Keeping the Faith (in Science and Each Other)

Uninvited Media Presents: The Play-In Podcast with Atiqa Mohammad and Jerry Jones

Hey Party Crashers -

We've got a freaking vaccine...GIVE IT UP TO SCIENCE, HUH?!!! So yesterday we had the first recipients of the covid vaccine in the UK and it means the beginning of the end is near for this pandemic. We are celebrating the work of science (while also taking a timeout to humble brag on my exceptional team -- no we are not scientists but we are a collection of epidemiologists, behavioralists, ethnographers and grassroots organizers -- kicking ass to crush this damn virus) and more importantly celebrating the collaborative nature of the most significant achievements in science such as the discovery of the Higg's Boson, landing humans on the moon and now this covid vaccine.

As we celebrate this feat, we recognize (and discuss) that the same collaborative innovative mindset it took to create this life-saving vaccine must be applied to address the root causes of the systemic inequities which are causing the death and destruction this virus has manifested.

In between, Jerry makes a confession related to Michael Buble (don't ask), a couple of unsolicited Audible recommendations, discusses the real difference between using the term "minority" and "minoritized" and hands out a few Person-of-the-Year awards for good measure.

So basically, it's just Jerry being Jerry.

Enjoy the show. Thanks for sticking around (or for coming back). Keep being good to yourself and to each other.

Love Ya More!

- The Uninvited

'Feeling Good' performed by Nina Simone

'Keeping the Faith' performed by Billy Joel

*** The words and thoughts expressed in this episode (or any episode of this podcast) are those of Jerry Jones and not of Jerry's employer...nor of Billy Joel or Nina Simone (obviously) ***