AUTHORITY (THE SUSPENSION OF DISBELIEF)

The Bearman Radio Show kicks off with irreverent commentary, diving into listener emails filled with sharp, and often crude rebuttals to critics. The core discussion revolves around authority and manufactured consent, drawing parallels between historical events (Pearl Harbor, 9/11, COVID-19) and how elites exploit crises to justify wars and control narratives. Referencing the Milgram Experiment, Bearman highlights how people blindly obey authority, even when it leads to harm, and ties this to modern propaganda where "experts" legitimize state violence. The segment on suspension of disbelief—borrowed from Coleridge—explains how media and tech manipulate public perception, creating a fabricated reality that distracts from capitalist exploitation. The show concludes by urging listeners to reject this illusion and recognize their power in the real world, where collective action could challenge oppressive system