Some More News Some More News: The Right-Wing’s Most Insidious 2025 Lies
Jul 9, 2025
Dive into the world of under-the-radar right-wing lies, featuring notable figures like RFK Jr. and Elon Musk. Discover the bizarre claims surrounding vaccines and reproductive rights, and the flawed beliefs about LGBTQ parenting in foster care. Unpack the strategic manipulation of narratives regarding Social Security and examine the crucial topic of judicial independence amid right-wing extremism. Finally, enjoy a comedic take on confronting misinformation with humor and imagination that engages listeners and sparks critical thinking.
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Vaccine Fetus Debris Myth Debunked
- RFK Jr.'s claim that MMR vaccines contain aborted fetus debris is false and misleading.
- The vaccine uses cell lines from one aborted fetus in the 1960s, not actual fetal debris in vaccines.
Gay Parents and Child Wellbeing
- Matt Walsh's claim that gay parents make kids dysfunctional is a baseless bigoted lie.
- Research shows no difference in child outcomes between same-sex and opposite-sex parents.
Social Security Fraud Lie Exposed
- Elon Musk and right-wing figures lie about Social Security fraud to justify cutting it.
- Actual fraud is minimal, but they distort data to push dismantling the agency.