Topic: X Com

17 chapters across the catalog

92: White Lies
1:34:07 - 1:42:04

92: White Lies

Elon Musk, Twitter X and Central Bank Digital Currencies

Adam Curry shares his theory on Elon Musk's long-term strategy for Twitter (X.com), suggesting it is a move to create a dominant financial institution. They discuss the upcoming "FedNow" payment system and the potential rollout of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). They speculate that Musk's platform will be used to distribute government stimulus or Universal Basic Income (UBI) to the "unbanked."

86: Pox Luck
3:00:21 - 3:03:27

86: Pox Luck

Final Thoughts and Truth Revelation

Mo Facts and Adam Curry conclude the episode by reflecting on how the fear of disease changes human habits, even for rational people. They promise to return to a more frequent schedule and encourage listeners to "pay attention to everything" so the truth can reveal itself. The show ends with their traditional sign-off and a reminder to visit the show's website.

83: Sources and Methods
3:07:30 - 3:09:31

83: Sources and Methods

Episode Outro and Musical Sign-off

Adam Curry and Mo Facts wrap up episode 83, encouraging listeners to pay attention to the truth as it reveals itself. They promise to continue exploring the "fourth person in the room" and other political mysteries in future episodes. The show ends with a musical track featuring themes of rainbows and dreams.

74: Silly Mode
3:17:00 - 3:21:31

74: Silly Mode

Outro, Strange Fruit and Final Thoughts

The episode concludes with a reflection on the song "Strange Fruit," famously performed by Billie Holiday, which describes the horrors of lynching. The hosts announce the launch of faxmachine.com as a new portal for the show. Mo Fax leaves the audience with his signature sign-off, urging listeners to pay attention to everything so that the truth may reveal itself, followed by the full audio of the song.

63: We Are People 1
24:59 - 28:53

63: We Are People 1

Madonna Career Comparison and Audacity Definition

The hosts compare the current acceptance of explicit content to the historical backlash faced by Madonna during the 1980s. They examine the definition of "audacity," noting its dual meaning of bold risk-taking versus rude behavior. The segment suggests that society has shifted toward "shamelessness" and that individuals are now judged by singular actions rather than their whole character.

44: Big Bank Barry
1:54:09 - 1:57:17

44: Big Bank Barry

John Punch, Ancestry.com, and The First Enslaved African

Ancestry.com released a study claiming Barack Obama is the 11th great-grandson of John Punch, documented as the first enslaved African in the American colonies. Notably, this link is traced through his white mother, Ann Dunham, rather than his African father. The finding is viewed as a convenient "discovery" to tie Obama to the American slave narrative.

41: Third Wave
46:56 - 51:40

41: Third Wave

Fatherhood and Street Values, Tupac’s Legal Aspirations

Tupac Shakur reflects on how the absence of a father made him "cold and bitter" and forced him to adopt street values for survival. He claims that with a father figure, he might have become a lawyer instead of a rapper. The discussion also touches on how the dot-com bubble and global information access made inner-city youth more aware of the wealth gap, leading to increased resentment.

39: Hard Pass
57:49 - 1:01:51

39: Hard Pass

Jewish Name Changes, Michael Keaton, and Ancestry Research

A tangent explores how other groups, such as Jewish people or Polish immigrants, have historically changed their names to assimilate, referencing a Michael Keaton film. The hosts discuss the emotional weight of a last name as a link to one's ancestors. They also remark on how quickly ancestry research can reveal unexpected roots in places like Ireland or pre-colonial America.

12: White Guilt
2:03:38 - 2:07:03

12: White Guilt

Value for Value and Show Outro

The hosts conclude the episode by explaining the "Value for Value" model, asking listeners to contribute financially if they found the information or entertainment valuable. They provide the websites MoFacts.com and MoFundMe.com for support. The show ends with a musical track and a sign-off for the following week.

10: Black and Blue
0:02 - 2:30

10: Black and Blue

Mo Facts Episode 10 Introduction and Value for Value Model

Adam Curry and his co-host celebrate reaching the tenth episode of Mo Facts, noting the positive feedback received regarding their previous discussion on colorism. They introduce the "value for value" funding model, directing listeners to mofundme.com to support the program based on the value they receive. The hosts prepare to transition into a deep dive regarding a high-profile legal case that has recently dominated the news cycle.

10: Black and Blue
1:49:36 - 1:54:45

10: Black and Blue

Conclusion and Call to Avoid Media Manipulation

The hosts conclude the episode by urging listeners to turn off the television and avoid participating in manufactured media dramas. They emphasize the importance of one-on-one conversations between people of different backgrounds to bypass elite structures of manipulation. The show ends with a final call for support via mofundme.com and a promise to return the following Monday with more "Mo Facts."

07: Mo Money Mo Problems
1:39:09 - 1:42:08

07: Mo Money Mo Problems

Show Outro, Donation Request and Final Thoughts

Adam Curry and Mo conclude the episode by encouraging listeners to visit mofax.com to support the show through the "value for value" model. They emphasize that the program is entirely independent and unfunded by outside interests, ending with their signature sign-off about paying attention to the truth.

06: Meet The Parents
1:49:38 - 1:52:50

06: Meet The Parents

Closing Thoughts on Social Manipulation and Listener Support

The hosts conclude by reflecting on the deep layers of manipulation and control found in modern social narratives, from Roe v. Wade to immigration. They encourage listeners to support the show via the "value-for-value" model at MoFacts.com. Adam Curry and Mo sign off, promising to return the following week to continue their analysis of current events and historical propaganda.

03: Opportunity Zone
0:02 - 1:43

03: Opportunity Zone

Podcast Distribution Challenges, iTunes RSS Feed Issues

The hosts open the third episode of the show by addressing technical difficulties regarding the podcast's availability on iTunes. An outdated Apple account linked to a Dutch version of the store caused a delay in the RSS feed submission. Listeners are directed to the official website for the direct feed while the directory listing is resolved.

02: Nudge Machine
0:02 - 2:07

02: Nudge Machine

Mo Facts Podcast Episode Two Introduction and Website Launch

Adam Curry and Mo launch the second episode of the Mo Facts podcast following a successful pilot. They announce the launch of mofacts.com, which features links to the podcast, Mo's YouTube channel, and the No Agenda website. The hosts discuss setting up the RSS feed and submitting the show to Apple Podcasts to ensure broad availability for listeners.