By OBBM Network Editorial Staff

Derived from an episode of The DeVory Darkins Show.

America’s cultural wars have never looked so chaotic, and DeVory Darkins doesn’t shy away from calling it out.

Political Rhetoric and Terror Designations

Darkins opens his segment by replaying a Fox News interview with a Michigan gubernatorial hopeful. The interview spirals when the host asks El‑Said whether he would support U.S. terror designations on Muslim Brotherhood groups in Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan. El‑Said’s response—”I will support a terror… Show Show Show…”—is a tangled mix of vague pride in national security and a dismissal of domestic concerns like rent affordability. Darkins points out that conflating foreign policy with everyday economic hardship does a disservice to voters, noting, “That isn’t the reason why people can’t afford rent. That isn’t the reason why people are unsafe in their communities.”

The segment uses the clip to illustrate a broader frustration: political figures often shift focus from pressing local issues to abstract foreign‑policy posturing, leaving constituents wondering where their priorities truly lie.

Curriculum Controversy and Parental Rights

Switching gears, Darkins highlights a growing national debate over the curriculum titled “Rights, Respect, and Responsibility.” According to the show, the program is being taught in hundreds of schools and includes graphic depictions of naked children, asking kids as young as five to name and identify genitalia. Parents who have raised concerns are reportedly being ignored by school districts.

Darkins urges listeners to act, directing them to text “DARKINS” to 83848 or visit joinadf.com/DARKINS to add their signatures to a petition organized by the Alliance Defending Freedom. He frames the effort as a defense of parental authority, stating, “Parents have the right to direct their kids’ education, and this program is a direct assault on that right.”

Corporate Money, Lobbyists, and the Perception of Corruption

Darkins then tackles the pervasive influence of corporate money in politics. He cites the example of Senator Mike Rogers, questioning how much he has taken from corporate super PACs throughout his career. The host also references Chuck Schumer’s PAC, which reportedly contributed $30 million to a campaign, noting, “It comes from corporations.”

These points serve to reinforce a narrative that lobbyists and big‑money donors are eroding representative government, a theme that resonates with many listeners who feel their voices are being drowned out by well‑funded interests.

Cornell University Assault Case: Double Standards and Campus Discipline

Darkins devotes a substantial portion of the show to a newly released audio tape from a lawsuit involving a Cornell University sexual assault case. The tape captures a conversation between a survivor—referred to as Jane Doe—and Matthew Ingalls, the student who invited her to a fraternity house. Jane Doe recounts her emergency‑room visit and describes the incident as “gang rape,” while Ingalls offers a conflicting recollection, suggesting both parties may be misremembering details.

Darkins emphasizes the double standard in how society treats women versus men in such cases, likening it to the earlier “Lindsay Clancy” controversy. He also critiques the university’s response, noting that protesters who vandalized property were expelled, yet the alleged perpetrators faced no criminal charges. “If the seven men broke laws, they would have been arrested. They didn’t, according to New York law,” Darkins observes.

The host calls out New York Attorney General Letitia James for launching a civil lawsuit while acknowledging that criminal accountability appears absent. He asks listeners to consider who truly bears responsibility: the alleged assailants, the university’s investigators, or the survivor herself for allegedly delaying the report.

Why These Issues Matter

Across these seemingly disparate topics—terror designations, school curricula, campaign money, and campus assault—Darkins draws a common thread: the tension between institutional authority and individual rights. Whether it’s a federal agency labeling foreign groups as terrorists, a school board dictating classroom content, or a university administration handling sexual‑assault allegations, the show argues that unchecked power can sideline ordinary Americans.

By spotlighting these flashpoints, Darkins encourages listeners to stay vigilant, engage in the political process, and demand transparency from both government and private institutions. The episode serves as a reminder that cultural and policy battles are not isolated; they intersect in ways that shape daily life for families across the nation.

The full episode of The DeVory Darkins Show is available on OBBM Network TV.