

Getting Real About How COVID Started and COVID Vaccines, with Josh Rogin and Scott Gottlieb | Ep. 175
Oct 6, 2021
Josh Rogin, a journalist at The Washington Post and author of "Chaos Under Heaven," joins former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, who wrote "Uncontrolled Spread," to discuss the controversial origins of COVID-19. They delve into the lab leak theory and the challenges of investigating China's role. The conversation addresses vaccine mandates for children, parental concerns, and the nuances of natural immunity versus vaccination. They also highlight the importance of transparency in public health decision-making and the implications for global accountability in the wake of the pandemic.
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Lackluster Investigation
- The Biden administration seems to lack a plan for investigating COVID's origins.
- They haven't pressured China or released intelligence, hindering origin investigations.
EcoHealth Concerns
- EcoHealth Alliance, funded by taxpayers, is involved in virus research.
- Concerns exist about their lack of transparency and potential misleading information, similar to Peter Daszak's actions.
Daszak's Funding Requests
- Peter Daszak sought funding for gain-of-function research from both Fauci's group and the Pentagon.
- The Pentagon denied his request, deeming the research too dangerous.