In this episode of the Red Eye Report, we dive deep into a dark and often overlooked chapter of American history: the Wilmington Massacre of 1898. Known as the only successful coup d’état on U.S. soil, this event saw a white supremacist mob overthrow a legitimately elected biracial government in North Carolina.
What we cover:
- The rise of the “Fusion” party (Republicans and Populists) and its threat to the status quo.
- The propaganda campaign led by Josephus Daniels and the “Red Shirts.”
- The violent removal of black officials and the burning of the Daily Record newspaper [19:04].
- The lasting impact on North Carolina politics and the erasure of black voting rights.
Also in this episode: We pivot to our “What’s Sexy” and “Piece of Shit” segments, covering:
- Field of Dreams: Is it the ultimate “dad cry” movie? [23:20]
- Ukraine’s Sting Interceptor Drones: How cheap tech is taking down $2M missiles [26:39].
- Afroman vs. The Police: Why the rapper won his defamation suit [35:54].
- The Problem with Smart TVs: Why your 65-inch screen is gaslighting you [38:07].
- Phoenix Jones: The rise and fall of Seattle’s “superhero” [42:49].
History https://www.britannica.com/event/Wilmington-coup-and-massacre
Manslys Response
https://goinnorth.org/files/original/42a0729da74f7725687b8c00381b6771.pdf
The Wilmington Massacre of 1898 https://share.google/EIl13c6esQP2gciWf
Teams call
https://teams.live.com/meet/937131253746?p=U0FQ7UvTJjz6IKS3px
What’s Sexy
Oracle: Inner Harsh Season 1 Episode 1
Mistic:
Teddy: Jubilee channel
Ashtray: Ukraine’s Sting interceptor drones
The Wild Hornets have created an effective Shahed interceptor — STING
Ukrainian anti-drone ‘Bullet’ that could help defend Gulf | BBC News
Fuck What You Think
Oracle: Piece of shit TV
Mistic:
Teddy: 2nd WS: Afroman wins lawsuit
Ashtray: Call a whambulance for Phoenix Jones
In all Seriousness: Go fuck yourself Ohio State
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