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Andre Hope, the only black juror in the Jussie Smollett trial, explains why he voted to convict. He stated that Smollett's story lacked common sense, particularly the claim that he kept a noose around his neck for police to see. Hope expressed shock at being the only African American on the jury but remained confident in the guilty verdict.
The discussion turns to "neurotheology" and the study of how the brain processes religious experiences. The hosts discuss the "God Gene" (VMAT2) and the theory that humans are genetically predisposed to believe. They argue that while faith is a powerful tool for social cohesion, it can be manipulated. Pastor Gino Jennings returns in a clip to urge believers to use "common sense" and seek medical help when truly ill, rather than relying on "false prophets."
