Topic: Cure

Leonard Allan Cure, a man who spent 16 years in prison before being exonerated in 2020, was fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy during a traffic stop in Camden County, Georgia. Reports indicate he was tasered and beaten with a baton before the shooting. The hosts review Amy Goodman's coverage of the event, noting the tragic irony of his death following his recent release and plans to attend college.

Bill Gates tells Anderson Cooper that calling Regeneron a "cure" for coronavirus is an "over-promise." Gates asserts that the "last thing we want people thinking about" is the concern about the disease going away. The hosts interpret this as a desire to maintain public anxiety until after the election.

Scientists report a potential cure for HIV using a dangerous treatment that involves killing and replacing a patient's immune system. Moderna begins clinical trials for an experimental HIV vaccine using the same mRNA technology found in COVID-19 vaccines. Meanwhile, Pfizer tests a COVID-19 pill that utilizes antiviral processes similar to those used in HIV treatments.

Dr. Stella Emanuel and a group of physicians appeared on Capitol Hill to advocate for hydroxychloroquine, zinc, and Zithromax as a viable COVID-19 cure. Emanuel cited her experience treating over 350 patients in Houston and her medical background in Nigeria to claim that the medication works effectively as a prophylaxis. The viral video of her testimony faced immediate censorship and removal from major social media platforms.

The Austin City Limits music festival is currently taking place over two weekends at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. Major headliners for the event include Childish Gambino, Guns N' Roses, and The Cure. Local traffic congestion has increased significantly due to the influx of attendees visiting the downtown area for the performances.

Joe Biden makes several bold claims about the future, including curing cancer and Alzheimer's, and Americans traveling across the country in 90 minutes via "subsonic air." The hosts mock the technical inaccuracies of his statements, specifically the confusion between subsonic and supersonic speeds.

The hosts criticize the modern Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a "shit show," reminiscing about the untelevised industry dinners of the past. They play a clip of Christiane Amanpour asking former FBI Director James Comey if the government should have "shut down" the "Lock her up" chants as hate speech. They interpret the question as a reflection of a "globalist" desire to suppress political speech.

A discussion of the chemical supplement NAC (N-acetyl cysteine) describes its use as a preventative measure against hangovers when taken during alcohol consumption. While effective at sobering the system, a reported side effect involves waking up completely alert at 3:00 AM. The hosts refer to it as a "folklore" remedy popularized in Germany and used by frequent drinkers.

Sir Craig of Manana donates $333.33, noting that the New York Fed is located at 33 Liberty Street. Another listener, Stephen Savchuk, is elevated to knighthood after a $252.09 donation. The hosts recall Stephen's previous request to contact Robert Smith of The Cure to help with a relationship, noting he has since found a new girlfriend.

Sir Patrick Wilson requests karma for his family following the loss of his wife to cancer. Another producer, Steven Sevchuk, asks the hosts to help him reunite with his girlfriend Casey by reaching out to Robert Smith of The Cure for a personal plea, acknowledging it is a "long shot."

A discussion regarding Drunken Goat cheese clarifies that the name refers to the cheese being soaked in red wine for several days rather than the animal being intoxicated before milking. The process creates a purple rind and is compared to the practice of injecting Stilton cheese with port wine.