3 chapters across the catalog
Sheila Abdus-Salaam, the first female Muslim U.S. judge, was found dead in the Hudson River in 2017. While initially reported as a suicide, her death remains suspicious with no apparent trauma to her body. The hosts question why this high-profile death of a black, female, Muslim judge is not used as a political talking point, suggesting it doesn't fit a specific narrative.
The hosts contrast the live coverage of CNN and Fox News, noting how they presented "two different worlds" of the same events. Moe identifies the "third wave" as local criminals who take advantage of the broken windows to loot high-end areas like Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. They note that this was a departure from traditional riots that usually stay within lower-income neighborhoods.
The social standing of Donald Trump and Michael Bloomberg is contrasted through the lens of New York City's borough-based class system. While Trump originated from an affluent background in Queens, he reportedly struggled for acceptance within the Manhattan "old money" establishment that Bloomberg represents. This dynamic highlights the distinction between show business fame and elite social circles.
