September 14, 2021 • 28 mins
The plan doesn’t go as Beulah expects and she receives a surprise visitor. Lenny’s prospects as mayor start to look brighter.
Starring:
Ryan Destiny as Rebecca
Kelsey Grammer as Narrator
Theo Rossi as Lenny
Annie Ilonzeh as Beulah
Omar Dorsey as Pastor Green
Teresa "TopNotch" Celeste as Shant'e
Dru Down as Devon
Robbie Jarvis as Owen
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Speaker 1 (00:06):
Thank you. I can help whoever's next. That's medium Vanilla
Latte Yep Beulah Rhodes, aged twenty four, Bay Area resident
and part time arista, Formerly a promising FBI agent, I
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have now become a Patty Hirst charity. I have no
previous affiliations with subversive groups, and I don't consider myself
an anarchist, radical or socialist. In fact, I am skeptical
of boast organized groups, regardless of data, and even with
everything I now know about op D and Savannah, I'm
still not convinced that this is the way to achieve justice.
(00:51):
I believe him on order in the U. S. Constitution,
and yet here I am following on my sister's ill
fated footsteps. What I'm getting involved in defies not only
common sense but my core beliefs. Am I doing the
right thing? I think so? Even while I know vigilante
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justice sets a dangerous president, Owen made my roles seem
harmless victim us I would just be the messenger, he said.
I should know better to trust him, but I do,
despite the half truths he and Rebecca have told me,
Despite the fact that BLACKMAILK doesn't mean I'm deluded enough
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to believe that my role is simultaneously significant and insignificant,
and to be completely honest, I've never felt closer to
Savannah in my life than I have now. There's an
odd comfort and stepping into her shoes, if only for
a while. Hello, hum, Sorry I spake stopped there for
(02:00):
a minute. That's all right. Can I get a refill? Yeah? Sure,
you looked just like her. Excuse me, your sister, Savannah.
You're the spitting image of her. Great observation. She was
a nice girl. I liked you a lot. She always
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gave me free refills. Well, unfortunately I'm not my sister
coffee refills our dollar. Wait, this must be the guy. Oh,
and told me to look out for an obnoxious, sweaty
guy who would ask me for refills. I'm supposed to
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give him some kind of password. That's it. Then I'm done.
Wait is your name, Ernie? Yeah? I'm here every day. Okay?
B b Q? Huh b b Q. I don't understand
you mean that doesn't mean anything to you, not particularly
(03:04):
should it? Never mind? Sorry, I thought you were someone else.
Refill on the house today? Cool? Thanks? What the hell?
No way, there's more than one already. Hanging around here. Hey, Rebecca,
you're out. I am, and I need coffee very badly.
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It has been a rough forty eight hours. Why had
it take so long for them to release you. Our
favorite cop needed some reassurance that I wouldn't double cross
him after he had you and unreleased. Anyway, Poppins isn't
so lucky. He'll be in the hospital for at least
another week. Yeah, well, he's lucky to be alive. Weirdly
timed and sensitive observation, but okay, it's just hard to
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feel warm and fuzzy towards the guy who almost got
us all killed. Believe it or not, I didn't come
here to talk about Poppins coffee, pel I need coffee
fine here, thank you. So I came here to let
you know that Owen told me what you agreed to
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do here today. And while I appreciate your belated reluctant assistance,
everything has been taken care of. You mean you don't
need me to do anything? Correct? B b Q is
no longer in effect. Oh okay, it's very anti clomatic.
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I want to make such a big deal about it.
Do I detect disappointment? Definitely not. I'm relieved. You know
I don't want to be involved in your activities. No, no,
I don't know that. Actually, do you have to be
such a contrarian all the time. It's exhausting. I don't
trust you, Bulah, your wishy washy, and that makes me
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sad because you're my best friend and I know you're
a good person, but you're just lost. Oh thanks for
the pep talk, but you don't have to worry. I'll
be leaving Oakland soon. That's probably for the best. It
only gets uglier from here, So thanks for the coffee.
Mm hmm. It's the day after the uneventful events at
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the cafe. As I sit here and watching the news
with my grandmother, things feel kind of normal for the
first time since I returned to Oakland. But it's a
kind of normalcy that feels abnormal, like the quiet before storm.
At this point, I am far too familiar with that feeling.
Can you believe this? Someone actually died in the fire? Yeah,
(05:38):
it's crazy, Grandma funny. I am so glad you're getting
out of here, me too. Did you email your recruiter?
I haven't heard back yet. Can you turn it up?
A little was sent to various local media outlets, while
the source of the dump is being pinned on activist
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it I'm not surprised people these days, I tell you.
The incriminity materials implicate dozens of barrious city officials, business owners. Oh,
I'll go see who that is. The allegations range from
sex trafficking to corruption to looks like a cop. What
he's just gonna suit? Wait? Hi, hi, ma'am. I'm Special
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Agent Chuck Evans. Is your granddaughter Bulla here? Oh? Yes,
she is. Come in, Bullah. This is special agent. I'm sorry,
what would your name again? Special Agent Chuck Evans. That's right.
