Topic: Political Asylum

The hosts examine the role of mental hospitals in the early 20th century, suggesting they functioned as prisons for political dissidents and those who questioned the new historical narrative. Alex and Greg share personal family anecdotes regarding relatives who were institutionalized and subjected to brain-scrambling treatments like electroshock therapy. They argue these facilities were essentially re-education centers designed to remove "distempered" individuals from society.

Despite the Pope seeking asylum within Vatican City, Kevin Annett asserts that heads of state are not immune to prosecution for crimes against humanity under international law. The ITCCS has contacted police in Canada, the U.S., England, and Italy to request assistance in detaining the accused. Annett recounts instances where activists successfully occupied churches by challenging police officers' oaths of office regarding the protection of child rapists.