Topic: Isaac Hayes

Dr. Westbrook recounts producing the first major fundraiser for the Black Caucus in Washington D.C., featuring Isaac Hayes. This established a pattern of record labels using artists to support political candidates, such as Jimmy Carter or later Hillary Clinton. The hosts note that major labels now own significant stakes in Spotify, creating a closed loop of financial and political influence.

Quincy Jones argues that boycotts are confrontations without solutions. He recounts his history as the first Black person on the Academy's executive committee, where he helped change rules to allow artists like The Beatles, Isaac Hayes, and Three 6 Mafia to win Oscars.