I guess you must be here about Mullah's return to
the training program. Nice to meet you, Bulah, and your
grandmother is correct. I am here to discuss your future
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at the Bureau. You're still interested in rejoining? Yes, but
why are you here? I don't know you guys made
house calls for trainees. Actually, there's another matter I would
like to discuss with you, in addition to your employment.
Is there somewhere private we can speak know what? I
have to run some errands. Anyway, I'll let you to
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chat while I'm gone. I appreciate that Mrs Rhodes. You
text me if you need anything, Baby, Sure, don't be nervous, Bulah,
have a seat. I'm not nervous. It's just odd that
you're here. I mean, I told my grandma I emailed
the recruiter at the bureau, but I didn't. What can
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I say? I guess I just have good timing. I
did speak to your recruiter, though, Agan Lopez said you
were one of the most promising trainees at Quantico, but
you gave all that up to be a barista in Oakland.
Quite a left turn. Family first, my grandma needs help
with my sister. There's nothing wrong with that, right. You're
not in trouble, not yet any way. Meaning what, I
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want to know how you did it? Did what? This
is not a dance I like to engage in. You're
smarter than that. With all due respect, I had nothing
to do with anything. I honestly have no idea what
you're talking about. All right, let's speak plainly. I know
for a fact you've been working with your friends Rebecca
on Owen since you've got back from the academy. Yes,
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I know all about the incident at the train station too. Unfortunately,
the cop involved has since retracted his initial claims. Don't
you find that on the guy is a liar. There
was no proof of his claims. Maybe his conscience got
the best of him. That's possible, but I don't think
it's true. Now it doesn't really matter because that same
cop is now ensnared in the whole information league. I'm
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sure you've heard about that, right, Yeah, it's on the news,
So his credibility is shot in any case. But I
do find it very interesting that you have a direct
connection to many of the people affected by this info dump.
For example, Lenny Martelly is your boss, isn't he? What?
Bulah Please, I'm asking for your honesty here as a
former trainee. Actually you must know that honesty with your
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superiors as of the utmost importance. Rebecca is my friend,
Owen is my coworker. Maybe they are involved in something,
but I don't know any thing about it. Really. They
don't talk to me about their politics. And Savannah, do
they talk about what happened to your sister? She has
nothing to do with this. Now, that's not true at all.
In fact, I would say she is at the center
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of all this, but she's in no position to defend herself.
So let's drop that for now. Really, I'm just disappointed
that someone who signed up to protect their country and
trained to be an agent would now be involved with
a domestic terrorist group. Listen, I might have talked to
Rebecca and Owen about their beliefs, but never have they
mentioned anything about hurting people. That's not their m O.
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So I think you're far off base here, Rebecca, Owen,
Savannah not terrorists. Any group that advocates overthrow the government
of the United States or of any state by force
or violence is a terrorist. Even associating with them was
a bad choice on your part. I don't know what
you want for me. I guess I can forget about
returning to the Bureau. There's still hope you look, despite
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your laps in judgment, I don't believe for a moment
that you are radical. I'm going to give you the
rare opportunity to redeem yourself. What do I have to do?
Absolutely nothing. I want you to continue to engage with
this group, remain close to them, get them to trust you,
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and then I want you to report everything back to me.
Do you want me to be an informant? Well, yes,
it's the only opportunity you'll get if you want to
avoid being blacklisted from any government job in the future.
Depending on what information comes out of the Data League scandal,
you could even be looking at jail time if we
find that you aided them in any way. He's an asshole,
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but he's got the law inside as well as the
moral high ground. I have no good options here, only regret.
But these are my friends. I've no Rebecca practically my
entire life. That's all well and good, but we're talking
about the good of the country here. Get your priorities straight, Beulah.
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I don't know where my loyalties lie anymore. In fact,
I'm beginning to feel like my entire identity is escaping
me little by little with each passing day. No doubt, Beulah,
as I know her will disappear completely by the time
all of this comes to an end. What remains after
as anyone's guests. Okay, okay, okay, I'll do it. At
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least I could try. Excellent, let's begin. What now? No
time like the present. Tell me everything you know about
Rebecca now. Denise Dane has worked tirelessly for Gland Residence.
(12:01):
She's supported small business and enterprise as Mayor. Denise Dane
has been tough on crime. Just ask the three and
seventy four criminals she's taken off our streets and put
behind bars. Or ask the hundred and fifteen police officers
she's given jobs to. The streets are safer than ever.
Thanks Denise Dane. That's why nine out of ten West
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Oakland residents agree re elect Mayor Denise Dane for Oakland Mayor.
Denise Dane changed my life. I don't know where I'd
be without her. She's the kind of hero Oakland needs,
Darling that backs they have a little bit. Hey, Darlene,
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come out here as Oakland Mayor. I will continue to
put the safety of our citizens purse, leading our city
to a more hopeful tomorrow. I'm Dennis Dane, and I
think bus message. Yeah, what what the hell are you
doing on Denise Dane's TV commercial? You're just saying that
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and we filmed at ages ago. You're supposed to be
my friend and you're supposed to be helping with my campaign.
