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Mo reads "Boostergrams" (Bitcoin tips) from listeners like Sir Dwayne Melanson and Dave Jackson of the School of Podcasting. A listener named "Klude" announces the creation of a "MoFacts transcript database" as a "talent" contribution. Mo encourages others to use the "Take Action" button on MoFacts.com to join the "Fax Machine" talent pool.
The hosts read "boostergrams" sent via new podcasting apps, thanking listeners for contributing small amounts of Bitcoin (sats) while listening. They highlight a project by a listener named Clude to create a searchable Mo Fax transcript database. The segment ends with a request for prayers for long-time contributor Lorraine Converse, who is battling cancer, and a call for continued "time, talent, and treasure" from the community.
The hosts deconstruct CNN's coverage of the Cosby release, specifically criticizing how journalists framed his 2005 deposition. They argue that the media conflated "giving women Quaaludes for sex" with "drugging women unknowingly," noting that the actual transcript suggests a more nuanced, albeit controversial, social context of the 1970s. They accuse the media of using "whipsaw" tactics to maintain a narrative of guilt despite the legal exoneration.
Adam Curry explains the "Value for Value" model, thanking executive producers like James Irvine and David Fugazotto for their financial support. The hosts discuss the benefits of Podcast 2.0, including searchable transcripts and new apps like Podfriend. A discussion on "high yellow" skin tones and colorism is sparked by a donor's question.
