Topic: Social Distancing

9 chapters across the catalog

91: Scott Free
2:37:52 - 2:43:22

91: Scott Free

Neely Fuller Jr. on Constructive Contact

Neely Fuller Jr. suggests that if Black people cannot be "constructive" when meeting, they should avoid contact to minimize conflict. Mo relates this to his "school of fish" theory, where individuals maintain a respectful distance while moving in unison. Fuller argues that the system of white supremacy "pumps out poison" to ensure that interactions between non-white people remain toxic and explosive.

62: Pink Elephant
2:05:38 - 2:08:41

62: Pink Elephant

Language of Woke and Social Isolation

The "language of woke" is compared to Berlitz language tapes, where phrases like "say her name" and "no justice, no peace" are repeated as mantras. The hosts argue that social distancing and masks facilitate cult-like isolation, making individuals more susceptible to media inundation. They posit that single people are the primary targets of this psychological conditioning.

61: Mark My Words
58:07 - 1:04:16

61: Mark My Words

Group Prayer, Metaphysical Power, Media Shaming

The hosts discuss the metaphysical power of group prayer and "vibrations," comparing it to the "karma" experiments on the *No Agenda* show. They critique a local news report where a journalist uses "SIGN" language to guilt the Birmingham pastor about potential member deaths. The segment emphasizes the importance of physical gathering for believers and the perceived spiritual attack on communal worship.

61: Mark My Words
1:26:55 - 1:32:22

61: Mark My Words

Tyler Perry, Charles Gregory, Studio Bubble

Tyler Perry mourned the loss of his longtime hairstylist, Charles Gregory, who died from COVID-19 early in the pandemic. Perry used the tragedy to urge the Black community to take the virus seriously and later claimed his studio "bubble" produced 200 shows without a single positive case. The hosts find the "zero case" statistic suspicious given the large number of cast and crew members involved.

32: Nocebo
11:38 - 12:55

32: Nocebo

Pandemic Pop Culture, Priming the Public

The discussion explores how Hollywood films like "Contagion" and "Outbreak" primed the public for pandemic scenarios. The hosts note that many scientists currently appearing in the media served as consultants for these films, helping to bake terms like "social distancing" into the cultural lexicon long before the 2020 crisis.

32: Nocebo
45:16 - 48:19

32: Nocebo

Coercive Persuasion, Breaking Down the Individual

Expert Rick Ross explains the three-step process of "coercive persuasion": breaking the individual down, introducing new ideas, and reinforcement. The hosts argue that pandemic measures like isolation and "social distancing" mirror the first stage of this process, making the public more susceptible to new societal rules and "alone together" messaging.

32: Nocebo
1:26:46 - 1:30:15

32: Nocebo

Rodney Howard-Browne, Florida Church Controversy

The hosts discuss the arrest of Florida pastor Rodney Howard-Browne for keeping his church open during the lockdown. They play a clip of Charlamagne Tha God criticizing the pastor for ignoring social distancing. The hosts debate the hypocrisy of keeping liquor stores open while closing churches and examine Howard-Browne's background as a "witch doctor" figure.

29: The Rona
40:40 - 45:38

29: The Rona

Public Self-Organization, Nudge Theory, and Post-9/11 Conditioning

The American public's shift toward social distancing is described as a self-organized response to media stimuli rather than a government mandate. The hosts apply "nudge theory" to the situation, suggesting the pandemic is being used to condition the public to accept invasive measures like infrared temperature scans, similar to the behavioral changes accepted after 9/11.

29: The Rona
2:02:56 - 2:08:13

29: The Rona

WHO Dog Update, Quarantine Song, and Sign-off

The show concludes with a lighthearted update from the WHO stating that dogs cannot contract COVID-19. The hosts sign off with a parody song about "quarantining with me," encouraging listeners to maintain their mental health and follow hygiene guidelines during the lockdown.