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The hosts discuss the unique American ability to merge diverse talents into global entertainment products. They credit Jewish showmanship, black soul and music, white financial management, and Asian technology for the success of industries like Hollywood and Hip-Hop. Conflict arises when the "pie" or financial rewards are divided unfairly.
Moe and Adam conclude the episode by questioning the "Talented Tenth" theory of W.E.B. Du Bois, suggesting it actually creates a class of "bloodsuckers" like the Boule. They cite Charlamagne Tha God as a modern example of a "hip" operative for the establishment. The show ends with a preview of future discussions on the "bastardization" of hip-hop's power and a final musical montage.
J. Edgar Hoover, Black Messiah, Controlling Charismatic Talent
The discussion covers J. Edgar Hoover's alleged fear of a "Black Messiah" figure who could inspire the masses through charisma and music. Moe argues that power structures attempt to control talented individuals through academics, sports, or the music industry. They note how modern viral technology allows for rapid inspiration but also quick suppression.
The "Talented Tenth" philosophy, popularized by W.E.B. Du Bois, is examined through a clip of Judge Joe Brown. The concept suggests that one-tenth of the black population should be highly educated to lead the remaining 90%. The hosts discuss the "brain drain" that occurs when elite black talent is recruited into predominantly white institutions (PWIs) and the historical debate between Du Bois and Booker T. Washington regarding top-down versus bottom-up community building.
The talent agency CAA confirmed it no longer represents Kanye West, joining a growing list of companies cutting ties. Kim Kardashian issued a statement on Twitter condemning hate speech and standing with the Jewish community. The Anti-Defamation League reports that anti-Semitic incidents in the U.S. reached an all-time high, suggesting West's rhetoric emboldens hate groups.
Economist Antony C. Sutton's work is used to explain how international capitalists prefer captive socialist markets for easier control. The hosts discuss the "Hegelian dialectic" of creating conflict between left and right to achieve a "New World Order" synthesis. They also introduce the concept of "The Boulay" or the "Talented Tenth," an elite group of minorities recruited by the power structure to manage the "sheep."
The hosts analyze Dr. Turner's sermon through the lens of the "Talented Tenth" and the "Boule." They suggest that the Duke family's donations to the Methodist Church ensured that local black reverends remained quiet during the lacrosse scandal, as they knew "where their bread was buttered." This explains why outside figures like Malik Shabazz were needed for protests.
Mo Facts and Adam Curry conclude the episode by reaffirming their commitment to the "Value for Value" model and their belief in personal talent and faith over government mandates. They announce the upcoming "Lost Tapes" session on YouTube and sign off with the track "I Wish I Could Live Forever." The lyrics of the closing song reflect themes of survival, urban struggle, and reaching for higher aspirations.
The discussion connects modern population control theories to the 1968 book *The Population Bomb* and the eugenics-based "Talented Tenth" philosophy. The hosts suggest that global elites want to reduce the human population by 90%, targeting "useless eaters" while preserving a small, manageable workforce. They argue that the push for vaccination in Black and brown communities is part of a larger demographic management strategy.
The American establishment, historically composed of White Anglo-Saxon Protestants (WASPs), funded Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to cultivate the "Talented Tenth." Figures like Rockefeller and Ford aimed to draw out the most capable black individuals and indoctrinate them with WASP values. This strategy ensured that black leadership would align with the interests of the ruling class.
The ideological rivalry between W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington centered on the best path for Black advancement. Du Bois advocated for the "Talented Tenth" and elite education, while Washington focused on industrial trades and pragmatism, with both men receiving significant funding from white philanthropists like Rockefeller and Carnegie.
