Best Eric Potter Podcasts (2025)

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Health Insurance Stops Cancer Patient’s Surgery DURING Operation… To Dispute Her Coverage w/ Dr. Elisabeth Potter + Dr. Eric Weiss on Stem Cells for Autism – Ask Dr. Drew – Ep 518 1:23:38

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Texas surgeon Dr. Elisabeth Potter says UnitedHealthcare stopped her mid-surgery to question if the patient’s procedure was necessary – despite the fact the patient was already on the operating table. Dr. Potter was even threatened with legal action after sharing her astonishing story on social media. The health insurance giant denies that it would…

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FINALLY: Trump Demands Pfizer Release mRNA Safety Data, Questions Effectiveness of ‘Operation Warp Speed’ Pandemic Response w/ Sasha Latypova & Dr. Chloe Carmichael – Ask Dr. Drew – Ep 526 1:12:43

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For the first time, Donald Trump publicly questioned Operation Warp Speed and mRNA shots during the pandemic. “Many people think they are a miracle that saved Millions of lives. Others disagree!” writes the President. “I hope OPERATION WARP SPEED was as “BRILLIANT” as many say it was. If not, we all want to know about it, and why???” “To date I hav…

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57 You Might Need Govt ID to Use Social Media Soon. New Laws Explained by a Privacy Attorney | Laura Riposo VanDruff 49:41

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Depending on what state or country you live in, logging into Instagram, Reddit, or (dare we say) Corn Hub might prompt you to submit a government ID to proceed. This fresh privacy nightmare is thanks to a variety of "online safety" laws going into effect, or being upheld by courts. They are aimed at protecting minors from accessing harmful content …

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Knock Knock Eye: Would You Trust a Doctor Trained in Less Time? 43:58

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This week’s Knock Knock Eye is a little bit of everything: football, birthdays, med school reform, and one of the strangest kinds of patients I see in clinic. I talk about turning 40 (and yes, going full Chiefs fan at Arrowhead), why the fourth year of med school might be a “victory lap” worth keeping, and how Europe might actually be ahead of us w…

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What Happens When a Doctor Designs a Board Game? with Dr. Lakshman Swamy 1:01:12

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When your job is literally life and death, how do you explain what that feels like to patients, to families, to anyone outside the ICU? This week on Knock Knock Hi, Kristin and I talk with Dr. Lakshman Swamy, a critical care and pulmonary doc who decided the answer might be… a board game. We get into burnout, the broken systems of ICU care, and how…

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Bubonic Plague Hits CA: “Housing First” Homeless Supremacy’s Latest Gift To America’s Cities w/ Chef Gruel, Art Kleinschmidt & Anthony Brown – Ask Dr. Drew – Ep 525 1:11:08

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In 2019, Dr. Drew went on TV to warn California if it didn’t get homeless camps and rat infestations under control, a bubonic plague outbreak was imminent. “I want to give you a prediction here. There will be a major infectious disease epidemic this summer in Los Angeles,” Dr. Drew told Fox News in 2019. But California didn’t listen. On August 21, …

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DC Crime DOWN: Should Trump Send Troops To Chicago Next? w/ George Papadopoulos, Libby Emmons, Simona Mangiante & Danielle Carter-Walters – Ask Dr. Drew – Ep 524 1:19:59

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Even CNN was forced to admit crime in DC dropped by 17% in the days after Trump deployed the National Guard, with 46% fewer robberies, 83% lower carjackings, and ZERO murders since August 13. Now residents of Chicago are begging for Trump to save their city too. Danielle Carter-Walters, a local fitness gym owner, believes the President is listening…

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Jason Miller on Trump’s Flag Burning EO, Brazil’s Moraes Problem & The Department Of War + Steve Hilton, The Anti-Newsom Running for California Governor – Ask Dr. Drew – Ep 523 1:25:46

