Topic: Chromosomes

Texas politician James Talarico is scrutinized for past comments claiming "God is non-binary" and that science acknowledges six biological sexes. Talarico attempts to walk back these statements as "intentionally provocative" while being questioned during his Senate run. The hosts mock his "Frankenstein" appearance and his attempts to distance himself from his previous progressive rhetoric to appeal to Texas voters.

The hosts discuss a new U.S. government report linking high fluoride levels to lower IQ in children. They also mock astronomer Neil deGrasse Tyson for a clip where he claims gender is a choice made each morning regardless of chromosomes, with Dvorak questioning the "man of science" label.

A lab technician's report suggests anomalies in the primers used for COVID-19 PCR tests, raising questions about testing accuracy. Additionally, the antiviral drug Remdesivir is characterized as ineffective in certain clinical settings, leading some labs to cease testing. Despite rising case numbers, San Diego has begun loosening restrictions on salons and indoor dining, coinciding with the shift in pharmaceutical narratives.