Highest Power: Church + State Ep56: Vaccines, Autism, & the Chaos at the CDC, with Janet Kellogg Ray
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Sep 11, 2025 Janet Kellogg Ray, a biology professor and author known for her expertise in science denial, dives into crucial discussions surrounding vaccines and the CDC's turmoil. She examines the impact of misinformation on public trust, especially in light of political changes. The conversation dissects the debunked vaccine-autism connection and its societal ramifications, while highlighting the decline in trust during the pandemic compared to past vaccine responses. Ray emphasizes the importance of credible sources for vaccination guidance amid growing skepticism.
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What Scientific Consensus Means
- Scientific consensus is a consensus of evidence, not a vote among people.
- Experts synthesize decades of data to reach conclusions, not opinions.
Follow The Money Carefully
- Scrutinize claims that financial incentives drive vaccine promotion; vaccines are low-profit products.
- Compare pricing and marketing across drugs before assuming corruption dictates vaccine policy.
Authority Versus True Expertise
- Distinguish authority from expertise when evaluating claims about health policy.
- Leaders may have platforms but lack the domain knowledge of vetted scientists.