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Steve Hilton is running for Governor of California as the anti-Newsom, saying Gavin’s reign has been a blueprint for national failure. Jason Miller, former Senior Advisor to President Trump, defends Trump’s Executive Order banning flag-burning despite First Amendment protections of free speech and expression. Miller calls Brazilian Justice Alexandr…

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Knock Knock Eye: Are My Arms Too Short or Is This Presbyopia? 42:23

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Look, I knew getting older would mess with my joints and metabolism—but no one warned me that my arms would become too short to read a menu. In this solo episode, I talk about the aging process that ruins your ability to focus on near objects—presbyopia—and why it’s just part of the over-40 starter pack. But that's not all. I’ve got thoughts about …

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Redefining Classic Bally Williams Art | Brian Allen Flyland Designs 1:08:53

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Brian Allen did the LE art on the recent Pedritti Funhouse release but that wasn't his first attempt at a pinball art package. We're talking about his past projects and what the future could potential hold for Pedretti's line up of Classic Bally Williams Games Socials: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LoserKidPinball/ Instagram - https://www.ins…

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Glauc Talk: What Makes Medical Misinformation So Addictive Online? 42:17

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Sometimes the dumbest things go viral. Case in point: I guessed a basketball player’s glasses prescription online… and half the internet thought I was rating her looks. (Spoiler: I wasn’t.) In this episode of Knock Knock Hi, Kristin and I unpack my latest accidental brush with fame, the chaos of wellness misinformation clogging up TikTok, and why i…

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Dr. Kelly Victory: Academy of Pediatrics Defies HHS, Recommends COVID Shots For 6-Month Old Babies w/ Pathologist Dr. Ryan Cole – Ask Dr. Drew – Ep 522 1:13:41

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The American Academy of Pediatrics released new vaccine recommendations that directly oppose guidance from the HHS – insisting on COVID-19 vaccinations in babies as young as 6 months. Pathologist Dr. Ryan Cole & Dr. Kelly Victory reveal how the AAP has been captured by Big Pharma interests. The organization’s top donors, listed on their own website…

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Compliance Training: Veteran Fined $28,000 For “Walking In Woods” In Canada w/ Viva Frei, Jeff Evely, Dr. Steph Venn-Watson – Ask Dr. Drew – Ep 521 1:15:46

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A veteran was fined $28,000 for stepping into the woods during Nova Scotia’s strict wildfire ban. Will states like Oregon or California implement similar restrictions as they face increasing wildfires – and how much pressure are they willing to use to get citizens to comply? Jeff Evely, a retired Master Warrant Officer with 20 years of service, rec…

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Knock Knock Eye: RFK Jr. Says Doctors Are Keeping You Sick. Here’s Why He's Wrong! 43:30

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RFK Jr. says doctors like me don’t want you to get better. Apparently, we’re part of a vast system designed to keep you sick. So I did what any responsible, monocle-wearing ophthalmologist would do, I pulled up his tweet and walked through it point by point. In this solo episode, I talk about how this kind of medical misinformation spreads, how it …

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CAS In Conversation Ep.17 | Andy Nelson CAS with Joshua Anderson CAS 58:01

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In Conversation, Ep.17 | Re-recording Mixer Andy Nelson CAS shares his thoughts on dialogue, music and cinema at large in a conversation with Joshua Anderson CAS. Andy takes us through an almost 50 year career, from London to Los Angeles, dozens of award nominations, 2 Academy Awards, 5 BAFTAs, 3 CAS Awards and receiving the 2014 CAS Career Achieve…

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56 Greg Miller Decided to Become a Video Game Journalist at Age 9 1:19:08

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Greg Miller fell in love with Ghostbusters, Superman, and video games — as we all did — at a young age. But when he realized you could make money writing about his favorite things, he declared at age 9, in no uncertain terms, he would become a games journalist.That ambition became a reality during his tenure at IGN, which began with written coverag…

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What Happens When an Insurance Company Interrupts Surgery? with Dr. Elisabeth Potter 1:14:04

