Topic: Hiv Testing

6 chapters across the catalog

Mutants
Episode 1317 24:13 - 26:38

1317: Mutants

HIV Testing and COVID-19 Vending Machines

Chicago has implemented joint COVID-19 and HIV testing sites, a move that follows reports of false HIV positives in Australian vaccine trials. Additionally, a company called Wellness For Humanity has launched COVID-19 testing vending machines in New York. These machines sell saliva tests for $119, allowing customers to perform the test at home and mail it to a lab for results.

Redneck Red Herring
Episode 1303 1:11:45 - 1:15:42

1303: Redneck Red Herring

Kary Mullis on PCR Tests, Anthony Fauci Criticism

The hosts revisit comments from the late Kary Mullis, inventor of the PCR process, who criticized Anthony Fauci's medical and scientific understanding. Mullis argued that PCR should not be used as a diagnostic tool for infectious diseases and accused Fauci of having a personal administrative agenda.

BINO
Episode 1301 25:02 - 29:43

1301: BINO

PCR Testing Skepticism and HIV Parallels

A comparison is drawn between current COVID-19 PCR testing and the historical handling of the HIV/AIDS crisis in the 1980s and 90s. The discussion posits that the PCR process identifies fragments rather than isolated viruses, echoing long-standing skeptical theories. Personal anecdotes about empty hospitals during elective surgeries are used to support the claim that the medical crisis is being exaggerated.

Rory's Dad
Episode 1286 37:51 - 39:18

1286: Rory's Dad

Robert Gallo, HIV PCR Testing, AZT Controversy

The history of PCR testing is linked to Robert Gallo and the CDC's efforts to detect HIV in the 1980s. Claims are made that the high sensitivity of the test led to false diagnoses, resulting in patients being treated with AZT, a toxic drug originally rejected for cancer treatment. This historical context is used to frame current skepticism regarding the accuracy and application of PCR technology for COVID-19.

Dead Hand of Bureaucracy
Episode 463 2:27:43 - 2:33:09

463: Dead Hand of Bureaucracy

PTSD Ecstasy Study, HIV Testing Guidelines and ADHD in Prisons

A professional study recommending MDMA (ecstasy) for treating post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans is analyzed. The hosts also critique new CDC guidelines suggesting HIV tests for everyone aged 15 to 64, regardless of risk. Additionally, they discuss the pharmaceutical industry's push to provide ADHD medications like Vyvanse and Adderall to prison inmates, viewing it as a form of state-sponsored drug pushing.

Wonderful Marinade
Episode 423 1:55:52 - 2:00:26

423: Wonderful Marinade

FDA Approval of Home HIV Test and Quad Pill

The FDA has approved the first over-the-counter home HIV test kit, which uses a cheek swab to detect antibodies. Simultaneously, a new single-pill treatment called "Quad" has been developed for HIV management. The hosts express skepticism about the high rate of false positives in the home tests and the long-term health effects of the antiretroviral drugs being marketed to the public.