4 chapters across the catalog
Parvovirus B19 Warnings and Dog Virus History
The CDC has issued a warning regarding Parvovirus B19, also known as "slap cheek syndrome," noting its potential danger to pregnant women. The segment recalls a 2022 outbreak of a similar virus in Michigan dogs, questioning why health officials are not investigating potential links between animal and human strains.
A Vibra Slap percussion instrument was delivered via UPS to one of the hosts, leading to a discussion about its use in Latin music by artists like Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine. The origin of the gift remains unknown, though it is jokingly compared to an item from Adam and Eve.
Face Slapping Therapy, TSA Backscatter Radiation Concerns
A "face slapping" beauty practitioner from Thailand charging $350 per session is featured in a news clip from ABC. The discussion then moves to the TSA's replacement of backscatter X-ray machines with millimeter-wave scanners. A CBS News segment is mocked for its "expert" Dr. Jennifer Ashton repeatedly referring to the technology as a "backscanner" while downplaying cancer risks.
Golden Dawn Party, Greek Parliamentary Slapping Incident
Elias Kasidaris, a Member of Parliament for the Golden Dawn party, made international headlines after slapping two socialist MPs during a live television debate. While mainstream media portrays the party as neo-Nazis, some Greek citizens view the act as a literal fulfillment of the party's promise to "hit the kleptocrats." The incident occurred ahead of the critical June 17th Greek elections.