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Ever had your surgery interrupted… by UnitedHealthcare? Yeah, me neither. But that’s exactly what happened to our guest this week, the incredible Dr. Elisabeth Potter. She went viral after exposing the absurdity of insurance meddling in patient care, right down to getting pulled out of the OR for a phone call about prior authorization. In this epis…

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Tim Young: National Guard Finally Cleaning Up DC Crime, Angering TDS Sufferers & “Clown” Mayor w/ Alex Marlow + Kevin Sabet on Trump’s Marijuana Reclassification – Ask Dr. Drew – Ep 520 1:24:52

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“How violent is DC?” asks Tim Young. “958 carjackings in 2023… 77% involved guns. The city needed Trump to step in to fix it.” The comedian and author says he was once robbed a gunpoint in the US capitol. “DC’s clown mayor is a mess after Trump said he was taking over the policing of the city,” he says. “The fools of the city keep electing her to c…

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Miranda Devine: Clinton & Obama KNEW Trump Russia Links Were False, As Exposed By Gabbard’s Declassified Files w/ Patrick Pennie & Casey Meinster – Ask Dr. Drew – Ep 519 1:25:53

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“They threw everything at him, manufacturing intelligence to frame him as a Russian stooge… they failed spectacularly,” writes NY Post journalist Miranda Devine. “If you come for the king, you’d best not miss.” After reviewing intelligence documents declassified by DNI Tulsi Gabbard, Devine says “We now know that on Dec. 9, 2016, Obama directed his…

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Knock Knock Eye: The One Rule I Follow in Medical Comedy 42:31

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I love a good medical joke as much as the next ophthalmologist, but there’s one line I won’t cross and I think more of us need to hear it. In this episode, I’m talking about the state of medical comedy, why I almost stayed anonymous forever, and the one thing I’ve learned never to make fun of online. I also dive into YouTube comments, explain why o…

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Are Pharmacy Benefit Managers the Real Villains of Healthcare? with Deborah Keaveny 1:05:54

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You know those mystery charges at the pharmacy that make zero sense? Yeah, turns out, there’s a whole shadowy system behind it and no, it’s not your pharmacist’s fault. This week on Knock Knock Hi, Kristin and I talk with Deborah Keaveny , president of Pharmacists United for Truth and Transparency (PUTT), about the tangled web of pharmacy benefit m…

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Kennedy Nation (Tries To) Save The World From Kamala Harris & Sydney Sweeney Haters + Hypnotist Jeffrey Rose on MAHA & Daylight Savings Time (Should It Be Abolished?) – Ask Dr. Drew – Ep 517 1:21:31

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Fox News host and former MTV VJ Kennedy Nation discusses the upcoming Kamala Harris memoir “107 Days” and Gen-Z dating trends. Jeffrey Rose, a clinical hypnotist and sleep counselor, discusses the adverse effects of daylight saving time on children’s sleep and health, advocating for later school start times. Kennedy hosts Kennedy Saves The World on…

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Border Czar Tom Homan: How Did An Illegal Alien Become A Maine COP? w/ Dr. Michael Goodkin on Ivermectin Trial Fraud & Alex Krainer on Europe’s Collapse – Ask Dr. Drew – Ep 516 1:12:39

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How did an illegal alien become a Maine police officer? Border Czar Tom Homan reveals how ICE arrested Jon Luke Evans, an immigrant who overstayed his visa since October 2023, after he tried to illegally buy a gun while employed as a cop by Old Orchard Beach PD. Evans allegedly entered the U.S. legally in September 2023 but never left. His attempt …

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Spike 3 and Home Pin with George Gomez | Stern Pinball's Chief Creative Officer 1:20:24

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The legendary George Gomez joins us to talk about what is right around the corner for Stern with Spike 3, Home Pin, and the job changes.By LoserKid

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Knock Knock Eye: Should We Worry About Organ Procurement Organizations? 50:26

