Topic: Mercola

The Center for Countering Digital Hate identified twelve individuals, dubbed the "Disinformation Dozen," responsible for the majority of anti-vaccine content online. The list includes Dr. Joseph Mercola, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Erin Elizabeth. The hosts discuss Mercola's decision to delete his blog archives following government pressure and the lack of "No Agenda" on the list.

A letter from a donor in Truckee, California, criticizes the lack of skepticism toward Big Pharma from progressive figures like Bernie Sanders and AOC during the pandemic. The segment concludes with a final thank you to the Associate Executive Producers for episode 1558.

The hosts discuss the disappearance of health advocate Dr. Mercola from mainstream platforms, noting that the "censorship of the censorship" makes it difficult for the public to realize information is being suppressed. They compare this to the recent removal of Newsmax from certain cable providers.

The Federation of State Medical Boards recommends revoking the licenses of doctors who spread "misinformation" about COVID-19. Specific focus is placed on doctors prescribing Ivermectin and those questioning the efficacy of masks, such as Oregon physician Arthur LaTulippe.

China is cracking down on its "996" work culture (9am to 9pm, six days a week) following public anger over employee suicides and exhaustion. Simultaneously, a massive purge of "functional medicine" and natural health accounts, including those of Dr. Mercola, has been reported on Instagram.

Joseph Mercola requested the removal of his website content from Archive.org following a warning letter from the FDA regarding product claims. Mark Graham, director of the Wayback Machine, clarified that the archive only removes content at the request of copyright holders. The organization is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary with projects including a massive archive of 78rpm records.

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.

The hosts discuss the distinction between allopathic MDs and osteopathic doctors, noting the historical tension between the two branches. They report that Dr. Joseph Mercola removed COVID-related content from his website following threats to his supplement business from regulatory interests.