The Highwire with Del Bigtree

Liz James, Founder & President of Blessed by His Blood, and Tanya Lair—a physician assistant and mother of two daughters who require lifelong transfusions—share the fight to protect patients’ right to direct to donor blood after a decade-long donor arrangement was suddenly revoked. They unpack how a system meant to save lives can prioritize bureaucracy and profit over individualized care, and why this battle is spreading to legislatures across the country.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-highwire-with-del-bigtree--3620606/support.

Rapid AI growth and its threat to white-collar jobs are front and center. The political rise of universal basic income and debates about an AI dividend are explored. Concerns about motivation, creativity, and purpose if work is no longer required are raised. Parenting and career choices in an uncertain, automated future are also discussed.

A major court ruling in Canada has declared Prime Minister Trudeau’s use of emergency powers against the trucker convoys illegal, including freezing bank accounts and silencing dissent. Is this a turning point for government overreach worldwide? Del and Jefferey Jaxen report.Jefferey Jaxen examines growing claims from Senator Rand Paul that the Department of Justice may be blocking accountability for Anthony Fauci, despite mounting evidence of suppressed debate and destroyed records.Plus, Del sits down with pediatrician Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh, who once trusted the vaccine program, until “the science” no longer supported it. Can honest conversation restore trust and reveal common ground?Guest: Dr. Joel ‘Gator’ WarshBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-highwire-with-del-bigtree--3620606/support.

Unresolved questions surrounding COVID-19 vaccine injuries have been brought into focus by contrasting public polling with official reporting systems, revealing how many serious adverse events may have gone uncounted. Jefferey exposes the glaring contradiction of vaccine architect Stanley Plotkin now calling for better detection, prevention, and compensation of vaccine injuries—after decades of defending a system that never properly studied or tracked them.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-highwire-with-del-bigtree--3620606/support.

In this insightful discussion, Jefferey Jaxen, an investigative reporter focused on vaccine safety, exposes alarming underreporting of COVID vaccine injuries. Liz James, founder of a nonprofit for unvaccinated blood donations, emphasizes the critical need for donor choice, while Tanya Lair shares her family's poignant journey with Beta Thalassemia Major and the vital role of directed blood. Together, they highlight the ongoing debate over medical freedom, safety in blood donations, and the implications of AI on health and society.

This week, investigative reporter Jefferey Jaxen discusses the CDC's drastic changes to the childhood vaccine schedule, aligning the U.S. with Denmark—what does this mean for families? He also unveils the food pyramid overhaul, emphasizing a newfound focus on whole foods. Health freedom activist Sayer Ji joins to reveal the shocking origins of the CCDH and its role in censorship and disinformation campaigns. Their conversation dives into the implications for free speech in the digital age and personal impacts of being labeled as a 'disinformation source'.

Jefferey Jaxen, an investigative documentary filmmaker focused on public health and environmental issues, unveils the complexities behind the rush to green energy. He discusses the intertwining motivations of politics and money, highlighting the social costs of transitioning from coal. Jaxen critiques the consensus on climate science, disputes the validity of current models, and emphasizes the need for diverse energy solutions. He also brings to light the indigenous perspectives on land rights and environmental risks associated with lithium mining, setting the stage for a deeper exploration in Part Two.

This Christmas, HighWire Plus is releasing a special gift to our audience: Part 1 of Jefferey Jaxen’s documentary investigation into polio — normally exclusive to HighWire+ subscribers. As more vaccines come under scrutiny and the hepatitis B shot is removed from the recommended schedule for healthy babies, questions about polio are inevitable. This documentary provides the history, the science, and the interviews you need to have that conversation. Featuring Dr. Pierre Kory, Forrest Maready, and Dr. Suzanne Humphries, author of Dissolving Illusions. Share this with friends and family. The conversation starts now. Merry Christmas!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-highwire-with-del-bigtree--3620606/support.

Today’s HighWire pulls no punches. Del breaks down HHS’s decision to withdraw funding from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the media reaction to RFK Jr.’s bold move. Jefferey Jaxen reports on the quiet return of flu lockdowns overseas—and the next pandemic narrative already taking shape. Then, Jefferey examines what’s truly at stake as the AI race threatens to replace human labor at scale. Finally, epidemiologist Nick Hulscher, MPH, joins Del in-studio to reveal new findings from a reanalysis of the Henry Ford “vaxxed vs. unvaxxed” data—results that could redefine modern public health.Guests: Nicolas Hulscher, MPHBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-highwire-with-del-bigtree--3620606/support.

ICAN lead counsel Aaron Siri, esq., breaks down ACIP’s historic decision to end the recommendation of universal Hepatitis B vaccination at birth for babies of healthy, Hep-B–negative mothers—moving it to age 2 months and “shared decision making.” He details major gaps in the safety data, evidence of harm buried in our federal injury programs, and an ethical crisis in the U.S. of pressuring parents to vaccinate their children under threat of CPS. Siri also contrasts U.S. policy with nations like mandate-free Denmark, which recommends far fewer vaccines while enjoying better health outcomes.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-highwire-with-del-bigtree--3620606/support.