Topic: Data Analysis

Steve Kirsch explains the "time series cohort analysis" used to evaluate vaccine safety, comparing New Zealand data with UK and U.S. Medicare records. He argues that all three datasets show an increased risk of death in the days following vaccination.

An analysis of 28 CDC-referenced studies regarding vaccine effectiveness against severe disease revealed significant data presentation issues. Two primary studies cited for fatal disease outcomes originated in Qatar and notably excluded participants who contracted COVID-19 shortly after their first or second doses. One study failed to include an unvaccinated control group entirely, instead comparing outcomes based on PCR test results among the vaccinated, leading to claims of misleading scientific reporting.

Critics have challenged the widely cited statistic from Dr. Anthony Fauci that 99% of current COVID-19 deaths occur among the unvaccinated. The argument suggests this figure is misleading because it incorporates data from the beginning of the pandemic before vaccines were available. Cable networks like CNN have been accused of using these "talking point" numbers to fuel political divisions between red and blue states.

Governor Kate Brown announced a "two-week freeze" for Oregon starting November 18, 2020, which includes closing gyms and limiting restaurants to take-out. While the Governor cites a surge in cases, state data shows a rolling average of deaths is down 14%, with only one death reported on the day of the announcement. The mandate requires masks at all times, both indoors and outdoors, and limits religious gatherings to 25 people.

A USA Today analysis found no direct link between recent mass protests and surges in COVID-19 cases. The report suggests that the virus's spread is not easily explained by single events or weather changes. The hosts use this to support their claim that the "surge" is primarily a result of increased testing rather than a new outbreak.

Data from a large grocery chain employing 30,000 people across 20 states shows only 52 confirmed COVID-19 cases among its staff. This low infection rate among front-line retail workers, who have constant public contact, challenges the narrative of the virus's extreme lethality. The discrepancy in data is leading to increased public frustration with continued stay-at-home orders.

Dr. Deborah Birx faced criticism and "canceling" on social media following an interview with the Christian Broadcast Network (CBN). In the clip, Birx praised President Donald Trump's ability to analyze granular scientific data and integrate his business background into medical discussions. The hosts note that her positive comments about the President's competence triggered a negative reaction from mainstream media outlets.

President Obama's statements regarding the decline of violent crime in American cities are analyzed for their logic regarding gun ownership. While Obama acknowledged that crime has dropped over the last 20 years, he challenged the notion that increased gun ownership is the cause. The hosts point to cities like Chicago as counter-examples where strict regulations have not prevented high levels of violence.

A recording from a defense conference features a technical expert using the phrase "cross-disciplinary polymorphic analysis" to explain how the government can solve the problem of cyber attribution. The hosts mock the speaker for using "word salad" and "big data" buzzwords to avoid answering a simple question about tracking anonymous hackers. The segment highlights the perceived incompetence and obfuscation within the defense industry.

Twitter's recommendation engine incorrectly suggests that one of the hosts follows Britney Spears. The "who to follow" column is criticized for its lack of accuracy, as a simple analysis of user interactions could yield better suggestions than the current automated system.

A listener named Kevin provided a breakdown of the 2012 State of the Union address, noting that 19 minutes and 45 seconds of the 71-minute speech were consumed by applause. This represents roughly 28% of the total time. The data shows a slight decrease in opening applause compared to previous years, though the overall script length remained consistent.