4 chapters across the catalog
Santa's Husband, LGBTQ Christmas Literature
The authors of the book *Santa's Husband* discuss their inspiration, which began as a joke on Twitter following the Mall of America's hiring of a Black Santa Claus. The book depicts Santa as a Black gay man married to a white husband. The hosts discuss the erasure of Mrs. Claus in this new narrative and the public's reaction to the cultural shift.
Santa's Husband Children's Book, Mall of America Black Santa
A new children's book titled "Santa's Husband" by Daniel Kibblesmith features a gay, interracial couple where Santa is black and his husband is white. The book was inspired by the 2016 controversy surrounding the Mall of America hiring its first black Santa Claus. The narrative replaces the traditional Mrs. Claus figure, sparking discussion on the transformation of holiday traditions.
Northern Silicon Valley Freeway Shootout and Police Response
A violent confrontation occurred on a Northern Silicon Valley freeway involving ten police officers and a suspect in a black SUV. The pursuit ended with law enforcement surrounding the vehicle and fatally shooting the driver. The incident caused a total shutdown of the freeway during the investigation.
The hosts deconstruct the media controversy surrounding Megyn Kelly's comments that Santa Claus and Jesus were white. They reference the Dutch tradition of "Zwarte Piet" (Black Pete) and criticize MSNBC for ignoring the historical European context of St. Nicholas while focusing on racial identity politics.
