The House of Pod Episode 293 - CDC (Certified Death Cult)
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Sep 2, 2025 David Gorski, a surgical oncologist and science communicator, teams up with Jason Petty (aka Prop), a poet and podcast host, to dive deep into recent controversies at the CDC. They dissect the implications of leadership resignations and the rise of anti-vaccine sentiments within public health agencies. The conversation also touches on how personal beliefs and political influences shape vaccine policies, while Prop shares insights from his latest album. This mix of critical analysis and personal storytelling makes for a thought-provoking discussion.
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Origins Of RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Claims
- RFK Jr. rose to prominence by promoting thimerosal and vaccine-autism conspiracy theories rooted in misinterpreted data.
- He frames adjusted epidemiologic findings as cover-ups and pursues narratives that resist falsification.
Lawyer Mindset Versus Scientific Method
- David Gorski contrasts scientific reasoning with legal advocacy to explain RFK Jr.'s methodology.
- RFK Jr. starts from a conclusion and seeks supporting evidence rather than testing falsifiable hypotheses.
Personal Claims From RFK Jr.'s Divorce
- Kaveh recounts RFK Jr.'s personal claims of mercury poisoning and a 'worm in his head' made during divorce proceedings.
- Those claims were used to avoid financial obligations and were publicized during the divorce.