Anti-vaccination arguments and attitudes can seem convincing to the untrained ear. In this show we will address why these arguments fall short, and show why vaccination is worth it in a cost/benefit analysis.
Edward answers my many questions about the new Covid-19 vaccines which are sourced from comments on my personal facebook page. There are some really good ones in there, and even better answers. You can find the podcast at our website, straighttothepointshow.com (or sttpshow.com) The "Straight To the Point" podcast is also available on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, and other podcatchers.
Host of the "Vaccination Station" Dave Burke interviews me about me vaccine advocacy. It's a nice mix up from the usual format, and his show is highly recommended if you enjoy vaccine podcast! You can find the podcast at our website, straighttothepointshow.com (or sttpshow.com) The "Straight To the Point" podcast is also available on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, and other podcatchers.
Today we will be talking to Brian Deer, journalist, writer, and author of the new book, "The Doctor who fooled the world" about the infamous Dr. Andrew Wakefield. Dr. Wakefield has made quite the name for himself, as he is the source for the infamous claim that vaccines are somehow related to autism. Of course, there is no evidence that this is true, and a plethora of evidence to the contrary, yet Dr. Wakefield maintains his untenable position? Why? Well, Brian is here to shed some light on that for us. You can find the podcast at our website, straighttothepointshow.com (or sttpshow.com) The "Straight To the Point" podcast is also available on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, and other podcatchers.
Allison Meek is a history professor at Kings University College, University of Western Ontario. We discuss the history of conspiratorial thinking, how misinformation manifest itself online, the role social media has on amplifying polarization on these topics, and strategies for effectively dealing with individuals who are vulnerable to these beliefs. It's a fascinating conversation, and one I hope you find valuable as we all learn how to navigate this world of increasing complexity together. You can find the podcast at our website, straighttothepointshow.com (or sttpshow.com) The "Straight To the Point" podcast is also available on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, and other podcatchers. Sources https://straighttothepoint.thelucidtruth.com/?p=220
Lydia G, author of the online article, "Twelve Years Ago I Stopped Vaccinating My Children: Then I Changed My Mind," was very skeptical about vaccines for a long time. It was relatively recently she had a change of heart, and she graciously agreed to come on and share her story. It's quite the lively discussion. You can find the podcast at our website, straighttothepointshow.com (or sttpshow.com) The "Straight To the Point" podcast is also available on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, and other podcatchers. Sources https://straighttothepoint.thelucidtruth.com/?p=211
Today you will be hearing from Jason Wright and Abraham Alahmad. Jason was formerly against vaccines, however he came around to understanding more about them when he took it upon himself to do some unbiased and independent research on the subject. Abraham is a published scientist who is an expert on the blood-brain barrier, who will explain why vaccines can't cross this protective membrane and how it works to protect the most important organ in our body from anything that a vaccine could ever affect it with. You can find and support the podcast at our website, straighttothepointshow.com (or sttpshow.com) The "Straight To the Point" podcast is also available on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, and other podcatchers. Sources https://straighttothepoint.thelucidtruth.com/?p=155
Today we are going to to take a multi-faceted approach to discussing vaccines. First, you'll hear a very powerful story from a former antivaccine single mother, Steph Mary, whose child got pertussis since she never got her them vaccinated. It is a powerful story, as well as somewhat intense (fair warning, there are a few f-bombs) but it's real, authentic and from the heart. After hearing Steph's experiences in leaving the antivaccine movement, we will hear from a biochemistry student Edward Nirenberg. Edward is a recent graduate from Cornell who studied macrophages in an immunology lab while working on a degree in biological sciences. We discuss adjuvants, antigens, preventable diseases and more in a thorough investigation into the evidence and data, as well as an attempt at understanding the core of antivaccination attitudes. You can find and support the podcast at our website, straighttothepointshow.com (or sttpshow.com) The "Straight To the Point" podcast is also available on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, and other podcatchers. Sources https://straighttothepoint.thelucidtruth.com/?p=129 For the write up article based on this episode, please visit https://straighttothepoint.thelucidtruth.com/?p=118
Today you will hear a conversation between myself and two others who know the antivaccine movement very well. Our first guest is Dr. Peter Sears, brother of the popular antivaccine doctor "Bob Sears" who is well known for making Dr. Bobs Alternative Schedule. Dr. Peter Sears is pro-vaccine, and while he does not discuss his brother, we do discuss common misconceptions related to vaccines with a formerly antivaccine mother, Kristina Denuit. You can find and support the podcast at our website, straighttothepointshow.com (or sttpshow.com). The "Straight To the Point" podcast is also available on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, and other podcatchers. Sources https://straighttothepoint.thelucidtruth.com/?p=131
Anti-vaccination arguments and attitudes can seem convincing to the untrained ear. In this show we will address why these arguments fall short, and show why vaccination is worth it in a cost/benefit analysis. This episode introduces the host, Isaac Lindenberger, and explains the format of the podcast. You can find and support the podcast at our website, straighttothepointshow.com (or sttpshow.com). The "Straight To the Point" podcast is also available on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, and other podcatchers.