The episode, which has gone viral with over 6.5 million views, took the duo on a tour of South Central Los Angeles, where they discussed various topics, including the COVID vaccine, activist movements, and the performance of politicians.
Reflecting on the state of Los Angeles, Carlson asked Jackson about his thoughts on the politicians running the city. Jackson responded, "It's pretty much the same people running it the same way." He went on to explain that politicians primarily pay attention to those who contribute financially to their campaigns, while everyone else is merely an extra in their movie. Jackson criticized politicians for having hidden agendas and owing favors to various individuals based on the amount of money they receive.
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When asked if he had ever fallen for a politician in the past, Jackson expressed his disappointment in the lack of change he had witnessed over the years. He mentioned feeling proud when former President Barack Obama was elected but noted that not much had improved for the people he cared about. Carlson then highlighted the decline in race relations during Obama's presidency, citing Gallup's findings that a majority of both black and white respondents believed race relations had worsened under Obama.
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Jackson emphasized that this lack of change was not exclusive to Obama's presidency but had been a recurring theme across multiple administrations. He stated, "It didn't change with Bush, it didn't change with Clinton, it didn't change with the other Bush or Reagan, Carter... At the end of the day, it's still the same results."
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The conversation shifted to the aftermath of George Floyd's death and the expectations of a "second civil rights movement." Carlson pointed out that despite the billions of dollars raised by corporate America for Black Lives Matter (BLM) and related groups, the neighborhoods in South Central Los Angeles remained unchanged. Jackson suggested that much of the money raised was being siphoned off by individuals rather than being used to improve the community.
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TheBlaze previously reported on the financial mismanagement within BLM, including the organization's co-founder Patrisse Cullors' alleged misuse of funds. Jackson's remarks echoed these concerns, highlighting the discrepancy between the promises made and the actual distribution of funds. He stated, "The kicker is a lot of people say they're gonna give the money, but they don't even give the money... They just get the article wrote, everybody think they're great, and they never even give the money."
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Jackson's refusal to conform to external pressures was a recurring theme throughout the discussion. He mentioned that he had often faced indirect attempts to control his actions or thoughts, citing the example of the COVID-19 vaccine. Despite being offered a lucrative movie role alongside Jack Black, Jackson declined the opportunity because it required him to get vaccinated. He explained, "I'm not real good with direct orders."
Jackson expressed concerns about the safety and rushed development of the vaccine, stating, "It was a six-month kind of rush job, and I didn't feel safe." He emphasized that he wanted to set an example for his children and demonstrate his commitment to his convictions, even if it meant losing out on a $9 million paycheck. Jackson also shared his firsthand knowledge of people who have been injured by the vaccine, highlighting the importance of speaking out about their experiences.
Both Jackson and Carlson agreed that there is a lack of accountability for dishonesty, while telling the truth often leads to backlash. They emphasized the need for transparency and the importance of challenging the status quo.
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