This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von E306 Robert F Kennedy Jr
Nov 12, 2020
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an environmental attorney and vaccine safety advocate, joins for a captivating discussion. They explore falconry and its connections to nature, while also reflecting on Kennedy's childhood amid key political events like the Cuban Missile Crisis. The conversation shifts to the controversial history of vaccine testing, emphasizing transparency and public trust regarding the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine. Kennedy shares thoughts on the pharmaceutical industry's influence and the urgent need for open debate in public health.
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Pigeon Racing
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. talks about his childhood hobby of racing homing pigeons.
- He explains how pigeons navigate back to their original home using their internal compass.
Falconry Passion
- Kennedy Jr. discusses his passion for falconry, which began at age 10.
- He describes apprenticing under Alvin Nye, a pioneer of American falconry.
Learning Falconry
- Kennedy Jr. details how his mentor, Alvin Nye, taught him various aspects of falconry.
- This included trapping, caring for, treating, training, and hunting with hawks.