The speaker expresses their disdain towards the influx of individuals who consider themselves intellectual and have been gentrifying the neighborhoods of Bushwick, Williamsburg, and Greenpoint, likening it to a rampage similar to war.
The speaker discusses the cultural changes that have occurred in Brooklyn in recent years, particularly in Bushwick, Williamsburg and Greenpoint.
The guest recounts his uncle's firsthand experience serving with a legendary World War II hero who was known for his bravery and fearlessness in battle.
John Basilone was a United States Marine Corps gunnery sergeant who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Guadalcanal in World War II. He went on to participate in the Battle of Iwo Jima and tragically died in combat, but his heroic actions set a standard for bravery and selflessness in the military.