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A comparison is made between the power of the arms industry and the pharmaceutical industry. The hosts conclude that while the military-industrial complex owns politics, Big Pharma owns the media through massive advertising budgets. They discuss the circular economy of the war in Ukraine, where old military equipment is sent abroad to justify the creation of "new crap" and the circulation of fake money.
Rapper TI and radio host Charlamagne Tha God discuss how the political system operates on fear to justify legislation like the Patriot Act and harsh sentencing laws. They review Joe Biden's historical support for tough-on-crime measures. Despite these criticisms, Charlamagne describes Biden as a "good guy with bad shit on him."
The cultural psychosis following 9-11 created a climate where questioning the government was labeled unpatriotic, leading to the expansion of the security apparatus. The hosts draw parallels to the January 6 investigation, noting that the leader of the Oath Keepers was not initially indicted, leading to suspicions of FBI involvement. They discuss the media's frustration when a follow-up protest on September 18 saw a low turnout, suggesting the public is becoming more aware of potential agent provocateurs.
Concerns are raised regarding the potential for a "Patriot Act 2.0" targeting domestic dissidents. The hosts argue that the current climate of self-censorship and the inability to tolerate differing opinions stems from a failure in the education system. They criticize the modern requirement for total agreement and the labeling of political opponents as terrorists.
The hosts contrast the 9/11 era with the current economic devastation caused by COVID-19 lockdowns. They criticize the "Build Back Better" agenda, predicting a future of permanent lockdowns, vaccine passports, and the destruction of small businesses in favor of a state-controlled green economy. They argue that the goal is to transition the population to a digital currency and state dependency.
Nikole Hannah-Jones defends her work against detractors, arguing that placing slavery at the center of the national narrative is a journalistic necessity. She asserts that the struggle of black Americans to realize the country's founding ideals makes the project a patriotic endeavor rather than one of victimization.
The Department of Defense and the Pentagon reportedly paid millions of dollars to professional sports leagues, including the NFL, for "paid patriotism" displays. Senator John McCain led an investigation into these contracts, which included payments for flag ceremonies, jet flyovers, and honoring soldiers as "hometown heroes." These displays are characterized as native advertising or subversive mind control designed to link sports culture with military recruitment.
President Donald Trump responded to the NBA controversy by mocking coaches Steve Kerr and Greg Popovich, describing Kerr as a "scared little boy" for his hesitant answers regarding China. Trump accused the coaches of speaking poorly about the United States while pandering to the Chinese government. He declined to put direct pressure on China regarding the NBA, stating the league must work out its own situation.
