6 chapters across the catalog
The discussion details the internal nuances of skin tone within the black community, using terms like "red bone" and "high yellow." Modern identifiers for skin tone and hair texture often mirror commercial standards, such as MAC cosmetic shades. These classifications contribute to the complexity of identity for individuals like Barack Obama and Kamala Harris.
A clip from the Hodge Twins features them claiming they can produce "Negro" children with women of any race because black genes are dominant. The hosts criticize this as unfair to the children, who are then burdened with a racial identity that may not match their lived experience. They explore historical terms like "quadroon" and "octoroon" to describe the complexities of mixed heritage.
Donor Acknowledgments, To Kill a Mockingbird, Yellow Fever
The hosts continue thanking donors, including Trent Scovel and Jimmy James. They address a listener's question about the book To Kill a Mockingbird and the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia. Moe expresses a lukewarm opinion on the book, noting its "white savior" perspective.
Adam Curry and Mo Facts open episode 84 from the Texas Hill Country. They discuss the challenges of homeownership, specifically dealing with a yellow jacket infestation inside a wall. The conversation touches on the domestic dynamics of handling household pests before transitioning into the main theme of the episode.
A Dutch listener shares her experience living in Chicago in the 1980s, describing the South Side as a "no-go zone." The discussion references Bob Woodson’s theories on how government aid and nepotism have failed to improve impoverished neighborhoods. The listener also notes similarities between Dutch and American welfare policies that discouraged two-parent households.
Dame Jennifer reads an article on the color psychology of yellow, noting it can cause frustration, anger, and visual fatigue. The hosts discuss how the specific yellow paint used for the D.C. mural matches the branding of "Defund the Police" and ActBlue donation pages, suggesting a highly coordinated psychological operation.
