7 chapters across the catalog
In a 2010 interview, Sharon Lettman-Hicks praised the Obama administration for its "unbelievable" inclusion agenda for the LGBTQ movement. She highlighted the passage of the Hate Crimes Act and the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" as significant gains. The discussion questions why a "Black Hate Crime Act" has not been passed despite recent tragedies, suggesting the LGBTQ agenda is prioritized over Black-specific issues.
April Rainn explains how she created the #OscarsSoWhite hashtag in 2015 after no people of color were nominated in major acting categories. She details the transition of the movement from a snarky Twitter comment to a substantive push for institutional change within the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
April Rainn discusses the importance of having marginalized people in the Academy to view films through a different lens. However, the hosts argue that corporate diversity initiatives often become a "homogenous catch-all" that fails to address the specific needs of individual groups while keeping the C-suite unchanged.
In "Zootopia," Dawn Bellwether uses her position as assistant mayor to undermine "predators" like Mayor Lionheart, eventually aiming for prey to "reign supreme." Mo suggests this reflects a "majority rule" strategy where 90% of the population is unified against a common enemy. Adam and Mo discuss whether a Supreme Court seat is the "end station" of power or a platform for radical social restructuring.
Steve Bannon introduces the terms "inclusive nationalism" and "expansive populism" on Jason Whitlock's show. He argues that nationalism should focus on the benefits of American citizenship regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity. The hosts discuss how this movement aims to capture a significant portion of the working-class vote by focusing on economic participation.
Dr. Kimberly Manning explains the role of epidemiology and her work in "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" at Emory and Grady Hospital. As a graduate of Tuskegee University, she acknowledges the historical trauma of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study but argues that "science is real" and history should not prevent vaccination. The hosts view her as a strategic replacement for the controversial Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett.
The hosts conclude the donation segment, thanking supporters from Rotterdam and Spartanburg. A listener from South Carolina shares materials sent by a "Diversity and Inclusion Officer" for Black History Month that focus on white LGBTQ+ figures and "Unity Month" rather than Black history. The hosts argue this is an example of using Black history to promote unrelated political agendas.
