6 chapters across the catalog
Value for Value, Episode 1845 Slave Slab Art
The hosts explain the "Value for Value" model and discuss the artwork for Episode 1845, titled "Slave Slab." The title, coined by producer Dan OBGYN 4, refers to smartphone addiction. The chosen art by Rocket Boy is a surrealist nod to the monolith from *2001: A Space Odyssey*, which Adam Curry admits he has never actually seen.
A pregnant woman in Raleigh, North Carolina, successfully obtained a vaccine exemption after facing coercion from her employer. The story highlights the difficulty of finding medical professionals willing to sign exemptions and the resilience of parents seeking to protect their unborn children.
Religious Exemptions, OBGYN Search and Meetup Reports
A community effort is underway in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, to find a "humane OBGYN" for a pregnant woman being forced by her employer to receive a COVID-19 booster. The request highlights the difficulty of finding medical professionals willing to write exemptions or challenge hospital protocols. Additionally, various "No Agenda" meetups are reported from St. Louis, Tucson, and Kansas City, showcasing the show's active listener community.
Dr. Christiane Northrup, a Dartmouth-educated OBGYN and former Oprah Winfrey Show regular, has been named one of the "Disinformation Dozen" by the Center for Countering Digital Hate. Northrup defends her credentials and long history in women's health, arguing that her "fall from grace" is a result of challenging the pharmaceutical status quo. She remains a prominent voice for those skeptical of the current vaccine rollout.
During a campaign event, Joe Biden stated that transgender inmates should have their sexual identity defined by their own word and should be entitled to OBGYN services. The hosts characterize the statement as a gaffe resulting from Biden following a scripted briefing on social issues.
The Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEAP) is explained as a method using electrified wire to remove tissue, often marketed by "providers" rather than doctors. The hosts also investigate the ethics of "fee splitting" and referral fees among physicians, noting that while the World Medical Association deems it unethical, the practice persists in various forms.
