Topic: Isis

4 chapters across the catalog

77: No Hugs Needed
14:10 - 17:13

77: No Hugs Needed

Joy Reid, Biden-Bidening Foreign and Domestic Policy

Joy Reid describes "Biden-Bidening" as a return to the President's traditional foreign and domestic policy strengths, citing a counterterrorism raid in Syria and a meeting with New York Mayor Eric Adams. The hosts argue this represents a return to the centrist politics of the 1994 Crime Bill. They suggest a "Crime Bill 2.0" may be approaching as a response to rising crime rates.

59: Restoring Justice
3:30:21 - 3:37:02

59: Restoring Justice

Lady Justice, Lilith, and the Mother Goddess

The hosts explore the symbolism of "Lady Justice" as a representation of the "Mother Goddess" (Isis). Mo links this to the myth of Lilith, Adam's supposed first wife who refused to be subordinate. He argues that modern pop stars like Beyonce embody this "Dark Feminist" archetype, which is being used to replace traditional religious and social hierarchies.

45: 45 Savage
1:20:53 - 1:25:46

45: 45 Savage

Storytelling in Wrestling, The Comeback and The Finish

Professional wrestling storytelling requires starting with the "finish" and building a "comeback" for the underdog. The hosts discuss how the media needs Donald Trump as a "heel" to maintain ratings, as he has replaced international villains like Saddam Hussein or Osama bin Laden. They also touch on the "perverted" media narrative that briefly framed Kim Jong-un as a "good guy" during diplomatic talks.

42: GBG
2:59:38 - 3:02:50

42: GBG

Charlamagne tha God on Self-Defense and Vanilla ISIS

Radio host Charlamagne tha God advocates for black Americans to buy legal firearms for "self-care" following the Ahmaud Arbery shooting. He refers to white nationalist threats as "Vanilla ISIS" and argues that being in prison for defending oneself is better than being in a casket. The hosts find rare common ground with Charlamagne's pro-Second Amendment stance.