Why would you do this? Well, let me think on
that for a moment. Uh, because she paid me. I
pay you and Richard plenty. Even when you don't get
shipped right half the time. Where's your loyalty? You're supposed
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to be working for me, Lenny? Wait, friends, never heard
you call me that before, And seeing as you haven't
even paid us for helping out at the party, I
don't see how we worked for you either. You know what,
Just get out of my face. Tell Richard I say
he can go to hell too. Fine, boss, maybe you
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can call one of your friends to help you. Friends.
Funck friends, fuck family too. Fuck you all. A massive
information dump because prize of thousands of emails, images and
video footage. While the source of the dump is being
pinned on activist groups like Anonymous, authorities have yet to
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substantiate those claims. The incriminating materials implicate does its of
Bavarious city officials, business owners and police officers. The allegations
ranged from sex trafficking to corruption to insureance. Front Ocam
police officer Scott Quarry, who was involved in two separate
shoots earlier this year, is now being investigated after the
documents revealed his involvement with a trafficking of miners. But
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perhaps most notable of those being accused of wrongdoing is
Oakland Mayor Denise Staying. Who is now likely to face
charges of bribery, extortion, and racket. Sary Dan is running
for reelection, but minutes ago announced in a public statement
that she's gonna be dropping out of the race because
of today's scandal. What the fucking fuck. I want you
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all to know how much it has meant to me
to serve this wonderful city. And while I would hate
to give any credence to the claims made against me,
I know that Oakland deserves the mayor who can focus
on making her a better, safer place. As of right now,
my presence is a distraction from these important issues. That
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is why I have chosen to halt my re election
campaign effective immediately. Holy shit, pinch me, because I must
be dreaming. With the election now just days away. Denise
Den was by far the front runner in the race.
A recent poll put her ahead with nearly seventy of voters.
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Now it's pretty much anyone's guests. Even controversial business owner
Lenny Martelli appears to have gotten a boost in current polls,
which now places him as one of the top three Canadas.
I'm dead. I must be dead. There's no way this
is real. I've died and gone to heaven. That's right,
let him. I tell you it's been a good boy.
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Damn ye know, Chuck has it going? Man, it sounds
like you're in a good mood. And I'm sure you
know why. Well. I don't live under a rock, so
of course I know about the info dump and Dene's
Dane dropping out of the race if that's what you're
referring to, ding ding ding ding ding. So why are
you calling? Can't be just to congratulate me. I'm calling
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you because I thought you might like to know. O
p D had to release Danny? Why for starters? He
didn't do the crime? How do you know that? Have
you checked all? Danny didn't do it. The owner of
the Meta Cafe broke his own damn window, even painted
yuppy on the building himself. We have him on video.
He thought he got rid of the footage, but these
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activists were sure to include the tape. You're kidding me? Sure?
Seems everything has worked out very nicely for you. We're
clothes pretty crazy, right? Convenient would be a better work.
I hear some snark there, friend, but it is convenient,
isn't it. I mean, the very people you're supposed to
be reporting on are probably the ones responsible for the
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whole thing. I had nothing to do with how all
this played out. Trust me, if I did, I wouldn't
have spent the last week stressing the hell out. Two
days ago, you tell me that your son vandalized Meta.
With his prior convictions, he probably would have done some
real time. Either you wanted him locked away so you
could keep screwing his girlfriend, or you gave his name
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to throw me off the scent. Anyway, knowing who you are,
I kind of feel for the kid. Imagine your own
father sacrificing you for personal gain. I mean, he was
a real mess when they brought him in, a crying,
blubbering mess. First of all, that was unnecessary. I told
you because I thought he was involved in some shady shit.
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I was just trying to save him from himself. Addicts
need tough love. God admire the dedication you have to
your role, but it's getting old. What role this whole
village idiot with a heart of gold stick you've got going?
Your problem is you wanted a useful idiot right. A
judgment error on my part. I won't be in touch again,
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but I will be watching don't be so dramatic. You
run a red light, We're on your ass. Shoplift a
bubble gum, We're on your ass. If you so much
as jay walk across an empty street, I will personally
make sure your ask gets dragged in for questioning sounds
like a declaration of war. It is war. Your problem
is you think it's a game. Oh so scary, you
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know what? Fuck the FBI. First thing I'll do when
I become mayor is to kick you assholes out of Oakland.
You've really outstage your welcome. Sure be seeing you whatever
you say, Chuck Owen, Rebecca, amigos, what brings you in?
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We heard the news stopped by to congratulate you. The
cream always rises to the time. It's fucking physics, man.
I couldn't not be mayor if I tried. It's like
trying to stop destiny or fate. You know that's the
stupidest thing I've ever heard. Rebecca, you are such a
pretty girl. Would it kill you to smile now? And then?
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I'm not here for your amusement? Then why are you here?
Let's not sure about this, Okay, there's no time. We
know you've been working with the FBI. FBI me, are
you crazy? It's true, Lenny, we know it's true. It's
no need to play dumb here. I think we're all
beyond that. Now, what is this all about. I don't
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understand you were kind of right now that this is
happening by chance. This is happening by design. Sorry, Lennon.
