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"If most of America were against slavery, then we would have ended the practice without a war." Every civilized society has had some form of slavery, but America is the only nation in modern history that constitutionally approved reducing people to chattel through an international human trafficking system. As Michael Harriot breaks down the history of America's race-based slavery system, he analyzes Africans' role in the process. 

"We can't be surprised when a racist does something racist in a racist country." Michael Harriot and fellow podcast host Dr. Christina Greer discuss the deadly shooting in Jacksonville, Florida that killed three Black people. Dr. Greer has strong ties to the area and describes the racist history that her family experienced firsthand. The pair also analyze Florida's recent anti-Black policies that fuel hate and miseducation and call out the politicians who refuse to acknowledge that America has a race problem.  Credit: CNNWarner Bros. Discovery, Inc.

"The N-word is a specific choice that is used to hurt somebody; it is the knife." Michael Harriot explains why there is no version of the "N-word" for white people. Despite some arguing that "Karen" or "cracker" is equally insulting, the words can't compare because white people have not been subject to the same disenfranchisement and inhumanity that Black Americans have.

"There is no form of American music that Black people didn't create." This episode is going to make you laugh and dance all at the same time. Michael Harriot breaks down the top ten Black people music categories, including "old people music," "fight song music," and more.  Credits:  “Turn It Up” Rare Essence and Dj Kool INgrooves, Rare One RecordsRob “R.J.” Folson and Rare Essence “Congo Drum” The Huck a BucksINgrooves, Sound By CharlieRoy Battle, Joseph Timms, Ricky Yancy “Burgers and Fries” Charley PrideRCA Records, Sony Music Entertainment Ben Peters, Jerry Bradley, Charley Pride “Sweet Hour of Prayer”Mahalia Jackson Sony Music Entertainment, Columbia Records Irving Townsend, William Bradbury, W. W. Walford “The Entertainer”Scott JoplinJohn Stark & Son  “Knuck If You Buck”Crime MobCrunk Incorporated, Reprise, Warner RecordsLil jay  “Stagger Lee”Lloyd PriceVictor, RCA Records Ray Lopez, Don Costa “Meeting In my Bedroom”SilkElektra Records Darrell Allamby "I Wanna Rock"Uncle LukeLuke Records, Atlantic Records, Lil Joe Records Mike “Fresh” McCray “Freak It”LathumSo So Def Recordings, Columbia Records, Sony Music Entertainment  Lil Jon, Paul Lewis “Good Riddance” Green Day Warner Music Group, Reprise RecordsRob Cavallo, Green Day “Cult of Personality”Living ColourCleopatra Records, Epic Records, CBS Records, Sony Music Entertainment Ed Stasium “Strokin”Clarence CarterColossal Records, The Orchard MusicClarence Carter "I Need To Know"Youngboy Never Broke AgainNever Broke Again, Motown Records, Universal Music GroupBJondatrakk, We Love Heavy & D-Roc "Before I Let Go"Frankie Beverly And MazeCapitol RecordsFrankie Beverly "Back That Thang Up"Juvenile, Lil Wayne, Mannie Fresh Cash Money Records, Universal RecordsMannie Fresh “We Fall Down” Donnie McClurkinVerity RecordsDonnie McClurkin Drumroll sound effect from Pixabay Additional music and sound effects by Transition Music 

"We didn't invent race, so I don't know where we got the card from." Michael Harriot dives deep into some widely-held beliefs that white people have about race and identity. Michael Harriot addresses white concepts like race-baiting, playing the "race card," Black people playing the "victim," and more. 

"The party makeup in America has always been about race." Michael Harriot explores the demographic makeup of America's most prominent political parties and explains what would have to happen for there to be a political party that fights for all the things Black people want.

"Most of the violence that has been committed on this continent has been committed by white people." We've all seen the Montgomery Melee, the Alabama Beatdown, or the Bama Brawl at that riverfront in Montgomery, Alabama. It was a sight to see, but there is more to it than you think. Michael Harriot is here to tell you the historical significance of that beatdown. 

"Why doesn't Trump just go back to Africa if he doesn't like this country so much? It's obvious he hates America." Since the indictment of former president Donald Trump, his supporters suddenly no longer have faith in the country's criminal justice system. The same system they continuously tell Black people to respect and obey. To help ease this newfound hatred, Michael Harriot has some tips for MAGA nation on how to deal with the law. 

"White people have made great strides in being racist." The attack on CRT and the word "woke" came out of nowhere, so Michael Harriot wants you to be more prepared for the next wave of backlash that is brewing. Michael predicts the educational practices that he believes will soon be under a microscope by conservatives. 

"Woke is just the opposite of white supremacy." Michael Harriot dives into the educational disparities in the country's public school system and focuses on Alabama, where white students are the minority, yet, 90% of the history students are taught is white history. Michael explains that parents working to indoctrinate white history into the curriculum display white supremacy.