

Ep. 1768 - Did USAID Cause COVID?
9 snips Jul 10, 2025
A controversial report raises questions about USAID's ties to the COVID outbreak, provoking debates on government transparency. Cultural commentary unfolds as reality TV stars face backlash for past remarks. The ethics of modern surrogacy and its conflict with traditional values are discussed, alongside the evolving perceptions of language and stereotypes. Concerns about Superman's ideological shift highlight a departure from American values to secular humanism, sparking skepticism about the character's future portrayal.
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USAID's Role in COVID Origin
- USAID sent thousands of viral samples from Yunnan to the Wuhan lab without formal agreement or oversight.
- This raises questions about US involvement in COVID-19's origin and transparency of the full story.
Global Empire's Complicity Limits Transparency
- The US as a global empire is involved in many world events, including Epstein, JFK, and COVID.
- Because of global entanglements, full transparency on such events is unlikely.
Cancel Culture vs. Gran Torino
- Sierra Ortega was canceled for using the word 'chinky' to jokingly describe her appearance.
- This contrasts sharply with Clint Eastwood's celebrated use of offensive terms in Gran Torino.