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Episode 245: Kenn Thomas, The Octopus, and ‘90s Paranoia feat. Devin O’Shea

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The 'Laughter Curtain', Silencing Dissidents, and a Conspiracy Classic

This chapter delves into the concept of the 'laughter curtain' and its role in maintaining power and silencing dissidents, using the story of Abby Hoffman and the idea of 'shit covering' as examples. The speakers also introduce a celebrated conspiracy classic from 1996 for further discussion.

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