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I spent this week untangling one of the wildest New York Times stories in recent memory about organ donation. The article set off a firestorm online, and the clickbait headlines had everyone ready to rip “organ donor” off their driver’s license. But is it really that bad? I break down what’s true, what’s exaggerated, and what it means for a system …

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55 Banks Are Deciding What Video Games You're Allowed to Buy, and It's Not the First Time (w/ games journalist Ana Valens) 1:56:13

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Hey friends! I'm bringing an important conversation over from my other feed, as this story has huge ramifications for protected speech, the LGBTQ+ community, and how powerful companies can change what's allowed on the Internet. While certainly alarming, this conversation (and what has transpired since) has made me hopeful. - Original Show Notes fro…

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Will You Live to 120 with a Little Help from AI? with Dr. Eric Topol 1:00:57

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This week, Kristen and I go full sci-fi (but, like, the real kind) with the one and only Dr. Eric Topol—cardiologist, author, and guy who’s been yelling for years that the way we do medicine is… less than ideal. We talk about how AI could transform healthcare, whether doctors are finally ready to embrace empathy, and why the average hospital still …

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Sage Steele: Child S*x Offender Has Baby Boy LEGALLY With “Disgusting” Loophole In Pennsylvania Law + John Leake – Ask Dr. Drew – Ep 515 1:24:09

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A legal loophole allowed Brandon Mitchell to bring home a baby boy via surrogacy, despite the fact that he was convicted of child sex abuse in 2016. Mitchell drew public outrage after posting a disturbing video of the baby on social media, with many calling for Pennsylvania laws to be changed – the state has strict oversight on adoption but differe…

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Candace Owens vs. Brigitte Macron: Why Attorney Robert Barnes Says She’ll LOSE The Defamation Lawsuit w/ Tim Hazelo – Ask Dr. Drew – Ep 514 1:30:57

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French President Emmanuel Macron and wife Brigitte Macron filed a defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens, alleging she spread false claims that Brigitte was born a male. Attorney Robert Barnes says the podcaster is at risk, alleging she broadcasted “some of the dumbest, obvious lies one can tell” and “She has 0% chance of winning in court.” Rober…

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Gen-Z “Blank Stare”, Sydney Sweeney’s American Genes & Tea App Breach w/ Melonie Mac, Dr. Chloe Carmichael & Dr. Julian Omidi – Ask Dr. Drew – Ep 513 1:19:21

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Dr. Chloe Carmichael and Melonie Mac discuss the “Gen-Z stare” phenomenon, the Tea app data breach, and controversy over Sydney Sweeney’s new ad promoting her American genes (aka jeans). Dr. Julian Omidi reveals the media’s biases in his book “Persecuting Trump” which exposes partisanship in supposedly nonpartisan NPR and PBS. Melonie Mac is a cont…

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Knock Knock Eye: The Problem with “Alternative” Medicine 47:59

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It’s just me this week, and I’m cracking open the homeopathy bottle (spoiler: it’s mostly water). From viral pseudoscience to dry eye remedies that make me blink twice, I’m taking a solo stroll through the wild world of medical misinformation. We’ll also talk about the dangers of diluted science, why TikTok is not a medical degree, and the real ris…

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Glauc Talk: What Do All Those Hospital Codes Mean Anyway? 48:10

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This week, Kristin and I dig into the alphabet soup of hospital emergency codes, and I break down what those cryptic overhead announcements really mean. We also talk about the latest round of proposed Medicaid cuts and why they’re more than just numbers on a budget line. Expect the usual tangents too! Takeaways: Ever wonder what “Code Brown” actual…

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Bombshell: Dozens of Organ Donors “Still Alive” When Harvested, RFK Reveals In HHS Investigation w/ Dr. Kelly Victory, Dr. Cate Shanahan & Dr. Steph Venn-Watson – Ask Dr. Drew – Ep 512 1:22:42

