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Referencing Noam Chomsky's "Turning the Tide," the hosts discuss the "Fifth Freedom"—the U.S. imperial right to rob, exploit, and kill. A 1983 interview with a former agent highlights the cold reality of foreign policy measured by this right. The hosts argue that the term "white supremacy" is a more accurate identifier for what others call "the establishment" or "imperialism."
A host shares a personal anecdote about the cultural significance of ironing clothes daily within the black community. This observation on grooming habits serves as a lighthearted transition before returning to the skepticism surrounding the Smollett case.
Boyce Watkins argues that Obama's "rising tide lifts all boats" philosophy was a racialized version of trickle-down economics that left Black men in the basement while Wall Street thrived. The hosts note that cities like Philadelphia and Detroit have faced high unemployment for over a decade under Democratic leadership.
