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welcome to the Lenny and Maria Sanchez AUDIO AND VIDEO podcast series.

Today, we'll delve into a series of articles covering a wide range of critical topics, from the creation of immense wealth in the AI sector to significant geopolitical shifts and contentious debates on public health and freedom of speech.

First, an article from The Expose titled "12 New AI Billionaires" sheds light on an unprecedented economic phenomenon. The AI boom is being described as the largest wealth creation spree in recent history, making past technology waves look like mere warmups. According to MIT principal researcher Andrew McAfee, "Going back over 100 years of data, we have never seen wealth created at this size and speed. It’s unprecedented". This new class of billionaires has emerged in just a few short years, all thanks to the artificial intelligence gold rush. Based on reporting from CNBC and net worth data from Forbes as of August 2025, a list of twelve new AI billionaires has been tabulated.

Leading the pack is Michael Intrator, co-founder and CEO of CoreWeave, with an estimated net worth of $6 billion. His company is at the forefront of providing the specialized cloud infrastructure needed for increasingly compute-intensive AI workloads, a sector experiencing explosive demand. CoreWeave, which had its IPO in March 2025, has a strategic partnership with Nvidia, which is not only its main supplier of GPUs but also a major investor. Also on the list are Alexandr Wang and Lucy Guo, the co-founders of Scale AI, who are noted as two of the world's youngest billionaires. Their company, started in 2016, provides essential data annotation services for refining AI systems. In a significant move in June 2025, Meta invested $14.3 billion into Scale AI, a deal that also appointed Wang to lead Meta’s Superintelligence Lab. Furthermore, a notable trend is the success of former OpenAI employees. Dario Amodei, Ilya Sutskever, and Mira Murati, all prominent alumni of OpenAI, now lead their own companies valued in the billions. Amodei co-founded Anthropic, the company behind the popular AI Claude. Sutskever co-founded Safe Superintelligence in 2024, a company now valued at over $30 billion. And Mira Murati, former CTO at OpenAI, founded Thinking Machines Lab in February 2025, raising $2 billion from a consortium of major investors including Nvidia and AMD.

Turning to a story published on LewRockwell.com, we examine a situation that raises serious questions about freedom of speech in the United Kingdom. Comedian Graham Linehan, known for co-creating sitcoms like Father Ted and The IT Crowd, was recently arrested at Heathrow airport. The arrest was reportedly for three tweets he wrote while he was in the United States. Linehan described the scene of being met by five armed police officers as soon as he stepped off the plane. He reports being arrested like a terrorist, held in a cell, and even taken to the hospital due to stress, all because he "made jokes that upset some psychotic crossdressers". He argues this proves the UK has become hostile to free speech and overly accommodating to the demands of "violent, entitled, abusive men who have turned the police into their personal goon squad". The article notes that some are defending the arrest. Green Party leader Zack Polanski, for instance, called the arrest "proportionate". A Twitter user with a large following celebrated the arrest, stating that "even ‘free speech’ warriors can’t escape accountability for their toxic rants". The author, Tom Woods, criticizes this viewpoint, suggesting these individuals want to live in a country where a "monopoly enforcement institution will decide what constitutes ‘hate’" and then arrest people for statements they dislike. The article points out the hypocrisy of a British lawyer who defended Linehan's arrest but days earlier had excitedly posted a selfie with Iraq war supporter John Kerry. The author concludes that while Linehan harmed no one, Kerry shares responsibility for catastrophic loss of life. The incident has become so significant that even mainstream outlets in the UK are now discussing the "absurdity of the free-speech situation" there and calling for change.

Next, another piece from LewRockwell.com titled "Court of Public Opinion" addresses a recent controversy at the US Open tennis tournament. The incident involved a Latvian player, Jelena Ostapenko, telling a black American player, Taylor Townsend, that she lacked class after their match. The media and others quickly labeled Ostapenko a racist, but the author, Taki Theodoracopulos, argues they are all wrong. The reason for Ostapenko's comment was that Townsend failed to make a customary gesture acknowledging a point won on a net cord. While not a formal rule, the author states that in all his years of watching and playing tennis, he has never seen a player fail to make this gesture. The media's reaction is described as an over-the-top display where you'd think a "Ku Klux Klanner had jumped onto the court". A New York Post writer, Larry Brooks, is singled out for his commentary, which the author calls an act of cowardice and virtue signaling. The author states, “Polite society calls it virtue signaling. I call it cowardice”. He contrasts the reaction to this incident with the common, good-humored trash talk between black and white players in professional football and basketball. The author also criticizes the inclusion of Serena Williams alongside the well-mannered Arthur Ashe and Althea Gibson, describing Williams as a "thug" and a "bully" on the court. The article concludes by lamenting the degeneration of the US Open, noting complaints of marijuana smoke in the stands and predicting that Ostapenko will be haunted by this incident because "woke does not forgive or forget".

In a piece by Charles Hugh Smith on LewRockwell.com, we explore the degradation of our societal systems, moving from relationship-based interactions to purely transactional ones. The author uses a personal story about finding an appliance repair technician to illustrate the point. After much difficulty, his wife found an experienced repairman through a family recommendation. The technician, with over 40 years in the business, explained that he now only works for people he knows or their family members because of bad experiences with new customers. He described these strangers as "entitled, demanding, discourteous, and find excuses not to pay him," leading him to shun anyone he doesn't already know. This anecdote is connected to broader societal threads. Our system has become one of advocacy, where "the squeaky wheel gets the grease," and customer service is designed to grind people down until they give up. This advocacy can quickly merge into threats, such as snapping "I'll sue you!" over a minor incident. Americans, the author argues, confuse rights, entitlements, and advocacy. This entitlement leads to demands that are often not actual rights. The core of the issue is the shift to a transactional system where everything is for sale and no relationship is needed, only money or credit. In such a system, we don't do things for others unless we are paid, and reciprocal-aid ties with neighbors are seen as "investments that don't pay off". These transactional systems are lauded as "trustworthy," but their fragility is hidden until they break down. When they do fail, we are left with relationship-based systems that have largely vanished in our highly mobile, rootless culture. As a result, relationships have been depreciated, and when transactional systems fail, few people have any reciprocal-aid relationships of practical value left.

