3 chapters across the catalog
A report from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) found that COVID-19 skeptics often place a high premium on data analysis and the scientific process. The study notes that these groups treat science as a process of inquiry rather than an institutional authority.
Listener Criticism, COVID-19 Skepticism and Hospital Capacity
A listener letter expresses frustration with the show's skeptical tone regarding COVID-19 vaccines and hospital capacity. The hosts respond by clarifying that they do not explicitly tell people not to get vaccinated but maintain a stance of questioning pharmaceutical companies and government mandates. They dispute claims that ICUs are universally overflowing, citing reports from healthcare professionals within their audience.
Global Anti-Lockdown Protests and COVID-19 Skepticism in Europe
Protesters in the United Kingdom and Germany gathered to demonstrate against mandatory face masks and government-imposed lockdowns. Demonstrators expressed concerns regarding bodily autonomy, mandatory vaccinations, and the economic impact of the restrictions. Some participants linked the current pandemic response to historical events and political agendas aimed at the 2020 U.S. election.
