Best Antivaxxer Podcasts (2025)

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As Pandemic Emergency Is Lifted, Have Disinformation Spreaders Moved On? 24:09

2y ago24:09

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The WHO has declared that the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer a public health emergency of international concern. But does it mean that spreaders of pandemic disinformation have dispersed and gone dormant? We discuss the persistence of pandemic disinformation with Tommaso Canetta, who works at Pagella Politica/Facta in Italy. He also edits regular f…

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ChatGPT -- What Is It and Should we Be Worried about Generative AI? 29:06

2y ago29:06

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ChatGPT, a user-friendly AI tool that generates text in response to keywords, is expected to cause major disruptions in the media, education, and various creative jobs. In late March, the Italian privacy regulator effectively banned it. As societies grapple with the tool’s impact and controversies, we are looking back at our interview with AI resea…

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Where is Russian Disinformation Headed? 35:37

2y ago35:37

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In this episode, we talked to Christiern Santos Rasmussen about the possible future of Russian disinformation tactics. Together with his team he researched how disinformation actors tweak their message for the countries they operate in. For example, in Poland, claiming that Russia only wants peace would be a hard sell, so these actors double down o…

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Why Did a Vision for a Modern City Turn into a Conspiracy Theory? 18:13

2y ago18:13

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Being able to reach key facilities, like schools and shops, within 15 minutes, would make city life really comfortable, right? Not if you ask conspiracy theories, mobilizing around the world to blend opposition to the idea of 15-minute cities with anti-vaccination and far-right sentiment. They think that 15-minute cities are all about population co…

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Why Do Far-Right and Far-Left Parties Benefit from Social Media Algorithms? 18:50

2y ago18:50

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How do algorithms facilitate the rise of political fringes in Europe? And what makes it worthy for political opportunists to be radical? We invited Prof. Miguel Poiares Maduro, who has an academic background in law, governance and politics, to reflect on the various threats to democracy from social media, and to zoom in on his home country, Portuga…

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The Inoculation’s (AI-Assisted) News Roundup: ChatGPT, Finland and Twitter 20:37

2y ago20:37

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What are the latest news on disinformation and vaccine hesitancy? We discuss our top picks — and discuss the pros and cons of AI-assisted news review. Here's a link to our earlier episode on ChatGPT: Links to the news discussed: https://www.wired.co.uk/article/twitter-sudden-death-vaccine-conspiracies https://edmo.eu/2022/12/06/died-suddenly-yet-an…

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Introducing Season 5: How Anti-Vaccine Views Reshaped Our Politics 4:59

2+ y ago4:59

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This season The Inoculation is focusing on politics and activism. We will explore how anti-vaccine views have left a mark on different political and activist movements in Europe and beyond. Daiva will be focusing on these issues as a Policy Leader fellow at the European University Institute in Florence. Please subscribe to this show on Apple Podcas…

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Does Elon Musk’s Ownership of Twitter Undermine Its Role as a Public Space? 21:58

2+ y ago21:58

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Elon Musk is making sweeping changes at Twitter. Does it mean that anti-vaccine disinformation and violent extremism will flourish? This is our last episode this year. Tune in when we’re back in January! Sources: @ElonJet: https://techcrunch.com/2022/12/14/elon-jet-the-twitter-account-tracking-elon-musks-flights-was-permanently-suspended/ Musk and …

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Twitter’s Turmoil Was Predicted By Disinformation Researchers 15:13

2+ y ago15:13

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With Twitter in turmoil, we are inviting you to revisit our conversation with WF Thomas, a disinformation researcher. Eva talked to him while working on a story on audio disinformation, which was part of her Transatlantic Media Fellowship by the Heinrich Boell Foundation Washington, DC. You can read the BBC reporting on Russia’s Twitter network her…

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MBBS in Hindi for Indian doctors - is it a good idea? 10:47

2+ y ago10:47

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Latest Government of India guidelines recommend that MBBS (MD in USA) Medical education curriculum should be available for Indian doctor in Hindi as well as English. We discuss if this appears to be a good idea whose time has come, and what if any, are the possible complications of trying this. What are the solutions and what should be the priority…

