4 chapters across the catalog
Mo Fax declares his personal refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine, even if it risks his employment, while Adam Curry characterizes the injection as a "medical device" rather than a traditional vaccine. They discuss the "shaming" tactics used against those who choose to remain unvaccinated, comparing the pressure to a "free rider" argument. The hosts emphasize the importance of standing firm against manipulative community pressure.
LeBron James is discussed as a "prime influencer" who is currently resisting pressure to publicly promote the vaccine, calling it a "private decision." The hosts analyze his precarious position, noting that his influence extends to China and the global market. They suggest that the establishment is leaning on him because he understands the "vibes" of the Black community and refuses to be a "billion-dollar slave" for the narrative.
Racial Narratives in Vaccine Promotion and Hydroxychloroquine Use in Africa
A discussion emerges regarding the use of "brown doctors" and non-ADOS (American Descendants of Slavery) Africans to promote vaccines to Black communities. The low COVID-19 infection rates in Africa are attributed to the widespread use of hydroxychloroquine as a malaria prophylactic. The narrative that Black people are more susceptible to the virus is questioned as a potential social construct.
An anecdote describes individuals who earn a living by participating in medical trials, referred to as "medical will." Current data suggests only 25% of Black Americans are willing to take the COVID-19 vaccine, compared to 50% of the general population. Personal stories of family members refusing the vaccine despite high-risk status illustrate a "hard stop" on participation.
