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20: The Second Wave: Pastel Q Goes Undercover (w/Ben Lee)

146 min • 8 oktober 2020

The reality of a second COVID wave started back in the Spring. Now that With over half of American states are experiencing increased cases, the conspiracy theories are surging. At least 32 White House staff and allies, as well as the president and his wife, have tested positive, likely originating in an unmasked close-quartered super-spreader Rose Garden celebration of Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett.


As Trump poses for wheezing conquering hero propaganda following his questionable return from Walter Reed, another type of second wave is being led by brandwashed conspiritualists. Yoga and wellness loyalists are pushing back against criticism of their use of Q hashtags while reveling in mask opposition, anti-vaxxer agendas, and a distorted slacktivist approach to child trafficking that forms the foundation of QAnon. Pastel Q is surging.


This week, Julian investigates the terrifying Line In The Sand online conference, which featured friends of the pod, Mikki Willis, Zach Bush, Christiane Northrup, and many others. Matthew focuses on the chaos of charismatic leadership, weighing Trumpian tactics with the likes of Chogyam Trungpa and Yogi Bhajan. Derek explores the importance of creativity in the time of quarantine, leading into his interview with musician and former cult member, Ben Lee.


The entire crew also discusses Yoga Journal following the lead of the NY Times and Rolling Stone by reporting (and then bearing the backlash) on yoga community leaders taking a stand against QAnon—and getting trolled by Q devotees in the process.


Show Notes


Julie Salter describes Swami Vishnudevananda, abuser.


NewEarth Haven bio-resonant investment pitch


Trump Supporter Wears ‘COVID Diaper’ to Prevent Coronavirus Farts


Episode 94: The New Age to QAnon Pipeline by QAnon Anonymous


The Case against Swami Rama of the Himalayas


Future Self Summit


Reclaim Your Lives Conference


Leaders in the Yoga Community Speak Out Against QAnon


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