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Who are the Doctors Who Spread Disinformation and Why Do They Do It? 25:22

2+ y ago25:22

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As Dr. Oz loses his bid for a seat in the US Senate and the American Board of Internal Medicine moves to strip a falsehood-spreading doctor’s qualifications, we look at the phenomenon of medical doctors spreading COVID-19 disinformation on both sides of the Atlantic. In this episode, we reference our earlier work: - On homeopathy: https://www.thein…

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Conspiracy 🤝 Spirituality = Conspirituality 29:20

2+ y ago29:20

29:20

According to Pew Research, six-in-ten American adults accept at least one of New Age beliefs: psychics, spiritual energy, reincarmation and/or astrology. And overall, seven-in-ten women hold at least one New Age belief, compared to just over half of men. Research also shows that spiritual people are more likely to believe in COVID-19 conspiracies. …

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Are they really Dangerous?? Cough syrups in India! 14:58

2+ y ago14:58

14:58

The recent tragedy in Gambia where 70 children have died after taking cough syrups that were made in India has caused a lot of controversy. We try to get some answers. What actually happened, why did these children die? Why did it happen? What is Diethylene Glycol and Ethylene glycol? Is it banned in India, what side-effects can happen due to these…

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Homeopathy – a Pseudoscientific Gateway to Anti-Vaccine Views and COVID-19 Denialism? 25:59

2+ y ago25:59

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Homeopathy, the principle that ‘like cures like’ even in trace amounts, came to be at a time when opium, blood-letting and alcohol were all common treatments for illnesses. Study after study, it has been proven not to work, and testing of homeopathic products appears to often fail to follow established ethics. But many European countries allow sell…

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How Russia Exploits Antivaxx Sentiment to Spread Energy Disinformation 26:09

2+ y ago26:09

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The prospect of a cold winter makes energy a hot topic in Europe. Russia, aiming to chip away at Western support for Ukraine, has an interest in stoking people’s fears. And where does Russia find enthusiastic supporters? You guessed it — among public health skeptics. This is the first episode of our 4th season, in which we will focus on Germany and…

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Are Antivaxxers Just Stupid? 1:47:14

2+ y ago1:47:14

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The boys unmask the f*ckin' antivaxxers, as if they needed their help. Plus, they discuss Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.By HOODLUMS

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Are Video Games Still Fun? 1:54:42

2+ y ago1:54:42

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The boys get a lil' f*cked up and talk about whether video games are becoming unfun. Also, Sully brings some idioms to this week's Show and Tell.By HOODLUMS

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Sorry Mom, We Do Drugs 2:03:08

2+ y ago2:03:08

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The boys settle in for a discussion about drugs and our evolving perception of them. Also, a Dune review. Spicy!By HOODLUMS

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Stumbling into Satanism with Sully 1:41:14

2+ y ago1:41:14

1:41:14

Sully leads the boys on a trip of discovery and Satanism. He tells us a little about himself, too. Audio is a bit scuffed due to trying new recording methods; it'll be better next week!By HOODLUMS

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Has Hollywood Run Out of Creativity? 1:56:53

2+ y ago1:56:53

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The boys shoot the sh*t about Hollywood and become the creative police. Also, Kyle brings the Zodiac Killer to Show and Tell.By HOODLUMS

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Can Robots Detect Disinformation? 23:43

3y ago23:43

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We previously reported that robots can spew out new kinds of disinformation. But can they also help detect and flag it? To find out, Eva talked to researcher Giovanni Da San Martino, who is researching natural language processing at the University of Padova. Here are some links to relevant studies: https://aclanthology.org/2020.emnlp-tutorials.2.pd…

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COVID Vaccine Controversies in India - Antivaxxers, Vaccine Skeptics and more! 20:31

3y ago20:31

20:31

In a free wheeling interview with Dr Poonam Gupta, discussion about how and why the anti-vaccine trend has caught on in India. Also, tips on how to deal with vaccine controversies, and help the educators, doctors and the parents to decide about vaccinating themselves, their parents and their kids :) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.s…