It's not fate or the gods who are favoring you.
It's us, you too who did this ship with the
stolen files. Knew it was too good to be true.
Not literally us, the collective of us. That's right, and
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now the real work begins. By the way, if you
had any plans of running your mouth to your friends
at the FBI, I suggest you reevaluate that decision or
else what or else you'll find yourself sitting in a cell,
disgraced and friendless, maybe for life. I'll be the first
to admit I have done some things I'm not proud of,
but nothing to put me in prison. Whether you did
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or didn't want that much. When you're rotting in a cell, Willie,
this is bullshit. I'm not cooperating with snow flakes and communists.
I couldn't sell that ship if my life depended on it. Seriously,
this whole PC canceled culture TikTok triggered safe space, irrational
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hatred for Red States thing. I can't do it. That's
where I draw the line. Well, Renny, that's the best part.
We're not asking you to change your befood. You be you?
What are you guys? Really? Who are you working for?
Listen up, you're gonna win this race and we're gonna
help you, but you don't get to ask any more questions.
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Capiche Le Anny Martelli, a man Charian candidate. Calm down,
No one's going to brainwash anyone, nor do we expect
anyone to die. But you will need to cooperate every
step of the y. Let's say I go along with
all this. The FBI already thinks I'm working with you. Guys.
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They're gonna be looking at me and everything I do.
There's no way they won't notice what's going on. I
won't say they're not a problem, but as long as
you keep your mouth shet and follow instructions to a t,
there's nothing they can do. All right, let me think
about it. We don't have the luxury of letting you
think about it. You have no alternate choices here, you're
either in or you're in. What do you get out
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of it? Me being mayor? That is. I know we
disagree fundament to. Lee had a lot of issues, no
now most issues, actually, but I think we can find
some common ground on the issues that matter most. The
country and the world is changing very quickly. Oakland is
one of the cities leading the way showing others what's possible.
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Well that doesn't sound too bad, vague but not bad.
Fuck it make me mayor and I'm all there is
there's someone else here. I thought you were closed. I
don't know, grow up in the class. That's another thing.
I don't take orders from you anymore, even if you
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are my employer, but I will go see what's going
on in there, because personally I'm quite curious. Hellllo, there
you lost. No one is in the other closet, Come
on out, don't be afraid. Hey, Richard, what the hell
are you doing here? I was about to leave it,
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but I heard you talking on the phone. I mean,
I didn't hear what you were saying, but I heard
that you were talking. I thought would be rude for
me to interrupt, so I slipped into the closet. But
then Rebecca, no one showed up, and I thought it
would be better for me to just wait until they left. Okay,
nothing about that story makes any sense. I promise I
didn't hear anything, and even if I did, I wouldn't
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tell nobody. There's nothing to tell exactly, So we have
no problem, right, Lendy, you trust him? No, particularly, come on,
I don't trust him, but I know money has a
way of speaking to him in a way words won't. Richard,
here's a hundred bucks. Now get out and don't say
a fucking word to anyone about anything you heard or
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didn't hear. Understand, scram got it. Promise I won't say
one thing. There we go. Problem solved, not even mayor
yet and I'm already handling business. He's for sure going
to be a problem. You know that, right, He's a
problem for another day. So what now? Breaking news now
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in the Freedom House fire, authorities have identified the burned
remains of a body that was found inside the West
Oakland halfway house that burned down earlier this week. We
now know that the body belongs to year old Oakland
resident r. Sli Gonzalez. She's the daughter in law of
Oakland mayoral candidate Lenning Martelli. Firefighters say that her body
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was locked in the trunk of Alexis l S parked
inside the Freedom House garage, and Oakland detectives are now
calling this a homicide. The vehicle at the center of
the investigation is registered to A Davon Wallace of Valleo.
Anyone with information regarding the Freedom House fires are the
whereabouts of Mr Wallace. Mr Davon Wallace are encouraged to
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contact the OPD. While Gonzalez family has get just being publicly,
Lenning Martelli released a statement today requesting privacy at this time.
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Thank you. I can help whoever's next. That's medium Vanilla
Latte Yep Beulah Rhodes, aged twenty four, Bay Area resident
and part time arista, Formerly a promising FBI agent, I
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have now become a Patty Hirst charity. I have no
previous affiliations with subversive groups, and I don't consider myself
an anarchist, radical or socialist. In fact, I am skeptical
of boast organized groups, regardless of data, and even with
everything I now know about op D and Savannah, I'm
still not convinced that this is the way to achieve justice.
(00:51):
I believe him on order in the U. S. Constitution,
and yet here I am following on my sister's ill
fated footsteps. What I'm getting involved in defies not only
common sense but my core beliefs. Am I doing the
right thing? I think so? Even while I know vigilante
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justice sets a dangerous president, Owen made my roles seem
harmless victim us I would just be the messenger, he said.
