In this episode of OBDM, we dive into a variety of topics, blending humor, news commentary, and conspiracy theories. We start by discussing how conspiracy theories, particularly those involving alien visitation, are becoming more mainstream. We reference a paper by a Scottish philosopher who argues that belief in extraterrestrial visitors is now a societal problem. This leads to a discussion on how governments might be manipulating UFO narratives to distract from larger issues like government secrecy and military technology. Next, we satirize recent news about banning small shampoo bottles in Illinois hotel rooms, tying it to climate change and government overreach. We explore the absurdity of these policies while reflecting on their broader implications. Finally, we tackle global politics, focusing on censorship in Brazil and comparing it to social media restrictions in the U.S. We discuss how governments are influencing public narratives and silencing dissenting voices. The episode concludes with commentary on the wider political landscape, touching on issues of censorship and control. Belief in alien visitation can be dangerous, philosopher argues https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/380548/belief-in-alien-visitation-can-be-dangerous-philosopher-argues CIA May Have Derailed Research Into 'Havana Syndrome' https://gizmodo.com/cia-may-have-derailed-research-into-havana-syndrome-2000494177 Who Will Win America's Next Civil War? https://youtu.be/5JDLrSRROC8?si=p8nyHwiTwgPQZHG- Eric Weinstein - Are We On The Brink Of A Revolution? https://youtu.be/PYRYXhU4kxM?si=Y11zw58EyY7v_ePd Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Phone: 614-388-9109 ► Skype: ourbigdumbmouth ► Website: http://obdmpod.com ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/obdmpod ► Full Videos at Odysee: https://odysee.com/@obdm:0 ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/obdmpod ► Instagram: obdmpod ► Email: ourbigdumbmouth at gmail ► RSS: http://ourbigdumbmouth.libsyn.com/rss ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-big-dumb-mouth/id261189509?mt=2 - Affiliates Links - Jackery: https://shrsl.com/3cxhf Barebones: https://bit.ly/3G38773 - OBDM Merch - https://obdm.creator-spring.com/ Buy Tea! Mike's wife makes some good tea: Naked Gardener Teas: https://www.thenakedgardener.us/store Bags Art Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/BagsDraws/