Topic: Justice System

7 chapters across the catalog

96: Out of Luck
2:33:11 - 2:39:02

96: Out of Luck

The System of White Supremacy and the Pursuit of Justice

Moe Facts clarifies his focus on the "operating system" of white supremacy, which Neely Fuller Jr. defines as a system of injustice. He argues that anyone working toward injustice, regardless of race, is part of this system. The discussion emphasizes that the ultimate goal is justice for all people and the dismantling of mistreatment, rather than an obsession with any specific racial group.

89: Mass Confusion
16:49 - 20:29

89: Mass Confusion

Neely Fuller Jr. on the System of White Supremacy

Neely Fuller Jr. explains his scientific approach to defining white supremacy as a functional system rather than a collection of personal feelings. He notes that the term often causes discomfort among white individuals because it identifies a power structure they may benefit from but do not control. The hosts link this systemic control to the "Twitter Files" and the marginalization of dissenting voices by major tech platforms like Google.

73: Justice 4 Juicy
1:11:21 - 1:14:37

73: Justice 4 Juicy

Kim Foxx, Celebrity and Political Ties

Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx is scrutinized for her close relationship with Kamala Harris and other celebrities. The hosts discuss the broader trend of "Soros-backed" prosecutors who prioritize "reimagining" the justice system over traditional law enforcement, leading to friction with police departments.

71: Seven Shots
11:29 - 12:56

71: Seven Shots

Legal Resources, Wealth Disparity in the American Court System

The discussion focuses on how financial resources dictate legal outcomes in the United States, citing the O.J. Simpson trial as a precedent. The hosts argue that a defendant's ability to hire a team of private lawyers to "watch their lawyers" ensures a level of due process that is unavailable to those relying on public defenders.

71: Seven Shots
2:21:15 - 2:25:14

71: Seven Shots

Khalif Browder Case, Rikers Island and Systemic Failure

The tragic story of Khalif Browder is presented as a counterpoint to the Rittenhouse trial. Browder, a 16-year-old, spent three years in Rikers Island without a trial for a crime he did not commit, eventually leading to his suicide. The hosts use this to explain the Black community's deep-seated distrust of the legal system.

71: Seven Shots
2:25:14 - 2:29:54

71: Seven Shots

Plea Deals, Coerced Confessions and Racial Hardening

The discussion focuses on how the justice system uses the threat of long sentences to coerce defendants into taking plea deals, even when they are innocent. The hosts argue that these systemic failures lead to a "hardening" of viewpoints where people stop caring about individual cases like Rittenhouse's because they feel the system never cared for them.

04: Facts and Fallacies
56:23 - 1:00:03

04: Facts and Fallacies

Ta-Nehisi Coates on the Myth of Black Criminality

Author Ta-Nehisi Coates challenges the narrative of innate Black criminality by reframing crime as a public health and employment issue. He points out that a high percentage of incarcerated individuals suffer from mental health problems or chemical dependency, issues that are often treated as criminal rather than medical in Black communities. The hosts compare the media's focus on mental health in white mass shooters to the "evil" label often applied to Black offenders.