Topic: Queens

16 chapters across the catalog

95: IDK
3:59:02 - 4:02:30

95: IDK

Strategy 32, Passive Aggression and Political Personas

Strategy 32, "Dominate While Seeming to Submit," is identified as a favorite of politicians like Elizabeth Warren and Kamala Harris. The hosts describe this as "aggression behind a loving exterior." They also apply this to certain social movements that use "unassuming" or "docile" figures to push hardcore ideological agendas while making critics feel guilty for attacking them.

84: More or Less
1:43:49 - 1:46:28

84: More or Less

The Great Reset and the "New Era" of Leadership

The discussion shifts to the "Great Reset" and a perceived transition in global leadership, including the roles of the Queen of England and the Pope. The hosts suggest that "science" has become a new religion for atheists, used to manage the human psyche when traditional faith is absent. This "new era" is characterized by top-down control and the subversion of traditional institutions.

79: Pizza Party
2:17:41 - 2:24:53

79: Pizza Party

The San Francisco Men's Chorus and the "Gay Boulé"

Mo discusses a controversial video by the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus titled "We're Coming for Your Children," which he views as an antagonistic "crescendo" of the current cultural movement. He argues that radical activists, whom he calls the "Gay Boulé," do not represent the majority of gay and trans people. The hosts criticize the push for "Drag Queen Story Hour" as an unnecessary provocation.

65: Disco Biscuits
2:56:35 - 3:00:57

65: Disco Biscuits

Grace Slick and the "White Rabbit" Psychedelic Influence

Grace Slick explains the origins of the song "White Rabbit," linking it to the drug-laden imagery in children's literature like *Alice in Wonderland*. The hosts connect the "Red Queen" and "White Rabbit" lyrics to the broader cultural engineering of the 1960s and 70s. They argue that magazines like *Playboy* were tools used to dismantle logic and traditional proportions in society.

64: We Are People 2
3:46:01 - 3:51:14

64: We Are People 2

The Plantation Myth and Benevolent Slavery

A clip from "The Heritage of Slavery" features a white woman describing the "lovely happy time" on plantations where slaves were treated "like children." The hosts analyze this "plantation myth" and how it transitioned into sharecropping after the Civil War. Virginia Durr's grandmother is described as a "Queen Bee" who lived in a romanticized world of domestic service and racial hierarchy.

64: We Are People 2
3:51:15 - 3:55:19

64: We Are People 2

Queen Bee Memes and Game of Thrones

The "Queen Bee" archetype is linked to modern figures like Beyonce and the "Mother of Dragons" from Game of Thrones. The hosts argue that these media images often portray black women following behind "emancipator" white women, as seen in the film "The Help." They suggest these memes are designed to set expectations for social interactions and to place certain figures on pedestals for worship.

63: We Are People 1
2:33:42 - 2:41:31

63: We Are People 1

Media Archetypes and Queen Latifah Career Path

The hosts discuss how Hollywood uses "character archetypes" to progress social narratives over decades. They trace Queen Latifah's career from a positive rapper to a feminist in "House Party 2," a magazine owner in "Living Single," and finally "The Equalizer." They also mention Elizabeth Berkley's transition from the "smart girl" on "Saved by the Bell" to a stripper in "Showgirls" as a planned cultural shift.

60: Monsters Ball
1:52:01 - 1:56:56

60: Monsters Ball

Royal Finances and Queen Elizabeth's Private Wealth

Documents from the National Archives reveal that Queen Elizabeth II successfully lobbied the British government to conceal her private wealth from public scrutiny starting in the 1970s. The Queen allegedly used "Queen's Consent" to exempt her private companies from transparency laws, hiding her fortune through shell companies until at least 2011. Critics argue this lack of transparency is improper in a democracy and poses a danger to the monarchy's future.

60: Monsters Ball
2:59:57 - 3:03:50

60: Monsters Ball

Prince Harry's Awakening and the BLM Movement

Prince Harry described having an "awakening" regarding racial issues after meeting Meghan Markle and has since expressed support for the Black Lives Matter movement. The hosts suggest Harry is in a "win-win" situation where he can either become the new face of a modernized monarchy or blame Markle if his efforts fail. They also touch on the historical discrimination against "gingers" in the UK as a factor in Harry's perceived outsider status.

36: Lego My Joeco
2:10:38 - 2:15:51

36: Lego My Joeco

Princess Diana, Lady Diana and the British Royal Family

A side discussion involves an astrological prediction regarding an upcoming "expose" on the death of Princess Diana and the involvement of the Queen. This is linked to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's departure from the Royal Family. The hosts also mention "Fall Cabal," a 10-part documentary series gaining traction in urban media circles that challenges mainstream narratives about Donald Trump.

27: Lift-Gate
5:03 - 8:10

27: Lift-Gate

New York Social Circles and Borough Class Dynamics

The social standing of Donald Trump and Michael Bloomberg is contrasted through the lens of New York City's borough-based class system. While Trump originated from an affluent background in Queens, he reportedly struggled for acceptance within the Manhattan "old money" establishment that Bloomberg represents. This dynamic highlights the distinction between show business fame and elite social circles.

24: Handle with Care
51:28 - 56:49

24: Handle with Care

Dick Gregory, White Supremacy vs. White Privilege

Comedian and activist Dick Gregory explains the distinction between white supremacy and white privilege, noting that those with privilege are often sacrificed by the supreme class in wars. One host shares a personal anecdote about meeting Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace, describing her eyes as "dark and empty." The segment concludes that true whiteness is about elite bloodlines and trillions of dollars, not just skin color.

17: Shaft Stache
1:26 - 4:51

17: Shaft Stache

Queen and Slim Trailer, Trauma-Based Entertainment Propaganda

The hosts analyze the trailer for the Universal Pictures film Queen and Slim, written by Lena Waithe and directed by Melina Matsoukas. The film is characterized as a piece of trauma-based entertainment propaganda designed to elicit specific social and political reactions. The discussion notes the long promotional lead time for the movie, comparing its marketing strategy to major franchises like Star Wars.

17: Shaft Stache
4:53 - 7:28

17: Shaft Stache

Queen and Slim Plot, Universal Pictures and Harriet

Movie critic Brandon Avery explains the plot of Queen and Slim, where a first date turns into a cross-country flight from the law after a self-defense shooting of a police officer. The hosts compare the project to Harriet, another Universal Pictures film, criticizing the historical accuracy and casting choices of the studio's recent output. They argue that while the creators are talented, the intended social outcomes of these films are problematic.

17: Shaft Stache
30:18 - 32:40

17: Shaft Stache

Stereotypes of the Queen, Feminism and Respectability Politics

A vlogger discusses the four primary stereotypes of black women in media: the Mammy, the Jezebel, the Sapphire, and the Queen. She criticizes the "Queen" label as a tool of respectability politics that creates a binary between "good" and "bad" black women. The hosts discuss how this term is used in modern intersectional circles and its perception within the LGBT community.

17: Shaft Stache
1:19:47 - 1:25:48

17: Shaft Stache

Political Maturation, Propaganda Awareness and Racial Thrillers

Mo discusses the importance of teaching children how to think rather than what to think to help them identify propaganda. The hosts conclude that the "racial thriller" genre, exemplified by Queen and Slim, is a tool to keep the public docile and divided. They view the current refusal of some voters to support traditional political structures as a sign of "political maturation" that scares the elite.