Topic: Deep State

A 60 Minutes report describes QAnon as an extremist ideology involving beliefs in a global cabal of pedophiles and a coming "Storm" led by Donald Trump. The hosts criticize the report for framing "doing your own research" as a dangerous activity associated with radicalization. They argue that the pandemic and the shutdown of Hollywood broke the "spell" of mainstream entertainment, leading people to seek out alternative media and question the deep state.

The hosts examine the QAnon phenomenon, describing it as an "alternative reality game" that the media helps amplify. They discuss how the narrative is often simplified to focus on "Democratic pedophiles" while ignoring broader issues like the Jeffrey Epstein case or the Wayfair controversy. They argue that the "Q" label is being used to delegitimize legitimate questions about institutional corruption.

Moe points out the absurdity that Home Depot has better record-keeping for a hammer purchase than the US government has for an election. He references McKinney's theory of a "divide in the deep state" between "wasp nationalists" and "globalists." The hosts express a desire to interview McKinney to document her story properly and shine a light on the "Athan Gibbs standard."

A listener asks for the hosts' take on the documentary "Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind" and requests "Moe Karma." Adam expresses skepticism about the film, suggesting it may be entertainment-driven rather than legitimate disclosure.

The organization Powerpack Plus, founded by Stephen Phillips and Susan Sandler, reportedly funneled $10 million into Stacey Abrams' political efforts. The segment also references George Soros' financial contributions to the Georgia Democratic Party and features a clip of Hillary Clinton referring to the Council on Foreign Relations as the "mothership" that tells the State Department what to do.