3 chapters across the catalog
The hosts examine how the Duke case served as a catalyst for university faculty to attack their own institution's "patriarchy." They compare the social climate to the Tawana Brawley case of the 1980s and discuss the emergence of "rape culture" as a dominant academic theme. Mo suggests that political and social motives often outweighed the pursuit of factual evidence during the investigation.
Reverend Al Sharpton and attorney Ben Crump arrive in Minneapolis to represent the Floyd family. Moe describes Crump as the "legal muscle" and Sharpton as the "mouthpiece" for a well-established business model of media-driven activism. They critique Sharpton's polished media presence and his evolution since the Tawana Brawley case.
Shelby Steele and the hosts criticize Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton for building careers out of "manipulating white guilt." They contrast Jackson’s early 1970s focus on family and education with his later "shakedown" tactics against corporations. Al Sharpton is described as a "street guy" and former FBI informant who was elevated by MSNBC to activate voters through racial tension.
