The potential confirmation of RFK Jr. as the head of public health raises significant alarm bells. The hosts dissect the intertwining of conspiracy theories and wellness culture, highlighting the dangers of misinformation. They delve into the implications of anti-vaccine rhetoric and the rise of right-wing pseudo-journals. The conversation extends to the monetization of health ideas and historical manipulations of scientific data. There's also a deep dive into the cultural narratives that threaten genuine health advancements and the increasing risks of harmful ideologies.
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RFK Jr.'s Confirmation
RFK Jr.'s confirmation to HHS is likely, despite concerns about his anti-vaccine views.
He's using strategies like claiming ignorance of his group's anti-vaccine activities.
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CHD Fundraising
RFK Jr.'s Children's Health Defense is fundraising off of his Senate hearing exchange with Bernie Sanders about anti-vax onesies.
The organization claims vaccines harm children and contradicts RFK Jr.'s pro-vaccine statements.
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American Cultural Disinterest
Americans show little interest in other cultures unless it validates their views.
This, coupled with data manipulation, contributes to the current misinformation climate.
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As of recording time, RFK Jr has not yet been confirmed to the HHS Secretary position by the Senate. That might change by publication date. But if we were setting odds on this confirmation, we’d say put your money on Bobby.
So, WTF. Bobby Brainworms will be in charge of US public health, and its influence around the world. Our years of reporting on him have been defeated by the influencer noise of the MAHA Mamas. But we. Will. Carry. On.
Julian reviews the misinfo docket. Derek runs down the bureaucratic implications. And Matthew speculates on just how perfect someone like RFK Jr would be as the domestic health figurehead of a fascist movement, if, you know, that were ever to be possible.
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