A 17-year-old was stabbed at a Texas high school track meet. The victim was white. The alleged killer is Black.
And the national media? Silent.
In this episode, we unpack why certain stories vanish, what that silence says about race and media fear, and how it’s hurting real conversations about youth violence, accountability, and culture.
Time Codes
00:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts
01:53 The Incident: A Closer Look
04:17 Media Coverage and Racial Dynamics
06:25 Details of the Altercation
08:39 Public Reactions and Defenses
17:06 Socioeconomic and Cultural Factors
19:42 The Problem with Youth Reactions
20:46 Media Bias and Political Agendas
23:02 The Role of Culture and Environment
23:45 False Accusations and Dangerous Rhetoric
24:26 The Impact of Disrespect Culture
25:12 The Tragic Consequences of Violence
29:43 Addressing the Root Causes
36:15 The Need for Courage and Compassion
38:05 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
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