Topic: Medical Ads

2 chapters across the catalog

Turban Tossing
Episode 1700 1:38:46 - 1:40:53

1700: Turban Tossing

Wegovy Advertisement, Semaglutide Overdose Warning

The hosts mock a Wegovy advertisement that warns users not to take the drug if they are already using semaglutide, despite Wegovy being a brand of semaglutide. They find the pharmaceutical industry's legal disclaimers increasingly absurd and confusing for consumers.

Dummy Placebo
Episode 1258 1:12:54 - 1:17:30

1258: Dummy Placebo

European "Infodemic" Laws, Investigation of Dr. Scott Jensen

The European Union is drafting laws to combat a perceived "infodemic" of COVID-19 misinformation, potentially leading to the deplatforming of dissenting voices. In the U.S., Minnesota State Senator and physician Dr. Scott Jensen is under investigation by the state medical board for his public comments regarding the coding of death certificates. Jensen, a former "Family Doctor of the Year," claims he is being targeted for comparing COVID-19 to the flu.