The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 349. Tyranny Through Weaponized Bureaucracy | Dr. Scott Jensen
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Apr 17, 2023 Dr. Scott Jensen, a family medicine physician and former Minnesota senator, discusses his journey navigating seven years of investigations that nearly derailed his career, reflecting on political motivations behind bureaucratic actions. He shares insights into the controversial COVID-19 death reporting guidelines and the emotional toll of public scrutiny on healthcare professionals. The conversation dives into the erosion of free speech in medicine, the necessity of legal support against character attacks, and the resilience required to push back against regulatory pressures.
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Scott Jensen's Background
- Scott Jensen, a small-town kid from Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, shares his life story.
- He transitioned from dentistry to seminary to family medicine, practicing for 37 years.
Political Career and COVID-19
- Jensen served in the Minnesota Senate and was vice-chair of the Health and Human Services Committee.
- He chose not to seek re-election due to his wife's health issues and a disillusionment with politics.
CDC Death Certificate Guidelines
- The CDC advised physicians to list COVID-19 as the cause of death even if it was a contributing factor, not the primary cause.
- Jensen questioned this, leading to his license being investigated.
