> The episode emphasizes the importance of recognizing systemic failures in public health, historical events, and media regulation that collectively hinder individual agency and awareness in society.
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> In this episode, the host recounts their personal experience with COVID-19 testing while self-isolating. They discuss the process of going to a testing facility, the uncomfortable nature of the test, and the long wait for results, highlighting the inefficiencies in the healthcare system. The host reflects on the broader implications of their experience, expressing concerns about public health responses and the challenges faced by those without access to reliable communication or transportation. They transition into a discussion about the Norwegian rocket incident of 1995, emphasizing the near-miss of a nuclear disaster and the importance of awareness regarding historical events that shape current geopolitics. The episode also critiques the regulatory environment of radio broadcasting in North America, discussing the limitations placed on free speech and the media's role in shaping public opinion. Finally, the host touches on obesity as an epidemic shaped by external factors, arguing that personal choices are often influenced by societal structures rather than pure individual agency. The episode wraps up with a mention of censorship faced on social media platforms and the importance of alternative media voices. https://youtu.be/8TNmtJVaCs0
@catmanmancat and they aren't all on youtube -- some were censored there. I try to link to all extant copies on https://www.subscribestar.com/jeff-cliff but apparently even there, they aren't showing all the episodes anymore .. .