10 chapters across the catalog
A historical clip continues the theme of demanding human dignity and the right to live without being "put down and shot." Mo Facts expresses anger at the audacity of a small group of people having the power to flip someone's life upside down over a medical choice. Adam Curry reflects on his own unhappiness during heavy restrictions in Austin, Texas.
Adam Curry and Mo Facts open episode 73 of the podcast following a short holiday break. The hosts discuss recent severe winter weather in Northern Virginia and Austin, Texas, including power outages and the necessity of emergency preparedness. Mo mentions a Christmas special featuring his mother reading the biblical Christmas story on his YouTube channel.
Adam Curry and Mo Facts open episode 62 after a brief hiatus, noting technical difficulties and "forces at work" attempting to delay the broadcast. Mo introduces the central theme of the episode, "Cults are as cults do," signaling a deep dive into the "cult of woke" and the conclusion of the George Floyd trial. The hosts establish the framework for analyzing the symbolism and propaganda surrounding the case.
Adam Curry brings up a recent shooting in Austin where a black police officer killed three people, noting that the media did not frame it through a racial lens but rather through "manosphere" or domestic abuse narratives. This is used to support the argument that the media selectively amplifies cases that fit a specific racial "script" while suppressing those that do not.
Adam Curry and Mo Facts open episode 60 of the podcast, noting that the recording was delayed by 36 hours due to unprecedented technical problems. They briefly discuss the effort required to get the show produced before revealing that the day's primary subject will be the high-profile Oprah Winfrey interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Adam Curry and Mo Facts discuss the aftermath of the February 2021 Texas winter storm, noting the lack of a catchy media brand for the event despite its severity. The conversation shifts to the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on work and education, with a focus on the increasing viability of homeschooling as parents witness the quality of remote schooling. They reflect on the "new normal" of working from home and how it alleviates the logistical angst of traditional schooling.
The hosts open the show discussing the cold weather in Austin and Northern Virginia just before the 2020 election, jokingly comparing the conditions to a weather machine used for voter suppression. They reflect on the 2000 election's delayed results and express hope that the public will begin to scrutinize how news media provides information.
The hosts share personal observations of short lines at polling places in Austin despite media reports of suppression. They propose a "velvet rope" theory, suggesting that long lines in certain areas might be strategically maintained to create a sense of "social proof" and popularity, similar to a crowded nightclub or a Popeyes chicken launch.
The current homelessness crisis in Austin, Texas, is used as a modern example of "throwing money at a problem" to make it go away rather than solving it. The discussion highlights the hypocrisy of liberal residents who support homeless initiatives in theory but oppose them in their own neighborhoods (NIMBY). Recent city council decisions allowing public camping have brought the issue to a breaking point.
The program opens with the lyrics to The Message by Grandmaster Flash, which serves as a thematic anchor for the episode. A correction is issued regarding a previous mention of Alton Sterling, clarifying that Eric Garner was the individual involved in the New York City choking incident. The hosts briefly discuss the current state of affairs in Austin, Texas, before transitioning into listener feedback.
