3 chapters across the catalog
During the Soul Train Awards hosted by Jamie Foxx, the actor referred to Barack Obama as "our lord and savior," sparking a discussion on the current state of racial politics in America. The incident is framed as part of a broader trend where political figures are elevated to religious status within specific cultural contexts. Observers suggest that modern political strategies often involve leveraging racial identity to consolidate voter bases and defend controversial figures.
A 1974 clip from Soul Train features a 19-year-old Al Sharpton presenting an award to James Brown. The hosts point out that Sharpton was Brown's road manager at the time, illustrating that media "scams" and staged presentations have a long history.
Don Cornelius Death, Soul Train Legacy Criticism
Following the death of Don Cornelius, the hosts criticize media portrayals of "Soul Train" as revolutionary. They specifically challenge Cenk Uygur's assertion that dancing on TV was a new concept, citing Dick Clark's "American Bandstand" as a much earlier predecessor.
