Front Burner Can RFK Jr. save B.C.'s death row ostriches?
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Jul 29, 2025 Joining the discussion is Mark Fawcett Atkinson, a journalist from Canada's National Observer, who dives into the bizarre connection between a British Columbia ostrich farm and widespread anti-vaccine sentiments. He emphasizes the family’s emotional battle against a culling order due to avian flu concerns. The podcast explores how this local crisis catches the attention of right-wing media and conspiracy theorists, underscoring the interplay between public health, misinformation, and grassroots activism. It's a wild ride through the world of farm animals and vaccine skepticism!
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Freedom Convoy Support at Farm
- Jim Kerr, part of Ottawa Freedom Convoy, has lived on the ostrich farm for over three months.
- He describes the farm's family as kind and the cause as a moral duty to support.
Avian Flu Threat Overview
- Avian flu is highly lethal to poultry, killing nearly 100% of them.
- Human cases are rare but deadly with a 52% death rate among confirmed infections.
Farm's Immunity and Big Pharma Claim
- The farm argues surviving ostriches have herd immunity and unique antibodies.
- They claim Big Pharma wants to suppress antibody research to promote vaccinations.