6 chapters across the catalog
Kanye West De-platforming and Adidas Contract Termination
Kanye West has been stripped of his billionaire status after Adidas and several other major companies cut ties following his anti-Semitic comments. Adidas announced it would take a $250 million hit to its net income this year but clarified that it retains ownership of all Yeezy designs.
Kanye West JPMorgan Deplatforming, Black-Jewish Relations
JPMorgan Chase has ended its banking relationship with Kanye West (Ye) and his Yeezy LLC brand following controversial public statements. The bank gave West until November 21st to move his entities. The discussion references the "MoFax" podcast for historical context on the complex tensions between American Black and Jewish communities.
The episode concludes with a complex audio production featuring Sigourney Weaver repeatedly saying "jobs," interspersed with clips of Rush Limbaugh, Kanye West discussing "force versus power," and various political figures. The mix serves as the final sign-off for the 1079th episode of the program.
Campaign Slogans, Male Energy, Adidas Manufacturing
Kanye West criticized Hillary Clinton's "I'm with her" slogan for lacking "male energy" and failing to resonate with men who grew up without fathers. He credited his success with Adidas and the "Yeezy effect" for giving him the leverage to demand that manufacturing be brought back to the American "core," specifically Chicago. West argued that economic empowerment and fatherhood are essential for community stability.
The hosts discuss the artwork for Episode 870, "Yeezy Squeezy," and the technical limitations of the Apple Podcasts app. They explain that while the RSS spec allows for unique artwork per episode, many apps only display the most recent show cover.
A segment from Jimmy Kimmel Live is discussed where pedestrians on Hollywood Boulevard are tricked into praising fake "Yeezy" sneakers that are actually cheap shoes with fur and a compass glued on. The hosts critique the "man on the street" format, noting how it makes participants look foolish for the sake of television. They describe the ridiculous features of the fake shoes, including "Yeezy Squeezy" technology and edible laces.
