6 chapters across the catalog
The use of the term "Judas" is debated, with the hosts arguing it is a standard term for a traitor rather than an inherently anti-Semitic slur. They criticize the media for protecting George Soros by labeling criticism of his political spending as anti-Semitic. The segment also touches on the "vipers" metaphor used in the feud, linking it back to biblical imagery and political infighting.
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.
Adam Curry and Mo Facts introduce a deep dive into the career and activism of former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick. The discussion frames the current state of Kaepernick's relationship with the league as a climax following years of protest. Mo Facts intends to build a timeline from the initial refusal to stand for the national anthem to the present day in November 2019.
Colin Kaepernick began protesting police brutality and racial oppression by sitting during the national anthem during the 2016 NFL preseason. A timeline of his career shows he signed a $126 million extension in 2014 but was benched in November 2015 before the protests began. Photographer Jennifer Lee Chan captured the first viral image of him sitting on the bench, which some observers initially interpreted as the behavior of a disgruntled player rather than a political statement.
Middle Class Financial Struggles, $350,000 Salary Budget Analysis
A CNBC article based on US Census Bureau data suggests that a $350,000 annual salary barely qualifies as middle class in major hubs like New York City and San Francisco. The analysis of a family of four shows that after expenses for housing, cars, and childcare, only $121 in monthly cash flow remains.
The episode concludes by framing chronic homelessness as a result of "economic refugees" displaced by Opportunity Zones and gentrification. Using a Monopoly board analogy, the hosts describe how the "last stops" for poor people are being eliminated by elite interests. They emphasize that the "common enemy" is an elite class that views the working class as an inconvenience, regardless of race.
