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The episode concludes with a final round of donor thank-yous, including Jennifer Kato and Alyssa, the "apocalyptic shield maiden." The hosts briefly mention "News Benders," a 1970s BBC satirical film about planning the news years in advance. They reiterate the "value for value" mission and encourage listeners to support the show via mofundme.com as they prepare for episode 91.
A clip from the 1970s BBC film "News Benders" depicts a journalist being recruited into a secret organization that "plans the news" for the upcoming year. The dialogue suggests that hard-hitting journalism is often traded for "soufflés" (soft content) once a reporter joins the establishment. The hosts compare this fictional recruitment to the modern patterns of media manipulation and predictable news cycles.
The "News Benders" clip continues, discussing how the "full bellies" (the elite) use the threat of nuclear war and financial uncertainty to control the "empty bellies." The hosts link this to modern issues like inflation and the rise of Big Pharma products like Ozempic. They argue that the establishment "threatens people emotionally" to keep them removed from reality and dependent on corporate solutions.
