Topic: Zika

Following the interview, host Greg Carlwood offers a critique of Western medical campaigns in the third world. He suggests that vaccination programs are often a form of exploitation or medical testing, citing historical examples of birth control testing in the Philippines. Carlwood expresses skepticism toward the altruistic framing of these global health initiatives, viewing them through the same lens as economic hitman activities.

Internal memos from the 1970s and 80s allegedly show public health agencies seeking pandemics to justify their budgets during the Reagan administration. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. argues that infectious disease mortality had already declined due to sanitation and nutrition before vaccines were introduced. He characterizes subsequent outbreaks like Swine Flu, Bird Flu, and Zika as "invented pandemics" designed to benefit the pharmaceutical industry.

Greg Carlwood reflects on the parallels between the 1916 polio outbreaks and modern COVID-19 protocols, noting how the Rockefeller Institute's research coincided with local epidemics. He also discusses the Zika virus narrative and the high aluminum content in pertussis vaccines given to pregnant women in Brazil. The segment concludes with skepticism regarding Governor Gavin Newsom's recent public absence and the general lack of transparency in the medical establishment.

The host questions how historical pandemics like the Black Plague or smallpox occurred before modern virology, leading to a discussion on environmental causes of disease. Smallstorm attributes modern outbreaks like Zika to glyphosate use rather than viruses and suggests that historical illnesses were often the result of pollution or ecological shifts. She argues that many conditions labeled as "viral" are actually toxicological responses to the environment.

The conversation covers the 2013 United Nations ban on mercury, noting that the U.S. secured an exception for thimerosal in vaccines. Grundvig discusses his plans to estimate the massive societal and economic costs of the autism epidemic, including lost productivity and long-term care. He also compares the U.S. vaccine schedule to those in the UK, Japan, and Denmark, where autism rates and schedules differ significantly.

James Grundvig characterizes the Zika virus as a "bogeyman" created by the CDC to fast-track new vaccines. He suggests that microcephaly in Brazil may be linked to environmental toxins, GMO mosquitoes, or specific vaccines given to pregnant women rather than the Zika virus itself. The segment questions the motives of the Gates Foundation and the pharmaceutical industry in promoting Zika-related fears.

The host previews upcoming THC Plus content, including discussions on the Zika virus and Ted Cruz's family connections to the Oswald saga. He announces the launch of a monthly THC newsletter and new show notes features for subscribers. The episode concludes with the show's theme music and a final sign-off.