From The Unz Review, an article by Philip Giraldi titled "Making Palestinians Go Away" presents a stark view of the Trump administration's foreign policy. According to the piece, Donald Trump is in regular contact with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and has expressed full support for Israel's army establishing control over all of Gaza and the West Bank. Trump reportedly advised Netanyahu that Israel must push ahead "with full force" to "finish the job" quickly to overcome what he sees as a "PR problem". The article also details a reported scheme involving Trump, Tony Blair, and Jared Kushner to offer Palestinians a "$5000 relocation package" to leave, a move described as a way to eliminate bad publicity from the Israeli army having to kill them all. The author asserts that the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is the most powerful component of the Israel Lobby, working to subordinate U.S. interests to those of Israel. One of AIPAC's key initiatives is arranging fully paid trips to Israel for members of Congress and other influencers, where they are "wined and dined and fed the full panoply of lies that the Israelis use to justify their horrific agenda". In August, AIPAC funded trips for 22 House Republicans and a separate delegation led by Speaker Mike Johnson, followed by a group of 23 Democrats. This outsized influence is highlighted by journalist Glenn Greenwald's observation that U.S. Congress members travel to Israel more than any other country, and more than to the entire Western Hemisphere and Africa combined. The article also reports that the U.S. State Department has blocked visas for the Palestinian delegation to the UN General Assembly, as well as for any holder of a Palestinian Authority passport, even for medical treatment or family visits. This action reportedly came after a request from Netanyahu to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The move has been criticized as a violation of the 1947 UN Headquarters Agreement, leading the UN to reportedly decide to stage the opening of its General Assembly session in Geneva to ensure full Palestinian participation.

Next, on Joachim Bartoll's official website, an article titled "More Microbiome And 'DNA' Nonsense: Links To Cancer" offers a critical perspective on modern medical science. The author argues that claims linking microbiomes to cancer are misguided. He posits that bacteria are simply a "cleaning crew" that consumes waste and cellular debris, and their presence reflects a person's diet and toxic load, not a cause of cancer. According to the author, consuming plant-based and processed foods increases toxic load, damages the body, and hampers the ability to detoxify and heal, which ultimately leads to tumors. Therefore, the overrepresentation of certain microbes is a symptom of the toxins causing the damage, not the cause itself. The author is also highly critical of modern scientific practices, stating that true science involves questioning established beliefs, whereas today's scientists are discouraged from questioning the "science that lines governments and companies’ pockets with money". He dismisses the field of DNA analysis as theoretical and based on predetermined models, suggesting that what scientists claim to be a DNA double helix is actually protein fibers from broken-down collagen, which naturally forms a triple helix shape. He applies this logic to specific microbes like Helicobacter pylori, linked to stomach cancer. He argues that this bacterium thrives when stomach acid is hampered by plant-based or processed foods, the same foods that damage the stomach lining and cause cancer. The overrepresentation of the bacteria is a result of the poor diet, not the cause of the disease. The author concludes that humans are obligate hyper-carnivores, and following a natural animal-based diet eliminates these health problems, as living according to our physiology allows the body to take care of itself.

An article from The Expose covers a recent Senate hearing where US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense scrutiny. The piece, titled "RFK Jr: 'We were lied to about everything'," frames the hearing as a moment where Kennedy exposed major truths about vaccines and public health cover-ups. He stated, "We were lied to about everything" regarding the COVID-19 narrative, asserting that the public was misled about natural immunity and the vaccines' ability to prevent transmission. During the hearing, Kennedy held senators accountable for refusing to acknowledge COVID-19 vaccine injuries, such as the link between mRNA vaccines and myocarditis in teenagers. When Senator Maggie Hassan accused him of withholding data, Kennedy responded directly, "You are lying right now, Senator". A key focus of his testimony was the CDC vaccine schedule. He pointed out that while he received three vaccines as a child, today's children receive between 69 and 92, and only one of those has ever been tested against an inert placebo. He is pushing for a major reform: requiring any new vaccine to be demonstrated safe against an inert placebo before approval. Kennedy also brought up a major allegation concerning vaccines and autism. He stated that in 2002, an internal CDC study found that black boys who received the MMR vaccine on time had a 260% greater chance of an autism diagnosis. According to Kennedy, the senior vaccine safety scientist on that study, Dr. William Thompson, was ordered by his boss to destroy the data. Senator Ron Johnson supported Kennedy's testimony, revealing his team has over 8 million pages of information on the COVID-19 cover-up and stating that federal health agencies hid a signal on myocarditis.

Following that, an article by Paul Craig Roberts on LewRockwell.com discusses the opposition to RFK Jr.'s role as Health Secretary. The author was surprised to receive an email from RootsAction, a progressive activist site, calling for Kennedy's removal. The group's case against Kennedy is that his policies, which include placing limits on the COVID vaccine and improving food safety, are "causing future deaths and suffering on a large scale". The author questions this charge, noting the lack of evidence and wondering if RootsAction is being paid by Big Pharma, which sees Kennedy as a risk to its power and profit, much like his uncle, JFK, was seen as a risk by the military-industrial complex. The author argues that Kennedy's actions, such as placing constraints on the corrupt revolving door between Big Pharma and federal health agencies, are necessary reforms. The CDC directors who were fired were dismissed for putting corporate profits ahead of public health. The author emphasizes that for many years, his columns have focused on the decline in the ability of truth to get a hearing. He attributes this to ideological agendas, media concentration, and a public that is unable or unwilling to examine official narratives. He states that "truth is disappearing, because it does not serve the agendas of the ruling elites". This is why it is so difficult for figures like Robert Kennedy and Donald Trump to set things right, because "the power resides in the enemies of truth". He points to the "Russiagate hoax" as a prime example of a massive lie perpetuated by the entire political and media establishment, a lie we now know for certain was false.

A significant geopolitical analysis comes from Pepe Escobar, published on The Unz Review and LewRockwell.com, detailing the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin. This event is presented as a historic moment signaling the rise of a multipolar world order, with leaders representing over half of humanity at the table. The article argues that the West made a mistake by treating the summit as a diplomatic sideshow, as it was the clearest indication yet that the unipolar world of U.S. primacy is ending. Chinese President Xi Jinping used the summit to propose a new Global Governance model based on five core principles, with sovereign equality being the most crucial. Russia's Vladimir Putin echoed this, detailing the SCO's role as a "vehicle for genuine multilateralism" and calling for a pan-Eurasian security model. The summit included concrete initiatives, such as a 10-year development strategy for the SCO and, most notably, the proposed creation of an SCO development bank to challenge the dominance of the IMF and World Bank. This move is seen as an assertion of financial sovereignty. Perhaps the boldest proposal was Xi's call to expand the use of the yuan in energy settlements, a system dubbed the "electro-yuan". If adopted, this blockchain-enabled system could bypass the U.S. dollar and significantly weaken the petrodollar system that has underpinned American financial dominance for decades. The participation of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also significant, signaling a pragmatic hedge and a move toward "strategic autonomy" that allows India to engage with both the SCO and the U.S.-led Quad. The overarching takeaway is that a parallel global architecture is emerging, and the West risks being left on the sidelines if it fails to recognize this fundamental rebalancing of global power.

