Topic: Gay Health

The United States declares a public health emergency over the monkeypox outbreak, which is primarily spreading among men who have sex with men. While officials state it is not technically a sexually transmitted disease, sexual contact is identified as the primary mode of transmission. The segment includes satirical terms like "anal auto virus" and "anal autumn," highlighting the media's struggle to communicate the risks without stigmatizing specific groups.

The CDC and WHO monitor the spread of monkeypox, with vaccine eligibility currently focused on gay and bisexual men in cities like New York. The hosts compare the current messaging to the early AIDS crisis and note a simultaneous outbreak of meningococcal disease in Florida affecting the same demographic.

The California legislature has passed SB 1172, a bill that prohibits mental health providers from engaging in "sexual orientation change efforts" with minors. The hosts discuss the legal definitions in the bill and question the government's intrusion into private therapy practices.