Topic: My Brother S Keeper

5 chapters across the catalog

Wall of Phlegm
Episode 865 1:30:28 - 1:32:54

865: Wall of Phlegm

Obama Foundation, Saudi Influence and Bill Clinton

Speculation suggests President Obama is positioning his own foundation to succeed the Clinton Foundation as a primary vehicle for international fundraising. Obama's veto of JASTA is interpreted as an attempt to protect Saudi donors who might later contribute to his library and "My Brother's Keeper" initiative. The relationship between the Saudis and the U.S. political elite is characterized as deeply transactional.

Putin Popularity Poll
Episode 864 1:48:43 - 1:49:59

864: Putin Popularity Poll

Obama and Clinton Foundations, 2008 Rivalry

The current political alliance between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton is viewed by some as a strategic move to ensure the continuity of their respective foundations. Despite their bitter 2008 primary rivalry, both figures benefit from maintaining a Democratic hold on the White House to protect their global financial interests.

Climate Deaths
Episode 787 26:18 - 30:01

787: Climate Deaths

National Mentoring Month and My Brother's Keeper Initiative

President Obama's proclamation of National Mentoring Month is identified as a promotional vehicle for his "My Brother's Keeper" initiative. The program is described as a potential post-presidency NGO that utilizes government resources to build a private network. Other January proclamations include National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month and National Stalking Awareness Month.

The List
Episode 719 1:23:39 - 1:30:28

719: The List

My Brother's Keeper Alliance, Obama Post-Presidency

President Obama announced the launch of the My Brother's Keeper Alliance, a private non-profit spin-off of his government initiative. The organization, led by former Deloitte CEO Joe Echevarria and supported by figures like Colin Powell and Eric Holder, has already secured $80 million in corporate commitments, raising questions about the ethics of fundraising for a private entity while still in office.

Undesirable Nudity
Episode 596 2:36:47 - 2:42:20

596: Undesirable Nudity

My Brother's Keeper Initiative, Charter School Funding

President Obama announced the "My Brother's Keeper" initiative, a $200 million investment from major foundations like Ford, Kellogg, and Soros's Open Society to support boys and men of color. The hosts analyze the initiative as a "charter school investment program" designed to bypass public school systems. The involvement of figures like Michael Bloomberg and Rahm Emanuel is cited as evidence of a commercialized educational agenda.