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

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

FromConspirituality


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

FromConspirituality

ratings:
Length:
145 minutes
Released:
Oct 8, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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 Barret.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.03:30 Reclaim Your Lives conference33:02 Mistaking chaos for power54:39 Future Self Summit1:10:49 Yoga Journal on QAnon1:21:25 Interview with Ben LeeAll music by EarthRise SoundSystem (Duke Schommer + Derek Beres)Support Conspirituality on PatreonShow NotesJulie Salter describes Swami Vishnudevananda, abuser.NewEarth Haven bio-resonant investment pitchTrump Supporter Wears ‘COVID Diaper’ to Prevent Coronavirus FartsEpisode 94: The New Age to QAnon Pipeline by QAnon AnonymousThe Case against Swami Rama of the HimalayasFuture Self SummitReclaim Your Lives ConferenceLeaders in the Yoga Community Speak Out Against QAnon
Released:
Oct 8, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

A weekly study of converging right-wing conspiracy theories and faux-progressive wellness utopianism. At best, the conspirituality movement attacks public health efforts in times of crisis. At worst, it fronts and recruits for the fever-dream of QAnon. As the alt-right and New Age horseshoe toward each other in a blur of disinformation, clear discourse and good intentions get smothered. Charismatic influencers exploit their followers by co-opting conspiracy theories on a spectrum of intensity ranging from vaccines to child trafficking. In the process, spiritual beliefs that have nurtured creativity and meaning are transforming into memes of a quickly-globalizing paranoia. Conspirituality Podcast attempts to bring understanding to this landscape. A journalist, a cult researcher, and a philosophical skeptic discuss the stories, cognitive dissonances, and cultic dynamics tearing through the yoga, wellness, and new spirituality worlds. Mainstream outlets have noticed the problem. We crowd-source, research, analyze, and dream answers to it.