Topic: Racial Stereotypes

An NPR segment claimed that "black privilege" exists in the opioid crisis because doctors are less likely to prescribe narcotics to non-white patients due to racial stereotyping. The theory suggests that unconscious bias has a "protective effect" by preventing addiction in minority populations. The hosts dismiss the report as "horse crap" and an unhinged attempt to find a positive angle in systemic racism.

The Root published a controversial article by Michael Harriot defining "Five Types of Becky," a slang term for white women who allegedly use their privilege as a weapon. The piece categorizes various public figures, including Taylor Swift and Hillary Clinton, into sub-types based on their perceived social behaviors.

The hosts review clips from NBC's "The Carmichael Show," which features humor based on black stereotypes, such as the claim that black people do not read for fun or drive Subarus. While one host finds the self-deprecating humor entertaining and reminiscent of 1970s sitcoms, the other finds it awkward and potentially racist. The segment concludes with an anecdote about a college roommate teaching a host how to moisturize.

Protests in Gouda, Netherlands, regarding the character of Black Pete (Zwarte Piet) resulted in 90 arrests. The controversy centers on whether the black-faced companion of Saint Nicholas is a harmless tradition or a harmful racial stereotype rooted in the history of Dutch slavery.

Comedian Bill Maher faced scrutiny for a monologue on his show regarding President Obama's response to the BP oil spill. Maher joked about wanting a "real black president" who would intimidate BP CEOs with a gun, leaning into racial stereotypes. The hosts discuss the double standard of Maher being allowed to make such jokes while conservative figures like Glenn Beck would face immediate backlash for similar content.