
The Sharyl Attkisson Podcast
Sharyl Attkisson is a nonpartisan investigative journalist, five-time Emmy Award winner and recipient of the Edward R. Murrow award for investigative reporting. She is the New York Times bestselling author of "The Smear," "Stonewalled," "Slanted," and "Follow the Science." She is managing editor of the Sun. morning national TV news program “Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson.” Find out why her podcasts and Tedx talks have received many millions of views. Do your own research. Make up your own mind. Think for yourself. www.sharylattkisson.com
Latest episodes

Mar 8, 2025 • 36min
279. MMR Vaccine and the Merck Whistleblower
Merck whistleblower Stephen Krahling describes what he sees as serious fraud in a fight that went on for more than two decades over a vaccine that most Americans born after 1970 got. Merck disputes any allegations of wrongdoing and says it fixed any issues flagged by the FDA. The CDC and FDA say Merck's MMR vaccine is safe and effective.Order Sharyl’s national bestseller: “Follow the $cience.”Subscribe to my two podcasts: “The Sharyl Attkisson Podcast” and “Full Measure After Hours.” Leave a review, subscribe and share with your friends! Support independent journalism by visiting the Sharyl Attkisson store.

Mar 6, 2025 • 42min
136. The Big Chill: Smearing Dr. Bhattacharya and Other Scientists in the Name of Science (From the Archives)
With Dr. Bhattacharya likely soon to be sworn in to head up the National Institutes of Health, you'll want to listen to this interview with him.From the Archives: Originally published June 7, 2022The outrageous story of how reputable scientists who were off the government narrative were slandered, censored, and smeared — even though many of them proved to be far more correct than public health experts in their predictions, and more on target in terms of their advice. Dr. Jay Bhattacharya is a medical doctor and professor at the Stanford School of Medicine, and has a PhD in economics.Subscribe to my two podcasts: “The Sharyl Attkisson Podcast” and “Full Measure After Hours.” Leave a review, subscribe and share with your friends! Support independent journalism by visiting the new Sharyl Attkisson store.Order “Slanted: How the News Media Taught Us to Love Censorship and Hate Journalism” by Sharyl Attkisson at Harper Collins, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books a Million, IndieBound, Bookshop!Visit JustTheNews.com, SharylAttkisson.com and www.FullMeasure.news for original reporting.Do your own research. Make up your own mind. Think for yourself.

Feb 26, 2025 • 14min
278. The Blood Clot Covid Vaccine Pathologist: Dr. Ryan Cole
Dr. Ryan Cole, a board-certified pathologist and former medical lab CEO, dives into the alarming rise of dangerous blood clots linked to COVID vaccines. He shares his journey from a quiet pathologist to a vocal advocate, detailing the backlash he faced for voicing medical dissent. Cole stresses the need for autopsies and better data collection to understand COVID-19 deaths. He also discusses the struggles of communicating vaccination risks amid growing distrust in traditional medicine, prompting individuals to seek alternative health information.

Feb 19, 2025 • 17min
277. Bitten: The Secret History of Lyme Disease and Biological Weapons
A thought-provoking conversation with science writer Kris Newby about Lyme Disease and the US history of infecting ticks and other parasites with disease as part of biological warfare research. Order Sharyl’s national bestseller: “Follow the $cience.”Subscribe to my two podcasts: “The Sharyl Attkisson Podcast” and “Full Measure After Hours.” Leave a review, subscribe and share with your friends! Support independent journalism by visiting the Sharyl Attkisson store.

Feb 15, 2025 • 20min
276. Shocking Scheme Put Telecom Exec in Prison After He Refused Govt. Demand to Spy on US Citizens
The shocking scheme that put a telecom executive, Qwest's Joe Nacchio, in prison after he refused a govt. demand to spy on US citizens.Order Sharyl’s national bestseller: “Follow the $cience.”Subscribe to my two podcasts: “The Sharyl Attkisson Podcast” and “Full Measure After Hours.” Leave a review, subscribe and share with your friends! Support independent journalism by visiting the Sharyl Attkisson store.

Feb 14, 2025 • 47min
199. 2024 Spoiler Alert: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (From the Archives)
In this engaging conversation, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a presidential candidate and environmental lawyer known for his activism, discusses his vision for the 2024 campaign. He tackles censorship surrounding vaccine information, emphasizing the need for accurate reporting. Kennedy critiques the influence of corporate interests in politics and calls attention to rising chronic health issues in America. He also explores the challenges facing third-party candidates and suggests a new approach to public health and transparency in government, all while advocating for independent journalism.

Feb 2, 2025 • 43min
275. John Sopko: 'The Donald Trump of Inspectors General'
John Sopko was the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) who revealed the shocking truth about tens of billions of our tax dollars misspent in Afghanistan. He also made a lot of powerful enemies among those exposed by his audits. I interviewed him for my TV program Full Measure as he prepared to wind his office down early, since we aren’t spending as much in Afghanistan anymore.
Order Sharyl’s national bestseller: “Follow the $cience.”
Subscribe to my two podcasts: “The Sharyl Attkisson Podcast” and “Full Measure After Hours.” Leave a review, subscribe and share with your friends! Support independent journalism by visiting the Sharyl Attkisson store.

Jan 30, 2025 • 13min
274. The Jan. 6 Releases
We follow up with nonviolent January 6 offender Treniss Evans, one of more than 1300 who received a presidential pardon on Donald Trump’s first day in office.
Order Sharyl’s national bestseller: “Follow the $cience.”
Subscribe to my two podcasts: “The Sharyl Attkisson Podcast” and “Full Measure After Hours.” Leave a review, subscribe and share with your friends! Support independent journalism by visiting the Sharyl Attkisson store.

Jan 23, 2025 • 24min
273. ‘Shut it Down’: Reporting from the US-Mexico Border
While President Trump was being inaugurated, I headed to the Southern Border to find out what changes are coming. Cochise County, Arizona Sheriff Mark Dannels fills us in. He also tells about his past meetings with President Biden, Kamala Harris, President Trump, and Border Czar Tom Homan.
Order Sharyl’s national bestseller: “Follow the $cience.”
Subscribe to my two podcasts: “The Sharyl Attkisson Podcast” and “Full Measure After Hours.” Leave a review, subscribe and share with your friends! Support independent journalism by visiting the Sharyl Attkisson store.

Dec 30, 2024 • 22min
272. Blindness Risk from Ozempic and Wegovy Mirrors that of Viagra
A new study finds a concerning increase in risk of blindness with popular semaglutides.
Order Sharyl’s national bestseller: “Follow the $cience.”
Subscribe to my two podcasts: “The Sharyl Attkisson Podcast” and “Full Measure After Hours.” Leave a review, subscribe and share with your friends! Support independent journalism by visiting the Sharyl Attkisson store.
Visit SharylAttkisson.com and www.FullMeasure.news for original reporting.
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