

Jay Bhattacharya on Secret Bio-Labs, COVID Origins, and MAHA | Episode 44
May 15, 2025
In this discussion, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a prominent director at the NIH and co-signatory of the Great Barrington Declaration, reveals intriguing insights into the origins of COVID and the clandestine world of bio-labs in the U.S. He emphasizes the importance of reforming bio-laboratories, especially regarding safety and accountability. Bhattacharya also addresses the role of the NIH during the pandemic, advocating for unbiased science unaffected by political pressures. His perspectives challenge the status quo of health policies and promote transparency in research.
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Cohesive NIH Leadership Team
- The NIH leadership team is highly cohesive and aligned toward improving American health.
- They accomplish reforms rapidly that previously took years of bureaucratic conflict.
Great Barrington Declaration Insight
- The Great Barrington Declaration advocated focusing protection on the vulnerable only.
- Lockdowns worsened problems like opioid deaths and educational setbacks for children.
NIH Lost Public Trust
- NIH has a noble mission but lost public trust due to pandemic missteps.
- It supported some research likely causing the pandemic and needs fundamental reform.