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Entrenched poverty and populist rhetoric
44:45 - 51:06 (06:21)
The entrenched poverty class of non-Black and Brown people are being particularly activated by new populist rhetoric, but they don't want folks to know about the petty thefts that the rich pull in vulnerable communities every day. The violation of the social contract demands consequences, which is the rationale for any punitive criminal justice system.
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Media cannot be solely responsible for educating people on income stratification, as the education system also plays a role.
44:45 - 47:23 (02:38)
Summary
Media cannot be solely responsible for educating people on income stratification, as the education system also plays a role. Blaming media for income stratification overlooks the systemic issues within education systems that also contribute to class stratification.
ChapterEntrenched poverty and populist rhetoric
EpisodeThe Trump Indictment and Who We Think Deserves Prosecution
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The racial contract exists underneath the social contract and dictates that certain individuals receive the full benefits while others do not based on race.
47:23 - 49:36 (02:13)
Summary
The racial contract exists underneath the social contract and dictates that certain individuals receive the full benefits while others do not based on race. It's important to understand the social contract and its consequences to move forward as a society.
ChapterEntrenched poverty and populist rhetoric
EpisodeThe Trump Indictment and Who We Think Deserves Prosecution
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The speaker highlights the danger of the wealthy class promoting segregation among the poor and how this tactic is being used to manipulate them into supporting populism.
49:36 - 51:06 (01:29)
Summary
The speaker highlights the danger of the wealthy class promoting segregation among the poor and how this tactic is being used to manipulate them into supporting populism.