The flames of the past ignite new questions in this firestarter episode of Upgrade America. As a plantation mansion burns, we ask: what should rise from the ashes—another monument to oppression or a space for healing and purpose? CJ and Camron Ra dismantle American mythology disguised as history and confront why racism still poisons the national soul. We spotlight Rep. Summer Lee and Gov. Wes Moore’s reparations push, exploring why reparations for Black Americans aren't optional when Native, Japanese, and Jewish communities have already received justice. We reflect on Ryan Coogler's "Sinners", and dive into law enforcement and use of force from a Defender Security Forces veteran’s perspective. Plus: Why Derek Chauvin must not be pardoned. Fertility clinic terrorism, reproductive rights, and the dangerous extinction fantasy from the Right. A deeper look at Spain’s policy to pay homemakers and how it could actually revive the U.S. nuclear family. 11 convicts escape—our take on prison reform the Upgrade America way. And is CERN turning lead into gold? 🔥 This isn’t just an episode. It’s a call for strategy, reflection, and bold solutions for a country on the edge.