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The hosts discuss their sense of responsibility to inform the public, even if it makes them a "liability" to the system. They use the "Pied Piper" analogy to describe how the masses are being led off a cliff, and they refuse to be "cold-hearted" by staying silent. They emphasize that their goal is to live among healthy, informed people who can discuss ideas freely.
The "language of woke" is compared to Berlitz language tapes, where phrases like "say her name" and "no justice, no peace" are repeated as mantras. The hosts argue that social distancing and masks facilitate cult-like isolation, making individuals more susceptible to media inundation. They posit that single people are the primary targets of this psychological conditioning.
Apple CEO Tim Cook is criticized for using the phrase "great leap" in a memo regarding racial progress, echoing Mao's "Great Leap Forward." The hosts argue that corporations are paying millions into racial justice funds to obtain a "Black Ink pass" and avoid being canceled. They joke about creating a "Black Ink" punch card for donors to track their social transgressions.
Jemele Hill, formerly of ESPN, spoke on CNN about the NBA's struggle to maintain its progressive brand while doing business with China. She noted that the league's decision to distance itself from Daryl Morey was "eye-opening" given its history of allowing vocal political expression from coaches like Popovich and Kerr. Hill suggests that the NBA's social responsibility brand is being tested by the reality of its business interests.
