elite.