7 chapters across the catalog
The Florida Department of Health has mandated that all labs report the cycle thresholds for PCR tests to provide more context on viral load. This policy change follows a high-profile police raid on the home of Rebecca Jones, a former state data scientist accused of unauthorized access to emergency alert systems. Jones alleged that the raid was political retaliation for her criticism of Florida's COVID-19 data reporting.
Alex Jones is criticized for claiming he had prior knowledge of issues within the Ron Paul campaign after previously attacking those who reported on them. The segment highlights the inconsistency in Jones's reporting and his tendency to claim foresight after events have already unfolded.
Webster Tarpley appeared on the Alex Jones Show to claim that Ron Paul acted as an "attack dog" for Mitt Romney during the 2012 Republican primaries. Tarpley alleged that billionaire Peter Thiel, a Bilderberg steering committee member, funded Paul's campaign to facilitate Romney's path to the nomination. The segment highlights the heated confrontation between Tarpley and Jones regarding Paul's political motives and nepotism.
Alex Jones Critique and North Dakota Oil Boom
Adam Curry shares his opinion on Alex Jones, praising his guests but criticizing his solo segments. The hosts also discuss the economic boom in North Dakota due to oil and wind energy, before acknowledging a donation intended for a future "420" themed episode.
Mother Jones published a highly critical article by Kevin Drum labeling Ron Paul a "crank" and attacking his past newsletters. The hosts defend Paul, noting that Drum is a "cat blogger" who supported the Iraq War. They criticize the mainstream media's refusal to engage with Paul's actual policy positions, such as his opposition to the NDAA.
A listener request for "emergency karma" for a sick grandmother is granted, followed by a donation from Mat Jones, who includes a note about marking "End the Fed" on currency. Jones also promotes a Twitter bot that uses the Unix fortune command and requests karma for Ron Paul. The hosts discuss the upcoming tour stop in North Carolina and the various gifts, such as bumper stickers and tattoos, received from producers on the road.
The 1967 "The Wave" social experiment at Cubberley High School is detailed, explaining how a teacher demonstrated the ease with which a democratic society can slip into fascism. The discussion references the book and the ABC Afterschool Special based on the event, as well as Sinclair Lewis's novel "It Can't Happen Here."
