Selective Ignorance: Ep. 86 | Ban Dogs, Ban Laws, Ban Freedom Of Speech Feat. Deante Kyle

Mandii B returns with another thought-provoking episode of Selective Ignorance, joined by A-King, Jason "Jah" Lee, and special guest Deante Kyle (Grits & Eggs Podcast) for unfiltered conversations about politics, Black culture, social justice, and accountability. After recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month and encouraging women to schedule mammograms [00:00], Mandii introduces the crew [00:33] before diving into hilarious debates about chirping smoke detectors [04:55], TaskRabbit and cleaning services [07:04], and whether there are simply too many dogs in public spaces [09:26]. The “This Is America” segment kicks off with controversy surrounding White House press secretary Katie Zacharia’s reported firing and questions about her legal credentials [13:50], leading to personal stories about quitting jobs almost immediately [17:24], airport lies [22:06], and evolving religious beliefs [24:00]. The conversation shifts to protests in Paris and Europe versus America’s “No Kings” demonstrations [28:16], examining political activism, censorship, and France’s exploitation of African nations. The crew emphasizes the importance of voter registration and the upcoming midterm elections [35:15], spotlights Florida politician Angie Nixon [36:11], and explores everything from aliens, robotics, and Elon Musk [37:15]to Tesla backlash [38:25] and money’s influence on American politics [40:28]. Amar’e Stoudemire’s decision to join law enforcement [41:48] sparks a heated debate about police brutality, systemic racism, and whether policing can be reformed from within [44:21], before examining military propaganda and the realities of war [53:13].

Following Deonte’s departure and a hilarious grits conversation [57:02], Mandii returns from break with another reminder to register and vote [58:01] before addressing Floyd Mayweather’s support for Donald Trump amid reports of financial troubles [59:40]. The crew revisits Killer Mike’s podcast history [01:01:39] and dissects his controversial defense of capitalism [01:05:59], examining Fred Hampton’s revolutionary legacy [01:09:16], the fallout from political conversations over brunch [01:10:24], and the difference between building personal wealth and creating opportunities for collective economic empowerment [01:11:14]. A deeper discussion distinguishes commerce from capitalism [01:13:49], questions the contradictions between luxury lifestyles and