The Andrew Klavan Show

This Medical Outsider Fought Against COVID Madness | Dr. Scott Atlas

Jul 9, 2025
Dr. Scott Atlas, a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and author, uncovers his battle against medical incompetence during the pandemic. He critiques the leadership failures and the panic-driven decisions surrounding COVID-19, emphasizing the disconnect between political pressures and scientific evidence. Atlas discusses the detrimental effects of lockdowns on youth mental health and compares global responses, highlighting the contrasting approach of Sweden. The conversation also delves into vaccine controversies and the erosion of public trust in health authorities.
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INSIGHT

Wikipedia's COVID Narrative Bias

  • Wikipedia labeled Scott Atlas as a COVID misinformation spreader but listed opinions that were actually accurate.
  • This shows how some sources clung to false narratives despite evidence to the contrary.
INSIGHT

Lockdowns’ Harmful Ineffectiveness

  • Lockdowns and school closures during COVID were harmful and ineffective at stopping spread or deaths.
  • These policies caused immense damage to children, businesses, and mental health without protecting high-risk populations.
ANECDOTE

Atlas’s Task Force Experience

  • Dr. Atlas joined the White House Task Force and faced opposition from established officials like Fauci and Birx.
  • These experts lacked critical scientific engagement and protected their positions over truth, sidelining dissenting evidence.
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