Topic: Vaccine Skepticism

Vaccine Skepticism comes up in 2 chapters across 2 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from January 2017 to April 2021.

January 2017 April 2021

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Dr. Andrew Wakefield | The Act, The Jab, & The Fallout From Both
• 2:30 - 6:40

Dr. Andrew Wakefield | The Act, The Jab, & The Fallout From Both

Vaccine Skepticism, Corporate PR, and Professional Consequences

The discussion contrasts the motivations of concerned parents with the profit-driven machinery of multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical corporations. Professionals who break rank to expose industry harm often face career destruction and systemic demonization. Dr. Andrew Wakefield is introduced as a former academic researcher whose career was targeted after he raised questions about the MMR vaccine and inflammatory bowel disease.

James Grundvig | Vaccines, Autism, & CDC Corruption
• 1:02:24 - 1:05:44

James Grundvig | Vaccines, Autism, & CDC Corruption

Greg Carlwood’s Post-Interview Reflections, Vaccine Skepticism, and Ethics

Host Greg Carlwood reflects on the interview, acknowledging the timely nature of the political references and his own cynicism regarding the Trump administration. He addresses the ethical weight of discussing vaccine safety, stating that he only presents this perspective because he genuinely believes the pharmaceutical industry cannot be trusted. Carlwood emphasizes the importance of nutrition and the potential risks of heavy metal accumulation in infants.