6 chapters across the catalog
The historical conflict between the United States and Muslim forces in North Africa, referenced in the Marine Corps Hymn, is linked to modern foreign policy. The export of "democracy" is characterized as a modern version of the historical "civilizing" missions used to justify territorial and resource acquisition. The discussion also touches on how American culture, including rock and roll and hip hop, acts as a tool for global influence.
The hosts discuss the softening of "T" sounds and the use of "axe" instead of "ask" in Southern and Black dialects. Mo explains that these linguistic traits are often unfairly equated with a lack of intelligence. They note how Southern hip-hop has influenced the speech patterns of younger generations, leading to what some might call "cultural appropriation" by non-Southern youth.
Thomas Sowell argues that IQ differences are often the result of "isolated cultures" rather than potential. The hosts apply this to "Black Twitter" and the "hijacking" of hip-hop as a delivery system for negative indoctrination. They also reveal that Netflix allegedly manipulates artwork based on a user's perceived race to keep them within an "isolated" digital experience.
A clip features Jalen Rose discussing his hatred for Duke during his time with Michigan's "Fab Five." Rose admits to calling Duke's black players "house Negroes" because they came from affluent, two-parent households, which contrasted with his upbringing in Detroit. The hosts explore how Duke became the "epitome of whiteness" in the basketball world.
The hosts analyze skits from Kendrick Lamar's "Good Kid, M.A.A.D City" to illustrate "riding culture," where youth spend time in cars freestyling to beat CDs. Moe explains the ritual of "freaking" a Black & Mild cigar and how Jeezy's Atlanta-based music influenced West Coast artists like Lamar. The segment highlights how certain rap lyrics become "scripture" for the culture.
A 2019 clip of Kanye West features him discussing his lack of fear regarding cancel culture and his belief that Democrats intend to remove Jesus from schools. West critiques the "corporate voice" or "Disney approved voice" that many Black professionals adopt to avoid ruining business deals. He asserts that hip-hop should be about independent thought rather than following the rules of what is considered "woke."
