Topic

American individualism and public health resistance

3 mentions in 1 episode

Discussion of how American cultural individualism fuels resistance to masks, vaccines, and seatbelts.

Mentions

Sep 8, 2026

56:31
Seth compares COVID vaccine backlash to historical seatbelt resistance.
57:28
Kara cites Spanish flu anti-mask protests as historical precedent.
58:50
Kara says opposition to masks reflects valuing personal freedom over others' safety.