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As Tourism Returns, These Southern European Countries Are Still Vaccine Champions 24:24

3y ago24:24

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Our story from Malta has made it to the Solutions Story Tracker — a rigorously curated database run by the Solutions Journalism Network. So today we invite you to revisit this story and hear an update on what the Mediterranean island country did to vaccinate its population against COVID-19. If you’re interested in vaccine mandates, you will probabl…

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Political Biases: What Role Do They Play in Disinformation? 29:00

3y ago29:00

29:00

Researching the benefits of situations where people come together to solve puzzles or make decisions, Cecilie Steenbuch Traberg realised that there is a dark side of collective intelligence. This led her to research fake news. When her team showed simulated social media posts, accurate or not, to a sample of Americans, it emerged that liberals more…

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Monkey pox & YOUR child! Any need to worry? 10:03

3y ago10:03

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What is Monkey Pox? Why is everyone talking about it? What are the symptoms? How can we differentiate it from other similar illnesses? How does it spread? Can I or my child get it? In conversation with Travel health Expert - Dr Neeta Nathani, from Mumbai, India. Answering these & many more questions about Monkey Pox --- Send in a voice message: htt…

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Are you taking children to Mountains this summer? Tips to stay healthy with Dr Neeta Nathani 28:20

3y ago28:20

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In conversation with Dr Neeta Nathani, Senior Pediatrician from Mumbai with over 30 years of experience, Are you traveling to Leh Ladakh, Shimla, or any other places in the Himalayas, Alps or any other high hills to avoid the summer heat? Do you know that you and the kids need to follow some precautions, to prevent serious and common illnesses? Her…

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We Fact-checked VAIDS, a New Antivax New Conspiracy (Hint: It Doesn’t Exist) 13:14

3y ago13:14

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In this episode, we fact-check VAIDS, a made-up syndrome anti-vaxxers are using to scare people away from getting vaccinated. Here is some background info: https://health-desk.org/articles/is-there-any-evidence-of-vaccine-acquired-immunodeficiency-in-relation-to-covid-19-vaccines-and-booster-shots Here's the list of the "Disinfo Dozen": https://cou…

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Tang, Glucon C, D versus Coconut water, Lemon water! What is the best for kids in summers & why? 10:53

3y ago10:53

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Should children drink Tang, Gatorade, Glucon C, Glucon D, Rasna and many other commercial drinks. Are they healthy?How do they compare with natural drinks like Coconut Water.Why do we need these drinks?Is water the BEST hydrator?Are there any side-effects of these drinks? Any benefits?Answering these and many more questions, Dr Poonam Gupta & Dr Ga…

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Elon Musk and Twitter - A Disinformation Nightmare? 14:17

3y ago14:17

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Elon Musk’s bid to buy Twitter has prompted the WHO to make a statement on misinformation. Misinformation costs lives, Mike Ryan, executive director of the health emergencies program at the WHO, said about the offer from Musk, a self-described free-speech absolutist. The Recode podcast has pointed out that in the past Musk was known for his trollin…

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Dark circles around eyes in children. Causes, treatment & prevention. In conversation with Dr Poonam Gupta, Eye Specialist 16:46

3y ago16:46

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What are the top 3 causes of dark eye circles in kids? Is it serious? How can I prevent this, how can I treat this? Common reasons why under-eye circles have increased in the last couple of years, is COVID responsible? What about allergies, dryness, too much screen time, less fluid intake and any illness? Can it be hereditary? Answering ALL this an…

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Video Series 1: Why Are More Parents Questioning the Full CDC Vaccine Schedule? 6:34

3y ago6:34

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Video version only on Spotify podcasts. Welcome to Series 1 of The Vaccine Conversation VIDEO Series for new and expecting parents. This series of 20 short videos explores "Why are more parents questioning the full CDC vaccine schedule?" We are posting the Introduction to this series here as a test and will post subsequent videos in sequence over t…

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Ep. 126 - Why Are More Parents Questioning the Full CDC Vaccine Schedule? (Part 2) 39:58

