# #226 -Be Very Afraid? Hantavirus Hype, Cruise Psyops and Fear Porn

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Podcast: [America Unplugged](https://stenobird.com/podcast/america-unplugged-4066275)
Published: 2026-05-16T17:18:20+00:00
Episode link: https://Americaunpluggedradio.podbean.com/e/be-very-afraid-hantavirus-hype-cruise-psyops-and-fear-porn/
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## Resource

Donald Jeffries, Billy Ray Valentine and Tony Arterburn cut through mainstream narratives in a freewheeling episode of America Unplugged, taking on headlines, psyops and hidden history with skepticism and dark humor.Topics include the new hantavirus reports and media fear tactics, Trump’s China trip and geopolitical fallout, the Thomas Massie primary battle versus establishment forces, resurfaced CIA documents hinting at secrets under the Sphinx, plus offbeat riffs like the “Spear of Destiny” gag and listener chat.

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