2 chapters across the catalog
The episode concludes with a series of musical mixes from Professor JJ, Rexo, and Drew Steele, incorporating clips from the show's discussions on Nikki Haley and COVID-19 mandates. The hosts sign off from Texas and Northern Silicon Valley, wishing listeners a Happy New Year.
Shanghai Rolling Lockdowns, Two-Tiered Testing
Despite reports that the Shanghai lockdown has ended, "boots on the ground" reports from Professor JJ reveal a new "rolling lockdown" system and mandatory testing every 72 hours. A two-tiered society has emerged where the wealthy pay for private testing to maintain "green" QR codes, while others face sudden building-wide quarantines if a neighbor tests positive. The city remains under a strict "Zero COVID" policy despite a 90% vaccination rate.
