Topic: Community Centers

Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors identifies as a "trained Marxist," having been mentored by Eric Mann of the Labor Community Strategy Center. Mann, a former Weather Underground member, advocates for "transformative organizing" aimed at challenging the U.S. empire. The strategy involves radicalizing low-income communities to overturn capitalism and the existing government structure.

An investigation into the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) reveals that membership is open to anyone willing to pay a $50 fee, regardless of scientific credentials. This finding challenges the weight given to Pew Research Center surveys that compare the opinions of "scientists" (AAAS members) against the general public on issues like GMO safety.

President Obama designates September 11th as a "National Day of Service and Remembrance," calling on Americans to participate in community projects like hammering shingles and assembling care packages. The hosts criticize the move as a way to keep the public busy and "serve" the government rather than focusing on job creation. The website Serve.gov is highlighted as an expensive government project promoting this initiative.

A new media meme regarding "lone wolf" terrorists is examined, focusing on individuals not affiliated with larger conspiracies or groups. Janet Napolitano describes the difficulty the FBI and National Counterterrorism Center face in tracking these individuals. The proposed solution involves training police to recognize suspicious activities and encouraging "community resilience" among the public.