6 chapters across the catalog
At Stanford University, Barack Obama stated that "people are dying because of misinformation" and compared the current internet landscape to "raw sewage." He outlined the principles he will use to "evaluate any proposal" touching on social media regulation. Adam Curry highlights Obama's use of the first person ("The way I'm going to evaluate") as definitive proof that he is the primary authority directing these policy shifts.
In a throwback clip, Steve Bannon discusses the importance of stable institutions like the phone company, the church, and the family in the 1950s and 60s. The hosts appreciate the variety of ideas presented by Bannon, noting that his message of family and stability resonates with many young Black men. They reject forced integration in favor of self-chosen community building.
Steve Bannon introduces the terms "inclusive nationalism" and "expansive populism" on Jason Whitlock's show. He argues that nationalism should focus on the benefits of American citizenship regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity. The hosts discuss how this movement aims to capture a significant portion of the working-class vote by focusing on economic participation.
Mo uses a clip of Steve Bannon discussing his family's multi-generational history with the phone company to illustrate the "American contract" for the working class. He argues that Black men want the same stability—a job, a home, and a church. Mo warns that when the system "chews up and spits out" the worker, Marxism becomes an attractive, albeit dangerous, alternative.
The discussion introduces the ADOS (American Descendants of Slavery) and Blexit movements, comparing them to the 2008 Tea Party. The hosts argue that these were genuine groundswell movements that were subsequently hijacked by "astroturf" interests and mislabeled by the media as Russian bots or right-wing propaganda. They emphasize that the underlying fuel for these movements remains despite media attempts to discredit them.
A PBS Frontline interview with Steve Bannon is referenced, where he describes Donald Trump as an "imperfect tool" for national change. The hosts draw a parallel between Trump and Kanye West, suggesting both are being used by religious or political factions to disrupt the status quo. This "tool" narrative is linked back to the Family's strategy of using flawed individuals to achieve specific power goals.