Now, an article by Jacob Hornberger on LewRockwell.com provides a critical examination of the U.S. Federal Reserve, prompted by President Trump's attacks on its independence. The author argues that the Fed's independence was established precisely because it is a bad idea for a president to decide monetary policy, as they will inevitably use it for political benefit, such as expanding the money supply to create an artificial sense of prosperity. However, the author contends that the idea of the Fed being non-political is "pure nonsense," as its officials have often reacted to political events to benefit one party over another. The most crucial point is that America's central bank is based on the socialist principle of central planning, which, as Ludwig von Mises noted, produces "planned chaos". The author asserts that the Federal Reserve has been a bad idea from its start in 1913, leading to monetary chaos rather than stability. In contrast, the Framers of the Constitution established a completely different system with no central bank and no paper money. Their system was based on gold and silver coins, as they knew a paper-money system would lead to endless printing to finance government schemes and wars, effectively looting the citizenry through the indirect tax of inflation. This sound money system lasted over 100 years and was a key factor in the high level of economic prosperity in the late 1800s. This system ended in 1933 with President Franklin Roosevelt's "emergency" decree, which effectively amended the Constitution and put America on the road to planned monetary chaos. The author concludes that the real debate should not be about who controls the Fed, but whether to abolish it and restore a monetary system based on gold and silver coins, or even a totally free-market monetary system.

Finally, we turn to the "Coffee & Covid" newsletter for a roundup of recent news. The lead story covers the Senate hearing with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., which the author describes as a backfired hit job by Democrats. The hearing was a "free-for-all" where Democrat senators "screamed shrilly, called Kennedy names," and delivered rambling, illogical speeches. But Kennedy, seasoned by years of attacks from pharma, punched back effectively. In one exchange with Senator Ron Wyden, Kennedy retorted, "Senator, you've sat in that chair for 20, 25 years while the chronic disease in our children went up to 76%— and you said nothing!". The author concludes the hearing was an "ugly sideshow" that only damaged the Senate's reputation while leaving Kennedy's immense popularity unscathed, if not enhanced. The newsletter also highlights a 2024 Gallup Poll showing that American support for vaccine mandates has plunged from 81% in 1991 to just 51% last year. Furthermore, a clear majority of U.S. adults (64%) now either believe there is a link between vaccines and autism or are unsure.

In other news, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary announced that the agency will now publish all future drug-rejection decision letters in real time, a move toward transparency hailed as a "win-win-win". On the legal front, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has allowed Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center to remain open, staying a lower court's injunction. In corporate news, Delta Air Lines updated its manual to refer to the "Gulf of America" and restore the term "Airmen," changes President Trump declared as the airline "finally embracing MAGA!". Following a trend of states asserting medical independence, Massachusetts will now require vaccines to be covered by insurance regardless of CDC recommendations. Lastly, a crafty political story emerged from anonymous leaks that senior DOJ officials are discussing a potential ban on transgender people owning firearms by expanding the definition of a disqualifying mental health status to include being transgender. This has ignited a firestorm, forcing progressives into an impossible choice between supporting gun control and defending transgender rights, effectively defusing the Democrats' latest gun-control push.

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I. The AI Boom: Unprecedented Wealth Creation and Emerging Power Players

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector is experiencing a massive and rapid surge in wealth creation, unlike anything seen in over a century. This boom is minting new billionaires at an "unprecedented" rate.

• Record-Breaking Wealth Generation: "Going back over 100 years of data, we have never seen wealth created at this size and speed,” said Andrew McAfee, principal researcher at MIT. “It’s unprecedented.” ("12 New AI Billionaires - The Expose") CNBC further noted that “AI is creating personal wealth on a scale that makes the past two technology waves look like warmups.”

• Key Billionaires and Companies (as of August 2025):Michael Intrator (CoreWeave): $6.0 billion, company provides cloud infrastructure optimized for AI workloads. Strategic partnership with Nvidia.

• Alexandr Wang & Lucy Guo (Scale AI): Wang $3.6 billion, Guo $1.3 billion. Scale AI provides data annotation and services for AI systems. Meta recently invested $14.3 billion in Scale AI.

• OpenAI Alumni: Dario Amodei (Anthropic, $1.2 billion), Ilya Sutskever (Safe Superintelligence, >$1 billion), and Mira Murati (Thinking Machines Lab, >$1 billion) have all founded successful AI companies after leaving OpenAI, indicating a fertile entrepreneurial environment within the AI space.

• Investment and Volatility: Companies like CoreWeave have seen extreme market volatility post-IPO, peaking at $183.58 and currently trading in the low $90 range. Large investments from tech giants and venture capital firms (e.g., Meta in Scale AI, Andreessen Horowitz, Alphabet, Nvidia, AMD in OpenAI alumni ventures) are fueling this growth.

II. Crisis of Truth, Free Speech, and Institutional Trust in the West

A profound distrust in official narratives and institutions is a dominant theme, manifested in various forms of perceived censorship, misinformation, and the erosion of fundamental freedoms.

• Censorship and Suppression of Dissent:Government and Big Tech Censorship: The Exposé explicitly states, "Your Government and Big Tech are actively trying to censor the information reported by The Exposé to serve their own needs."

• Arrest for Online Speech (UK): Comedian Graham Linehan was arrested at Heathrow Airport for three tweets made in the United States. This incident is presented as clear evidence that "the UK has become a country that is hostile to freedom of speech." ("Arrested - LewRockwell") Commentators supporting the arrest are accused of seeking a "monopoly enforcement institution" to define and punish "hate."

• Suppression of Truth by Elites: Paul Craig Roberts argues that "truth is disappearing, because it does not serve the agendas of the ruling elites." He links this to the concentration of media in a few mega-companies, enabling "official narratives regardless of their truthfulness," and an "insouciant and largely ignorant population." ("The Power Resides in the Enemies of Truth - LewRockwell")

• Skepticism Towards "Official Science" and Medical Institutions:RFK Jr. on Vaccines and COVID-19: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as US Secretary of Health and Human Services, publicly stated during a Senate hearing, “We were lied to about everything.” He alleged a "Pharma’s covid-19 cover-up," including lies about natural immunity and vaccine efficacy in preventing transmission. ("RFK Jr: “We were lied to about everything” - The Expose") He also claimed the CDC "destroyed" data showing a link between MMR vaccines and autism in black boys.

• Critique of "Modern Science": Joachim Bartoll's article dismisses much of "modern science" as "fairytales" and "ideology," particularly regarding microbiomes, DNA, and the causes of cancer. He argues that the true definition of science involves "questioning 'established science,' to try and prove it wrong." ("More Microbiome And "DNA" Nonsense: Links To Cancer - Joachim Bartoll Official") He asserts that diet, particularly plant-based and processed foods, is the root cause of many health issues, not microbes.

