9 chapters across the catalog
The hosts begin a sequential review of Greene's strategies, starting with "Declare War on Your Enemies." They discuss how identifying an enemy provides energy and purpose. This is linked to the media's constant framing of Iran as a nuclear threat, featuring a clip of Judge Jeanine Pirro calling for the bombing of the nation to illustrate the cultivation of fear.
The Godfather Logic, Mena Arkansas and the CIA Drug Connection
The hosts discuss the "Godfather" logic of keeping drugs in "n-word" neighborhoods. They transition to the "Mena connection," alleging that Bill Clinton's Arkansas was a "banana republic" used by the CIA for drug running and gun running during the Iran-Contra era. Moe cites the song "Dirty Bill Clinton" as evidence that these activities were common knowledge in the South long before the internet.
CBS News reports on FBI warnings regarding Iranian and Russian interference in the 2020 election. The hosts point out the glaring omission of China from these reports, despite China having the most to gain from a Trump defeat. They characterize the focus on Iran and North Korea as "flak" designed to distract from more significant actors and the demand for a domestic audit.
The Key & Peele "Angry Translator" sketch featuring the character Luther is analyzed as a reflection of public anxiety regarding Black male anger. The segment suggests that Obama used a "cool" demeanor to mask potential perceptions of being an "angry Black man," a stereotype often used by critics to frame him as a threat to American institutions.
Adam Curry and Mo'fax critique the NRA's leadership, specifically the appointment of Oliver North as president. They point out the irony of North, who was involved in the Iran-Contra scandal that flooded black communities with drugs and guns, leading a gun rights organization. They conclude the NRA functions more as a lobby for manufacturers and law enforcement than as a representative for all gun owners.
A Senate investigative panel's findings regarding CIA-associated drug trafficking to fund the Contras in Nicaragua are highlighted. The conversation distinguishes between powder cocaine as a 1980s "party drug" for the affluent and crack as a drug associated with poverty. Cultural references include the drug habits of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown and the prevalence of heroin among 1980s hair bands.
The Iran-Contra affair is linked to the domestic crack cocaine epidemic, with the hosts alleging the government facilitated the drug trade to fund covert operations. Jay-Z is criticized for his past as a drug dealer and his later support for Hillary Clinton, the woman who labeled his demographic "super predators." This alliance is framed as a betrayal of the community compared to Kanye West's independent stance.
General Wesley Clark’s 2001 revelation regarding a Pentagon memo is used to illustrate the "Empire's" plan to destabilize seven countries in five years. The list included Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Iran. The hosts note that the system has methodically targeted these nations since the memo was first disclosed, suggesting a long-term strategic roadmap for regime change.
Investigative journalist Gary Webb's "Dark Alliance" series is revisited, detailing CIA involvement in drug trafficking to fund the Contra war in Nicaragua. This investigation exposed how cocaine was funneled into American inner cities, sparking the crack epidemic of the 1980s. The hosts discuss the suspicious nature of Webb's death and the subsequent silence of politicians like Maxine Waters, who once championed these claims before becoming part of the establishment.
