Topic: Covid 19

Adam Curry reflects on how laughter helped the "No Agenda" audience navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Mo Facts shares his journey from corporate America and music production to finding his calling in social commentary. They discuss the importance of authenticity and the inability to "speak lies" to sell products, which led them both to the Value for Value model.

The hosts speculate that the rise of Ozempic serves as a convenient medical cover for side effects attributed to COVID-19 vaccines, such as sudden weight gain and heart issues. They discuss the unexplained increase in colon cancer among young people and suggest the pharmaceutical industry is using weight-loss drugs to manage a broader health crisis.

The hosts discuss Mattias Desmet's "mass formation" theory and the Milgram experiment to explain how lonely populations seek authority figures during crises. They then cover Strategy 4, "Create a Sense of Urgency and Desperation," or "Death Ground." They argue that the system uses constant crises—from COVID to climate change—to keep the public in a state of reactive desperation.

Strategy 21, "Negotiate While Advancing," is applied to the COVID-19 lockdowns, where the hosts argue Trump was "negotiated right into shutting down the economy." Strategy 22, "Know How to End Things," focuses on the importance of a clean conclusion. They discuss the ongoing "negotiations" for ceasefires in Gaza as a perpetual cycle of meaningless concessions while conflict continues.

Adam and Moe acknowledge their executive producers under the "Value for Value" model. They read a lengthy note from attorney Anthony Raimondo, who donated $500. Raimondo describes his work providing pro bono legal defense for small businesses and individuals fighting COVID-19 mandates and lockdowns in California and Oregon.

The show credits several high-tier donors, including Benjamin Nidus and Dame Vox. Dame Vox shares a poignant note about losing her father, mother, and best friend during the pandemic, blaming irresponsible media portrayals of the disease and the vaccine. Other donors mentioned include Philip B. Brown, who uses ham radio call signs, and Tavia Willis, who expressed appreciation for the show's deep-dive analysis.

The hosts discuss the "cognitive dissonance" of the public, using the unreliability of PCR tests as an example of how people are tricked into speaking against their own interests. They conclude that "everything is fake" and that the media creates a "simulation" of reality. They argue that the establishment hates independent conversations because they are "infectious" and encourage "freak thinking."

Adam Curry and Mo Facts open episode 89 of the podcast by discussing the concept of mass formation psychosis in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. They explore how this psychological phenomenon has influenced racial dynamics and served as a societal wedge over the last three years. The conversation touches on the international export of these dynamics, specifically mentioning recent reports regarding the Dutch role in the historical slave trade.

The death of Diamond, from the duo Diamond and Silk, serves as an example of how "privilege" is revoked when an individual dissents from the systemic narrative. The hosts highlight the vitriolic social media reactions to her passing as evidence of a system that only protects those who follow its rules. They also criticize new California laws that penalize doctors for "misinformation," contrasting this with the shifting medical advice provided by Dr. Anthony Fauci.

A clip from the 1950s features a Southern man expressing fear over school integration and the use of federal troops. The hosts link this historical fear to the "scientific" justifications provided by doctors like Benjamin Rush. They argue that the same medicalized fear was used during COVID-19 to suggest that Black Americans were more susceptible to the virus to encourage vaccine uptake.

The hosts debate whether social engineering is a conscious conspiracy or a result of systemic "fight-or-flight" instincts. They point to the marketing of the COVID-19 vaccine to black communities through rap songs and figures like Tyler Perry as evidence of a condescending and intentional strategy. The discussion also laments the loss of community as children are increasingly raised in "warehousing" daycare institutions from a young age.

While early eugenicists considered euthanasia, they ultimately settled on sterilization as a more "moral" alternative, leading to laws like those in North Carolina used against Elaine Riddick. The hosts argue that modern culling is achieved through processed foods, sedentary lifestyles, and the management of viruses like COVID-19. They claim that pandemic policies, such as closing gyms while keeping fast food open, were designed to eliminate the "weakest" members of society.

The hosts discuss the "disdain" for the elderly, noting how many died alone in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. They reference World Economic Forum-style discussions about the "utility" of the aged and the "epidemic of loneliness" in Europe. The story of "Elijah," a minimalist veteran who helped Elizabeth White pay her mortgage, is shared as an example of the importance of human connection over financial status.

Mo Facts invokes W.E.B. Du Bois's concept of "double consciousness" to explain how Black Americans perceive themselves versus how they are perceived by others. The hosts discuss the "gender war" aspect of the slap, debating whether Will Smith's actions were a chivalrous defense of his wife or a sign of insecurity.

A continuing report explains why belief in the "Protocols" persists, noting its lack of specific dates or names allows it to be adapted to various contexts. The text has been used to blame Jewish people for diverse issues ranging from capitalism and communism to the 9/11 attacks and the spread of COVID-19. The hosts reflect on how the financial system is often conflated with specific ethnic groups in public discourse.

Adam Curry shares an anecdote about walking into a Whole Foods in Austin without a mask to test social reactions. He describes the experience as "weird" and notes the silent solidarity he felt with other maskless individuals. The hosts discuss the concept of "living unaware" versus the modern pressure to be constantly self-conscious of how one is perceived by others.

President Biden is criticized for encouraging cities to use COVID-19 relief funds to hire more police officers, a move seen as a reversal of "defund the police" rhetoric. The summary notes that states were given guidance to use $350,000 in federal funds for law enforcement. Doubts are raised regarding the legitimacy of the Black vote turnout for Biden in the 2020 election.

The hosts explore the concept of mass psychosis, comparing modern mask mandates and vaccine status to historical segregation. They argue that social pressure to wear masks, even when not believed to be effective, is a form of mental submission to the system. The discussion predicts a future where social credit scores and digital beacons on phones will replace physical markers of "otherness," creating a new tier of disenfranchised citizens.

LeBron James states that his decision regarding the COVID-19 vaccine is a private family matter, while NBA Commissioner Adam Silver indicates the league will not mandate shots but will follow local government requirements. Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith expresses that while he understands historical mistrust of the government, he believes high-profile athletes should promote vaccination. The discussion highlights the pressure applied to public figures to align with institutional health narratives.

Joe Rogan's recovery from COVID-19 and his subsequent comments on natural immunity are discussed alongside Nicki Minaj's Twitter feud with Joy Reid over vaccine side effects. The hosts suggest that being "anti-vax" is becoming a new form of "punk" or counterculture trend. They speculate that high-profile figures like LeBron James are hesitant to fully endorse the vaccine because it would divide their core audience.