• Degradation of Social Relations and "Transactional Systems": Charles Hugh Smith argues that society has moved from relationship-based systems to "transactional systems" where "everything you need or want is for sale via a financial transaction." This has led to "entitled, demanding" individuals who lack courtesy and confuse rights with entitlements, and a breakdown in community. ("Entitled, Demanding-and Shunned - LewRockwell")

III. Shifting Global Power Dynamics: The Rise of a Multipolar World

The "Tianjin Show" at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit is presented as a pivotal moment, signaling the definitive end of US unipolarity and the emergence of a powerful multipolar world order.

• SCO and BRICS as Alternative Power Centers: The SCO, with China, Russia, India, and Central Asian states, represents "more than half of humanity, command immense reserves of natural resources, and increasingly drive a larger share of global GDP." ("The West Just Watched the World Shift in Tianjin - LewRockwell") It is seen as a "core pillar of the international system in the making" and a "vehicle for genuine multilateralism." ("The Tianjin Show: let’s dance to the multipolar groove, by Pepe Escobar - The Unz Review")

• New Global Governance Model: Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed a "broad, new Global Governance model" based on "sovereign equality, respect for the international rule of law – and not a shape-shifted, at will, “rules-based international order” – multilateralism," and a "people-centered" approach. ("The Tianjin Show: let’s dance to the multipolar groove, by Pepe Escobar - The Unz Review")

• Economic and Financial Challenges to Western Hegemony:SCO Development Bank & "Electro-Yuan": Proposals include an SCO development bank (complementing BRICS's NDB and AIIB) and the "electro-yuan," a system linking China's digital currency to cross-border energy settlements. This "could significantly weaken the petrodollar system, which has underpinned U.S. financial dominance since the 1970s." ("The West Just Watched the World Shift in Tianjin - LewRockwell")

• Dedollarization and Sanctions Resistance: BRICS and SCO aim to "progressively ditch dependence on Western paradigms and at the same time fight the effect of sanctions." ("The Tianjin Show: let’s dance to the multipolar groove, by Pepe Escobar - The Unz Review")

• India's "Pragmatic Hedge": India's participation in the Tianjin summit is seen as a "strategic hedging approach," balancing economic pragmatism with security concerns, and maintaining "strategic autonomy" between competing power centers (SCO vs. Quad). ("The West Just Watched the World Shift in Tianjin - LewRockwell")

• Western Complacency and Marginalization: The West is criticized for treating the SCO summit as a "diplomatic sideshow," risking "overlooking the consolidation of an alternative power center that is steadily building legitimacy outside of Western institutions." ("The West Just Watched the World Shift in Tianjin - LewRockwell")

• Federal Reserve and Monetary Policy: Donald Trump's "relentless attacks on the independence of the Federal Reserve" highlight a debate about the "socialist principle of central planning" in monetary policy, with calls to abolish the Fed and restore a gold/silver-backed system or free-market monetary system. ("Trump’s Attack on the Federal Reserve - LewRockwell")

IV. Geopolitical Tensions and Conflicts

Global geopolitical landscapes are marked by ongoing conflicts and contentious policies, particularly concerning the Middle East.

• Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and "Ethnic Cleansing":Trump's Support for Israeli Control: Donald Trump is reported to express "full support for the establishment of control over all of Gaza and the West Bank by the Israeli Army," pushing to "finish the job" quickly. ("Making Palestinians Go Away, by Philip Giraldi - The Unz Review")

• "Relocation Package" Scheme: A scheme reportedly discussed by Trump, Tony Blair, and Jared Kushner would offer Palestinians $5000 and benefits to leave, effectively an "ethnically cleansed" solution.

• US State Department Actions: The US State Department is blocking visas for Palestinian delegations to the UN General Assembly and for any holder of a Palestinian Authority passport, citing non-compliance and alleged terrorist connections. This is viewed as a "deliberate attempt to silence them" and a violation of the 1947 UN Headquarters Agreement.

• UN General Assembly Relocation: In response to US visa blocks, the UN has decided to move the opening session of the General Assembly to Geneva to ensure full Palestinian participation, specifically for a segment dedicated to Palestinian rights. This mirrors a 1988 relocation due to Yasser Arafat being denied a US visa.

• Lobbying and Media Bias: The "Israel Lobby," particularly AIPAC, is described as corrupting US government and media, ensuring "politicians and journalists know which side their bread is buttered on," leading to pro-Israel and anti-Palestinian bias. Members of Congress reportedly take more trips to Israel than to the entire Western Hemisphere and Africa combined.

• Israeli Public Opinion: A poll indicates "a majority of the Jewish Israeli public believing that Palestinians are little more than animals and 'should be killed.'"

V. Political Polarization and Cultural Wars

Domestic political landscapes are characterized by deep divisions, accusations of manipulation, and ideological clashes.

• RFK Jr. as a Populist Figure: Kennedy's Senate hearing is portrayed as a "backfire" for Democrats, increasing his popularity and exposing perceived hypocrisy. He is seen as "orders of magnitude more popular than any of their Senators." ("☕️ SMITH AND LESSON ☙ Friday, September 5, 2025 ☙ C&C NEWS 🦠") His focus on transparency and questioning established narratives resonates with a public increasingly skeptical of institutions.

• Culture War Issues:Vaccine Mandate Skepticism: A 2024 Gallup Poll indicates a significant drop in US public support for childhood vaccine mandates (from 81% in 1991 to 51% in 2024), and a majority (64%) either believe or are unsure about a link between vaccines and autism.

• "Alligator Alcatraz" and Immigration: The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals overturning an injunction against Florida's immigrant detention center is seen as a victory against "activist plaintiffs" who used "paper-thin premise[s]" like "light pollution affects members' ability to observe the night skies" and "noise pollution impacts members' ability to observe and interact with wildlife." ("☕️ SMITH AND LESSON ☙ Friday, September 5, 2025 ☙ C&C NEWS 🦠")

• Transgender Gun Bans: A leaked DOJ discussion about potentially expanding the definition of a disqualifying mental health status for gun ownership to include "people who are transgender" is framed as a strategic move by Trump to exploit progressive divisions on gun control and transgender issues.

• "Woke" Culture: The article on the US Open tennis incident criticizes "virtue signaling" and "woke" culture, suggesting it is unforgiving and manipulates victim narratives for political gain. ("Court of Public Opinion - LewRockwell")

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Breaking News12 New AI Billionaires by Rhoda Wilson

1. The artificial intelligence boom is generating new billionaires at an unprecedented speed and scale.
   
   According to CNBC, the AI boom is becoming the largest wealth creation spree in recent history.
   
   Andrew McAfee, a principal researcher at MIT, stated, “Going back over 100 years of data, we have never seen wealth created at this size and speed”.
   
