Topic: Veterans

5 chapters across the catalog

70: Four Freedoms
2:56:20 - 3:00:22

70: Four Freedoms

Vietnam Veterans and the "Baby Killer" Stigma

The hosts discuss the mistreatment of Vietnam veterans who returned to a country that called them "baby killers." They highlight the high percentage of black men on the front lines who lacked the means to dodge the draft through college or moving to Canada. This history of being "thrown away" by the government is cited as a reason for modern skepticism toward federal medical mandates.

62: Pink Elephant
2:16:07 - 2:18:18

62: Pink Elephant

Bob Woodson on the Poverty Industry

Civil rights veteran Bob Woodson criticizes the "poverty industry," noting that $22 trillion has been spent on programs that primarily benefit the middle-class administrators rather than the poor. He argues that Black elected officials often reinforce dependency to maintain their own political power. This "missionary model" is compared to the financial structure of Scientology.

50: Class Action
3:11:46 - 3:17:58

50: Class Action

Vietnam Veteran's Plea, Final Reflections and Outro Music

A clip of a Black Vietnam veteran expresses frustration with "tokenism" and the government's failure to keep its word regarding justice and equality. The hosts conclude the 50th episode by emphasizing that the "revolution" begins with restoring the family unit and rejecting government charity. The show fades out with a celebratory discussion of the "big heel comeback" and a musical montage featuring a cover of The Carpenters' "We've Only Just Begun."

27: Lift-Gate
1:35:40 - 1:38:13

27: Lift-Gate

Eugene Burnett and Black GI Bill Discrimination

Eugene Burnett, a black World War II veteran, was denied the opportunity to buy a home in Levittown despite his service. Salesmen explicitly told him that the owners had not yet decided to sell to "Negroes." This highlights how black GIs were excluded from the post-war economic boom and the benefits of the GI Bill.

14: Victimization Mentailty
0:04 - 1:48

14: Victimization Mentailty

Family First, Veterans Day, and Value for Value

The hosts open the show by explaining their two-week absence, citing family commitments in Rotterdam and Veterans Day celebrations for a father who served in the Navy. They introduce the value-for-value model, encouraging listeners to donate via Mo Fund Me if they find the content worthwhile.