I should know better to trust him, but I do,
despite the half truths he and Rebecca have told me,
Despite the fact that BLACKMAILK doesn't mean I'm deluded enough
(01:37):
to believe that my role is simultaneously significant and insignificant,
and to be completely honest, I've never felt closer to
Savannah in my life than I have now. There's an
odd comfort and stepping into her shoes, if only for
a while. Hello, hum, Sorry I spake stopped there for
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a minute. That's all right. Can I get a refill? Yeah? Sure,
you looked just like her. Excuse me, your sister, Savannah.
You're the spitting image of her. Great observation. She was
a nice girl. I liked you a lot. She always
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gave me free refills. Well, unfortunately I'm not my sister
coffee refills our dollar. Wait, this must be the guy. Oh,
and told me to look out for an obnoxious, sweaty
guy who would ask me for refills. I'm supposed to
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give him some kind of password. That's it. Then I'm done.
Wait is your name, Ernie? Yeah? I'm here every day. Okay?
B b Q? Huh b b Q. I don't understand
you mean that doesn't mean anything to you, not particularly
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should it? Never mind? Sorry, I thought you were someone else.
Refill on the house today? Cool? Thanks? What the hell?
No way, there's more than one already. Hanging around here. Hey, Rebecca,
you're out. I am, and I need coffee very badly.
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It has been a rough forty eight hours. Why had
it take so long for them to release you. Our
favorite cop needed some reassurance that I wouldn't double cross
him after he had you and unreleased. Anyway, Poppins isn't
so lucky. He'll be in the hospital for at least
another week. Yeah, well, he's lucky to be alive. Weirdly
timed and sensitive observation, but okay, it's just hard to
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feel warm and fuzzy towards the guy who almost got
us all killed. Believe it or not, I didn't come
here to talk about Poppins coffee, pel I need coffee
fine here, thank you. So I came here to let
you know that Owen told me what you agreed to
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do here today. And while I appreciate your belated reluctant assistance,
everything has been taken care of. You mean you don't
need me to do anything? Correct? B b Q is
no longer in effect. Oh okay, it's very anti clomatic.
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I want to make such a big deal about it.
Do I detect disappointment? Definitely not. I'm relieved. You know
I don't want to be involved in your activities. No, no,
I don't know that. Actually, do you have to be
such a contrarian all the time. It's exhausting. I don't
trust you, Bulah, your wishy washy, and that makes me
(04:52):
sad because you're my best friend and I know you're
a good person, but you're just lost. Oh thanks for
the pep talk, but you don't have to worry. I'll
be leaving Oakland soon. That's probably for the best. It
only gets uglier from here, So thanks for the coffee.
Mm hmm. It's the day after the uneventful events at
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the cafe. As I sit here and watching the news
with my grandmother, things feel kind of normal for the
first time since I returned to Oakland. But it's a
kind of normalcy that feels abnormal, like the quiet before storm.
At this point, I am far too familiar with that feeling.
Can you believe this? Someone actually died in the fire? Yeah,
(05:38):
it's crazy, Grandma funny. I am so glad you're getting
out of here, me too. Did you email your recruiter?
I haven't heard back yet. Can you turn it up?
A little was sent to various local media outlets, while
the source of the dump is being pinned on activist
(06:00):
it I'm not surprised people these days, I tell you.
The incriminity materials implicate dozens of barrious city officials, business owners. Oh,
I'll go see who that is. The allegations range from
sex trafficking to corruption to looks like a cop. What
he's just gonna suit? Wait? Hi, hi, ma'am. I'm Special
(06:21):
Agent Chuck Evans. Is your granddaughter Bulla here? Oh? Yes,
she is. Come in, Bullah. This is special agent. I'm sorry,
what would your name again? Special Agent Chuck Evans. That's right.
I guess you must be here about Mullah's return to
the training program. Nice to meet you, Bulah, and your
grandmother is correct. I am here to discuss your future
(06:43):
at the Bureau. You're still interested in rejoining? Yes, but
why are you here? I don't know you guys made
house calls for trainees. Actually, there's another matter I would
like to discuss with you, in addition to your employment.
Is there somewhere private we can speak know what? I
have to run some errands. Anyway, I'll let you to
(07:03):
chat while I'm gone. I appreciate that Mrs Rhodes. You
text me if you need anything, Baby, Sure, don't be nervous, Bulah,
have a seat. I'm not nervous. It's just odd that
you're here. I mean, I told my grandma I emailed
the recruiter at the bureau, but I didn't. What can
(07:23):
I say? I guess I just have good timing. I
did speak to your recruiter, though, Agan Lopez said you
were one of the most promising trainees at Quantico, but
you gave all that up to be a barista in Oakland.
