Topic: Rockefellers

Carl Oglesby's framework of "Yankee" and "Cowboy" capitalism is used to explain the primary internal conflict within the American elite. The "Yankee" represents the Eastern establishment, multinational corporations, and a special relationship with Britain and Europe. In contrast, the "Cowboy" represents the entrepreneurial, frontier-oriented capitalism of the Sunbelt and the West, which often favors "America First" isolationism over globalism.

Neely Fuller's concept of "refined" versus "unrefined" white supremacy is used to distinguish between the subtle, integrated power of the Yankees and the overt, muscular power of the Cowboys. While individual Cowboys like Howard Hughes or H.L. Hunt may have possessed more liquid wealth, the Yankees like David Rockefeller commanded vast, multi-generational institutional empires. The conflict between these two styles of dominance defines much of 20th-century American history.

The discussion reveals how the Rockefeller and Carnegie foundations cooperated to transform the American education system. According to researcher Norman Dodd, these foundations sought to alter the teaching of American history to create a "stable of historians" who would promote their globalist and industrialist agendas. This is presented as the origin of the "obedient worker" model of public schooling.

Historical footage of the 1940 draft highlights how the government used the "optics" of wealthy individuals like Winthrop Rockefeller enlisting to encourage the general public. The hosts note that while black men stepped up to fight in hopes of gaining social standing, the relationship remained "rocky." They contrast the clear "enemy" of the 1940s with the "invisible enemy" of the current pandemic.

The hosts discuss how Ivy League schools and even private Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are funded by foundations like Rockefeller and Carnegie to push specific narratives. They argue that these institutions teach elitism and "intersectionality" to maintain control over independent thought. The segment suggests that the curriculum is mandated by paymasters to ensure students "lean" in the preferred political direction.

The hosts discuss the theory that the term "conspiracy theory" was developed by the CIA as a countermeasure to truth. They play a clip of Alex Jones talking to rapper T.I. about Bohemian Grove and "druidic rituals." They also reference the Netflix show "The Dark Crystal" as an allegory for how elites supposedly "suck the energy" from the innocent.

The American establishment, historically composed of White Anglo-Saxon Protestants (WASPs), funded Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to cultivate the "Talented Tenth." Figures like Rockefeller and Ford aimed to draw out the most capable black individuals and indoctrinate them with WASP values. This strategy ensured that black leadership would align with the interests of the ruling class.

An investigation into the funding of "The 19th" reveals millions of dollars from major foundations, including the Rockefeller, Ford, and Knight Foundations. A primary donor is "Quadrivium," run by James and Catherine Murdoch. James Murdoch recently left the Fox board due to disagreements over Trump. The hosts highlight the "media power" required for a small, new outlet to secure a premiere interview and have it carried by MSNBC.

The "super predator" rhetoric used by Hillary Clinton in the 1990s is compared to Joe Biden's 1993 floor speeches. Both politicians advocated for "taking back the streets" and bringing young offenders "to heel," a strategy designed to out-flank Republicans on crime issues regardless of the social cost.

The role of black leadership in the Tuskegee experiment is scrutinized, specifically Dr. Eugene Dibble and Tuskegee Institute President R.R. Moten. The hosts highlight how these leaders cooperated with the government to maintain white philanthropic funding, and they note Moten's history as an undercover intelligence officer.

The naming of Jay-Z's "Roc-A-Fella Records" is linked to the punitive Rockefeller Drug Laws of New York. The hosts find it hypocritical that Jay-Z and Beyonce campaigned for Hillary Clinton in 2016, given her past "super predator" rhetoric and the legislative history of the Democratic party. The segment characterizes the celebrity endorsement as a betrayal of the communities affected by those laws.

Alex Jones claims that foundations like Rockefeller and Ford weaponized control over the black community through MTV and gangster rap, promoting "prison culture" and sagging pants. Adam Curry, drawing on his experience at MTV, argues the influence came from the music industry and higher-level social engineers rather than the channel itself. They play a clip from the 1974 film Trick Baby to illustrate how elites "neutralize" smart leaders from the ghetto.

Lawrence Otis Graham discusses the strict dress codes and behaviors enforced in upper-class black households to avoid being associated with "criminal elements." This includes forbidding hoodies and bright sneakers. The hosts also reveal that Spelman College was named after John D. Rockefeller’s wife, highlighting the influence of white philanthropy on elite black institutions.

The ideological rivalry between W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington centered on the best path for Black advancement. Du Bois advocated for the "Talented Tenth" and elite education, while Washington focused on industrial trades and pragmatism, with both men receiving significant funding from white philanthropists like Rockefeller and Carnegie.