Topic: Programming

23 chapters across the catalog

97: Flowers for Fuller
14:50 - 20:44

97: Flowers for Fuller

Memento Mori and the Power of Conscious Language

A segment from the YouTube channel Memento Mori explores how ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Greeks viewed words as creative tools to influence reality. The discussion links these ancient practices to modern Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) and the ethical responsibility of using language to uplift rather than manipulate. The hosts also touch upon scientific evidence suggesting that higher intelligence can lead to greater susceptibility to bias.

97: Flowers for Fuller
53:03 - 57:38

97: Flowers for Fuller

ChatGPT as the Mind of the Master

Mo Facts characterizes ChatGPT as a "large language model" that reflects the "mind of the master" because it is primarily programmed in English. He suggests that AI is a tool created because modern youth are less interested in learning math or traditional programming. The hosts discuss how the AI's responses are constrained by the biases and instructions of its creators, such as Sam Altman and Satya Nadella.

94: Helping Our People
1:26:56 - 1:32:14

94: Helping Our People

Record Pools, Independent Promoters and Summer Jams

Adam Curry shares personal anecdotes from his time at MTV and in syndicated radio, describing the role of independent record promoters like Greg Lawley. Promoters would organize "Summer Jam" concerts featuring acts like Marky Mark or SWV to secure radio airplay for their artists. The segment details the transition from decentralized radio taste-making to centralized control by corporate program directors.

89: Mass Confusion
1:04:00 - 1:06:42

89: Mass Confusion

Neely Fuller Jr. on Overcoming Supremacy

Neely Fuller Jr. asserts that supremacy can only be overcome by facing the fact of its existence rather than hiding from it through drugs or denial. He defines supremacy as a force that causes overwhelming harm to an individual who does not know how to respond. The hosts discuss how the "cloud" of systemic programming limits individual thinking and creates a fear of starting over outside the system.

85: Overman
1:46:31 - 1:53:26

85: Overman

The Flynn Effect and Environmental Intelligence

The "Flynn effect," which shows IQ scores rising over generations, is cited as evidence that intelligence is heavily influenced by environmental factors like health and education rather than just genetics. The hosts argue that the "Darwinist" focus on nature ignores the impact of poor nutrition and crumbling family structures. They critique the school system for failing to provide adequate nutrition while focusing on standardized testing.

80: Barry's Back
7:55 - 9:45

80: Barry's Back

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Trial, Media Distraction Tactics

A discussion of celebrity culture highlights how Fox News interrupted coverage of Representative Sheila Jackson Lee to broadcast the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial without commercial breaks. This shift in media focus is described as a tactic to engage audiences with riveting but irrelevant content. The hosts link this celebrity mystique to the public's fascination with figures like Elon Musk.

76: Third Rail
1:11:39 - 1:17:15

76: Third Rail

Sunny Hostin and the Shift in Racial Programming

Mo analyzes a specific moment on The View where Sunny Hostin initially appeared to agree with Whoopi Goldberg's comments on the Holocaust before quickly "coming to heel." He suggests Hostin's reaction was influenced by her personal life (having a Jewish husband) and the immediate realization that Goldberg had crossed a "third rail" of media programming.

76: Third Rail
3:32:30 - 3:40:41

76: Third Rail

The "Planet of the Apes" Comparison and Subhuman Tropes

Mo explains why Joe Rogan's "Planet of the Apes" anecdote was more offensive to him than the N-word compilation. He argues that comparing a Black neighborhood to a "planet of apes" taps into historical "subhuman" tropes used to justify slavery and Darwinian theories of racial inferiority. He emphasizes that this "racial programming" is deeply triggering because it suggests Black people are the "missing link" in evolution.

75: What U Gonna Do Cuzz
44:08 - 49:17

75: What U Gonna Do Cuzz

Constructive vs Destructive Anger, Rosa Parks and Archetypes

The discussion differentiates between destructive anger and "righteous indignation" that leads to social transformation, using Rosa Parks as an example. Mo Facts argues that Black male anger is almost always labeled as "toxic" or a threat, whereas similar outbursts from women are often celebrated. He describes the exhausting nature of constantly monitoring his facial expressions at work to avoid appearing "militant."

