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Sharyl Attkisson Followed the Science and the Government Followed Her

Sep 26, 2024

Sharyl Attkisson, an investigative journalist and author, dives deep into the alarming ties between Big Pharma, government regulators, and scientific journals. She shares insights from her book, revealing systemic corruption and the dangers of vaccine propaganda. Sharyl discusses her journey toward medical skepticism, emphasizing the erosion of public trust in health institutions. The conversation highlights the challenges of censorship in media and the urgent need for reform in public health messaging. Her candid reflections on navigating these complex issues make for a compelling listen.

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Sharyl Attkisson highlights the pervasive influence of Big Pharma on journalism, leading to significant self-censorship within the media regarding public health issues.

The podcast emphasizes the growing skepticism towards conventional medical narratives, with an increasing call for transparency and accountability in evaluating vaccine safety and efficacy.

Attkisson discusses how alternate health responses, such as those from the Amish community during COVID-19, challenge mainstream public health strategies and advocate for diverse approaches.

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The Influence of Big Pharma on Media and Medicine

The relationship between pharmaceutical companies and media is characterized by significant financial influence, which has led to self-censorship in journalism. Many are aware of Big Pharma's contributions to political campaigns, but few recognize how deeply the medical establishment has been co-opted, affecting scientific research, medical associations, and education. Despite rising healthcare costs, chronic diseases are on the rise, raising questions about the efficacy of conventional treatments and the role of pharmaceutical marketing in shaping medical narratives. The speaker's personal journey highlights a growing skepticism towards the narratives widely accepted in medicine, fostering a broader conversation about truth in healthcare.

Intro

2min

Breaking Trust: The Journey to Medical Skepticism

10min

Unpacking Medical Corruption

19min

Red Flags in Healthcare and Public Trust

12min

Lost Voices: Health Concerns in Political Discourse

20min

Caution and Wisdom in Health Choices

2min

Evolving Narratives and Media Dynamics

6min

The Essential Role of Men in America's Future

2min

I sat down with investigative journalist and author Sharyl Attkisson to discuss the alarming intersection of Big Pharma, government regulators, and scientific journals. Sharyl shared insights from her new book “Follow the Science,” which delves into the propaganda, censorship, and conflicts of interest that have become endemic to our public health system. We also talked about Sharyl’s background in journalism and what she thinks about today’s media landscape.

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Follow Sharyl on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/SharylAttkisson

Follow Sharyl on Substack: https://sharylattkisson.substack.com/

Purchase a copy of Follow the Science: https://a.co/d/gsYkMVE

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Outline:

[0:00] Conventional medicine bias

[4:31] The case of the smallpox vaccine

[6:40] Are vaccine risks being hidden?

[12:06] How Big Pharma propagandizes doctors

[18:49] Is profit-seeking the source of the problem?

[25:52] The CDC is a vaccine marketing operation

[30:53] Trust in public health has been destroyed

[36:43] The Amish disproved the COVID response

[42:45] Why don’t we talk about our health crisis?

[45:46] Do we “burn it all down” or is reform possible?

[49:39] Is information overload a net positive for humanity?

[56:35] The Obama administration spied on her

[1:02:57] How has this work changed her choices and beliefs?

[1:07:29] When did the censorship industry take off?

[1:10:49] Inform the public and let them decide

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Sharyl Attkisson Followed the Science and the Government Followed Her

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Deep dives

The Influence of Big Pharma on Media and Medicine

Assessing Risks in Medical Treatments

Problems Surrounding Regulatory Bodies

Consequences of Censorship in Journalism

Exploring Alternative Health Models

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