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Yale professor Dr. Harvey Risch claims that vaccinated individuals, rather than the unvaccinated, are more likely to generate mutant strains of viruses. He argues that the medical establishment's narrative regarding variants is a "falsehood" and that this phenomenon has been understood in immunology for a century.
The hosts sign off from Austin and Silicon Valley, teasing a deep dive into "crackpot stuff" for the upcoming Thursday show. The episode concludes with a musical remix featuring clips of politicians and health officials warning about "mutant strains" of the coronavirus.
Dr. Anthony Fauci and Michael Osterholm are emphasizing the threat of viral "mutants" to maintain public concern as case numbers decline. Osterholm warned that despite pandemic fatigue, the country may need to quickly close restaurants again to anticipate new waves of infection. Critics argue this rhetoric serves the interests of big pharma by creating a perpetual need for vaccine boosters and genomic surveillance.
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak sign off from Austin and Silicon Valley, promising to return on Sunday. The episode concludes with a produced audio mix featuring the "Trump Death Clock" billboard in Times Square and various news clips about viral mutations. The mix incorporates satirical elements from Sesame Street and dramatic reports on rising infection rates.
Mutant Virus Strains, Los Alamos National Laboratory Study
CBS News anchor Nora O'Donnell reported on a "more powerful mutant strain" of the coronavirus, which the hosts criticize as sensationalist fear-mongering. A study from the Los Alamos National Laboratory suggests a mutation that emerged in Europe may be more contagious than the original strain from China. The findings, which have not been peer-reviewed, were released early to assist vaccine developers in tracking the virus's evolution.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, 9/11 Controversy, and Movie PR
The hosts critique a "fabricated" controversy surrounding a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie poster that featured an exploding skyscraper and a September 11th release date in Australia. They argue Paramount Pictures created the story for free publicity. They also mention a Philip Seymour Hoffman movie trailer that uses a reference to heroin to grab attention.
A brief clip from a podcast on the 5x5 network discussing X-Men mutants is played to contrast with the current show's content. The hosts critique the niche nature and production style of other digital broadcasts.
Reports from Tehran, Iran, describe an invasion of "super rats" weighing up to 11 pounds that are resistant to poison and require sniper units to eliminate. John C. Dvorak theorizes that these rats are the result of a "genetic cascade" caused by U.S. biological interference. The show concludes with a warning that these mutant rodents could eventually reach New York City.
