Topic: Vaccine Denialism

3 chapters across the catalog

Mongolian Hat
Episode 474 1:38:15 - 1:46:08

474: Mongolian Hat

Listener Notes and Relationship Dynamics

The hosts read more listener notes, including one from a long-time listener who tracked Adam Curry's evolution from the "Podfather" to a "cynical crackpot." Another note discusses the challenges of being in a relationship where partners hold opposing political views on Obama and libertarianism.

Bully for You
Episode 191 1:41:03 - 1:45:25

191: Bully for You

Michael Specter and the Denialism TED Talk

Author Michael Specter's TED talk on "denialism" is criticized for equating skepticism of global warming or vaccines with a rejection of evolution. The hosts argue that Specter ignores corporate corruption in the scientific process, specifically regarding the swine flu vaccine, and acts as a "stooge" for big industry.