Topic: Omar Little

The death of actor Michael K. Williams, famous for his role as Omar Little in "The Wire," is discussed following his fatal overdose in Brooklyn. The hosts examine the rise of fentanyl and the even more potent carfentanil in the American drug supply, questioning if the shift from heroin to synthetic opioids is a deliberate "attack" or a result of supply chain changes. They note that Williams struggled with cocaine, which is now frequently tainted with lethal synthetics.

The cultural impact of the character Omar Little is analyzed, specifically how he humanized a "gay gangster" without relying on typical Hollywood stereotypes. Former President Barack Obama famously named Omar as his favorite television character, a fact that MSNBC's Ari Melber repeatedly highlights in interviews. Michael K. Williams admitted in past clips that he struggled with the fame of the role and did not initially feel "worthy" of the praise from Obama.