Topic: Political Theater

7 chapters across the catalog

98: Mixed Up
32:22 - 36:44

98: Mixed Up

Political Theater and the Staging of Civil Rights Cases

The hosts suggest that landmark civil rights events, including the arrests of the Lovings and Rosa Parks, may have been strategically staged to push specific political agendas. They question the timing of the Lovings' second arrest in Virginia after they were allegedly told they could return for visits. This "political theater" is viewed as a method for the federal government to override state rights.

97: Flowers for Fuller
2:10:09 - 2:12:49

97: Flowers for Fuller

Barack Obama as Controlled Opposition

Mo Facts asserts that Barack Obama was "controlled opposition" due to his membership in secret societies like Skull and Bones. He suggests that the system held ultimate leverage over Obama, using threats and "dog whistles" to ensure he voted and acted in accordance with the established power structure. The hosts argue that Obama's presidency was a primary example of using a black face to mask the actions of white supremacists.

95: IDK
1:19:06 - 1:22:06

95: IDK

Political Automatons, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Utility

The discussion focuses on how political leaders allow "automatons" like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to have some latitude on minor topics while ensuring they "get on code" for major issues like war. The hosts suggest her recent lack of visibility indicates she is currently not "useful" for the prevailing narrative, illustrating how the system manages its public-facing figures.

95: IDK
2:30:34 - 2:33:23

95: IDK

Strategy 12, Grand Strategy and Political Sacrifices

Strategy 12, "Lose Battles but Win the War," focuses on long-term goals over minor victories. The hosts discuss political "sacrifices" like George Santos and Sam Brinton, suggesting that the establishment is willing to give up certain individuals to maintain the broader system. They argue that "Grand Strategy" requires looking beyond emotional reactions to achieve ultimate rewards.

95: IDK
3:44:25 - 3:48:29

95: IDK

Strategy 28, Enough Rope and the Chicago DNC

Strategy 28, "Give Your Rivals Enough Rope to Hang Themselves," is applied to the upcoming Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago. The hosts speculate that the "community organizing" of youth into radical cells in Chicago will create a "crap show" for the Democrats, potentially mirroring the chaos of the 1968 convention and discrediting the party.

36: Lego My Joeco
51:49 - 55:34

36: Lego My Joeco

Nina Turner, VP Shortlist Performance on Rising

A clip from the show "Rising" features Nina Turner reacting to a question about whether she would serve as Joe Biden's Vice President. The hosts characterize her reaction as "orchestrated acting" designed to elevate her name into the national VP conversation. They conclude that while she is a skilled commentator, she is effectively leveraging the vacuum left by the end of the Sanders campaign.