   

2. Michael Intrator, co-founder of CoreWeave, leads the new AI billionaires with an estimated net worth of $6 billion.
   
   His company provides cloud infrastructure specifically optimized for the compute-intensive workloads of AI models.
   
   CoreWeave has a strategic partnership with Nvidia, which is both its main supplier of GPUs and a major investor.
   
   

3. Several alumni from OpenAI have become billionaires after founding their own successful AI companies.
   
   Dario Amodei, formerly of OpenAI, co-founded Anthropic, which is responsible for the AI Claude.
   
   Ilya Sutskever and Mira Murati, also formerly of OpenAI, founded Safe Superintelligence and Thinking Machines Lab, respectively, with both companies valued in the billions.
   
   

4. Scale AI's co-founders, Alexandr Wang and Lucy Guo, are noted as two of the world's youngest billionaires.
   
   Their San Francisco-based firm, started in 2016, provides data annotation and other services used to refine AI systems.
   
   In June 2025, Meta invested $14.3 billion into Scale AI and appointed Wang to lead Meta’s Superintelligence Lab.
   
   

5. The net worth data presented in the article is based on reporting from CNBC and Forbes as of August 2025.
   
   The visualization of the billionaires was created by Marcus Lu and published by Visual Capitalist.
   
   It is based on reporting from CNBC, which tracks emerging fortunes tied to AI companies.
   
   

6. The publisher of the article, The Exposé, claims that the government and Big Tech are actively trying to censor its information.
   
   It asks for reader support, stating it does not receive government funding like the "Mainstream Media".
   
   The publication relies solely on support from its readers to continue its "honest, reliable, investigative journalism".
   
   

7. A commenter on the article expressed skepticism about the legitimacy of the new AI billionaires.
   
   The commenter, Britta, stated that "These AI generated billionaires are just as fake as digital gold and currencies".
   
   This suggests a belief that the wealth is not real, much like digital currency.
   
   

8. CoreWeave's stock has experienced extreme volatility since its Initial Public Offering (IPO) in March 2025.
   
   The company's shares launched at $40, peaked at $183.58 on June 20, 2025, and were trading in the low $90 range at the time of the article.
   
   This highlights the fluctuating nature of the market for new AI-related companies.
   
   

II

Arrested by Tom Woods

1. Comedian Graham Linehan, creator of sitcoms like The IT Crowd, was arrested at Heathrow airport for three tweets he wrote while in the United States.
   
   Upon his arrival, five armed police officers were waiting to escort him to a private area and place him under arrest.
   
   Linehan immediately suspected the arrest was instigated by "trans activists".
   
   

2. The arrest has been defended by some, including Green Party leader Zack Polanski, who described it as "proportionate".
   
   Another social media user celebrated the arrest as holding a "'free speech' warrior accountable for their toxic rants".
   
   The author criticizes these defenders for wanting a state that decides what constitutes "hate" and arrests people for statements they dislike.
   
   

3. Linehan described his experience as being arrested "like a terrorist" and locked in a cell "like a criminal".
   
   He stated that the stress of the situation nearly killed him, requiring him to be taken to a hospital.
   
   He believes the incident proves the UK has become hostile to freedom of speech and women.
   
   

4. The author highlights what he sees as hypocrisy from a British lawyer who defended Linehan's arrest.
   
   This same lawyer had recently posted an excited selfie with Iraq war supporter John Kerry.
   
   The author contrasts this by stating Linehan harmed no one, while Kerry shares responsibility for "pointless and catastrophic misery and loss of life".
   
   

5. The author criticizes the use of the term "transphobia," calling it an "absurd neologism".
   
   He argues that disagreeing with the left is often framed as a clinical diagnosis with "phobia" in the name, a tactic he traces back to the Soviets.
   
   This linguistic framing is used to pathologize differing opinions rather than engage with them as simple disagreements.
   
   

6. The incident has sparked a broader discussion about free speech in the United Kingdom, even in mainstream outlets.
   
   These outlets are now discussing the "absurdity of the free-speech situation" in the UK.
   
   There are calls for change, which the author believes is the least that can be said about the situation.
   
   

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Court of Public Opinion by Taki Theodoracopulos

1. The article defends Latvian tennis player Jelena Ostapenko, who was widely labeled a racist after an incident at the US Open.
   
   She told her opponent, a black American player named Taylor Townsend, that she lacked class after their match.
   
   The author argues that everyone in the media and among the players who condemned Ostapenko is wrong.
   
   

2. The author claims Ostapenko's comment was a reaction to Townsend's breach of tennis etiquette.
   
   Townsend failed to make a gesture acknowledging she had won a point on a net cord, which the author says is a customary sign of sportsmanship.
   
   He notes that in all his years watching and playing tennis, he has never seen a player fail to make this gesture.
   
   

3. The author strongly criticizes media figures for their reaction, particularly Larry Brooks of the New York Post.
   
   He calls Brooks a "fool" who is "bending over backward to show he doesn’t have a racist bone in his body".
   
   The author describes this behavior as "virtue signaling" and "cowardice".
   
   

4. The author contrasts the careers and demeanors of different black tennis players.
   
   He praises Arthur Ashe and Althea Gibson as "wonderful in every respect" with good manners on and off the court.
   
   Conversely, he describes Serena Williams as a "thug," an "ill-mannered on court" bully, and a "foulmouthed cheater".
   
   

5. The author laments the overall decline of the US Open, which he feels has degenerated.
   
   He points to a player complaining about breathing in marijuana smoke during a match as evidence of this decline.
   
   He feels the dress code also reflects the degeneration of a "once-wonderful sport played by ladies and gentlemen".
   
   

6. The author predicts that Ostapenko will be haunted by her words for the rest of her life, as "woke does not forgive or forget".
   
   He also predicts that Townsend, now cast as a victim, will go on to greater things.
   
   This is because, in his view, all black people in America and the U.K. are now considered victims.
   
   

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Entitled, Demanding--and Shunned by Charles Hugh Smith

1. The article argues that modern American society is primarily a transactional system where relationships are devalued.
   
   In this system, everything one needs or wants is available for sale via a financial transaction, making relationships unnecessary.
   
   People have little time for "investments" in reciprocal-aid ties that "don't pay off" financially.
   
   

2. The author uses the story of an experienced appliance repairman to illustrate a reaction to this transactional culture.
   
   The repairman, after 40+ years in business, now only works for people he knows or their family members.
   
   He shuns strangers because of bad experiences with new customers who are "entitled, demanding, discourteous, and find excuses not to pay him".
   
   

3. The author observes that advocacy in this system often escalates into threats.
   
   He cites an example of a customer threatening to "call the police" when the repairman said he would remove a part that the customer refused to pay for.
   
