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President Joe Biden stated that social media platforms like Facebook are "killing people" by allowing vaccine misinformation to spread. The hosts debate whether Biden's comment was a cognitive slip or a deliberate attack on the platform. They analyze the context of the "disinformation dozen" and the administration's frustration with missing vaccination targets.
Dr. Joseph Mercola, Center for Countering Digital Hate
CNN aired a hit piece on Dr. Joseph Mercola, labeling him the "ultimate super spreader" of COVID-19 misinformation. The report relies on data from the Center for Countering Digital Hate, which placed Mercola at the top of their "Disinformation Dozen" list. The hosts note that the Wayback Machine has reportedly removed Mercola's archives and question the funding of the UK-based non-profit behind the list.
President Joe Biden clarified his previous statement that Facebook was "killing people" by allowing COVID-19 misinformation. He specified that his frustration was directed at the "disinformation dozen"—twelve individuals responsible for the majority of anti-vaccine content. The clarification followed a tense period where Facebook rejected the President's initial accusation.
Dr. Christiane Northrup, a Dartmouth-educated OBGYN and former Oprah Winfrey Show regular, has been named one of the "Disinformation Dozen" by the Center for Countering Digital Hate. Northrup defends her credentials and long history in women's health, arguing that her "fall from grace" is a result of challenging the pharmaceutical status quo. She remains a prominent voice for those skeptical of the current vaccine rollout.
