3 chapters across the catalog
CDC Statistics, Diagnostic Criteria, Intellectual Disability
NBC News reports that 40% of children identified with autism also have an intellectual disability. Experts interviewed by the network attribute the rising prevalence to broader diagnostic criteria and better detection rather than an actual epidemic. The hosts question why the data being reported is from 2022 rather than more recent years.
Polio Diagnostic Definitions, AMA, Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Claims have surfaced that the American Medical Association (AMA) manipulated polio eradication statistics by changing the diagnostic definition of the disease in 1954. By reclassifying paralysis cases as Guillain-Barre syndrome or meningitis, the medical establishment allegedly created an artificial drop in polio numbers. This shift in criteria is compared to modern changes in how COVID-19 cases and deaths are reported.
Deborah Birx, Bill Gates Influence, Contact Tracing
A resurfaced clip of Dr. Deborah Birx shows her referring to "the gates" that the federal government has recommended for reopening. The hosts interpret this as a slip of the tongue referencing Bill Gates' influence on public health policy. They discuss the ongoing efforts to establish contact tracing infrastructure across the United States.
