5 chapters across the catalog
Sodium Azide Toxicity, At-Home COVID Test Risks
Poison control centers in Ohio and across the U.S. are warning about sodium azide, a toxic liquid found in some at-home COVID-19 testing kits. Accidental exposures have been reported in children and adults who misused the kits, sometimes mistaking the liquid for nasal spray. Sodium azide was historically used in automotive airbags and can be harmful if ingested or touched.
Poison control centers are warning about the presence of sodium azide, a toxic chemical, in the reagent liquid of at-home COVID testing kits. There have been hundreds of reported exposures nationwide, particularly among children. The hosts question why this is not a larger news story given the 60 million kits distributed by the government.
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel's return from hiatus featured a monologue mocking ivermectin users and referencing Alex Jones. The segment notes that Merck, the drug's manufacturer, has issued statements against using ivermectin for COVID-19, likely to protect their upcoming proprietary COVID treatments.
Dr. Fauci on Ivermectin Toxicity, Poison Control Reports
Dr. Anthony Fauci addresses reports from poison control centers in Mississippi and Oklahoma regarding spikes in calls related to ivermectin. Fauci warns that the drug can be toxic at "ridiculous doses" intended for livestock. The media's framing is analyzed as a "lie by omission," focusing on extreme animal-grade overdoses to discredit the human-grade version of the medication.
Dr. Eugene Gu, Twitter Shadowbanning and Tide Pod Challenge
Dr. Eugene Gu, a medical resident and activist, is suing President Trump for blocking him on Twitter. The hosts discuss "shadowbanning" and how to check if a user has been restricted. The segment also covers the "Tide Pod Challenge," a dangerous internet fad where teenagers bite into laundry detergent pods, leading to a 20% increase in calls to poison control centers.
