Topic: Americana

2 chapters across the catalog

Dummy Placebo
Episode 1258 2:30:35 - 2:33:09

1258: Dummy Placebo

Jason Whitlock, NFL and Black National Anthem

Sports commentator Jason Whitlock criticized the NFL's decision to play "Lift Every Voice and Sing," often called the Black National Anthem, before games. Whitlock argued that the move undermines the unifying power of sports and Americana, labeling the leadership's actions as "cowardice." He further claimed that the Black Lives Matter organization is a Marxist political entity that is fundamentally anti-religious.

Boundless Barbarity
Episode 646 19:39 - 22:11

646: Boundless Barbarity

Pax Americana, Global Media Distraction Tactics

The concept of Pax Americana is viewed as transitioning into a state of perpetual media-driven distraction. Rapid-fire reporting on events like the MH17 crash, the rise of the Caliphate, and the Ebola outbreak is characterized as a "pounding" of the public psyche to prevent deep concentration on single issues. This superficiality is compared to the escapism found in professional sports.