2 chapters across the catalog
The discussion addresses the roots of medical hesitancy within the Black community, moving beyond the common reflex of citing the Tuskegee Syringe Study or Henrietta Lacks. One host describes a personal preference for functional medicine and acupuncture over traditional doctors. The segment establishes that the psychological baggage from the 1980s AIDS crisis continues to influence modern perceptions of healthcare.
Max Kellerman and Stephen A. Smith Debate Blackness and Medical Trust
Max Kellerman challenges Stephen A. Smith on "First Take" by discussing the intersection of athlete health concerns, anti-vaxxer misinformation, and the history of medical experiments on African Americans. The hosts analyze the dynamic between the two commentators, noting Kellerman's tendency to position himself as more "progressive" or "strident" on racial issues than Smith. This tension eventually leads to Smith requesting Kellerman's removal from the show due to a lack of chemistry.
