Episode 80: Ushu Mukelo: Witchcraft, Vaccines, and South African Struggles

Episode 80 of What a Week! sits down with Ushu Mukelo, a Congolese brother dropping truth bombs from Scranton. We dive into African witchcraft—think healing broken legs with shadow rituals, not evil curses—and why it’s like advanced medicine in remote villages. Ushu schools us on COVID vaccine hype (spoiler: it’s not Tylenol), South Africa’s messy land fights (white farmers targeted, but it’s nuanced), and how processed foods wreck kids’ gut biomes, fueling anxiety. From Ethiopian Bible lore to Uganda land deals, we unpack tribalism, resilience, and MAHA’s call for fresh, whole foods. Join us for real talk and a plan to barbecue a goat! #WhatAWeek #MAHA #ScrantonVibes

0:00:00 Intro: Ushu Mukelo and African Wisdom
0:06:01 Witchcraft as Healing: African Medicine Unveiled
0:12:03 COVID Vaccines: Science or Hype?
0:18:05 South Africa’s Land Struggles: Farmers and History
0:24:07 Religion in Africa: Islam, Christianity, and More
0:30:09 Congo’s Challenges: Infrastructure and Trade
0:36:12 Traditional Remedies: Python Fat and Malaria Plants
0:42:15 Racism and Tribalism: A Global Problem
0:48:18 MAHA and Health: Ditching Processed Foods
0:54:20 Refugee Camp Stories: Verifying Village Tales
1:00:23 Slavery Today: Libya Markets and Oppression
1:06:26 Uganda Land Deals: Bribes and Dreams
1:12:29 Fresh Foods vs. Corporate Junk: African Markets
1:18:32 Building Community: Barbecue Plans and Unity
1:24:35 Closing: Humanity Over Labels, Truth as a Quest