Humanity Unplugged Podcast

Jermaine McCrimmon
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Humanity Unplugged is a podcast that listens to the heartbeat of our neighborhoods and the everyday moments, life‑changing events, and world news that shape us and brings them into honest, compassionate conversation. We believe knowing Jesus Christ makes a way: offering hope, healing, and a framework for reconciliation. Through real stories, thoughtful dialogue, and practical insight, we pursue clearer communication and deeper understanding so listeners can engage their communities with wisdom and love. Join us as we unplug the noise, share what matters, and walk together toward truth, service, and renewed hope.

  1. EP: 136 Russia vs Ukraine war

    3D AGO

    EP: 136 Russia vs Ukraine war

    Russia launched over 890 drones in a 24-hour period, marking one of the longest and largest aerial assaults of the war, targeting energy sites, railways, and civilian infrastructure across Ukraine. The relentless attack caused widespread damage, resulted in at least six deaths, and injured dozens more, with ABC News reporting via Facebook a total of over 1,600 munitions used, including missiles. [1, 2] Key Details of the Attack: Scale: Over 890 Shahed-type and decoy drones were deployed, with reports of up to 948 drones, and ABC News, via Facebook, reported over 1,600 total munitions over 24 hours.Targets: The assault heavily impacted critical energy infrastructure, rail facilities (hit at least 23 times in one day), and residential areas.Casualties & Damage: At least six people, including civilians, were killed, and a Facebook post from ABC News reports 20 people missing after strikes, particularly in Kyiv. •Impact: The attack, described in an ABC News YouTube video as the largest since the war began, aimed to overload air defenses and cause maximum disruption to energy supplies. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

    24 min
  2. EP: 135 Hantavirus /Norovirus. Are you going on a cruise?

    6D AGO

    EP: 135 Hantavirus /Norovirus. Are you going on a cruise?

    More than 100 people fell ill from a norovirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship bound for Port Canaveral. A major health emergency is unfolding after reports of a dangerous virus outbreak aboard a cruise ship prompted a large-scale evacuation. Passengers and crew members are reportedly being moved as health officials and emergency responders work to contain the situation amid growing fears of a wider spread. The outbreak has sparked panic among travelers and raised fresh questions about health and safety protocols on cruise liners, following multiple global concerns over infectious disease management in recent years. Authorities are continuing investigations into the virus, while medical teams remain on alert as passengers undergo screening and emergency procedures.

    31 min
  3. EP: 134 What is the Hantavirus? Outbreak on a cruise ship.

    MAY 6

    EP: 134 What is the Hantavirus? Outbreak on a cruise ship.

    Hantaviruses are a family of viruses spread primarily by rodents (mice, rats, voles) that can cause severe, potentially fatal respiratory or renal infections in humans, such as Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS). Transmission occurs through inhaling virus-contaminated air or contact with rodent feces, urine, or saliva. Key Details About Hantavirus Transmission: Humans get infected mainly by breathing in dust contaminated with rodent droppings or urine, or by touching these materials and then their eyes/nose. It is rarely transmitted between humans, though some strains, like the Andes virus, can be.Symptoms: Early symptoms (1-8 weeks after exposure) include fever, fatigue, and muscle aches (especially thighs, hips, and back). Late-stage symptoms include severe lung infections (HPS) with severe breathing difficulties.Fatality Rate: HPS is highly serious, with mortality rates around 50% in some outbreaks.Prevention: Primary prevention involves managing and preventing rodent infestations in homes, cabins, and workplaces.Diagnosis/Treatment: No specific treatment or vaccine exists; early detection and supportive care in an ICU are critical. Common Misconceptions It's not just a "third-world" disease: Hantaviruses are found worldwide, and specific strains exist throughout the Americas and Eurasia.Not all rodents carry it: It is specific to certain species, such as deer mice in North America.It's not spread solely by bites: The vast majority of cases are caused by inhaling contaminated dust while cleaning, not by rodent bites. The World Health Organization is keeping an eye on a Hantavirus epidemic on a cruise ship that has left over 140 passengers stranded and three people dead. The WHO reports that out of the 147 passengers and crew, seven have fallen ill, three of them have passed away, one is seriously ill, and three are experiencing minor symptoms.

    29 min
  4. EP: // The Jessica Ross Story

    APR 30

    EP: // The Jessica Ross Story

    The death of a baby who was decapitated during delivery has been ruled a homicide by a medical examiner's office in the U.S. state of Georgia. Parents Jessica Ross and Treveon Taylor sued a hospital they allege failed to inform them that their son was decapitated during birth last year. A medical examiner's office said the cause of death was a broken neck caused by human action, according to a statement shared by the couple's attorney. The hospital has denied wrongdoing. Mr. Taylor accused the doctor who delivered the baby and the hospital of lying to them and not allowing them to see their son, whom they named Treveon Taylor Jr. "We just want justice for our son," Mr. Taylor said at a news conference on Wednesday in Atlanta. "They lied to us, they ain't let us touch him, we didn't like it."

    46 min
  5. EP: // 132 Trump's security team must do better? // Is Iran Targeting World’s Internet with Threats to Undersea Cables?

