EP#221 | DSD | EJ Johnson, Trump & Putin, Gaza Narratives, Obama vs Black Voters, and Rumsfeld’s Missing Trillions

Oct 16

📄 Episode Overview

In Episode #221 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar delivers a whirlwind breakdown of political theater, media contradictions, and government gaslighting. He starts with a correction on EJ Johnson’s identity, then dives deep into Magic Johnson’s HIV legacy and some odd silence around lawsuits. Ray then unpacks wild claims from Bob Woodward’s new Trump-Putin story, analyzes Elon Musk’s viral take on immigration and election interference, and calls out Nancy Pelosi’s supposed opposition to Netanyahu. The episode crescendos with Ray’s reaction to Obama’s attempt to guilt Black male voters—and the backlash it triggered online. Finally, Ray drops a forgotten bombshell from Donald Rumsfeld on $2.3 trillion missing from the Pentagon the day before 9/11.

🧠 Key Takeaways

⚧️ Clarifying EJ Johnson’s Identity
Ray corrects his earlier comments—EJ identifies as a gay man with an androgynous fashion style, not as transgender.

🧪 Magic Johnson and the Silence Around HIV
Ray revisits Magic Johnson’s HIV announcement and notes the strange absence of any public lawsuits or accusations over the years.

📚 Bob Woodward Claims Trump Secretly Sent COVID Tests to Putin
Ray mocks the implausibility of a story in Woodward’s new book that allegedly includes dialogue between Trump and Putin—questioning how such a conversation would even be documented.

🧠 Elon Musk Warns About Immigration Manipulating Swing States
In a Tucker Carlson interview, Musk claims illegal immigrants are being flown into swing states to skew the 2024 election. Ray finds the theory plausible if not provable.

🗳️ Pelosi’s ‘Opposition’ to Netanyahu—Real or Theater?
Ray questions whether Pelosi’s tough talk against Netanyahu is genuine, or just a political distraction from her consistent alignment with establishment policy.

🪧 Two-State Solution: Empty Political Buzzword?
Ray plays a montage showing how both Republicans and Democrats repeatedly push the “two-state solution” without ever delivering results.

👥 Obama Lectures Black Men—And They Clap Back
Obama singles out Black men for not supporting Kamala Harris. Ray plays clips of the backlash from Black voters and pundits who find the approach condescending.

💸 Rumsfeld Admits $2.3 Trillion Missing—One Day Before 9/11
A chilling throwback clip reveals Donald Rumsfeld admitting the Pentagon couldn’t account for $2.3 trillion—just one day before the 9/11 attacks.

⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps

00:00 – Intro and EJ Johnson clarification
02:12 – Magic Johnson’s HIV timeline and lingering questions
04:33 – Bob Woodward’s Trump-Putin COVID test claim
06:43 – Musk’s theory: illegals + swing states = election rig
10:56 – Pelosi blasts Netanyahu on CNN: is it real?
16:19 – Two-state solution montage: bipartisan nothingness
22:49 – Obama lectures Black men on Kamala support
25:58 – CNN & Nina Turner respond to Obama
28:10 – Viral TikToks push back hard on Obama
32:57 – Rumsfeld admits $2.3 trillion missing on 9/10/01
34:51 – Kenny Rogers outro + DSD book promo

🎯 Conclusion

From celebrity identity corrections to global election tampering, this episode is a full-spectrum dive into political hypocrisy and institutional gaslighting. Ray keeps it bold, honest, and thought-provoking as always.

❓ FAQ

Q: Did Trump really send COVID tests to Putin?
A: Bob Woodward claims so in his new book, but Ray finds the story implausible and mocks its theatrical dialogue.

Q: What was the backlash to Obama’s comments?
A: Black men on social media strongly rejected his implication that sexism drives their lack of support for Kamala Harris.

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🔑 Keywords

EJ Johnson identity, Magic Johnson HIV story, Trump Putin COVID test Woodward, Elon Musk Tucker swing states, Pelosi Netanyahu 2024, Obama Black men Kamala backlash, Rumsfeld 9/11 missing trillions, Deep Shallow Dive podcast

🗂️ Categories

Political Media Narratives, Black Voter Engagement, 9/11 & Government Accountability

🏷️ Tags

Trump, Obama, EJ Johnson, Elon Musk, Bob Woodward, Kamala Harris, Nancy Pelosi, Rumsfeld

📝 Meta Description

Episode 221: EJ Johnson truth, Magic’s HIV silence, Trump-Putin claims, Elon on voter rigging, Obama’s Black voter misstep, and Rumsfeld’s $2.3T mystery. #DeepShallowDive

Ray Doustdar

Adding a new chapter to his diverse career, Ray now steps into the world of literature as an author, presenting his debut work, 'Deep Shallow Dive into You.' This book is a testament to his commitment to fostering personal growth and self-awareness.

Ray's venture into authorship extends his passion for meaningful communication and impact into writing, offering readers a transformative journey designed to cultivate a more authentic relationship with themselves.

Ray aims to connect with readers profoundly through his writing, sharing insights and strategies to help them uncover their true selves and live with unwavering authenticity and intention.

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