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Adam Curry and Mo Facts open episode 95 of the podcast, originating from the Texas Hill Country and Northern Virginia. Mo celebrates the installation of a high-speed internet connection after a three-year wait, attributing previous show delays to poor connectivity. The hosts prepare to discuss a specific book selection curated by Mo regarding global conflict.
A throwback clip from Steve Cokely discusses the "Boule" and the "webs" of black Greek organizations that operate as a hidden power structure. Cokely warns these groups to stop their public manifestations, as he intends to "penetrate" their circles. The hosts use this to explain the "inner sanctum" of black political infrastructure that divides the community into "in-crowds" and "outsiders."
The hosts critique the trend of closing neighborhood schools and busing children elsewhere rather than fixing local infrastructure. They argue that schools reflect the status of their communities, which have been impacted by social programs and welfare systems. The discussion highlights the cynicism of moving "gifted" students out of struggling schools instead of ensuring all schools have equal resources, textbooks, and safety standards.
John Perkins explains the mechanics of the "economic hitman" process, where the World Bank issues loans for infrastructure projects that primarily benefit Western corporations while leaving host countries in unpayable debt. The hosts compare this to the financial crisis in Greece and modern Chinese operations across Africa. They suggest that local elites, or the "boulé," often facilitate these deals at the expense of their own populations.
