Topic: New York Times

The Sulzberger family's control of The New York Times is discussed as a form of "public service" that also grants significant social power. The hosts speculate on West's interest in Parler and Instagram's "meme-friendly" format. They note that TikTok did not ban West, suggesting the Chinese-owned platform sees a benefit in allowing his content to remain.

The hosts critique the *New York Times* for its "relentless and one-sided" coverage of the Duke case, which set the stage for a national media frenzy. They argue that the media, academia, and the prosecution all used Crystal Mangum—a mentally ill woman—as a "pawn" to advance their respective ideological and political agendas.

The leader of the Proud Boys, Enrique Tarrio, is discussed as a potential federal informant who was removed from the scene just before January 6. The hosts reflect on the "icky" feeling left by the lies of the Iraq War, such as Colin Powell's anthrax vial and the New York Times' reporting on yellowcake uranium. They argue that these deceptions have shaped a generation that is now more skeptical of government narratives and demands "clean wins" rather than manufactured ones.

The hosts suggest that Donald Trump's political career effectively ended with the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, as Republicans no longer needed him after securing the Supreme Court. They discuss the "perfectly timed" vaccine release and the reopening of cities like New York and Chicago as part of a transition to a post-Trump era. They warn of a "total eradication" of anything connected to Trump in civilian life.

During a New York Times event, P. Diddy is asked to define "black excellence." The hosts notice the liberal audience laughing at the mention of the term, which they interpret as either nervous laughter or a sign of underlying disrespect. Diddy's response focuses on a "victimization mentality," which the hosts argue is the very thing that holds people back.

Symone Sanders attributes Biden's win to a broad coalition of suburban, black, Latino, and Native American voters. However, the hosts cite a New York Times article showing that while black voter registration in Georgia rose by 30%, the actual share of the electorate fell. They argue that Sanders's inability to name a specific winning group suggests the data does not support the narrative.

Megan Thee Stallion pens an op-ed for the New York Times about violence against black women, citing high mortality rates and violence against transgender individuals. The hosts view this as a corporate effort to "MLK" her—turning a person into a polished political product. They note the conspicuous absence of any mention of the struggles faced by black men in these high-level media reports.

DL Hughley appeared on The View to label Kanye West an "honorary white guy," a move described as providing comfort to white liberals. The hosts of The View are accused of hypocrisy for laughing at "slut-shaming" remarks directed at Kim Kardashian while claiming to support women's rights. Kanye West has publicly demanded that any interview with the New York Times be conducted live to prevent deceptive editing by the media.

To bolster Obama’s lack of slave ancestry, the media focused on Michelle Obama’s family tree. The New York Times and genealogist Megan Smolenyak traced her roots back to an enslaved girl named Melvinia in 1850. This research was used to provide the "slavery to the White House" narrative that was missing from Barack’s personal history.

The discussion shifts to the New York Times 1619 Project, which launched roughly a year prior to the recording. The project is described as an attempt to reframe American history through the lens of slavery, and the hosts examine its rapid integration into school curricula and its perceived ideological agenda.

Stacey Abrams is criticized for her shifting stance on the Tara Reade sexual assault allegations against Joe Biden, moving from "believe all women" to defending Biden. The hosts use clips from Jimmy Dore to highlight perceived media hypocrisy and the failure of the New York Times to reach a definitive conclusion on the matter. The discussion suggests the public is becoming more skeptical of mainstream media "spells" due to the availability of independent clips and social media.

Joe Scarborough delivered a passionate rant on "Morning Joe" accusing major media outlets like the New York Times and Viacom of a "conspiracy of silence" regarding threats against Gayle King. He compared the lack of editorial defense for King to the media's frequent outcries over Donald Trump's rhetoric toward the press.

A New York Times clip highlights the complexity of Latino identity, where individuals struggle to choose between "Latino," "Hispanic," or specific national identities like "Mexican." The discussion emphasizes that this group encompasses African, indigenous, and European lineages, making it difficult to categorize them under a single political banner.

Farrah Stockman authored a New York Times article titled "We're Self-Interested: The Growing Identity Debate in Black America," which examines the American Descendants of Slavery (ADOS) movement. The discussion frames the article as a tool for causing dissension within the black community, similar to historical COINTELPRO tactics. Reference is made to Neely Fuller’s definition of the "System of White Supremacy" as a global governing structure that manages resources to incite internal fighting among oppressed groups.

The New York Times is cited as having a thriving native advertising division where "advertorial" content often receives more views than traditional news. Modern advertising relies on "engagement" metrics—retweets, tags, and video responses—rather than simple impressions. These metrics provide companies like Popeyes with a detailed statistical analysis of how effectively their campaigns are manipulating the audience.