Topic: Healthy Skepticism

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61: Mark My Words
2:22:10 - 2:26:06

61: Mark My Words

Henrietta Lacks, Healthy Skepticism, Pitchman Strategy

Tyler Perry cites the history of Henrietta Lacks and the Tuskegee experiment as valid reasons for Black Americans' "healthy skepticism" of the medical establishment. However, the hosts argue that Perry's skepticism was performative, as he was already committed to being a "pitchman" for the vaccine. They suggest his involvement was a win-win for his brand and the pharmaceutical companies.