INSOMNIA STREAM： WAR BETWEEN RACES EDITION
Stream Summary
This stream, hosted by Devon Stack, centers on the analysis of racial dynamics and propaganda in American society, especially as presented through educational media and social experiments. The host begins with personal anecdotes about Easter traditions and their commercialization, then transitions into a detailed critique of historical and contemporary racial issues. The stream examines the legacy of segregation, the Supreme Court’s Plessy v. Ferguson decision, and the evolution of racial attitudes in the U.S. through the lens of media and classroom interventions. A significant portion is devoted to dissecting the 1985 Emmy-winning after-school special “The War Between the Classes,” its origins in Gloria D. Miklowitz’s novel, and the real-life “color game” experiment devised by Professor Raymond Otero at Occidental College. The host reviews the film “Angel and Big Joe,” discusses the role of Hollywood and educational corporations in shaping public opinion, and explores the psychological impact of social engineering on children. The stream also features commentary on the portrayal of various ethnic groups, the mechanics and outcomes of classroom social experiments, and the broader consequences of propaganda on racial solidarity and self-perception. Audience hyperchats address related topics such as civil war preparedness, government agencies influencing racial narratives, and personal experiences with racial integration and education.
- Personal reflections on Easter traditions and candy commercialization
- Discussion of Hitler’s birthday and its coincidence with Easter
- Analysis of the history and impact of racial propaganda in American media and education
- Review of the short film “Angel and Big Joe” and its Oscar win
- Critique of the after-school special “The War Between the Classes” and its classroom experiment origins
- Examination of the novel by Gloria D. Miklowitz and its themes of racial injustice
- Detailed breakdown of Professor Raymond Otero’s “color game” experiment and its implementation in California schools
- Commentary on the portrayal of ethnic groups (Black, Hispanic, Asian, White) in educational media
- Discussion of the psychological effects of social engineering and propaganda on children and society
- Audience hyperchats on civil war, government influence, personal anecdotes about education, and racial integration
Sources
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Angel and Big Joe (1975, Oscar-winning short film)
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The War Between the Classes (1985, CBS Schoolbreak Special TV episode)
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The War Between the Classes (1985, novel by Gloria D. Miklowitz)
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Raymond Otero’s “Color Game” Experiment (Occidental College)
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Plessy v. Ferguson (1896, U.S. Supreme Court decision)
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Brown v. Board of Education (1954, U.S. Supreme Court decision)
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Martin Luther King Jr. – “I Have a Dream” Speech
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Pressure Point (1962, film starring Sidney Poitier)
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The Wave (1981, ABC TV movie)
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Roots (1977, ABC TV miniseries)
Key Points of Wisdom
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[00:17:00] “The problem is people think that fatigue is something new... This happens every so often. Congratulations. You live in a multiracial society that includes black people, and this is just one of the bonuses.”
Context: Commentary on recurring racial tensions in American society.
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[00:21:06] “People really underestimate the amount of propaganda and the amount of social engineering that took place between... the late 1800s... and 1996.”
Context: On the influence of media and education on racial attitudes.
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[01:15:56] “That's not an experiment. That's a way of [expletive] people. And of course, how do you think that they divvy things up?”
Context: Critique of classroom social experiments like the “color game.”
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[01:46:46] “But there will always be blacks and whites and Browns and yellow. And maybe, just maybe, you'll see how someone feels who isn't as lucky as you are.”
Context: Quoting the after-school special’s message about empathy and perspective.
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[02:03:11] “You want to know why white people are self-hating... to some extent? Generally speaking, this is why. This is what it took. If anything, it should at least give you... encouragement. This is the kind of [expletive] that it takes to do that to a people.”
Context: On the long-term effects of social engineering and propaganda.
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[02:19:17] “If you're not willing to put the time in to listen to the show, then yeah, it's not for you. There's lots of other shows... Let's talk about these five things that were trending on Twitter today. You know, there's lots of that...”
Context: On the value of long-form content and audience engagement.
Hyperchat Summary
- Mr. Me sent a large donation and encouraged others to support the stream.
- Gorilla Hand discussed the possibility of civil war and preparedness.
- Purple Sage commented on the show’s format and expressed appreciation for the host’s work.
- Mark ESB suggested a deep dive into the Community Relations Service, a government agency.
- Man of Low Moral Fiber commented on media coverage of recent events and the influence of government agencies.
- Hammer of Thorazine speculated about the effects of nuclear war on U.S. demographics and political alignment.
- Thought Criminal expressed sadness over the passing of Bill Monigan.
- Every Single Time sent multiple donations and expressed gratitude for the stream.
- Macy mentioned promoting segregation and referenced Jared Taylor’s advocacy for eugenics.
- Hugh What discussed ego and infighting in the pro-white sphere.
- Coincidence praised the stream’s coverage of integration and suggested a future episode on Martin Luther King Jr.
- White Tiger Kingdom, Megumi, Sharpshooter, Bessemer, Thin Red Line, Brisingr, Tyler WO 5, Ghost Dog Man, Red Pilled, and The Shogun all contributed with comments, greetings, or questions related to the stream’s themes.
- Dyslexic 1844 sent a massive donation and wished the host a happy Easter.
- Corsica recommended the film "Pressure Point" (1962) for future discussion.
- Based 1483 and others shared personal anecdotes about education and social attitudes.
Hyperchat Contributors
- Mr. Me
- Gorilla Hand
- Purple Sage
- Mark ESB
- Man of Low Moral Fiber
- Hammer of Thorazine
- Thought Criminal
- Every Single Time
- Macy
- Hugh What
- Coincidence
- White Tiger Kingdom
- Megumi
- Sharpshooter
- Bessemer
- Thin Red Line
- Brisingr
- Tyler WO 5
- Ghost Dog Man
- Red Pilled
- The Shogun
- Dyslexic 1844
- Corsica
- Based 1483
- Dead Man
- Rupert
- Some Guy
- Decimalthreat
- More Burger