Topic: Michael Jackson

7 chapters across the catalog

76: Third Rail
26:33 - 31:13

76: Third Rail

Power Dynamics in the Entertainment and Music Industries

The hosts discuss the historical role of Jewish businessmen as intermediaries in the entertainment industry, specifically the music business. They touch on the "litmus test" of Louis Farrakhan and how associations with him can end careers. Mo emphasizes the importance of contract literacy and personal autonomy, citing the "Howlin' Wolf approach" of demanding fair payment without strings attached, contrasting it with the predatory nature of early record deals depicted in films like Cadillac Records.

65: Disco Biscuits
1:11:10 - 1:18:06

65: Disco Biscuits

Historical Context of 1970s Hollywood and Racial Dynamics

The conversation explores the racial tensions inherent in the Cosby case, comparing its societal impact to the trials of O.J. Simpson and Michael Jackson. The hosts question the narrative of a Black man "randomly assaulting" women in the 1970s without consequence, given the era's extreme racial volatility. They argue that these stories are often used by the media to ferment emotional investment and social division.

64: We Are People 2
14:08 - 17:28

64: We Are People 2

Entertainment Industry Control and Child Stars

The conversation shifts to the systemic control of entertainers, comparing Megan Thee Stallion's career to the experiences of Britney Spears and Michael Jackson. The hosts argue that the entertainment industry, specifically the Disney machine and the Mickey Mouse Club, targets attractive children to groom them for careers under strict corporate control. This system is described as a deliberate method of manufacturing and managing public figures from a young age.

40: Politricks
2:34:32 - 2:37:44

40: Politricks

The Wiz and the Yellow Brick Road in DC

The hosts compare the original *Wizard of Oz* with the black version, *The Wiz*, starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson. Moe reveals the "yellow brick road" connection to the "Black Lives Matter" mural painted on the street leading to the White House in Washington D.C., suggesting it is a visual trigger for the programmed masses.

39: Hard Pass
1:46:06 - 1:50:08

39: Hard Pass

Michael Jackson, Genetics, and the Racial Draft

The hosts engage in a controversial discussion about Michael Jackson's changing appearance and the paternity of his children. They argue that Jackson was "too valuable to the race" to be rejected by the Black community, despite his apparent attempts to look white. The conversation touches on the "racial draft" concept, where high-value celebrities are claimed by their community regardless of their personal choices.

25: The Kobe Beef
1:09:48 - 1:14:11

25: The Kobe Beef

Oprah Winfrey, Harvey Weinstein and Michael Jackson

Oprah Winfrey is criticized for her "watershed moment" rhetoric regarding Harvey Weinstein while simultaneously producing documentaries that target black men like Michael Jackson and Russell Simmons. Critics argue that Winfrey's support for the "Leaving Neverland" documentary was a betrayal of her previous relationship with Jackson. Her recent withdrawal from a Russell Simmons documentary is viewed as a response to growing public pressure regarding her perceived bias.

09: One Drop
1:31:56 - 1:35:14

09: One Drop

Michael Jackson, Vitiligo and White Beauty Standards

The conversation turns to Michael Jackson, with the hosts speculating that his physical transformations were driven by an internalized desire to meet white beauty standards. They briefly discuss his children, questioning their genetic paternity and noting the black community's general acceptance of them despite their appearance.