   These threats are described as tactics to bulldoze opponents or as an emotional response from those who feel powerless.
   
   

4. A distinction is made between rights, entitlements, and advocacy, which Americans often confuse.
   
   Our rights are limited and defined by law, while entitlements, like Medicare, are not guaranteed rights to receive care.
   
   This confusion leads to entitlement-fueled demands that are presented as advocacy and misconstrued as a "right".
   
   

5. The fragility of these transactional systems is hidden until they break down.
   
   When systems like healthcare or warranty services fail, people are left with relationship-based support systems.
   
   However, these relationship-based systems have largely vanished in a highly mobile and rootless culture.
   
   

6. In a culture where relationships have little value, few people have reciprocal-aid relationships with any practical worth.
   
   "Networking" is described as a "superficial, shallow simulacrum of actual relationships," which is all that remains.
   
   When transactional systems fail, the value of relationships is suddenly re-evaluated, but by then it is too late for most.
   
   

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Making Palestinians Go Away by Philip Giraldi

1. According to the source, Donald Trump is in regular contact with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and supports Israel's complete control over Gaza and the West Bank.
   
   Trump allegedly urged Israel to push ahead "with full force" to "finish the job" quickly.
   
   He reportedly observed that Israel has been losing the "PR" (Public Relations) war over the conflict.
   
   

2. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is identified as the most powerful part of the Israel Lobby.
   
   AIPAC openly works to strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship, which the author claims means subordinating U.S. interests to those of Israel.
   
   The organization funds all-expenses-paid trips to Israel for members of Congress, where they meet with figures like Netanyahu.
   
   

3. The U.S. State Department has taken measures to block Palestinian travel and visibility.
   
   It blocked the issuance of visas for the Palestinian delegation expected to attend the UN General Assembly session.
   
   Visas were also blocked for injured Gazan children seeking medical treatment in the U.S. after a right-wing Zionist extremist called them a "national security threat".
   
   

4. In response to the U.S. blocking the Palestinian delegation, the United Nations has reportedly decided to move its General Assembly opening session from New York to Geneva.
   
   This move is intended to ensure full Palestinian participation, similar to a relocation in 1988 when the U.S. denied a visa to Yasser Arafat.
   
   The Geneva session is expected to feature calls for an international protection force in Gaza and the suspension of Israel's privileges within the UN.
   
   

5. The article notes a sharp turn in American and European public opinion against Israel due to the ongoing slaughter in Gaza.
   
   Despite this shift in public sentiment, the U.S. Congress and media remain "dramatically pro-Israel" due to the influence of the Israel Lobby.
   
   A recent poll in Israel reportedly indicates that a majority of the Jewish Israeli public believes Palestinians are "little more than animals" and "should be killed".
   
   

6. A commenter on the article notes the statistical improbability of seven German AfD (Alternative for Germany) political candidates dying shortly before an election.
   
   The commenter calculates that the probability of seven deaths is "essentially zero," especially within the same political party.
   
   The logical alternative hypothesis, according to the commenter, is a serial killer, either an individual or an organization.
   
   

VI

More Microbiome And “DNA” Nonsense: Links To Cancer by Joachim Bartoll

1. The article argues that the link between microbiomes and cancer is misunderstood, as bacteria are simply a "cleaning crew" for the body.
   
   Bacteria are present in larger quantities where there is cancer because they consume waste, cellular debris, and toxins.
   
   Therefore, their presence is a result of the disease process, not the cause of it.
   
   

2. The author asserts that the true cause of cancer is a high toxic load from consuming plant-based and processed foods.
   
   He claims that the human body, unable to detoxify sufficiently, will form tumors to shield off toxins from these foods.
   
   Your gut microbiome simply reflects the toxic food you consume and the resulting damage, as that is what the bacteria feeds on.
   
   

3. The author heavily criticizes modern science for its methods, arguing it focuses on confirming existing beliefs rather than questioning them.
   
   He states that the real definition of science is to question "established science" and try to prove it wrong.
   
   He contrasts this with the modern pressure to "trust the science," which he says discourages true scientific inquiry.
   
   

4. The article posits that the concept of DNA as a double helix is purely theoretical and has never been truly observed.
   
   He claims that the process of "DNA isolation" actually yields fibers of protein called "fibrils," which are broken-down collagen.
   
   Collagen fibers naturally form a "triple helix," which is what he believes has been mistaken for the DNA double helix.
   
   

5. The author explains the link between Helicobacter pylori and stomach cancer as a consequence of diet.
   
   He argues that consuming plant-based or processed foods hampers stomach acid production, allowing H. pylori to multiply.
   
   This, combined with the damage these foods do to the stomach lining, creates the conditions for cancer, with H. pylori being overrepresented as a result.
   
   

6. The author advocates for an "animal-based diet" as the natural, species-appropriate way for humans to eat.
   
   He claims that as "obligate hyper carnivores," following this diet will eliminate health problems and fully nourish the body.
   
   He believes that if you live according to your physiology, health will take care of itself without worrying about microbes.
   
   

VII

RFK Jr: “We were lied to about everything” by Rhoda Wilson

1. U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., testified before a Senate hearing on September 4, 2024, facing intense scrutiny over his views on vaccines.
   
   During the hearing, Kennedy stated, "We were lied to about everything," regarding the COVID-19 pandemic response.
   
   He specified that lies were told about natural immunity and the vaccines' ability to prevent transmission and infection.
   
   

2. Kennedy claimed that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) covered up a study linking the MMR vaccine to autism.
   
   The internal CDC study allegedly showed that black boys who received the MMR vaccine on time had a 260% greater chance of an autism diagnosis.
   
   He asserted that the senior vaccine safety scientist at the CDC, Dr. William Thompson, was ordered by his boss to destroy the data.
   
   

3. As HHS Secretary, RFK Jr. is pushing for major reforms in vaccine safety testing.
   
   He stated that any new vaccine, before it’s approved, will have to demonstrate safety against an inert placebo.
   
   He also plans to conduct observational studies on existing vaccines to see if they are linked to chronic disease epidemics.
   
   

4. Senator Ron Johnson presented data from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) during the hearing.
   
   He stated that VAERS shows 30,742 deaths have been reported worldwide in association with the COVID vaccine.
   
   Of those deaths, 9,252 occurred on the day of vaccination or within one to two days afterward, which he called "hard evidence".
   
   

5. Kennedy criticized the safety study for the hepatitis B vaccine given to newborns.
   
   He said one of the safety studies lasted only four days and involved just 143 kids for a product given to 76 million children.
   
   He argued that the risk from hepatitis B for babies was one in seven million, meaning seven million vaccines would need to be given to prevent one death.
   
