Topic: Spanish Flu

2 chapters across the catalog

64: We Are People 2
• 48:24 - 54:50

64: We Are People 2

The 1920s Flapper and the Sexual Tsunami

Mo Facts draws parallels between the 1920s "Roaring Twenties" and the current post-pandemic era. Following World War I and the Spanish Flu, the "flapper" emerged as a symbol of rebellion, hedonism, and sexual freedom. The hosts predict a modern "sexual tsunami" driven by TikTok, Instagram, and OnlyFans, suggesting that society is repeating a 100-year cycle of youth rebellion fueled by trauma and new technology.

29: The Rona
• 27:38 - 34:25

29: The Rona

Racism Narratives, Virus Naming, and Global Trade

A debate emerges regarding the naming of viruses, with Karen Hunter arguing that terms like "Wuhan flu" are racist. Adam Curry counters by noting Italy's deep economic ties to China via the Belt and Road Initiative and suggests the "anti-racism" narrative is a CCP-driven PR strategy. They list historically location-based names like Zika, West Nile, and Ebola, questioning why those were not previously deemed problematic.