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Media mogul Tyler Perry partnered with BET and Viacom CBS for a television special aimed at raising COVID-19 vaccine awareness among Black Americans. The segment analyzes a clip of Perry receiving the vaccine at Grady Health System and questions the use of Run DMC's "Walk This Way" as a subliminal tool for compliance. The hosts express skepticism regarding the reported "one in three" vaccine hesitancy statistic cited by Gayle King.
Adam Curry shares his internal conflict regarding a meetup in Las Vegas, noting how media inundation creates fear even when one knows the data. The hosts discuss how people within the media machine, like those at MTV, often don't realize the hypnotizing effect of their message. They frame their podcast as a public service intended to help listeners dig to the core of narratives and decide for themselves.
The World Health Organization (WHO) condemned suggestions by French scientists Jean-Paul Mira and Camille Locht to test coronavirus vaccines in Africa. WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus labeled the remarks racist and a hangover from a colonial mentality. The scientists later apologized, claiming their comparison of vaccine trials to AIDS studies on prostitutes was misunderstood.
Donald Trump's rallies are described as cultural events similar to rock concerts, with supporters camping out for days to attend. A report from a massive rally in Wildwood, New Jersey, highlights the energy of the base. The hosts suggest that the demonization of these rallies during the coronavirus pandemic was a move to cut off Trump's primary source of political energy and audience connection.
A detailed QAnon-style post is read, claiming mass arrests of celebrities like Tom Hanks and Celine Dion, as well as global financial officials. The theory suggests the coronavirus was a "lab-created" cover-up for mass indictments and mandatory vaccinations. The hosts also discuss the record number of CEO resignations in late 2019 and early 2020 as a potential "larger trend" of transparency and scrutiny.
Tanzanian President John Magufuli is highlighted for his investigation into faulty COVID-19 tests after samples from a pawpaw fruit and a goat reportedly tested positive. The hosts use this story to question the reliability of global testing data. They contrast Magufuli's skepticism with China's claims of testing 14 million people in 10 days, which they characterize as political theater.
Adam Curry and Mo Facts open episode 35 of the Mo Facts podcast, recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic on May 4, 2020. The hosts discuss the "Rona time" atmosphere, the lack of professional writers for the show, and personal anecdotes regarding the 1970s song "Loose Caboose" by Joe Tex. They briefly address the economic impact of the pandemic, noting that family members are receiving unemployment benefits as a necessary means of getting by during the lockdown.
P. Diddy organized a "mandatory family meeting" on his Revolt TV network to discuss the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on the black community. The panel included rappers like Meek Mill and Killer Mike, as well as activists like Al Sharpton and Angela Rye. The hosts criticize the inclusion of entertainers on a panel about a medical pandemic, questioning why top black medical professionals like Ben Carson were not invited to provide serious expertise.
Adam Curry and Mo return for episode 33 of the Mo Facts podcast after a brief hiatus due to illness. They briefly address early 2020 reports indicating that the African-American community was being disproportionately affected by COVID-19. The hosts decide to pivot away from pandemic-heavy coverage to focus on the political landscape.
The discussion centers on the psychological impact of media coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic, comparing the current atmosphere to the aftermath of the September 11 attacks. Reference is made to Reverend TD Jakes regarding the power of a changed mind. The hosts examine statements by Governor Gavin Newsom regarding martial law and Bill Gates' proposals for digital vaccination certificates, suggesting these events are shaping a new societal framework of surveillance and control.
In 2006, residents of Mumbai flocked to Mahim Creek to drink seawater they claimed had turned sweet, despite the water being heavily polluted with raw sewage. The phenomenon lasted 18 hours before the water reportedly returned to its salty state. The hosts connect this sensory delusion to the reported loss of taste and smell associated with COVID-19, questioning the psychological components of sensory symptoms.
Using Neely Fuller's definition of white supremacy as a global system of governance, the hosts draw a parallel between the black experience of racism and the public's experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. An anecdote about a woman in Florence, Italy, being targeted for not wearing a mask serves as a metaphor for racial profiling. The segment likens pandemic travel restrictions and "papers please" requirements to the "stop and frisk" policies historically used in minority communities.
Adam Curry and Mo discuss the onset of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic and the slang term "the Rona" used in certain communities. Mo describes his workplace implementing a segregation system based on color-coded teams, noting the perceived privilege of the "white team." They examine the impact of school closures lasting until April 14th and the potential limitations of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act for middle-class families compared to SNAP recipients.
The hosts examine the eugenicist roots of Planned Parenthood founder Margaret Sanger and her "Negro Project," which sought to use Black leaders to promote birth control. They discuss the $550 million in taxpayer funding the organization receives and reports that the Coronavirus Response Act may include further appropriations for them. Mo criticizes Black media figures for focusing on "racist" virus names while ignoring the ongoing impact of Depo-Provera.