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The conspiracy theorists were right again. In a shocking report released by RFK, the HHS found at least 28 patients who were likely still alive when organ harvesting began. “Our findings show that hospitals allowed the organ procurement process to begin when patients showed signs of life, and this is horrifying,” says Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The Trum…

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Benny Johnson & Mama June Shannon: America & Families In Crisis w/ Pumpkin & Jessica – Ask Dr. Drew – Ep 511 1:14:44

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After becoming famous on TLC’s Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, Mama June Shannon’s life took a dark turn with a reportedly $2500-a-day cocaine addiction that nearly destroyed her family. After losing 300 lbs post-bariatric surgery and spending nearly $75,000 on cosmetic procedures, Mama June’s addiction forced her to sell her house. “It wasn’t something …

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Ambien, Autopen & An Attempted American Coup (Obama’s RussiaGate-Gate) w/ Jack Posobiec & Lee Smith – Ask Dr. Drew – Ep 510 1:16:19

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Hunter Biden just dropped a bombshell: his father Joe Biden, then 81, was on Ambien before his disastrous June 2024 debate against Trump, leaving him dazed and confused on stage – and many suspect the powerful sleep aid influenced the former President’s ability to issue last-minute pardons and prompted the infamous use of an autopen to sign the doc…

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Knock Knock Eye: Why Did UnitedHealthcare Go After Dr. Elisabeth Potter? 50:24

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We’re marking 100 episodes by getting real about a moment that I've feared all my life. The moment where they asked if there was a doctor onboard this plane! Also: we talk about Dr. Elisabeth Potter, a breast cancer surgeon who stood up to UnitedHealthcare after they told her how to do her job—and then punished her for it. It’s infuriating. But it’…

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54 This Harry Potter Podcast Is Almost Old Enough to Have a Butterbeer | 20 Years of MuggleCast with Eric & Micah 1:20:41

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In August 2005, YouTube was a 6-month-old beta test, the iPhone was still years away, putting music on your iPod required a cable, and MuggleNet was *the* destination for news and conversation about Harry Potter. The books and movies were still coming out, and online fandom was taking shape in novel ways. One of which was a “podcast” — it’s like a …

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Star Wars Vs Beetlejuice | Which Rumored Title Will Win? 1:22:18

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Jack Danger takes a new position at Stern, Harry Potter talk, Is the next rumored games Star Wars from Stern and Beetlejuice from Spooky? Also we look at all the games that have released this year so far!By LoserKid

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Glauc Talk: How Badly Did Intern Year Break Me? 48:52

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Intern year. It’s the chaotic rite of passage where sleep goes to die, mistakes get made in real time, and everyone’s faking confidence until they figure it out, or break. This week, I’m sharing the moments that defined mine: the terrifying first night on call, what it’s like to be handed a pager when you still don’t know where the bathrooms are, a…

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Jenny McCarthy: After Son’s Near-Death Reaction & Autism Diagnosis, Star Fights For Safer Childhood Vaccines w/ Alison Morrow – Ask Dr. Drew – Ep 509 1:22:34

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Jenny McCarthy is a model, actress, bestselling author, and star in The Masked Singer. But to the media, she’s been called “the nation’s most prominent purveyor of anti-vaxxer ideology” and “the face of the anti-vaxx movement.” Jenny became a lightning rod for the childhood vaccine controversy after publicly revealing her son’s 2005 autism diagnosi…

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How 100s Of Epsteins Are Running Free Online: Laila Mickelwait’s P●rnHub Takedown vs. Privacy Challenge of Adult Sites Requiring ID w/ Emilie Hagen – Ask Dr. Drew – Ep 508 1:10:15

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Laila Mickelwait’s organization Traffickinghub was pivotal in the “biggest takedown of content in Internet history” after pressure forced PornHub to remove 50 million images and videos – over 90% of its content. Now the activist is pushing for a new US federal law to mandate third-party age verification for all adult websites. But could her proposa…

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Lawfare: Dr. Kirk Moore Faced 35 Years In Prison For Destroying COVID Vaccines, AG Pam Bondi Drops All Charges w/ Shannon Joy & Martha Byrne – Ask Dr. Drew – Ep 507 1:11:02

