Tylenol, Autism, and the New War on Public Health

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Sep 29, 2025

Join Jonathan and Wendy as they explore the chaos engulfing U.S. public health, featuring a powerful whistleblower testimony that highlights integrity amid dysfunction. They discuss the fallout from Trump's controversial Tylenol-autism claims and the resurgence of discredited figures like Andrew Wakefield. The hosts reveal how misinformation is reshaping vaccine policy, with states and health groups pushing back against federal disarray. They also reflect on the personal toll of combating anti-vaccine rhetoric and the risks posed by influencers amplifying doubt.

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INSIGHT

Resignation Highlights Integrity Crisis

Dr. Susan Menares resigned citing scientific integrity and warned undoing vaccine progress betrays families.
Her testimony contrasts sharply with politicized leadership and restored trust among some CDC staff.

INSIGHT

Great Barrington's Legacy Problems

Martin Kulldorff promoted natural herd immunity and the Great Barrington Declaration during COVID.
His past advocacy now undermines credibility as he chairs ACIP without operational public-health experience.

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ACIP Chaos Erodes Trust

RFK Jr.'s ACIP appointees displayed confusion, incompetence, and public chaos at meetings.
Media and experts warn this politicization erodes public confidence and fragments vaccine leadership.

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In this face-to-face episode, Jonathan and Wendy dive into the growing chaos surrounding U.S. public health. They highlight CDC whistleblower Dr. Susan Menez's powerful testimony on integrity, contrast it with the dysfunction of the new ACIP panel under RFK Jr., and dissect Trump's Tylenol-and-autism press conference that resurrects discredited Andrew Wakefield talking points. From quack autism "cures" to political appointees fumbling vaccine policy, the discussion traces how anti-vaccine disinformation moved from fringe rhetoric to federal power—leaving states, insurers, and medical groups scrambling to fill the leadership vacuum.

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