Quite a left turn. Family first, my grandma needs help
with my sister. There's nothing wrong with that, right. You're
not in trouble, not yet any way. Meaning what, I
(07:48):
want to know how you did it? Did what? This
is not a dance I like to engage in. You're
smarter than that. With all due respect, I had nothing
to do with anything. I honestly have no idea what
you're talking about. All right, let's speak plainly. I know
for a fact you've been working with your friends Rebecca
on Owen since you've got back from the academy. Yes,
(08:08):
I know all about the incident at the train station too. Unfortunately,
the cop involved has since retracted his initial claims. Don't
you find that on the guy is a liar. There
was no proof of his claims. Maybe his conscience got
the best of him. That's possible, but I don't think
it's true. Now it doesn't really matter because that same
cop is now ensnared in the whole information league. I'm
(08:31):
sure you've heard about that, right, Yeah, it's on the news,
So his credibility is shot in any case. But I
do find it very interesting that you have a direct
connection to many of the people affected by this info dump.
For example, Lenny Martelly is your boss, isn't he? What?
Bulah Please, I'm asking for your honesty here as a
former trainee. Actually you must know that honesty with your
(08:52):
superiors as of the utmost importance. Rebecca is my friend,
Owen is my coworker. Maybe they are involved in something,
but I don't know any thing about it. Really. They
don't talk to me about their politics. And Savannah, do
they talk about what happened to your sister? She has
nothing to do with this. Now, that's not true at all.
In fact, I would say she is at the center
(09:12):
of all this, but she's in no position to defend herself.
So let's drop that for now. Really, I'm just disappointed
that someone who signed up to protect their country and
trained to be an agent would now be involved with
a domestic terrorist group. Listen, I might have talked to
Rebecca and Owen about their beliefs, but never have they
mentioned anything about hurting people. That's not their m O.
(09:35):
So I think you're far off base here, Rebecca, Owen,
Savannah not terrorists. Any group that advocates overthrow the government
of the United States or of any state by force
or violence is a terrorist. Even associating with them was
a bad choice on your part. I don't know what
you want for me. I guess I can forget about
returning to the Bureau. There's still hope you look, despite
(09:59):
your laps in judgment, I don't believe for a moment
that you are radical. I'm going to give you the
rare opportunity to redeem yourself. What do I have to do?
Absolutely nothing. I want you to continue to engage with
this group, remain close to them, get them to trust you,
(10:19):
and then I want you to report everything back to me.
Do you want me to be an informant? Well, yes,
it's the only opportunity you'll get if you want to
avoid being blacklisted from any government job in the future.
Depending on what information comes out of the Data League scandal,
you could even be looking at jail time if we
find that you aided them in any way. He's an asshole,
(10:43):
but he's got the law inside as well as the
moral high ground. I have no good options here, only regret.
But these are my friends. I've no Rebecca practically my
entire life. That's all well and good, but we're talking
about the good of the country here. Get your priorities straight, Beulah.
(11:05):
I don't know where my loyalties lie anymore. In fact,
I'm beginning to feel like my entire identity is escaping
me little by little with each passing day. No doubt, Beulah,
as I know her will disappear completely by the time
all of this comes to an end. What remains after
as anyone's guests. Okay, okay, okay, I'll do it. At
(11:30):
least I could try. Excellent, let's begin. What now? No
time like the present. Tell me everything you know about
Rebecca now. Denise Dane has worked tirelessly for Gland Residence.
(12:01):
She's supported small business and enterprise as Mayor. Denise Dane
has been tough on crime. Just ask the three and
seventy four criminals she's taken off our streets and put
behind bars. Or ask the hundred and fifteen police officers
she's given jobs to. The streets are safer than ever.
Thanks Denise Dane. That's why nine out of ten West
(12:25):
Oakland residents agree re elect Mayor Denise Dane for Oakland Mayor.
Denise Dane changed my life. I don't know where I'd
be without her. She's the kind of hero Oakland needs,
Darling that backs they have a little bit. Hey, Darlene,
(12:45):
come out here as Oakland Mayor. I will continue to
put the safety of our citizens purse, leading our city
to a more hopeful tomorrow. I'm Dennis Dane, and I
think bus message. Yeah, what what the hell are you
doing on Denise Dane's TV commercial? You're just saying that
(13:06):
and we filmed at ages ago. You're supposed to be
my friend and you're supposed to be helping with my campaign.
Why would you do this? Well, let me think on
that for a moment. Uh, because she paid me. I
pay you and Richard plenty. Even when you don't get
shipped right half the time. Where's your loyalty? You're supposed
(13:27):
to be working for me, Lenny? Wait, friends, never heard
you call me that before, And seeing as you haven't
even paid us for helping out at the party, I
don't see how we worked for you either. You know what,
Just get out of my face. Tell Richard I say
he can go to hell too. Fine, boss, maybe you
(13:48):
can call one of your friends to help you. Friends.
