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John H. Bracey argues that the benefits of being an "ordinary" white person are shrinking, with living conditions and debt levels dropping to match those of Black Americans. He suggests that the "clientele" for white supremacy is getting smaller as the majority of the population faces similar economic anxieties. The episode concludes with a song and a final sign-off from the hosts.
Corporations are reportedly implementing mandates not necessarily out of health concerns, but to maintain high Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scores. These scores, influenced by firms like BlackRock, dictate investment eligibility regardless of profit. The hosts also discuss the mechanics of unemployment insurance, noting that companies may use "violation of company policy" to deny benefits to those fired for refusing the vaccine.
Legal analysts explain that employees fired for refusing a vaccine mandate may be ineligible for unemployment benefits because they are technically "violating a company rule." In California, the Employment Development Department (EDD) determines eligibility on a case-by-case basis, but benefits are generally reserved for those who lose work through "no fault of their own." The hosts describe this as an "evil" tactic to leave people without a safety net during the holidays.
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.
Donald Trump's 2016 pitch to Black voters is analyzed, specifically his focus on the 58% youth unemployment rate. The hosts discuss the importance of early employment for developing work ethic and compare the job mobility of the Trump era to the Clinton years of the 1990s.
Adam Curry and Mo Facts open episode 35 on May 4, 2020, discussing the "Rona time" atmosphere and their independent production process. They reference the song "The Loose Caboose" by Joe Tex and discuss how their families are faring during the pandemic lockdowns. Mo notes that his children have begun receiving unemployment benefits, which he views as getting their own tax money back.
