In this episode of Selective Ignorance, Mandii B is joined by super producer A-King, journalist Jayson Rodriguez, and king of the headlines Jason “Jah” Lee for a layered, culture-forward conversation unpacking race, sports, media, and accountability. The episode opens with reflections on Black History Month and the intersection of sports and cultural celebration [00:55], before shifting into personal stories and sharp observations about Atlanta culture, identity, and lived experience in the city [03:46]. The crew adds humor with tales of strip club adventures and the role of food culture in shaping Atlanta’s social scene [07:26], which leads into a spirited debate about Atlanta’s evolving cultural identity and its influence on music, media, and migration trends [13:04].

The conversation deepens with an analysis of the WNBA’s labor negotiations and ongoing pay disparities, highlighting the broader conversation about gender equity in professional sports [20:15], followed by a sobering discussion about the healthcare crisis, rising medical costs, and celebrity GoFundMe campaigns that expose systemic failures in access to care [33:22]. From there, the hosts examine representation in media through the lens of Captain Durag, unpacking how Black culture is framed, commodified, and consumed across digital platforms [39:53]. Hip-hop drama resurfaces as they break down the ongoing feud between 50 Cent and T.I., exploring how personal attacks intersect with legacy, ego, and the broader culture of celebrity conflict [50:14].

The episode widens into current events and social commentary, emphasizing civic awareness and cultural responsibility [01:01:17], before closing with a critical discussion of the Epstein files, power dynamics, and the urgent need for community engagement and informed action [01:21:55]. Blending humor, nostalgia, and serious political critique, this episode delivers sharp insight into Black culture, sports economics, healthcare inequality, media representation, and hip-hop controversy in today’s social climate.

No Holes Barred: A Dual Manifesto Of Sexual Exploration And Power” w/ Tempest X!

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In this episode of Selective Ignorance, Mandii B is joined by super producer A-King, journalist Jayson Rodriguez, and king of the headlines Jason &ldquo;Jah&rdquo; Lee for a layered, culture-forward conversation unpacking race, sports, media, and accountability. The episode opens with reflections on Black History Month and the intersection of sports and cultural celebration [00:55], before shifting into personal stories and sharp observations about Atlanta culture, identity, and lived experience in the city [03:46]. The crew adds humor with tales of strip club adventures and the role of food culture in shaping Atlanta&rsquo;s social scene [07:26], which leads into a spirited debate about Atlanta&rsquo;s evolving cultural identity and its influence on music, media, and migration trends [13:04].
The conversation deepens with an analysis of the WNBA&rsquo;s labor negotiations and ongoing pay disparities, highlighting the broader conversation about gender equity in professional sports [20:15], followed by a sobering discussion about the healthcare crisis, rising medical costs, and celebrity GoFundMe campaigns that expose systemic failures in access to care [33:22]. From there, the hosts examine representation in media through the lens of Captain Durag, unpacking how Black culture is framed, commodified, and consumed across digital platforms [39:53]. Hip-hop drama resurfaces as they break down the ongoing feud between 50 Cent and T.I., exploring how personal attacks intersect with legacy, ego, and the broader culture of celebrity conflict [50:14].
The episode widens into current events and social commentary, emphasizing civic awareness and cultural responsibility&nbsp;[01:01:17], before closing with a critical discussion of the Epstein files, power dynamics, and the urgent need for community engagement and informed action [01:21:55]. Blending humor, nostalgia, and serious political critique, this episode delivers sharp insight into Black culture, sports economics, healthcare inequality, media representation, and hip-hop controversy in today&rsquo;s social climate.
No Holes Barred: A Dual Manifesto Of Sexual Exploration And Power&rdquo; w/ Tempest X!
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Society is brimming with hypocrisy, indignation and opinions—the Selective Ignorance podcast will dare to challenge the complexities behind internet reaction and the public’s beliefs by unpacking trending topics with comedic education and outlandish hot takes.

Each week, Mandii B engages guests from the worlds of media, comedy and entertainment, as well as cultural and topical experts, to tackle everything from current events to the latest scandals in order to confront biases, embrace the uncomfortable and embark on a journey that shakes the status quo.

Society is brimming with hypocrisy, indignation and opinions—the Selective Ignorance podcast will dare to challenge the complexities behind internet reaction and the public’s beliefs by unpacking trending topics with comedic education and outlandish hot takes. Each week, Mandii B engages guests from the worlds of media, comedy and entertainment, as well as cultural and topical experts, to tackle everything from current events to the latest scandals in order to confront biases, embrace the uncomfortable and embark on a journey that shakes the status quo.

Society is brimming with hypocrisy, indignation and opinions—the Selective Ignorance podcast will dare to challenge the complexities behind internet reaction and the public’s beliefs by unpacking trending topics with comedic education and outlandish...

Selective Ignorance with Mandii B

Selective Ignorance: Ep. 52 | Durags, Wifi Games & Tequilla

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