In this episode journalist John Duffy joined me to discuss his latest podcast series Origins: Birth of a Pandemic. This series explores the likelihood that SARS-CoV-2 leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV). John talked about the mysterious pneumonia cases of six men in Yunnan Province back in 2012, and the theory that these were the first recorded cases of what would become known as COVID-19. We discussed how Dr. Shi Zhengli of the WIV sequenced this virus, and the odd issues surrounding this. We talked about the connection between Peter Daszak, the Eco Health Alliance, and the WIV. Specifically, we looked at the conflicts of interest between these groups. We also talked about the work of Dr. Jonathan Latham of the Bioscience Resource Project and D.R.A.ST.I.C. in bringing public attention to the lab leak theory. John and I also touched on gain of function research and the controversy over Dr. Anthony Fauci’s denials regarding U.S. funding for this research. We finished our conversation by discussing the politicization of the lab leak theory and how the media, politicians, and scientific institutions have labeled this as a dangerous right-wing conspiracy.
Two old friends and one news story make two hours go by fairly quickly.
Regular Guy News returns to the Ochelli Effect along with Regular Joe. Joe also discussed the dirty business of retail customers.
Porkins arrived in the second hour to flip through his War On Terror card collection and help Chuck collect his thoughts on the latest in a series of losses for The American Empire.
Did they fight them over there so that fighting over here was allegedly averted? Is Biden the only clown in the circus that is the War on Terror?
After a long absence, I am back with a brand new episode for my listeners. I was joined by journalists John Duffy and Ray Nowosielski. We discussed their new podcast series “After the Uprising: The Death of Danyé Dion Jones,” which takes on the mysterious death of Danyé, a young black activist, who was found hanging from a tree outside of his home in St Louis, Missouri. Danyé’s death was ruled a suicide by St Louis county. However, his mother Melissa McKinnies, a prominent activist in Missouri, believed that this was a lynching connected to her activist work. We discussed the circumstances surrounding the death, touching on many suspicious aspects that were overlooked by the police and the coroner’s office. We discussed key evidence that was overlooked, such as two DNA samples found on the noose. We also explored the circumstances leading up to Danyé’s death. We talked about the targeting of other black activists by the local police. We also touched on the lead detective on the case and issues of internalized racism within the police. We finished off the conversation by discussing the true crime genre and its serious blind spots when it comes to the murder of non-white individuals.
Pearse and JP have been absent from the show recently. Tonight we get both of them on a Tuesday broadcast.
With one eye on the strangeness of New York and the other on global concerns, Porkins and Chuck discuss the state of many states. May the Fourth be with you.
JP explained his recent adventures in the belly of the American healthcare beast. Is the mentality of the system driven by the idea that only those with the right amount of money deserve to live? Do we live in a place where buying results in any established system is the only way to get access to what is alleged to be the best of things in the world?
Does all of this make sense to you? Can’t we do better? Is survival of the fittest bank account, what should count?
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Twixt the likes of Chairman Joe and Comrade Donny we’re all fucked I guess. Best get used to it
We are sorry for the delays on the podcast feed lately.
Mike Swanson wanted to talk about movies. Chuck asked a few questions about financial stuff. The rise of machines is happening and hardly anyone has to go to work anymore. The fall, rise and fall again of Japan get noticed.
Did people spend their Stimmy on drugs? Is it a crazy thing to hang out with naked baby dolls? Does Mike like Star Trek Discovery? Are all gangsters Italian? What if Captain Kirk was a serial killer?
Pearse Redmond and Chuck discussed a few ironic scandals and what cartoons have jumped the shark. Are all the children insane?
Chuck tweeted a picture of a chick on his lap. Is the New York state of mind slightly bent? Is the Cuomo scandal worth talking about?
What is happening in the retail world of investment? Is the market informed ahead of the broadcast news?
Mike Swanson tried to help Chuck understand the new and old points of access to the many money games as they currently stand.
Is there a new money maze being constructed in real-time as we speak? What does Mike think about the Vaccine driven profits and losses that are just being noticed?
Pearse Redmond talked about the Governor of New York and the absurd defenses offered for the political animal kingdom that is all Cuomo.
Does anybody see a path to resignations soon? Are bloodlines still a way of creating political alliances?
Can Andy become a media star like his meat-headed brother?
Chuck and Mike discussed interesting figures in history who may have acted in criminal ways from behind the scenes while war machines rumbled on. History may or may not spare the mechanics within industrial complexes from damnation. Does literature shape history, or is history influencing literature? How can someone reconcile the truth from all of it?
Pearse Redmond joined Chuck in the second hour and discussed racist cartoons and racial allegories in film and literature. Is the author of The Cat In The Hat pushing racism? Does Mr. Potato Head no longer need to be gender-specific?
From The Planet of The Apes to the current War of Terror are there lessons unlearned in our distant and recent history? Pearse also reveals his recent lack of enthusiasm to generate a lot of content.
It was another great Tuesday from two great co-hosts on The Ochelli Effect.
From Ochelli.com What is going on in the world of allegedly informative media? Mike Swanson discussed the landscape of digital and physical media products and bi-products.
Changes to Mike’s website and the pitfalls of encouraging audience participation are examined in the first hour. Despite the difficulties, we still encourage thoughtful listener feedback.
Pearse Redmond talked about the strangeness of global affairs since Joe Biden entered the White House.
Strippers, Impeachment, and other ingredients in the malaise glaze coating current events are fairly thick.
How does a company get sold and traded at more than 100%? Michael Swanson explained what happened at Game Stop. Is Robin Hood taking from rich people and giving trade options to the poor?
Is there a squeeze on silver? How reckless are current trade practices? Chuck asked Michael how all this works.
Pearse Redmond talked about the MEK and Iran. Porkins explains how one type of explosive keeps getting found on many alleged attackers. What does the most embarrassing Italian named Rudy have to do with all this? Is Israel funding the Iranian opposition?
Chuck is taking a break from LIVE shows until February 16.
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