Topic: The Nation

6 chapters across the catalog

80: Barry's Back
1:53:25 - 2:03:57

80: Barry's Back

Elie Mystal, The Nation and Constitutional Critique

MSNBC contributor Elie Mystal is criticized for his "vociferous and bombastic" social media presence and his claim that the U.S. Constitution is "kind of trash." Mo Fax points out that Mystal, who was born in Haiti, lacks the "foundational Black American" (ADOS) lived experience. The hosts roast Mystal's appearance and his "Social Media Sage" persona, arguing he is an over-represented voice used by the media to speak for all Black men.

51: Civil Wrongs
3:02:01 - 3:12:19

51: Civil Wrongs

Minister Farrakhan on Reparations and Political Loyalty

Minister Farrakhan discusses the Nation of Islam's stance on separation and the "hypocritical trick" of integration. Mo Facts applies this to the modern Democratic Party, arguing that they "smile in your face" until Black voters ask for tangible reparations or policy changes. The hosts reference the O'Jays' song "Backstabbers" to describe the political betrayal of loyal Black voters who are told they "ain't black" if they question the party line.

50: Class Action
2:56:25 - 3:06:06

50: Class Action

Malcolm X, The Ballot or the Bullet, 2020 Voting Blocks

A 1964 clip of Malcolm X's "The Ballot or the Bullet" speech emphasizes the power of the Black voting block to determine who stays in the "doghouse" or goes to the White House. The hosts discuss the strategy of withholding votes in the 2020 election to signal dissatisfaction with both parties, arguing that a low voter turnout is a conscious political message. They reject the media narrative of "voter suppression," asserting that Black men are becoming "politically mature" by demanding tangible results in exchange for their support.

19: Block the Vote
11:12 - 14:26

19: Block the Vote

Donald Trump's Policy Engagement with HBCUs and Criminal Justice

The conversation explores Donald Trump's specific outreach to black Americans through funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and criminal justice reform. Moe contrasts this with the perceived "stiff-arm" approach of the Obama administration toward HBCUs. They also discuss the cultural appeal of Trump's persona to certain segments of black men, referencing themes of masculinity found in media like Kevin Hart's Netflix series.

13: Deconstructing Kanye
2:00:39 - 2:05:08

13: Deconstructing Kanye

The Family, Doug Coe and The Fellowship

A conspiracy theory is proposed linking Kanye West to "The Family" (also known as The Fellowship), a secretive Christian organization in Washington D.C. The group, which runs the National Prayer Breakfast, is described as a "Christian Boule" that exerts influence over world leaders. The hosts suggest West may have been inducted into this power center to facilitate his political ambitions.