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Bill and Melinda Gates state that black and Native American populations, along with the elderly, should be prioritized for vaccine distribution due to their vulnerability. Critics interpret this prioritization cynically, suggesting that testing on these groups provides a buffer for wealthier populations. The conversation contrasts this with the lack of media attention given to daily violence in cities like Chicago.
The hosts discuss the Washington Redskins' decision to change their team name. Moe suggests owner Dan Snyder used social pressure as a "smokescreen" to facilitate moving the team to a new stadium in D.C. They debate whether Native American groups were truly offended, noting that some tribes supported the "warrior" imagery while others were politically influenced.
Bernie Sanders eventually co-sponsored HR 40, a bill to study reparations, which the hosts view as a "dodge" to avoid committing to actual payouts. In a follow-up interview, Sanders deflects the question of Black reparations by bringing up the plight of Native Americans. The hosts criticize this "whataboutism" and note that Joe Biden was the only major candidate who did not co-sponsor the bill.
The ADOS (American Descendants of Slavery) movement is presented as an effort to redefine identity based on lineage rather than a vague racial color. The hosts discuss various terms like "Foundational Black Americans" and "Native Blacks," noting that they all represent a desire to move away from preselected labels. They argue that the term ADOS serves as a "useful code" that immediately establishes a shared historical relationship.