   

6. A commenter on the article accused Kennedy of being "blackmailed and controlled".
   
   The commenter, Alexis Baden-Mayer, claimed that Kennedy has done nothing to stop a "bird flu Plandemic" and that his support for the "Palestinian genocide" is the proof.
   
   She also claimed that Kennedy knows his father was murdered by Lockheed Martin, not the Palestinian patsy who was placed at the scene.
   
   

VIII

The Power Resides in the Enemies of Truth by Paul Craig Roberts

1. The author was surprised to receive an email from the progressive activist site RootsAction calling for the removal of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr..
   
   RootsAction, which typically opposes corporate power, claimed Kennedy's policies on vaccines and food safety are "causing future deaths and suffering on a large scale".
   
   The author questions this stance, as he believes there is no evidence for the charge.
   
   

2. The author suspects that RootsAction is being paid by Big Pharma to attack Kennedy.
   
   He posits that just as JFK was a risk to the military/security complex, RFK Jr. is considered a risk to the power and profit of Big Pharma.
   
   He questions how RootsAction could have learned nothing from the studies documenting the disastrous effects of the COVID vax.
   
   

3. The article argues that truth is in decline and has difficulty getting a hearing in modern society.
   
   Reasons for this decline include the rise of ideological agendas, the concentration of media into six mega-companies, and a "largely ignorant population".
   
   The author claims that in the U.S. today, education consists of indoctrinating students with official narratives.
   
   

4. The author concludes that "The power resides in the enemies of truth".
   
   This power structure makes it incredibly difficult for individuals like Robert Kennedy or Donald Trump to "set things right".
   
   Important issues are settled by canceling challengers, smearing them, or having the media simply ignore the challenge.
   
   

5. The "Russiagate hoax" is presented as a prime example of a great lie perpetuated on the world.
   
   The author states that the entire Biden regime, the Democratic Party, the media, and various public figures supported the hoax.
   
   He questions whether those responsible for this lie will ever be held accountable, given the power of the ruling elite.
   
   

6. The author asserts that the CDC directors and bureaucrats who were fired lost their jobs for putting Big Pharma’s profits ahead of the public’s health.
   
   He points to the "corrupt revolving door" between Big Pharma and regulatory agencies like the CDC, NIH, and FDA.
   
   Many of these officials came from Big Pharma and many returned to Big Pharma after their government service.
   
   

IX

The Tianjin Show: Let’s Dance to the Multipolar Groove by Pepe Escobar

1. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin in 2025 marked a significant step toward a multipolar world, moving beyond the framework of the Cold War era.
   
   The event was described as a "pan-Asia, pan-Eurasia, crossover Global South ball".
   
   It predictably generated "cascades of sour grapes among the fragmented West".
   
   

2. Chinese President Xi Jinping used the summit to propose a new Global Governance model.
   
   This model is based on five core principles, with the most crucial being sovereign equality and respect for international law, rather than a "rules-based international order".
   
   The model also encourages a "people-centered" approach, away from vested interests.
   
   

3. A key proposal at the summit was the establishment of an SCO Development Bank.
   
   This institution would mirror the BRICS's New Development Bank (NDB) and run parallel to the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).
   
   The goal of these intertwined organizations is to progressively reduce dependence on Western paradigms and combat the effects of sanctions.
   
   

4. Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the SCO's role as a "vehicle for genuine multilateralism" and called for a pan-Eurasian security model.
   
   This security model is based on the principle of "indivisibility of security," which the Kremlin had proposed to Washington in December 2021 to no response.
   
   Putin also highlighted the SCO Development Program for the next 10 years, which will help the organization shift from an anti-terrorism focus to coordinating infrastructure and geoeconomics.
   
   

5. The author contrasts the "Shanghai spirit" of the SCO with the West's "war on terror".
   
   The Shanghai spirit is defined as a set of principles based on mutual trust, equality, respect for diversity, and common economic development.
   
   The author notes that this spirit, which originated in 2001, has outlasted the "war on terror" framework initiated by the U.S. after 9/11.
   
   

6. Several commenters on the article criticized the SCO and the author's praise for it.
   
   One commenter argued that the SCO's inaction on the genocide in Gaza proves it is only concerned with the particular interests of each country, not the global common good.
   
   Another commenter stated that any body representing half the world that "doesn’t have the nerve to name or condemn the genocidal entity massacring unarmed civilians will not amount to anything".
   
   

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The West Just Watched the World Shift in Tianjin by Prof. Ruel F. Pepa

1. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin clearly indicated that the unipolar world of U.S. primacy is giving way to a new multipolar order.
   
   The countries represented at the summit account for more than half of humanity and are a core pillar of the new international system.
   
   Much of the Western press mistakenly treated the gathering as a diplomatic sideshow.
   
   

2. China used the summit to promote a vision that critiques the U.S.-led alliance system and its reliance on sanctions and bloc politics.
   
   President Xi Jinping unveiled a 10-year development strategy for the SCO, backed by billions in loans for infrastructure, energy, and digital projects.
   
   This signals a deliberate attempt to institutionalize the SCO as a major economic and geopolitical force.
   
   

3. A bold proposal at the summit was the creation of a dedicated SCO development bank.
   
   This institution poses an explicit challenge to the Bretton Woods institutions like the IMF and World Bank.
   
   It would allow SCO members to finance projects without the conditionalities often imposed by Western lenders, asserting financial sovereignty.
   
   

4. President Xi Jinping called to expand the use of the yuan in energy settlements, a concept dubbed the "electro-yuan".
   
   This system would use China's digital currency for real-time, blockchain-enabled transactions, bypassing the U.S. dollar.
   
   If adopted, this could significantly weaken the petrodollar system that has underpinned U.S. financial dominance since the 1970s.
   
   

5. Central Asia is being positioned as the strategic heartland of this emerging multipolar world.
   
   The region is transitioning from a geopolitical periphery to a central hub of Eurasian connectivity, with trade corridors, energy pipelines, and digital "Silk Roads".
   
   These projects are the "connective tissue" of a Eurasian system designed to operate independently of Western-dominated institutions.
   
   

6. India's participation, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, signaled a meaningful shift in its strategic calculus.
   
   India is pursuing a "strategic autonomy" approach, engaging with the SCO to hedge against risks from Washington while simultaneously strengthening ties with the U.S.-led Quad.
   
   This dual-track strategy allows New Delhi to maximize its flexibility and remain a pivotal actor in an era of multipolar competition.
   
   

7. The author concludes that the West risks being left on the sidelines if it fails to adapt to the new reality of a multipolar world.
   
   The ability to unilaterally dictate global terms is steadily eroding, and influence must now be negotiated rather than imposed.
   
   Ignoring this shift is not just shortsighted but a strategic liability for Western policymakers.
   