    APR 28

    EP: // 132 Trump's security team must do better? // Is Iran Targeting World’s Internet with Threats to Undersea Cables?

    Shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night. The stage was cleared, including President Trump. The suspect in Saturday night's White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting is in custody and is hospitalized, officials said. He has been identified as a 30-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California, three sources told CBS News. Iranian state-linked media has warned of potential attacks on undersea cables in the Persian Gulf, shifting focus from oil to the invisible infrastructure powering the global internet. These submarine cables carry emails, banking transactions, and most global data traffic. Key routes run through the Strait of Hormuz, a major digital chokepoint serving Gulf nations. Any disruption could trigger widespread outages, financial instability, and even geopolitical escalation. Past incidents in the Baltic and Red Seas show that such risks are real. For data-heavy economies like India, heavily reliant on these networks, even limited damage could disrupt services, slow connectivity, and impact millions within minutes

    33 min
  6. EP//: 131 Mass shooting in Louisiana // The Mystery Of The Missing UFO Scientists

    APR 21

    EP//: 131 Mass shooting in Louisiana // The Mystery Of The Missing UFO Scientists

    A Louisiana father fatally shot eight children, including seven of his own, in an attack on his family Sunday morning that stretched across two houses in a Shreveport neighborhood left shaken by one of the nation's deadliest mass shootings in recent years, police said. Over the past three years, a series of deaths and disappearances involving scientists in the United States has drawn increasing attention. With even President Donald Trump now weighing in. Ensuring it is being looked into, and we may get answers soon. But will we? Hem Kaur Saroya tells you more. Missing UFO Scientist | UFO Scientist Missing | Missing Scientists | Missing Scientists US | JPL Scientists Missing | Missing Scientists 2026 | NASA Scientists Missing | NASA Missing Scientists | 8 Scientists Dead Or Missing | Defense Scientists Missing | Missing Scientist | Missing US Nuclear Scientists Pattern 2026 | UFO Scientist Disappearance | George Galloway Ten American Scientists Missing Claim | What Happened To The UFO Scientist | Scientists | Scientists Disappearing | JPL Scientists | Classified Scientists |

    33 min
  7. EP: 130 Countries are tagged teaming against the United States. Who will the United States team up with?

    APR 16

    EP: 130 Countries are tagged teaming against the United States. Who will the United States team up with?

    A new flashpoint is emerging in the global energy war as tensions rise between the US and China over Iran's oil trade. Washington has tightened sanctions, refusing to renew relief that permitted Iranian oil sales, while warning Beijing against continuing imports. A new report adds a security dimension, claiming Iran used a Chinese-linked satellite to monitor US military bases. The US has labeled China an 'unreliable partner,' while Russia has offered to offset China’s energy needs. For years, China has been the lifeline for Iran’s oil exports through shadow networks. Now, as US President Donald Trump ramps up pressure, a broader geopolitical and energy realignment is unfolding. Uganda’s Chief of Defense Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has triggered a diplomatic storm after demanding $1 billion and 'the most beautiful woman in Turkey' as his wife, giving Ankara a 30-day ultimatum to comply or face the closure of its embassy in Kampala.  The general framed his billion-dollar demand as a 'security dividend' to compensate for Uganda's nearly two-decade military deployment in Somalia, where Ugandan troops have fought and died battling Al-Shabaab terrorists, while Turkey quietly built ports, airports, hospitals, and billion-dollar infrastructure across the country. Hem Saroya tells you.

    32 min
  8. EP: 129 Does age matter in relationships? Pt. 1

    APR 14

    EP: 129 Does age matter in relationships? Pt. 1

    Age is not as important in a relationship as life stage, maturity, and common objectives. Large age disparities can cause problems due to generational differences or different energy levels, but successful partnerships are based on compatibility, respect, and shared ideals, so the age difference is frequently immaterial.  Key Factors Regarding Age Gaps: Life Stages & Maturity: Significant gaps (e.g., 10-15+ years) can create challenges when partners are at vastly different life stages, such as one wanting to start a family while the other is looking to retire.Common Ground: The likelihood of shared interests decreases with greater age differences, potentially affecting long-term compatibility.Social and Emotional Factors: People often prioritize emotional maturity over chronological age, looking for partners who are established and know what they want.Statistical Risk: Some studies, such as one from Emory University, suggest that larger age gaps (e.g., 10 or 20 years) may correlate with a higher likelihood of divorce.The "Rule of Thumb": A common, informal guideline is the "half your age plus seven" formula for calculating an acceptable minimum age, though this is subjective

    31 min
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Humanity Unplugged is a podcast that listens to the heartbeat of our neighborhoods and the everyday moments, life‑changing events, and world news that shape us and brings them into honest, compassionate conversation. We believe knowing Jesus Christ makes a way: offering hope, healing, and a framework for reconciliation. Through real stories, thoughtful dialogue, and practical insight, we pursue clearer communication and deeper understanding so listeners can engage their communities with wisdom and love. Join us as we unplug the noise, share what matters, and walk together toward truth, service, and renewed hope.

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  • Creator
    Jermaine McCrimmon
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    125
  • Rating
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