Ep. 31 | Public Outrage: Freedom of Speech, Superbowl & Tylenol feat. Carla Wilmaris
Selective Ignorance with Mandii B
The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts
4.6 • 3.4K Ratings
🗓️ 30 September 2025
⏱️ 82 minutes
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Summary
In this episode of Selective Ignorance, host Mandii B is joined by special guest Carla Wilmaris for a thought-provoking conversation that weaves together freedom of speech, friendship dynamics, faith, and cultural identity. The discussion opens with a celebration of five years of voices and the platform’s growth [00:00], before diving into the challenges surrounding freedom of speech in today’s climate [00:55].
From there, Mandii and Carla reflect on the dynamics of friendship and how differing perspectives can create both friction and growth [02:49], as well as how contrasting upbringings shape personal views [05:58]. This leads into a candid exploration of navigating public opinion while maintaining personal expression [08:46], highlighting the emotional toll of public scrutiny in a social media-driven world [12:10]. The hosts further explore the complexities of free speech and its societal implications [15:04].
The conversation then shifts to religion and faith, examining the role of hope in religion as a source of resilience[17:50]. They unpack how faith can be misinterpreted or misused [30:44], while also acknowledging the importance of hope and belief systems as personal anchors [39:46] [43:21]. The dialogue also addresses the struggles of navigating faith and doubt in modern society [50:21].
The episode takes a sharper turn as Mandii and Carla reflect on public figures and their influence on health perceptions, including the controversy around Trump’s statements on autism [51:20] and the intersection of autism awareness with pharmaceutical interests [59:47].
The discussion closes by examining cultural identity and representation in media, including the anticipation surrounding Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance and its broader cultural significance [01:02:33].
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| 0:00.0 | This is an IHeart podcast. |
| 0:21.6 | Peace of the planet. Shalameen to God here. Before we get into today's episode, we've got to celebrate the Black Effect podcast network. It's turning five years old, man, five years of powerful voices, unforgettable moments, and a community that keeps growing. This is the power of the platform. Now let's get into it. Hey guys, welcome to another episode of Selective Ignorance. However, before we get to this week's episode, I want to remind you guys to purchase my book, No Host Bard, a dual manifesto of sexual exploration and power. |
| 0:31.6 | So feel free to go to your local bookstores, preferably queer-owned, black-owned, or woman-owned to support them, but also just |
| 0:39.1 | click the button on Amazon, Barnes & Nobles, or wherever you read your books. Again, that is Noholds |
| 0:47.0 | Bard, a dual manifesto of sexual exploration and power written by yours truly and my co-host of the |
| 0:53.0 | Decisions Decisions Podcast, Weezy. |
| 0:55.5 | Make sure y'all get that. |
| 0:56.9 | Now let's get to this week's episode. |
| 0:58.6 | This is Mandy B. |
| 0:59.6 | Welcome to Selective Ignorance, a production of the Black Impact Podcast Network and I-Rat Radio. |
| 1:04.7 | Hey, classmates, or the ones that are in detention because y'all are the bad ones. |
| 1:10.2 | It is another episode of Selective Ignorance, and y'all are the bad ones. It is another episode of selective ignorance. |
| 1:13.5 | And y'all, we are getting into all the things today. |
| 1:16.3 | First up, freedom of speech, I swear, every week it feels like someone's ready to snatch |
| 1:20.9 | the mic right out of my hands and force me into corporate America again. |
| 1:25.8 | And honestly, it freaks me out. |
| 1:28.1 | Podcasting is literally my bread and butter, but also my therapy. |
| 1:32.0 | If I couldn't share my opinions, where would I be? |
| 1:34.5 | That's right. |
| 1:35.0 | We're talking about Jimmy Kimmel and Trump and him almost taking away the First Amendment. |
| 1:41.2 | The revolution about to be televised. |
| 1:42.6 | Then there's the so-called rapture that was supposed to end the world. |
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