3 chapters across the catalog
The hosts speculate on whether monkeypox is a true viral outbreak or an expression of weakened immune systems following mass COVID-19 vaccinations. They discuss the historical "down-low" narrative used during the AIDS crisis to explain the jump from the gay community to the Black heterosexual population. The conversation also touches on how future pandemics may be linked to climate change to justify further societal controls.
The mention of Chicago bathhouses prompts a brief tangent regarding political rumors and the ethics of "outing" individuals within the gay community. The discussion questions Smollett's decision to reveal private details about the Osindaro brothers during his legal defense.
Author Don Spears discusses the lack of support for Black males compared to females. The narrative transitions to Terry McMillan, author of "Stella Got Her Groove Back," whose real-life experience with a gay partner birthed the term "Down Low Brother." This term became synonymous with the "original super spreader" in the Black community.