3y ago39:58

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We continue this discussion with six more reasons why parents are questioning vaccines. Conflicts of interest between vaccine makers, government policymakers, and the medical industry are one valid reason to doubt the full schedule. Informed consent is often overlooked as many parents are coerced into vaccines without being told the risks. Vaccine …

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Summers - Keeping children healthy. Surprising Practical tips with Dr Jyotsna Sachdeva, Sr Pediatrician & parenting expert from Chandigarh 28:28

3y ago28:28

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There are so many questions that parents have about keeping kids safe and healthy during the summers. Here are some very practical tips in her trademark, simple, precise and effective style, an exclusive conversation with Dr Jyotsna Sachdeva, a paediatrician with an extensive interest in parent counselling and education. Here is a sample of what sh…

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Wary of Russian Aggression, the Baltics Contain Political Falsehoods but Struggle with COVID Disinfo 16:18

3y ago16:18

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Disinformation warfare is not new to the Baltic States - and they have been boosting their preparedness since 2014 and were lauded as successful. Then why did countering COVID-19 disinformation prove challenging? In December, Daiva and Eva spoke to Nika Aleksejeva, who is a data journalism trainer and lead researcher for the Baltics at the Atlantic…

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Ep. 125 - Why Are More Parents Questioning the Full CDC Vaccine Schedule? (Part 1) 45:12

3y ago45:12

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Public confidence in the CDC childhood vaccine schedule continues to decline, and now, more parents are questioning this 69-dose protocol than ever before. Today we explore some of the questions these parents are asking, present the science and validity behind these questions, and how the medical industry tries to discount these concerns. Part 1 di…

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Are Antivaxxers More Likely to be Pro-Putin? 21:53

3y ago21:53

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As part of our data investigation, we took a look at politicians' tweets in the Netherlands. We found that far-right politicians are more likely to tweet about anti-vaccine topics, but we also saw that tweeters with antivaxx stances were more supportive of Vladimir Putin and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. We talked to Erin Jenne, an expert on topics…

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Corbevax for children - in discussion with Dr Rajendra Vaidya, Vaccine Expert. 18:32

3y ago18:32

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Dr Rajendra Vaidya is a Senior Pediatrician from Aurangabad, Maharashtra, he is a vaccine expert and will answer some of the common parent and pediatricians questions about Corbevax! Here are some of these... What type of vaccine is Corbevax? How is it different from the other vaccines? Why are 12 to 14 years being only given this vaccine? Is it tr…

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Ep. 124 - New Legislation in California: Once More into the Breach (Part 2) 39:58

3y ago39:58

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We continue our discussion of new bills in California that, if passed, would change life in CA, and likely the rest of the country, as we know it: Mandating Covid vaccine for all schoolchildren, even those in daycare, mandating shots for all employees, and lowering the age of consent for Covid vaccine to 12 years; Giving the CA Medical Board the au…

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Ep. 123 - New Legislation in California: Once More into the Breach (Part 1) 46:14

3y ago46:14

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Today we discuss our new Video podcast series at www.TheVaccineConversation.com and announce two upcoming public speaking events that Dr. Bob will be joining: 1. www.DefeatTheMandatesUS.com this coming April 10 at noon in Los Angeles, and 2. www.HealNC.ticketleap.com/conversations Saturday April 23 in Raleigh NC at 1:00. Then we break down some of …

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Portugal: Is Europe’s Vaccine Hero Losing Its “Special Balance”, Allowing Right-Wing Parties to Flourish? 27:38

3y ago27:38

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After elections in January, Portuguese Socialists have secured an absolute majority, promising political continuity in the country that enjoys Europe's highest rate of vaccination against COVID-19. But the side story of the election was that Portugal's previous immunity to far-right representation in parliament has waned: the Chega party increased …

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What is Toxic Stress in Children, why is it important, and how to monitor it? In conversation with Dr Bryan Bhagwandin 54:45

