Topic: Screw Worm

2 chapters across the catalog

Cow Cartel
Episode 1881 1:48:12 - 1:51:51

1881: Cow Cartel

Asian Longhorned Ticks, Cattle Cartels and American Ranchers

Ranchers report devastating infestations of the Asian Longhorned Tick, with cattle being found "covered" in the parasites within days. The hosts discuss a theory from "Texas Slim" that this is a targeted operation by foreign-owned meatpackers to undermine American ranchers. The segment suggests a correlation between these biological issues and the smuggling of drugs and people via cattle transports.

Meloni in the Middle
Episode 1792 2:01:51 - 2:07:10

1792: Meloni in the Middle

No Agenda Art, AI Prompting, Screw Worm Psyop

The hosts discuss the selection of show artwork, noting the increasing use of AI prompting by listeners. A "screw worm" narrative in the cattle industry is debated as a potential "psyop" intended to raise beef prices, contradicting earlier reports from "Texas Slim." The segment provides a behind-the-scenes look at how the show's titles and art are finalized.