Funck friends, fuck family too. Fuck you all. A massive
information dump because prize of thousands of emails, images and
video footage. While the source of the dump is being
pinned on activist groups like Anonymous, authorities have yet to
(14:08):
substantiate those claims. The incriminating materials implicate does its of
Bavarious city officials, business owners and police officers. The allegations
ranged from sex trafficking to corruption to insureance. Front Ocam
police officer Scott Quarry, who was involved in two separate
shoots earlier this year, is now being investigated after the
documents revealed his involvement with a trafficking of miners. But
(14:33):
perhaps most notable of those being accused of wrongdoing is
Oakland Mayor Denise Staying. Who is now likely to face
charges of bribery, extortion, and racket. Sary Dan is running
for reelection, but minutes ago announced in a public statement
that she's gonna be dropping out of the race because
of today's scandal. What the fucking fuck. I want you
(14:56):
all to know how much it has meant to me
to serve this wonderful city. And while I would hate
to give any credence to the claims made against me,
I know that Oakland deserves the mayor who can focus
on making her a better, safer place. As of right now,
my presence is a distraction from these important issues. That
(15:21):
is why I have chosen to halt my re election
campaign effective immediately. Holy shit, pinch me, because I must
be dreaming. With the election now just days away. Denise
Den was by far the front runner in the race.
A recent poll put her ahead with nearly seventy of voters.
(15:42):
Now it's pretty much anyone's guests. Even controversial business owner
Lenny Martelli appears to have gotten a boost in current polls,
which now places him as one of the top three Canadas.
I'm dead. I must be dead. There's no way this
is real. I've died and gone to heaven. That's right,
let him. I tell you it's been a good boy.
(16:06):
Damn ye know, Chuck has it going? Man, it sounds
like you're in a good mood. And I'm sure you
know why. Well. I don't live under a rock, so
of course I know about the info dump and Dene's
Dane dropping out of the race if that's what you're
referring to, ding ding ding ding ding. So why are
you calling? Can't be just to congratulate me. I'm calling
(16:27):
you because I thought you might like to know. O
p D had to release Danny? Why for starters? He
didn't do the crime? How do you know that? Have
you checked all? Danny didn't do it. The owner of
the Meta Cafe broke his own damn window, even painted
yuppy on the building himself. We have him on video.
He thought he got rid of the footage, but these
(16:48):
activists were sure to include the tape. You're kidding me? Sure?
Seems everything has worked out very nicely for you. We're
clothes pretty crazy, right? Convenient would be a better work.
I hear some snark there, friend, but it is convenient,
isn't it. I mean, the very people you're supposed to
be reporting on are probably the ones responsible for the
(17:12):
whole thing. I had nothing to do with how all
this played out. Trust me, if I did, I wouldn't
have spent the last week stressing the hell out. Two
days ago, you tell me that your son vandalized Meta.
With his prior convictions, he probably would have done some
real time. Either you wanted him locked away so you
could keep screwing his girlfriend, or you gave his name
(17:34):
to throw me off the scent. Anyway, knowing who you are,
I kind of feel for the kid. Imagine your own
father sacrificing you for personal gain. I mean, he was
a real mess when they brought him in, a crying,
blubbering mess. First of all, that was unnecessary. I told
you because I thought he was involved in some shady shit.
(17:54):
I was just trying to save him from himself. Addicts
need tough love. God admire the dedication you have to
your role, but it's getting old. What role this whole
village idiot with a heart of gold stick you've got going?
Your problem is you wanted a useful idiot right. A
judgment error on my part. I won't be in touch again,
(18:17):
but I will be watching don't be so dramatic. You
run a red light, We're on your ass. Shoplift a
bubble gum, We're on your ass. If you so much
as jay walk across an empty street, I will personally
make sure your ask gets dragged in for questioning sounds
like a declaration of war. It is war. Your problem
is you think it's a game. Oh so scary, you
(18:41):
know what? Fuck the FBI. First thing I'll do when
I become mayor is to kick you assholes out of Oakland.
You've really outstage your welcome. Sure be seeing you whatever
you say, Chuck Owen, Rebecca, amigos, what brings you in?
(19:06):
We heard the news stopped by to congratulate you. The
cream always rises to the time. It's fucking physics, man.
I couldn't not be mayor if I tried. It's like
trying to stop destiny or fate. You know that's the
stupidest thing I've ever heard. Rebecca, you are such a
pretty girl. Would it kill you to smile now? And then?
(19:27):
I'm not here for your amusement? Then why are you here?
Let's not sure about this, Okay, there's no time. We
know you've been working with the FBI. FBI me, are
you crazy? It's true, Lenny, we know it's true. It's
no need to play dumb here. I think we're all
beyond that. Now, what is this all about. I don't
(19:48):
understand you were kind of right now that this is
happening by chance. This is happening by design. Sorry, Lennon.
It's not fate or the gods who are favoring you.
It's us, you too who did this ship with the
stolen files. Knew it was too good to be true.
Not literally us, the collective of us. That's right, and
(20:08):
now the real work begins. By the way, if you
had any plans of running your mouth to your friends
at the FBI, I suggest you reevaluate that decision or
else what or else you'll find yourself sitting in a cell,
disgraced and friendless, maybe for life. I'll be the first
to admit I have done some things I'm not proud of,
but nothing to put me in prison. Whether you did
(20:31):
or didn't want that much. When you're rotting in a cell, Willie,
this is bullshit. I'm not cooperating with snow flakes and communists.
I couldn't sell that ship if my life depended on it. Seriously,
this whole PC canceled culture TikTok triggered safe space, irrational
(20:51):
hatred for Red States thing. I can't do it. That's
where I draw the line. Well, Renny, that's the best part.