3y ago54:45

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What is the most important Public Health Study that (almost) no Doctor or Parent has ever heard of??? I am in conversation with Dr Bryan Bhagwandin, phD and CEO of Recalibrate solutions. I can guarantee that you will be fascinated, amazed, surprised and even a little horrified to know how toxic stress in children can lead to serious long term healt…

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The French Elections are Coming up. Right-Wing Politicians Are Dominating the Vaccine Debate on Twitter. 20:59

3y ago20:59

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We used a custom Twitter scraper to collect and analyse the tweets of 12 candidate's slated to run in the first round of the French presidential election on April 10. We discuss our findings and talk to Estelle Brun, an associate research fellow at IRIS - Institut de Relations Internationales et Stratégiques in Paris. This is a summary of what cand…

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COVID 4th wave in India - will it / won't it happen? In conversation with Dr Arun Wadhwa, Sr Pediatrician and Vaccine Expert 13:09

3y ago13:09

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COVID 4th wave in India - will it / won't it happen? Everyone wants to know! Let's find out with me in conversation Dr Arun Wadhwa, a Sr Pediatrician from Delhi with over 3 decades of experience, who is also a member of the Vaccination committee of the IAP. This is the audio of a youtube interview done here. https://youtu.be/3sxVs2wZZgM If you want…

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E. 122 - Welcome to Season 3 and Our New TVC VIDEO Podcast (Part 2) 30:17

3y ago30:17

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We continue introducing our new video podcast on www.TheVaccineConversation.com and share our personal reasons for creating this new format. Dr. Bob envisions parents hosting in-home screenings with groups of new parents, with him joining in for virtual Q & As as an outreach. We discuss what's at stake in the broader medical freedom movement and ho…

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Screen time and Autism risk in Children - In conversation with Dr Chhaya Prasad, Neuro-developmental Pediatrician 36:58

3y ago36:58

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Did you know? According to a study in Jan 2022 in JAMA, more than 2 hours of screen time at 1 year age can triple the risk of autism diagnosis in boys at 3 years age! Why can this happen? Can we talk about the actual study - what does it say? What is autism, how do you explain it to the parents, and why is increasing generally? What may be the reas…

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Ep. 121 - Welcome to Season 3 and Our New TVC VIDEO Podcast (Part 1) 47:58

3y ago47:58

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We are back for a new season with a special announcement! Our new video podcast for new parents is up on TheVaccineConversation.com . Designed as an outreach for veteran health freedom advocates to share with new parents, the first video series explores why more parents are questioning the CDC vaccine schedule and 17 concerns parents have about vac…

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The Falsehood Firehose: How Russian Disinformation Actors Spread Propaganda 27:36

3y ago27:36

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As Russia invades Ukraine, we revisited our conversation with Miriam Matthews, author of a report published last April called Superspreaders of Malign and Subversive Information. It describes how Russia actors use malign and subversive information efforts to target U.S. audiences from January 2020 to July 2020. While we couldn't foresee current dev…

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Will Super-Powerful Artificial Intelligence Turbocharge Disinformation? Episode 22 23:58

3y ago23:58

23:58

Georgetown University researchers programmed a text generator to come up with disinformation on climate change and politics. Once tweeted, the computer-generated disinformation persuaded test subjects, and could even nudge the readers to change their minds on important subjects such as climate change and politics. This episode explores the power an…

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Third dose of COVID vaccine in India - with Prof Sanjay Verma 17:28

3y ago17:28

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Prof Sanjay Verma is one of the top young vaccine experts in India Here are a few questions that he tries to answer today, about the precautionary / booster dose of the COVID vaccine as recommended by the Govt of India for us. I apologize for the poor audio quality, and also want you to be aware that this is slightly technical stuff, sometimes :) W…

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Spotify, Disinformation and Joe Rogan – Disinformation on Social Audio, Podcasts 22:50

3y ago22:50

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After Spotify chose to remove Neil Young's music rather than challenge its relationship with podcaster Joe Rogan (you can read more about the controversy here), the problem of disinformation in audio is rearing its head? Eva talked to WF Thomas, a disinformation researcher, and Valerie Wirtschafter, senior data analyst in the Artificial Intelligenc…

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