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Historian Gerald Horne identifies 1655 as a pivotal year when the English ousted the Spanish from Jamaica, leading to the systematization of the African slave trade. The formation of the Royal African Company in 1672 under the British monarch allowed the merchant class to profit immensely from sugar production. This era marked the transition of the slave trade into a massive commercial enterprise that fueled the rise of London as a global power.
Piers Morgan recounts his early interactions with Meghan Markle, whom he followed on Twitter during her time on the show *Suits*. They met at a local pub in Kensington just before her first date with Prince Harry. The hosts use this story to highlight the irony of Morgan criticizing "loverboy" tactics while having attempted to woo Markle himself.
The hosts acknowledge the challenges they faced in 2022 and thank listeners for their prayers and well-wishes. They promote the use of Podcasting 2.0 apps like Fountain and Podverse for sending Bitcoin "boosts." A long list of "boostagrams" is read, featuring messages from supporters like Dreb Scott, Brian of London, and various anonymous donors who contribute Satoshis to support the show's autonomy.
World leaders, including Emmanuel Macron, Justin Trudeau, and Boris Johnson, condemned the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The ruling made front-page news globally, with many leaders calling it a "step backwards." The hosts note the irony of these criticisms, as many European countries have their own significant restrictions on abortion.
The show concludes with a final round of donor thank-yous, including "boostergrams" sent via Bitcoin's Lightning Network. Brian of London and Chad Farrow are among those recognized for their contributions in Satoshis. The hosts introduce the concept of "Boost Beefs" and encourage listeners to continue supporting the show through various platforms.
Lizzie Cundey describes meeting Meghan Markle at a charity dinner and being tasked with looking after her while she was an actress visiting from Vancouver. The hosts highlight the discrepancy between Markle's California origins and the mention of Vancouver, noting that the show Suits filmed in Canada. They suggest Markle's entry into the royal social circle was a coordinated hand-off between various media handlers rather than a chance encounter.
The London Times famously mocked the Emancipation Proclamation for freeing slaves only in the areas where Lincoln had no power, while leaving slavery intact in Union-aligned border states like Kentucky and Maryland. Mo recounts how difficult it was for his father to unlearn the "Honest Abe" narrative.