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Dr. Kirk Moore, a physician who offered fake COVID-19 vaccine cards and saline shots for kids with parental consent, faced a 4-year legal battle against charges of vaccine fraud that carried a possible 35 years in prison. After a campaign by influencers and politicians, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the Trump DOJ was ordering that the case b…

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Knock Knock Eye: Should There Be a Loan Cap for Med School? 42:37

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It’s a wild week in healthcare policy and student debt. The so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" just passed, and I have thoughts. Spoiler: most of them involve eye twitching. From massive Medicaid cuts to a hard cap on federal loans for grad students, I’m unpacking what this means for future doctors, patients, and anyone who likes affordable healthcare …

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Glauc Talk: What Is Private Equity? with Megan Greenwell 1:05:04

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Ever wonder what happens when people with zero medical training start buying up hospitals and clinics? This week, we're joined by journalist Megan Greenwell, who’s spent years investigating the chilling spread of private equity in healthcare. We talk about what it means when medicine becomes a business, the moments that made her jaw drop during rep…

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UN’s AI Summit & A Plot To Conquer America With Technology w/ Viva Frei, Brian O’Shea, Brady Bates – Ask Dr. Drew – Ep 506 1:27:16

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The UN just finished its “AI For Good” summit – but what does the UN consider to be “good” for humanity? “The world is turning into one giant escape game…” says Noor Bin Ladin, “except unlike escape games, if these people have their way, there will be no escape.” Brian O’Shea, Brady Bates, and Viva Frei join Dr. Drew to expose globalist power grabs…

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The Great Betrayals: Epstein Case Closed (No List?), Diddy Mischarged (On Purpose?) & The COVID Coup (Planned Before 2020?) w/ Emilie Hagen, Elizabeth Kucinich & Debbie Lerman – Ask Dr. Drew – Ep 505 1:24:45

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Emilie Hagen reports on the DOJ’s closing of Jeffrey Epstein’s case – with the government claiming there is no evidence he was murdered, and no client list to share with the public – and the Diddy trial verdict. Elizabeth Kucinich exposes the betrayal of America’s organic farming movement by Congress and industry lobbyists, while Debbie Lerman reve…

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Knock Knock Eye: The History of Cataract Surgery 46:50

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This week, I'm diving into the juiciest part of the eyeball—literally and historically. From ancient couching techniques that involved jabbing your eye with a sharp stick (yes, really) to modern lenses inspired by World War II cockpit glass, we’re going deep into cataract surgery's wild evolution. Also: a peek at what fireworks do to your eyeballs,…

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Introducing: TALES FROM THE CLOUD SEA, an improvised comedy adventure podcast for kids and families! 1:13:13

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I'm taking the week off, but hope you'll check out my new improv comedy podcast for kids and families! Listen to the first episode here, share it with the kids in your life, and subscribe wherever you get your favorite podcasts: https://www.talesfromthecloudsea.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Glauc Talk: Is an Eye Transplant Actually Possible? 50:41

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This week, we dig into the surprising shift among voters who once supported private equity in healthcare—and may now be rethinking it. Kristin and I talk through what’s behind that change, plus a major headline about the first-ever eye transplant. And just when things start to feel a little too serious, we lighten it up with a chaotic game that put…

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Hollywood’s Real Rebels: Gary Sinise (Lt. Dan in Forrest Gump) & Siaka Massaquoi (Raided By FBI After Jan 6) – Ask Dr. Drew – Ep 504 1:07:34

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Gary Sinise – a veteran actor known widely for his role as Lt. Dan in Forrest Gump – discusses his foundation’s efforts to support veterans and his son’s legacy after a tragic loss. Siaka Massaquoi (Lethal Weapon / SWAT) reveals what happened when the FBI raided his North Hollywood home after January 6 Capitol protests, and his reaction to receivin…