Topic: Homicide

4 chapters across the catalog

84: More or Less
3:09:45 - 3:12:03

84: More or Less

Shockley on Nazi History and Denmark's Eugenics

William Shockley argues that the lesson of Nazi history is the importance of the First Amendment, claiming that concentration camps could not have existed if the media had been open. He points to Denmark's "eugenic implications" as a success story, claiming their homicide rate dropped as a result. The hosts find his bluntness "respectable" compared to the "hidden" agendas of modern elites like Bill Gates.

55: Trappers Delight
1:34:11 - 1:39:31

55: Trappers Delight

The Pookie Loc Shooting, Self-Defense and the Versus Reconciliation

In 2005, Gucci Mane shot and killed Pookie Loc, an associate of Jeezy, during a home invasion attempt to collect the bounty. Gucci was cleared on self-defense grounds, but the event fueled a 15-year feud. The hosts discuss the 2020 Versus battle where the two finally met in person, noting the tension when Gucci played diss tracks about the deceased associate before their eventual on-stage reconciliation.

55: Trappers Delight
1:58:11 - 2:00:31

55: Trappers Delight

Homicide Statistics, Accidental Death and Cultural Heroes

The discussion continues with statistics showing that black Americans are affected by homicide at ten times the rate of white counterparts. White Mic argues that while white youth primarily die from "unintentional injuries" like accidents, black youth are gunned down in numbers exceeding those lost in wars or terrorism. The hosts critique the media for making heroes out of those who trivialize this violence.

04: Facts and Fallacies
51:27 - 56:22

04: Facts and Fallacies

Urban Terrorism and Black-on-Black Crime Statistics

The third issue identified is "urban terrorism," referring to the high rates of violent crime within majority-Black cities. Statistics from the Department of Justice show that while Black Americans make up 13% of the population, they account for over half of homicide offenders and victims. The segment compares modern murder rates to historical lynching data, noting that current violence often eclipses decades of lynchings within a six-month period, driven by a small minority of the population.