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Introduction to the Roundtable

  • The Revolutionary Blackout Network monthly Roundtable begins with host [James Fauntleroy] welcoming everyone to the first roundtable of 2025.
  • He expresses excitement about the new year and mentions the recent cross-network livestream involving DDGeoPolitics and Garland Nixon.
  • James introduces Dr. [Charisse] Burden-Stelly (Dr. CBS), a new guest, and expresses his pleasure in finally meeting her.
  • The roundtable aims to discuss significant topics, including recent events and issues affecting the community.

Upcoming Topics of Discussion

  • The panel plans to discuss a recent attack in New Orleans, including the identity of the perpetrator.
  • They will also cover the recent firing of an NYPD chief and the implications of this incident.
  • Another critical topic is the spike in homelessness in 2024 and its effects on the unhoused community in 2025.
  • The discussion promises to be engaging and informative, reflecting on pressing social issues.

Discussion on the NYPD and Police Spending

  • The conversation shifts to the NYPD, with panelists sharing statistics about the department's budget, which is reportedly larger than the military budget of North Korea.
  • Nick highlights the NYPD's spending and its ineffectiveness in ensuring public safety, emphasizing that despite high spending, many residents still feel unsafe.
  • The panel discusses the culture within police departments, questioning the accountability of officers and the systemic issues that allow misconduct to persist.
  • There is a consensus that reforming the police is insufficient; instead, the focus should be on addressing the root causes of crime through community investment.

The NYPD Chief Incident

  • The panel discusses the recent scandal involving former NYPD Chief Jeffrey Madre, who has been accused of sexually harassing a lieutenant and demanding sexual favors in exchange for overtime.
  • The allegations have led to a criminal investigation and a raid of his home, raising questions about the culture of corruption within the department.
  • The conversation touches on the implications of such behavior on the credibility of law enforcement and the need for systemic change.
  • Panelists express concerns about the normalization of such misconduct and the broader societal impact of police corruption.

Homelessness Crisis in 2024

  • The discussion transitions to the alarming rise in homelessness, with recent statistics showing an 18% increase attributed to soaring rents and the end of pandemic assistance.
  • Panelists emphasize that the reported numbers do not fully capture the extent of homelessness, as many individuals couch-surf or stay with friends and family.
  • The conversation highlights the disproportionate impact of homelessness on Black Americans, who represent a significant portion of the unhoused population.
  • The panel stresses the need for comprehensive solutions that address the housing crisis and advocate for systemic change.

Recent Attack in New Orleans

  • The panel discusses a tragic incident in New Orleans where a man drove a pickup truck into a crowd, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries.
  • Details emerge about the perpetrator, identified as a U.S. Army veteran, who reportedly had connections to extremist groups.
  • The discussion raises questions about the motivations behind such violence and the implications for public safety and community trust.
  • The panel also connects this incident to broader themes of militarization and the impact of U.S. foreign policy on domestic violence.

Conspiracy Theories and Government Narratives

  • As the conversation progresses, the panel explores the role of conspiracy theories in understanding government narratives, especially in the context of recent attacks.
  • Panelists express skepticism about the official explanations surrounding the New Orleans attack and the subsequent explosion in Las Vegas.
  • They discuss the potential for government manipulation of narratives to justify increased surveillance and military actions.
  • The panel emphasizes the importance of questioning official narratives and seeking the truth behind events that shape public policy.

Timestamps:

  1. 00:00:37 Intro
  2. 00:05:51 NYPD Chief FIRED
  3. 00:36:19 Homelessness SPIKES in 2024
  4. 01:03:57 ATTACK in New Orleans!
  5. 01:29:37 Outro

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