Behind the Bastards It Could Happen Here Weekly 185
Jun 7, 2025
Dr. Kaveh Hoda, a doctor and returning guest, discusses the FDA's proposed changes to COVID vaccine guidelines, raising concerns about political interference and public trust. The conversation touches on the ethical dilemmas in vaccine research and the challenges of misinformation. They also reflect on historical events like the Tiananmen Square protests, emphasizing the relationship between workers and students in their struggle for democracy. The episode mixes serious analysis with humor, engaging listeners on complex societal issues.
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FDA's Covid Vaccine Restriction Risks
- The FDA plans to restrict Covid vaccine access to those over 65 or with risk factors, bypassing traditional scientific advisory processes.
- This political takeover risks reducing vaccine availability and undermining public health trust.
Advocate to Protect Vaccine Access
- Talk to your doctor to identify personal risk factors qualifying you for Covid vaccines under new CDC guidelines.
- Support and pressure medical advisory panels and Congress to keep vaccine access broad and protect public health.
Tiananmen Students' Complex Goals
- The Tiananmen student protests sought faster market reforms and more speech freedom but were hierarchical and internally divided.
- Their goals aligned with neo-authoritarianism favoring strong party control, not pure democracy.