75: What U Gonna Do Cuzz
1:41:33 - 1:45:46

75: What U Gonna Do Cuzz

Podcast Origins, Racial Programming and Mutual Respect

Adam Curry and Mo Facts discuss the origins of their partnership. Mo Facts admits he never would have asked for the show due to his "I'm good" mindset, while Adam clarifies he proposed the show based on Mo's skills, not as a "charity" project. They reflect on how their different backgrounds and "programming" led to different initial perceptions of their collaboration.

62: Pink Elephant
3:04:41 - 3:09:55

62: Pink Elephant

The Wire and the Hamsterdam Reality

The "Hamsterdam" plotline from the TV show "The Wire" is used as a "predictive programming" example for Baltimore's current policies. In the show, Major Bunny Colvin legalizes drugs in specific abandoned blocks to lower crime elsewhere, creating a "village of pain." The hosts argue that real-world "safe zones" will lead to a "drug utopia" that ultimately destroys Black neighborhoods.

60: Monsters Ball
33:46 - 38:11

60: Monsters Ball

Meghan Markle Career Ambitions and Wendy Williams Show

Wendy Williams reveals that Meghan Markle once contacted her talent department seeking a role as a fashion expert or runway model before her engagement to Prince Harry. The hosts discuss Markle's role in the television series Suits, characterizing it as "predictive programming" for her future royal life. They critique her acting abilities and suggest her career trajectory involved aggressive networking to move from minor television roles to global prominence.

56: Fishing Polls
1:16:11 - 1:19:34

56: Fishing Polls

Media Discrediting Tactics, CNN, Woke Programming

The shift in media coverage of Kanye West is analyzed, noting that CNN only began labeling him as mentally ill after he expressed support for Donald Trump. The hosts discuss how "woke" culture allows for the mocking of Kanye while demanding sensitivity for others. They suggest that this hypocrisy is a result of deep-seated psychological programming intended to keep dissenters in line.

55: Trappers Delight
1:14:36 - 1:21:11

55: Trappers Delight

Gucci Mane's Early Career, Computer Programming and Independent Distribution

Moe recounts Gucci Mane's background as a computer programming student and scholarship recipient who turned to rap after a drug arrest. The segment highlights the "out the trunk" distribution model popularized by Master P, where artists sold CDs directly to customers to bypass exploitative record labels. Moe emphasizes the entrepreneurial spirit of these artists who used street capital to fund their own labels.

48: Shootist
22:54 - 26:18

48: Shootist

Media Sensationalism and Trauma-Based Entertainment in Chattanooga

A local news report from WDF News 12 in Chattanooga highlights black-on-black violence in smaller cities. Mo Facts deconstructs the segment, labeling it "trauma-based entertainment" due to its use of dramatic music and emotional manipulation of a grieving mother. He argues that this type of local news programming is designed to reinforce a specific cultural narrative of inherent urban danger.

28: Black Don't Crack
1:44:45 - 1:47:30

28: Black Don't Crack

Bobby Rush Apology, Legislative Regret

Congressman Bobby Rush issues a public apology for his 1994 vote in favor of the crime bill, calling it the worst vote of his career. He explains that the promised resources for "love and compassion" and social programs never materialized, while the focus remained entirely on "locking them up." This admission serves as a critique of the empty promises made to secure the bill's passage.

27: Lift-Gate
43:12 - 46:08

27: Lift-Gate

Police Explorers and Verbal Abuse Incidents

A recorded interaction reveals a young man being verbally abused and threatened by an officer despite being a participant in the Police Explorers program. The officer uses derogatory language and threatens physical violence, highlighting the friction between the community and the police force even when residents are interested in law enforcement careers.

20: Separate but Equal
15:59 - 19:39

20: Separate but Equal

Community Decay, School Closures vs. Facility Improvement

The hosts critique the trend of closing neighborhood schools and busing children elsewhere rather than fixing local infrastructure. They argue that schools reflect the status of their communities, which have been impacted by social programs and welfare systems. The discussion highlights the cynicism of moving "gifted" students out of struggling schools instead of ensuring all schools have equal resources, textbooks, and safety standards.