7 chapters across the catalog
Linguistic Policing, Kony 2012 and Mental Health
The hosts discuss their habit of "policing" each other's use of filler words and societal memes to maintain clearer communication. They revisit the "Kony 2012" phenomenon, noting the public mental breakdown of its creator, Jason Russell. They argue that the constant provocation of fear by the media can lead to such psychological tolls on the public.
The "Invisible Children" charity remains active despite the public breakdown of its founder, Jason Russell, in 2012. The hosts conclude the show by encouraging donations via the "value-for-value" model and directing listeners to the show notes. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak sign off, promising a return on the following Thursday.
The hosts revisit the "Kony 2012" phenomenon and the subsequent public breakdown of its creator, Jason Russell. They link the "viral" success of the video to recent reports of YouTube penalizing major music labels for using bots to generate hundreds of millions of fake views.
The hosts discuss the popularity of the "Parliament Mumble" sound bite. A donor contributing $51.50 references the California welfare code for involuntary psychiatric holds, clarifying they are not Jason Russell.
Jason Russell, Brief Reactive Psychosis, and Kony 2012
Jason Russell, the creator of the Kony 2012 viral video, was diagnosed with brief reactive psychosis following a public breakdown in San Diego. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) defines this condition as a short-term display of psychotic behavior triggered by extreme stress. Reports from The Advocate suggest Russell's organization, Invisible Children, received funding from the National Christian Foundation, which has been linked to anti-gay legislation in Uganda.
Jason Russell, the co-founder of Invisible Children and creator of the viral Kony 2012 video, was detained by police in San Diego, California. Witnesses reported Russell running through traffic naked and screaming. Footage allegedly shows Russell engaging in public masturbation and erratic behavior, which his charity attributed to the emotional toll of the video's sudden fame.
Celebrity Endorsements, Invisible Children Production History
The involvement of high-profile celebrities like George Clooney, Rihanna, and P. Diddy in promoting the Kony 2012 campaign is criticized. The film, directed by Jason Russell, is revealed to be a recut version of footage dating back to 2004. The hosts question the authenticity of the emotional appeals used in the production.
