4 chapters across the catalog
The final round of donor thank-yous includes references to the "Wizard of Oz" silver slipper theory and personal notes from listeners who enjoy the show while "smoking." The hosts reiterate the importance of moving toward Bitcoin (Satoshis) for long-term support and thank the "Facts Family" for their record-breaking level of contributions for this episode.
The discussion turns to the psychological and "mind control" tropes found in *The Wizard of Oz* and its black adaptation, *The Wiz*. The hosts explore how these films were broadcast annually as a shared cultural experience. They analyze the plot of *The Wiz*, starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson, noting the themes of following a "yellow brick road" to a fraudulent wizard.
The hosts map the characters of *The Wizard of Oz* onto the current political landscape: Dorothy represents black women, the Scarecrow represents those who can't think for themselves, and the Tin Man represents those who just want to "feel." They identify Donald Trump as the "Evil Witch" and George Soros as the "Wizard" behind the curtain. They argue the movement has been hijacked by "outcasts" seeking to tear down the system.
Marianne Williamson describes the stages of media dismissal, moving from ignoring a candidate to mocking them as "loony tunes" before finally acknowledging their power. The hosts draw a parallel between this treatment and the evolution of the ADOS movement's presence in the national conversation.
