3 chapters across the catalog
Dr. Damon Tweedy explains why he chose psychiatry, noting the significant stigma against mental health care in the black community. The hosts discuss how historical traumas like the Tuskegee study and the 1990s HIV/AIDS crisis (referencing Magic Johnson) contribute to a state of "skepticism" or "paranoia" regarding public health initiatives and vaccines.
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.
Joe Rogan COVID-19 Recovery, Nicki Minaj Twitter Controversy, and Counterculture
Joe Rogan's recovery from COVID-19 and his subsequent comments on natural immunity are discussed alongside Nicki Minaj's Twitter feud with Joy Reid over vaccine side effects. The hosts suggest that being "anti-vax" is becoming a new form of "punk" or counterculture trend. They speculate that high-profile figures like LeBron James are hesitant to fully endorse the vaccine because it would divide their core audience.
