Topic: Qigong

Public television fundraising drives often feature specialized health and exercise programs like "Qigong for More Energy" by Lee Holden. The hosts mock the program's claims that simple arm-swinging exercises can "invigorate the chi." They criticize PBS for using "bogative" pseudo-science to solicit donations of $150 or more from viewers.

PBS is criticized for promoting "mystical" programming like Lee Holden's Qigong specials during pledge drives. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is featured in a clip expressing his strong support for NPR and public media.