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We Want Them Infected Podcast

Dr. Jonathan Howard and Wendy Orent
Covid-19
Herd Immunity
Great Barrington Declaration
Vaccines
Public Health
Dr. Vinay Prasad
Vaccination
Anti-Vaccine Movement
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya
Trump Administration
Myocarditis
Misinformation
Public Health Policy
Dr. Scott Atlas
Pediatric Vaccination
Variants
Public Health Measures
CDC
Vaccine Misinformation
Disinformation

Our podcast delves deep into the dark side of the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing how influential doctors shaped the narrative. 📖 A Movement in the Making: "We Want Them Infected" isn't just a book; it's a call to action, exposing how the anti-vaccine movement infiltrated mainstream culture. Join us on this journey of discovering the impact of misinformation on public health, trust in science, and m... more

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This episode dives into the unraveling of America's public health infrastructure as political interference reshapes the CDC, FDA, and NIH. Jonathan and Wendy walk through the CDC's new vaccine-autism messaging, the chaos and infighting inside the FDA... more

This episode dives deep into the escalating chaos inside the FDA as leaders, scientists, and biotech insiders publicly revolt against the agency's current direction. Hosts Jonathan and Wendy break down the explosive STAT News investigations revealing... more

In this gripping Halloween episode marking the second anniversary of We Want Them Infected, hosts Dr. Jonathan Howard and Dr. Wendy Orange confront the chilling reality of America under "Trump II." They dissect the collapse of public health, the weap... more

In this explosive episode, Jonathan and Wendy mark their podcast's second anniversary with a scathing review of the current state of U.S. public health and politics. They unpack the implosion of the lab leak movement, the chaos at the NIH under Jay B... more

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Recent Guests

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Hosts

Jonathan Howard
Co-host and a key speaker, he sheds light on the complexities of public health and the interplay of misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wendy Orent
Co-host and commentator, focusing on the implications of COVID-19 policies and the challenges of public health communication.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Intelligent commiseration

    Thanks for the fascinating podcast. We’re living in dark times. You both are lights and I look forward to each episode. It’s like true crime, only it’s realtime medical murder.

    Best part: the music. Thank you for adding more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hoboken Dave
    United States8 months ago
  • Good podcast, better music

    Dr. Howard, that outro song slaps.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OmgIdkIdcwtf
    United States9 months ago
  • Careful with this podcast

    The podcast claims to bring clarity about COVID facts but is itself a source of disinformation when it comes to, for example, the lab leak theory. The podcast critiques the NGO Biosafety Now for its rhetoric, but does not understand the fight that Biosafety Now is doing against powerful corrupted institutions such as NIH. Furthermore, the argument that a zoonotic spillover would be more likely than a lab accident because spillovers happen "all the time" is bogus (its a mistake of confusing spill... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    SpencerDancerPants
    Switzerlanda year ago
  • So interesting

    A big shout out to this podcast - as someone outside the US who was trying to read and listen to the best science during the past 4 years of the pandemic, and would encounter some bizarre and contrary information from some highly regarded and lettered sources, this helps to contextualise and explain how misinformation was presented and discussed. Thank you to the presenters! Compelling and fascinating to see it all laid out in chronological clarity, with the respective significant players clearl... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mumbles275
    Australiaa year ago
  • Updated

    I am updating my review because I think these two have made a good case. I apologize for my previous caustic review.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Christian Segall
    United States2 years ago

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Praise for the hosts includes their engaging discussions and real-time breakdown of misinformation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Listeners appreciate the podcast's thorough analysis and critical perspective on public health issues.
There are concerns about the presentation of information, as some listeners criticize perceived ideological biases in the discussion of controversial figures.

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The Rise of Dr. Marty Makary
Q: Do you think he admitted to any of his errors?
No, he never admitted to being wrong about his predictions even when the variants proved him incorrect.
The Rise of Dr. Marty Makary
Q: What do you think about Dr. Makary's views on herd immunity?
He propagated the idea that herd immunity was near and dismissed concerns about COVID risks, showing a drastic change in his stance as the pandemic progressed.

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What is We Want Them Infected Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Content primarily revolves around the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on public health, emphasizing the spread of misinformation and the narratives pushed by influential figures. The hosts provide critical analyses of vaccine safety, public health policies, and the intersection of science with politics, often highlighting concerns about anti-vaccine movements and censorship experienced by professionals in the field. This podcast uniquely combines personal narratives with expert insights, aiming to educate listeners on the complex dynamics of public health communication during a global crisis. It features discussions on current events, controversies surrounding key public health figures, and the long-term consequences of misinformation on societa... more

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