This Week the Brilliant Idiots podcast, hosts Charlamagne the God and Andrew Schultz discuss political appointments and the implications of celebrity involvement in politics to the meaning of legacy and personal fulfillment. They explore Chris's evolving political views, the impact of Trump's cabinet picks, and the complexities of Biden's foreign policy decisions. They discuss the return of Mike Tyson to boxing and the significance of family in shaping one's legacy. The conversation explores various themes including generational differences in masculinity, the influence of parents on behavior, cultural shifts surrounding phrases like 'no homo', nostalgia for the 90s, reflections on misogyny in hip-hop, modern relationship dynamics, societal labels affecting men, and political commentary on Biden's leadership. They draw parallels between Diddy and the character of the Penguin from DC Comics, discussing the potential for a new TV show centered around DC villains. They also touch on Denzel Washington's role in Gladiator 2 and the dynamics of critique versus hate in media, concluding with a discussion on the Manosphere and political narratives.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction  01:15 Political Discussions and Chris's Awakening 03:18 Trump's Cabinet Picks and Their Implications 05:39 The Role of Celebrities in Politics 09:20 Chris's Perspective on Political Appointments 11:32 Concerns Over Privatization and Loyalty in Politics 13:13 Biden's Foreign Policy and Military Decisions 15:50 The Impact of Relationships on International Relations 18:10 Mike Tyson's Return to Boxing 23:18 Legacy and Its Meaning 27:06 The Importance of Family and Personal Fulfillment 34:05 Generational Differences in Masculinity 37:32 Parental Influence and Absorbing Behaviors 39:05 Cultural Shifts: The Legacy of 'No Homo' 41:47 Nostalgia for the 90s: Lessons Learned 45:40 Misogyny and Hip-Hop: A Critical Reflection 49:10 Navigating Modern Relationships and Communication 50:54 The Impact of Societal Labels on Men 57:04 Political Commentary: Biden's Leadership and Legacy 01:06:36 Diddy's Controversial Headlines 01:09:42 Diddy's Legal Troubles and Public Perception 01:11:36 The Penguin: A Metaphor for Diddy 01:13:58 The Future of DC Villains 01:17:11 Comedy and the Pressure to Perform 01:19:20 Political Commentary and Cultural Reflections 01:20:19 Denzel's Role in Gladiator 2 01:23:00 The State of Journalism Today 01:26:20 Critique vs. Hate in Media 01:32:55 The Manosphere and Political Narratives 01:40:53 Understanding Dichotomous Thinking 01:43:13 The Role of Identity and Belonging 01:44:36 The Complexity of Social Dynamics 01:50:31 The Impact of Personal Experiences on Perception 02:02:01 Navigating the Entertainment Industry 02:12:35 Final Thoughts and Reflections ************************************ Sponsor Brilliant Idiots: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/brilliant-idiots Get Honest or Die Lying Why Small Talk Sucks By Charlamagne Tha God https://a.co/d/gpFlOol Check out Andrew Schulz www.theandrewschulz.com Check out all the podcast on Charlamagne's "Black Effect Network" https://blackeffect.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices