

"Experts" Mislead on COVID Origins, and Biden's Afghanistan Baggage, with Josh Rogin and Robert O'Neill | Ep. 366
Aug 3, 2022
Join Josh Rogin, a Washington Post columnist and author known for his work on COVID-19 origins, and Robert O'Neill, a former Navy SEAL involved in the Osama bin Laden raid, as they explore pressing global issues. They discuss the lab leak theory’s implications and the role of compromised experts in misleading the public. O'Neill delves into the fallout from the Afghanistan withdrawal and military recruitment challenges, highlighting the cultural divides impacting enlistment. The conversation navigates the complex geopolitical landscape involving Taiwan and China.
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COVID-19 Origin Obscurity
- COVID-19 origins are still unclear due to obscured information.
- Scientists, potentially with conflicts of interest, manipulate narratives, hindering the investigation.
Experts' Bias in COVID-19 Origin
- So-called experts exaggerate scientific data to support pre-determined conclusions about COVID-19's origins.
- Their motivation seems to be protecting their careers, hindering a genuine investigation.
Shifting Narrative on Lab Leak Theory
- The lab leak theory gained traction after Biden and WHO acknowledged it.
- This shifted the narrative, making it harder to dismiss as a conspiracy.