We're not asking you to change your befood. You be you?
What are you guys? Really? Who are you working for?
Listen up, you're gonna win this race and we're gonna
help you, but you don't get to ask any more questions.
(21:12):
Capiche Le Anny Martelli, a man Charian candidate. Calm down,
No one's going to brainwash anyone, nor do we expect
anyone to die. But you will need to cooperate every
step of the y. Let's say I go along with
all this. The FBI already thinks I'm working with you. Guys.
(21:32):
They're gonna be looking at me and everything I do.
There's no way they won't notice what's going on. I
won't say they're not a problem, but as long as
you keep your mouth shet and follow instructions to a t,
there's nothing they can do. All right, let me think
about it. We don't have the luxury of letting you
think about it. You have no alternate choices here, you're
either in or you're in. What do you get out
(21:55):
of it? Me being mayor? That is. I know we
disagree fundament to. Lee had a lot of issues, no
now most issues, actually, but I think we can find
some common ground on the issues that matter most. The
country and the world is changing very quickly. Oakland is
one of the cities leading the way showing others what's possible.
(22:19):
Well that doesn't sound too bad, vague but not bad.
Fuck it make me mayor and I'm all there is
there's someone else here. I thought you were closed. I
don't know, grow up in the class. That's another thing.
I don't take orders from you anymore, even if you
(22:41):
are my employer, but I will go see what's going
on in there, because personally I'm quite curious. Hellllo, there
you lost. No one is in the other closet, Come
on out, don't be afraid. Hey, Richard, what the hell
are you doing here? I was about to leave it,
(23:02):
but I heard you talking on the phone. I mean,
I didn't hear what you were saying, but I heard
that you were talking. I thought would be rude for
me to interrupt, so I slipped into the closet. But
then Rebecca, no one showed up, and I thought it
would be better for me to just wait until they left. Okay,
nothing about that story makes any sense. I promise I
didn't hear anything, and even if I did, I wouldn't
(23:22):
tell nobody. There's nothing to tell exactly, So we have
no problem, right, Lendy, you trust him? No, particularly, come on,
I don't trust him, but I know money has a
way of speaking to him in a way words won't. Richard,
here's a hundred bucks. Now get out and don't say
a fucking word to anyone about anything you heard or
(23:43):
didn't hear. Understand, scram got it. Promise I won't say
one thing. There we go. Problem solved, not even mayor
yet and I'm already handling business. He's for sure going
to be a problem. You know that, right, He's a
problem for another day. So what now? Breaking news now
(24:04):
in the Freedom House fire, authorities have identified the burned
remains of a body that was found inside the West
Oakland halfway house that burned down earlier this week. We
now know that the body belongs to year old Oakland
resident r. Sli Gonzalez. She's the daughter in law of
Oakland mayoral candidate Lenning Martelli. Firefighters say that her body
(24:24):
was locked in the trunk of Alexis l S parked
inside the Freedom House garage, and Oakland detectives are now
calling this a homicide. The vehicle at the center of
the investigation is registered to A Davon Wallace of Valleo.
Anyone with information regarding the Freedom House fires are the
whereabouts of Mr Wallace. Mr Davon Wallace are encouraged to
(24:45):
contact the OPD. While Gonzalez family has get just being publicly,
Lenning Martelli released a statement today requesting privacy at this time.
I'm Frank Summerville, live in Oaklands. Back to the studio. Yeah,
(25:11):
the More Bottoms episode teen The Revolution might be televised
out Denis Game. Yeah. Uh, Will Packer, was I gonna producer?
James Lopez? I was I gonn a producer. Look here
Jack Leavy a second producer and direct Dominique Move time.
(25:38):
Yeah now, creator and writer, producer, Lay your Baby, you
need hell On hell On Whitney Fuller, creative executive Michael
kuth Burg, co producer, Carrel, Alexis recording mixer, sound sign
Ross Davis Audio consult music supervisor Jeff Forster, music by
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Jeff Jeff for the Boy, Joe Wolf, Tony Homer, Score,
Mongers Pays, Ramsey Production Assistant, Junior Rohne Production Assistant. You
didn't main Cats now you did? I Yeah and the
(26:26):
Alonza plays Bluelock, Frank Summerville playing as Frank Summerfield, Jackson
Boy as Jennifer come On, Kevin E. West Federal Agent, shot,
Evan mccanna Hammond playing as Mayor Denise Dane, Michael Bradley
(26:50):
playing as Little Richer, Nason Lanari playing as Darlene, Robbie
Jarvis own at Ways. Ron Desson plays Rebecta. You didn't,
Sean Sharman playing as Ernie, Yeah, be all Rossie, Lenny Martelli, Yeah,
(27:20):
seek Oulton. Additional voices you didn't shouts out So's mission,
Tom Venez baby and I for Real sound by podcast Stage. Yeah.
This has been a Will Packer Media production. I heart
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production and I am that boy, Drew the one who
know me? No Phony, iMac went out the room bad,
Let's go. That's an additional voice. Yeah, I want to
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