Archive - ContrabandCamp

The Wake-Up Call Live: America Is Dumb

A discussion about capitalism, cancel culture and a country that cooks everything on high heat.

18 hrs ago • Michael Harriot

1:05:16

Watch: Reporting While Black

Michael Harriot, Joy Reid, Jason Johnson and Karen Attiah live at Howard University.

Apr 2

Throwback Thursday: Resistance, Uprisings and How to Fight A Thug

The decision to fight cannot be dictated by the likelihood of winning.

Apr 2 • Michael Harriot

March 2026

ELI5: Why Druski Can Wear Whiteface, Explained

Racist Baby returns to find out the difference between dressing up like a white nationalist's widow and wearing someone's culture as a costume.

Mar 31 • Michael Harriot

The United States Opposed a UN Vote on Slavery. Everyone Will Blame Trump. They’re Missing the Real Story.

When the United Nations moved to classify slavery among the gravest crimes against humanity, the United States opposed it continuing a long stand.

Published on Damario Solomon-Simmons • Mar 30

The Wake-Up Call: Investment Advice for Cultural Capitalists

A discussion on Black voices, corporate vultures and who controls "the culture."

Mar 27 • Michael Harriot

1:02:57

Throwback Thursday: 20 Ways America Is F*cked

Nearly a decade ago, we predicted how America would look under Trump presidency. How'd we do?

Mar 26 • Michael Harriot

The AI Myth of Solomon Fairfax, the 'Grim Reaper' of Charleston

Artificial intelligence is being used to mine true stories of Black trauma and resistance to generate AI slop disguised as slave revenge narratives.

Mar 25 • Sherronda J. Brown

The First Crackhead President

American media is not equipped to cover a lying, thieving commander-in-chief.

Mar 24 • Michael Harriot

The Wake-Up Call Live: Pianos and Parrots

A discussion on storytelling, Jack Harlow and the history of Black music.

Mar 20 • Michael Harriot

1:01:28

Throwback Thursday: Black Leaders, Jamal Bryant and Boo Hags In the Hood

A look back at "Black leaders."

Mar 19 • Michael Harriot

The Wake-Up Call: How to Cancel an Election (with Special Guest Jim Clyburn)

Here are five times America canceled, delayed or structurally undermined an election.

Mar 18 • Michael Harriot

11:56

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