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In this episode of Selective Ignorance, host Mandii B is joined by super producer A-King, journalist Jayson Rodriguez, and Jason “Jah” Lee for a sharp, culturally grounded conversation that blends humor, social critique, and forward-looking commentary. The episode opens with Mandii recounting an “ignorant moment” at a birthday dinner that spirals into a broader reflection on food literacy, consumer awareness, and how everyday ignorance shows up in seemingly small choices [00:51, 09:30], before the crew formally settles in with introductions and playful banter [02:59].
The discussion quickly pivots to a provocative question—whether gambling is becoming the new crack epidemic in America [01:36]—using recent celebrity controversies and viral internet reactions as an entry point [02:03]. From there, the crew unpack relationship expectations and accountability [23:52] before zooming out to make bold political predictions for 2026 [34:27], examining how gambling, capitalism, and policy intersect.
The episode takes a deeper investigative turn with a breakdown of the RICO case and the Stake controversy [42:43], sparking debates about the ethics of accepting money [45:09], ownership and influence within the gambling industry [45:42], and the tangible impact gambling has on low-income communities [47:59, 49:48], including comparisons to other forms of addiction [49:26].
The conversation further critiques the hypocrisy of capitalism within hip-hop culture [54:00], transitions into commentary on controversial church practices and the commercialization of modern faith [56:48], and revisits celebrity fashion debates—specifically the scrutiny faced by women in the public eye [57:26]. In the final stretch, the crew reflects on the business of podcasting, media ownership, and power dynamics in digital culture [01:19:52], before closing with final thoughts and teasers for future episodes [01:23:49].
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In this episode of Selective Ignorance, host Mandii B is joined by super producer A-King, journalist Jayson Rodriguez, and Jason “Jah” Lee for a sharp, culturally grounded conversation that blends humor, social critique, and forward-looking commentary. The episode opens with Mandii recounting an “ignorant moment” at a birthday dinner that spirals into a broader reflection on food literacy, consumer awareness, and how everyday ignorance shows up in seemingly small choices [00:51, 09:30], before the crew formally settles in with introductions and playful banter [02:59].
The discussion quickly pivots to a provocative question—whether gambling is becoming the new crack epidemic in America [01:36]—using recent celebrity controversies and viral internet reactions as an entry point [02:03]. From there, the crew unpack relationship expectations and accountability [23:52] before zooming out to make bold political predictions for 2026 [34:27], examining how gambling, capitalism, and policy intersect.
The episode takes a deeper investigative turn with a breakdown of the RICO case and the Stake controversy [42:43], sparking debates about the ethics of accepting money [45:09], ownership and influence within the gambling industry [45:42], and the tangible impact gambling has on low-income communities [47:59, 49:48], including comparisons to other forms of addiction [49:26].
The conversation further critiques the hypocrisy of capitalism within hip-hop culture [54:00], transitions into commentary on controversial church practices and the commercialization of modern faith [56:48], and revisits celebrity fashion debates—specifically the scrutiny faced by women in the public eye [57:26]. In the final stretch, the crew reflects on the business of podcasting, media ownership, and power dynamics in digital culture [01:19:52], before closing with final thoughts and teasers for future episodes [01:23:49].
No Holes Barred: A Dual Manifesto Of Sexual Exploration And Power” w/ Tempest X!
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Follow the host on Social Media
Mandii B Instagram/X @fullcourtpumps
Follow the crew on Social Media
@itsaking
@jaysonrodriguez
@mrhiphopobama
Follow the show on Social Media
Instagram @selectiveignorancepod
Tiktok @selective.ignorance
X/Twitter @selectiveig_pod
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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