The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters #1302
Nov 24, 2025
Political strategist Joseph Robertson joins the hosts to delve into heavy issues like government experiments on children, critiquing puberty-blocker trials and arguing that such treatments may cause harm. The conversation then shifts to the socio-political ramifications of identity, the rise of online catfishing scandals, and the surprising origins of popular digital accounts. They also explore the complexities of stay-at-home parenting, its isolation, and the often-overlooked skills gained through managing chaos at home. Humor and community solutions to support parents cap off this engaging discussion.
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Trials On Children Repeat Known Harms
- The planned puberty-blocker trial on children repeats harm rather than answering existing outcome questions.
- Stelios argues long-term tracking of past patients would yield better evidence than fresh two-year experiments.
Flawed Studies And Conflicts Of Interest
- Stelios highlights poor study design and conflicts of interest in past puberty-blocker research.
- He notes high dropout rates and at least one death undermine claimed safety conclusions.
Ideology Meets Power Politics
- The panel sees transgender affirmation as part moral crusade, part power play.
- They argue institutions use gender ideology as a loyalty test and a tool of political signaling.