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Aug 24, 2024 23 min

Rona & RFKJ Influence

from An Americanist Hosted by Carol Marks

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Despite extensive travel and countless interactions, one of us managed to avoid COVID-19 until now. Join us as we recount the initial symptoms, the reasoning behind choosing antibiotics over Paxlovid due to a history of respiratory issues, and the surprisingly delightful experience of watching "Doctor Strange" during the recovery phase. Our reflections on this journey through the pandemic blend personal anecdotes with light-hearted moments, making this episode both relatable and engaging. We then pivot to an intriguing discussion on the Marvel Universe, with a spotlight on Doctor Strange’s rapid rise to power and role in the Avengers. This naturally leads us into a thought-provoking political commentary on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s critique of the Democratic Party and his choice of Nicole Shanahan as a running mate. We dissect media coverage discrepancies, debunk the myth of egg contamination, and speculate on potential political roles for RFK Jr. in a Trump administration. Wrapping up, we explore Governor Newsom's possible career shift from politics to media, all the while keeping the conversation lively and informative. Tune in for a compelling mix of health, entertainment, and political insights. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to [email protected] and you'll be featured on the podcast. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Support the show Tip Jar for coffee $ - Thanks Music by Alehandro Vodnik from Pixabay Blog - AnAmericanist.com X - @americanistblog

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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Despite extensive travel and countless interactions, one of us managed to avoid COVID-19 until now. Join us as we recount the initial symptoms, the reasoning behind choosing antibiotics over Paxlovid due to a history of respiratory issues, and the surprisingly delightful experience of watching "Doctor Strange" during the recovery phase. Our reflections on this journey through the pandemic blend personal anecdotes with light-hearted moments, making this episode both relatab...

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  1. 0:00 COVID-19 Recovery and Doctor Strange
  2. 7:38 Marvel Universe and Political Commentary
  3. 16:22 The Egg Contamination Myth

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