Topic: Ashburnham

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The Palmist
Episode 1298 38:43 - 42:38

1298: The Palmist

COVID-19 Social Stigma, Spitting Incident in Ashburnham

A man in Ashburnham, Massachusetts, was caught on camera spitting at two young women on a hiking trail because they were not wearing masks outdoors. The man claimed to have tested positive for COVID-19 and used it as a weapon during the confrontation. The hosts discuss the growing "psychosis" and social stigma where getting infected is viewed as a moral failure or a sign of political affiliation.