3 chapters across the catalog
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick faced criticism for using the N-word during a State of the City address while defending himself against a text message scandal. The hosts discuss Kilpatrick's downfall, involving perjury and an alleged affair, and speculate that he was moved out of the political way to clear a path for Barack Obama.
The 2008 allegations made by Larry Sinclair regarding drug use and sexual encounters with Barack Obama are revisited as a parallel to modern political scandals. The discussion suggests that while the media amplified stories like Stormy Daniels, the Sinclair claims were suppressed to protect Obama's image. This serves as a backdrop for understanding how the Democratic establishment manages or "clears out" potential liabilities.
An archival interview with actress Margaret Avery explores the controversy surrounding "The Color Purple" and its portrayal of black men. Avery argues that the film is a work of fiction, not a documentary, and that the lack of diverse black images in Hollywood leads to unfair pressure on single films to represent the entire race. The hosts critique modern archetypes in Tyler Perry films and the show "Scandal" for continuing limited representations.
