The Dr. Josh Axe Show

The Medical Freedom War Is Here. Del Bigtree EXPOSES the Pharma Machine

Jan 20, 2026
Del Bigtree, a television producer and health freedom activist known for the documentary Vaxxed, dives deep into the controversies surrounding vaccine safety. He reveals the significant power of the pharmaceutical industry in medicine and media. Del discusses alarming studies comparing vaccinated and unvaccinated children and highlights the importance of informed consent. Moreover, he emphasizes the need for skepticism towards medical narratives, advocating for a healthcare system rooted in transparency and nutrition, away from pharmaceutical dominance.
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INSIGHT

Evidence Over Authority

  • The core demand is evidence, not authority, for vaccine safety and effectiveness.
  • Del Bigtree argues regulators have never run placebo-based vaccinated vs unvaccinated trials to prove childhood vaccines improve health.
ANECDOTE

Early Skepticism Shaped A Career

  • Del Bigtree describes his upbringing: skepticism, homeschooling, and spiritual guidance shaped his questioning.
  • Those early influences led him into investigative TV work and deeper health reporting.
INSIGHT

Pharma's Political Power

  • Pharma is framed as the most powerful industry, outspending oil and gas on lobbying.
  • Del Bigtree ties that power to global policymaking and pandemic responses.
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