Topic: Anti Lockdown

Protesters in Melbourne, Australia, engaged in large-scale anti-lockdown demonstrations where police utilized "kettling" tactics to box in the crowd. Reports indicate that while protesters attempted to remain peaceful by changing directions to avoid confrontation, they eventually surged through police lines in a "Braveheart-style" charge after being trapped.

Rashawn Ray of the Brookings Institution provides an analysis of the Capitol riot, linking it to white supremacy ideology and a desire to maintain control over property and space. He argues that the 2020 anti-lockdown protests served as a "test" for these groups. The hosts critique this analysis as "piss poor" and "stupid."

Thousands gathered in Berlin, Zurich, and London to protest government-mandated coronavirus restrictions and mask mandates. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressed a large crowd in Berlin, criticizing pharmaceutical industry entanglements and arbitrary regulations while praising the crowd's commitment to democracy. Police eventually dispersed the Berlin march, citing a failure to follow social distancing orders.

A large, mask-free demonstration took place in Ireland to protest COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns. Organizer Dolores Cahill addressed the crowd, advocating for "truth and freedom" and claiming that Ireland is leading a global movement against fear-based pandemic policies.