Episode 165 The Parade has been cancelled

In Episode 165, we break down the idea that the people we are told to admire may be scumbags…by default.

We talk about how certain figures are foisted upon us—activists, politicians, celebrities—and how that process doesn’t feel organic. From historical figures like MLK Jr., RFK, and JFK to modern names like Peter Hotez, Jared from Subway, and others promoted during major events, we examine how people are placed on a pedestal only to later be disgraced.

We explore media-influenced behavior, including virtue signaling, bandwagon jumping, and the role platforms like LinkedIn play in shaping our identities and values. We look at slogans like “trust the science,” “love is love,” and “no person is illegal,” and ask whether these are truly unassailable—or simply repeated.

We revisit major cultural flashpoints—from the LA Riots to the 2020 protests—and compare how media narratives are constructed and recycled. Historical events like the New Deal, Pearl Harbor, and 9/11 are also discussed through the lens of patterns and playbooks being used again and again.

In this episode, we ask: If the media tells you to admire someone… should you immediately become suspicious of them?