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The hosts discuss Rogan's observation about Black audiences talking to the screen in movie theaters. Adam Curry shares his own positive experience watching "Coming to America" in a predominantly Black theater in Times Square in 1988. They frame these cultural differences as "OG reaction videos" and argue that Rogan's initial fear of the neighborhood was the result of his own racial programming.
Mainstream media outlets like CNN and MSNBC are struggling to reach audiences as their traditional messaging systems fail. To compensate, they have adopted a "reaction video" model similar to YouTube, where hosts like Joy Reid and Tucker Carlson simply react to each other's content. This lack of original talent and reliance on "cringe" entertainment has allowed independent creators like "45 Savage" to gain more influence through humor and authenticity.
