6 chapters across the catalog
Denise Barr from Calgary, Alberta, donated to the show, discussing her battle with rheumatoid arthritis and her use of edibles for pain management. She expressed strong disapproval of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, describing him as a "communist Marxist." The segment contrasted the public perception of Trudeau with that of US President Joe Biden.
Hydroxychloroquine Safety Profile and Anthony Fauci Statements
Hydroxychloroquine has been FDA-approved for 65 years and is used widely for malaria, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis. Dr. Simone Gold argues the drug is extremely safe and available over-the-counter in many parts of the world. Conversely, Dr. Anthony Fauci has cited data suggesting a lack of efficacy and potential cardiovascular risks, specifically arrhythmias, as reasons for caution.
Pharmaceutical Advertising and Vintage Radio Commercials
A modern advertisement for the rheumatoid arthritis drug Orencia is analyzed for its list of severe side effects, including fatal infections and lung cancer. This is contrasted with a 1939 Campbell's Soup commercial from the Orson Welles "Campbell Playhouse" era. The hosts remark on the shift in advertising tone and the "dead voice" style of mid-century radio announcers.
Alzheimer's Drug Repurposing, Leukine Patent, Pharmaceutical Industry
The drug Leukine, originally for rheumatoid arthritis, is being promoted as a potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease. This "discovery" coincides with the drug's patent expiration in 2012. The hosts argue this is a common pharmaceutical industry tactic to repatent old drugs for new uses to prevent generic competition and maintain high prices.
Pharmaceutical Commercials and Immune System Suppression
An Enbrel commercial is analyzed for its extensive list of side effects, including tuberculosis, lymphoma, and fatal infections. The hosts mock the pharmaceutical industry's marketing strategy of encouraging patients to "ask their doctor" for drugs that suppress the immune system and carry significant health risks.
Sympony Drug Advertisement and Fungal Infection Warnings
A pharmaceutical advertisement for the rheumatoid arthritis drug Sympony is analyzed for its extensive list of terrifying side effects. The ad warns of fatal infections, cancer, and heart failure, while maintaining an upbeat tone about the convenience of a once-monthly injection.
