Topic: Rosenberg

5 chapters across the catalog

55: Trappers Delight
2:15:56 - 2:19:47

55: Trappers Delight

Joe Biden's "Work Wife," Jeezy's Political Endorsement

Young Jeezy discusses his conversation with Joe Biden on Hot 97, referring to Kamala Harris as Biden's "work wife." Moe mocks Jeezy for "showing his culture card" and dismissing Biden's history with the 1994 Crime Bill. The hosts argue that Jeezy's insistence on "being at the table" is a talking point used to justify supporting the Democratic establishment.

53: 2020 Vision
2:56:24 - 3:00:18

53: 2020 Vision

Peter Rosenberg's "Evisceration" of Lil Wayne

Hot 97's Peter Rosenberg is criticized for saying he would "eviscerate" Lil Wayne for meeting with Donald Trump. The hosts take issue with the term "eviscerate," noting its historical connection to lynching and disembowelment, and accuse Rosenberg of tearing down Black men who think freely.

52: Build Black Better
1:16:16 - 1:20:24

52: Build Black Better

Peter Rosenberg vs Ice Cube, Jewish Community Negotiations

Peter Rosenberg of Hot 97 challenges Ice Cube, calling his "both sides" stance a cop-out. The hosts contrast this with the Jewish community's successful negotiations with the Trump administration, which resulted in the recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital and the relocation of the US Embassy. They question why Rosenberg criticizes Ice Cube for seeking similar group-specific benefits for the ADOS community.

43: Black Inc.
2:31:07 - 2:38:42

43: Black Inc.

Susan Rosenberg, M19 Terrorist Organization, and Bill Clinton Pardon

Susan Rosenberg, the vice chair of the board for Thousand Currents (the fiscal sponsor for BLM), is revealed to be a former member of the M19 communist terrorist organization. Rosenberg was involved in bombings and the 1981 Brinks robbery before being pardoned by President Bill Clinton in 2001. The hosts highlight the direct link between 1970s radicalism and modern movement leadership.

17: Shaft Stache
36:14 - 39:12

17: Shaft Stache

Peter Rosenberg, White Community and Jewish Identity

Hot 97 host Peter Rosenberg claims that a "white community" does not exist in the same way a black community does. The hosts criticize this statement as disingenuous, particularly given Rosenberg's Jewish heritage, which they describe as a very tight-knit community. They discuss the nuances of how different groups define themselves by culture, morals, and shared experiences.