10 chapters across the catalog
The hosts examine the legacy of the Bush family, specifically George H.W. Bush, whom they describe as an "American King." They play a clip of George W. Bush refusing to apologize for the United States regardless of the facts. They argue that the "Bush mentality" of elite control continues through the Obama and Biden administrations as part of a permanent "Uniparty."
News reports cover the arrest of a suspect in a series of shootings targeting homeless men in Washington D.C. and New York City. The hosts discuss the suspect's history of mental illness and the long-term impact of the Reagan-era closure of state-run mental facilities. They critique the government's "tone-deaf" advice for homeless people to "seek shelter" when such facilities are often unavailable.
The hosts revisit the history of the Black Panthers' armed patrols in Oakland, which led to the passage of the Mulford Act. They argue that modern gun control efforts often begin when Black citizens exercise their Second Amendment rights, prompting the state to restrict access for everyone.
Initial reports suggested United States Postal Service employees were exempt from federal vaccine mandates, but the White House clarified they fall under OSHA rules. The hosts discuss the origin of the term "going postal," tracing it back to the 1980s during the Reagan administration when overworked postal employees committed acts of workplace violence. They express concern that current mandates and workplace stress could trigger similar incidents.
A retrospective on the 40-year history of the AIDS epidemic highlights the roles of President Ronald Reagan and Dr. Anthony Fauci. The narrative explores the early stigma of the "gay disease" and the introduction of the drug AZT. Claims are made regarding the psychological impact of early marketing that suggested the virus could be transmitted through casual contact or doorknobs.
During the late 1980s, the FDA was criticized for its lengthy drug approval process while AIDS patients were dying. The hosts discuss the ethics of placebo-controlled trials for terminal illnesses and the rise of "buyers clubs" for unapproved treatments. Dr. Fauci is noted for testifying that he would seek "street" drugs if he were a patient.
The hosts detail the history of the Mulford Act, a 1967 California law signed by Ronald Reagan that restricted the public carrying of loaded firearms. The law was a direct response to the Black Panthers' armed patrols. They draw a parallel between this historical event and the current push for "Patriot Act 2.0" following the Capitol riot.
In 1967, Governor Ronald Reagan signed the Mulford Act to ban open carry in California specifically in response to the Black Panthers patrolling neighborhoods. This was followed by the 1968 Gun Control Act, which targeted "Saturday Night Specials"—inexpensive handguns used by poor and minority communities. Adam Curry reflects on how the term was used as a form of psychological programming against the poor.
The history of modern gun control is traced back to the 1967 Mulford Act in California, which was a direct response to the Black Panthers' armed neighborhood patrols. Ronald Reagan, then Governor, signed the bill to prevent "bands of armed people" from intimidating citizens. The hosts argue that gun control has historically been used as a tool to disarm black men who were protecting their own communities.
Fox News reported on Diddy's 2016 comments with the headline "Disappointed Diddy Rapper Says Obama Shortchanged Blacks." The hosts discuss Obama's "swag" and oratorical skills, comparing him to Ronald Reagan. They argue that while Diddy focused on the black community being shortchanged, the reality was that Obama's policies affected all of America, though his "cool" factor helped maintain his popularity.
