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The Illusion of Consensus

The FDA's Broken System with Robert Malone

Aug 31, 2024
In this conversation, Dr. Robert Malone, a pivotal figure in mRNA vaccine development, sheds light on the FDA's daunting approval process and the ethical pitfalls in the pharmaceutical industry. He critiques political pressures during Operation Warp Speed and the troubling influence of big pharma on public health. Malone discusses the challenges faced by smaller innovators versus larger corporations in securing drug approvals. He also emphasizes the need for unbiased regulatory bodies to protect public health from corruption and inefficiency.
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  • Dr. Robert Malone highlights the FDA's compromised function due to its funding primarily from pharmaceutical companies, raising concerns about bias in approvals.
  • The podcast critiques Operation Warp Speed for its lack of transparency and the political pressures affecting vaccine development decisions.

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