   

XI

Trump’s Attack on the Federal Reserve by Jacob G. Hornberger

1. President Trump's attacks on the Federal Reserve's independence highlight a fundamental problem with the U.S. monetary system.
   
   Presidents inevitably want to use the monetary system to benefit themselves politically, usually by expanding the money supply to create an artificial sense of prosperity.
   
   They can then blame the resulting price rises on factors like greed, rather than their own monetary policies.
   
   

2. The author argues that the Federal Reserve's independence from political control is largely a myth.
   
   Throughout its history, Fed officials have often responded to political events with the intent to benefit one political party over another.
   
   The core issue is that the Fed is based on the socialist principle of central planning, which produces "planned monetary chaos".
   
   

3. The U.S. Constitution originally established a completely different monetary system without a central bank or paper money.
   
   The Framers intended for the official money to be gold and silver coins to prevent the government from plundering citizens through monetary debasement, or inflation.
   
   The government was only given the power to coin money, not print it.
   
   

4. This gold-and-silver-based monetary system lasted for over 100 years and was a key factor in the high economic prosperity of the late 1800s.
   
   Other contributing factors included the absence of income taxation, a welfare state, and minimal economic regulations.
   
   People had enough confidence in the value of money to invest in 100-year corporate bonds payable in gold coins.
   
   

5. This system ended in 1933 with President Franklin Roosevelt's "emergency" decree.
   
   FDR's decree effectively amended the Constitution by ending the gold/silver standard in favor of a system based on irredeemable paper money.
   
   This move, combined with the Fed, put America on the road to booms, busts, and constant debasement of the currency.
   
   

6. The author concludes that the real debate should not be about who controls the Federal Reserve, but whether it should exist at all.
   
   He advocates for a discussion about abolishing the Fed and restoring a monetary system based on gold and silver coins.
   
   An even better alternative, he suggests, would be a totally free-market monetary system involving a complete separation of money and the state.
   
   

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☕️ SMITH AND LESSON ☙ Friday, September 5, 2025 ☙ C&C NEWS 🦠 by Jeff Childers

1. A Senate hearing intended as a "hit job" on HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is described as having backfired on the Democrats.
   
   The author characterized the Democrat senators' behavior as screaming shrilly and heaving invective "like angry orangutans".
   
   Kennedy, seasoned from years as an "antivaxx pariah," punched back effectively and emerged unscathed and more popular than ever.
   
   

2. Public opinion on vaccines has shifted dramatically, undermining the political attacks on Kennedy.
   
   A 2024 Gallup Poll found that a clear majority of U.S. adults (64%) either believe in a connection between vaccines and autism or are unsure.
   
   Support for vaccine mandates has plunged from 81% in 1991 to just 51% last year, making the issue politically favorable for Kennedy.
   
   

3. Kennedy's strategy of increasing transparency at federal health agencies is presented as a "superweapon".
   
   FDA Commissioner Marty Makary announced that the FDA will now publish all drug-rejection decision letters in real time.
   
   This move is intended to improve public trust and help other drugmakers learn from previous rejections.
   
   

4. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has allowed Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center to remain open.
   
   The court stayed a lower court's injunction, questioning the activist plaintiffs' standing, which was based on claims of "light pollution" and "noise pollution".
   
   The appellate judges noted the site was a working airport with 28,000 takeoffs and landings and 24/7 bright lights before its conversion, with no prior complaints from activists.
   
   

5. The Department of Justice is reportedly discussing a potential ban on transgender people owning firearms, which the author sees as a political trap for progressives.
   
   The proposal would involve expanding the definition of a disqualifying mental health status to include being transgender.
   
   This forces progressives to choose between supporting gun control and defending Second Amendment rights for transgender individuals, creating chaos on the left.
   
   

6. A growing number of states are declaring their independence from CDC recommendations.
   
   Massachusetts has joined this "Confederacy of States" by passing a law requiring that vaccines be covered by insurance, regardless of what the CDC recommends.
   
   The author notes the irony that this "medical libertarianism" did not appear during the Biden Administration's excesses.
   
   

7. Delta Air Lines updated its manual to use the term "Gulf of America" and restore the term "Airmen," which President Trump celebrated as the airline "finally embracing MAGA!".
   
   A Delta spokesman clarified that the changes were mandated by the FAA.
   
   The author personally feels Delta is the best-run airline in America.
   
   

This "Coffee & Covid" newsletter offers a partisan overview of recent political and social events, framed from a conservative viewpoint. It highlights a Senate hearing where Democrats attempted to discredit RFK Jr., which the author claims backfired, instead boosting his popularity and exposing the Senate's disarray. The piece also details growing public skepticism towards vaccine mandates and a significant portion of Americans questioning the vaccine-autism link, aligning with RFK Jr.'s stance. Furthermore, the article celebrates the FDA's new transparency initiative regarding drug rejection letters and the Eleventh Circuit's decision to keep "Alligator Alcatraz," an immigrant detention center, open in Florida. It concludes by noting several "blue states" diverging from CDC recommendations and a peculiar Department of Justice "discussion" about potentially linking transgender identity to gun ownership restrictions, which the author suggests is a strategic maneuver to divide progressives. 

Discuss RFK Jr.'s Popularity.

Based on the sources, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears to enjoy significant public popularity, which has been a key factor in recent political events, including a contentious Senate hearing12. His popularity is evident in polling data, his past political campaigns, and the vigorous defense he receives from supporters, even as he faces sharp criticism from opponents2....

Popularity Metrics and Public Opinion

According to one source, RFK Jr. is "orders of magnitude more popular" than the Democratic senators who questioned him during a recent hearing2. Before stepping down to endorse Donald Trump and later becoming the US Secretary of Health and Human Services, he was a "viable third-party presidential candidate" who successfully gathered over a million signatures to get on the ballot in every state26.

Public opinion appears to align with Kennedy's well-known skepticism regarding vaccines. A 2024 Gallup Poll revealed that a clear majority of U.S. adults (64%) either believe there is a connection between vaccines and autism or are unsure5. This indicates that Kennedy's position—that the issue needs further investigation—reflects the majority view5. The same poll showed that support for vaccine mandates has plummeted from 81% in 1991 to 51% in 20247.

Performance at Senate Hearing

A Senate hearing on September 4, 2024, regarding "The President's 2026 Health Care Agenda," put Kennedy under intense scrutiny for his views on vaccines and autism1.... The event was described by supporters as a "hit job" that ultimately backfired on his opponents24.

Key moments from the hearing highlighted his combative style and popularity:

• Confrontational Exchanges: Kennedy directly confronted senators, accusing them of lying and evading questions910. For instance, he told Senator Maggie Hassan, "You are lying right now, Senator," and accused Senator Ron Wyden of ignoring the rise in chronic disease among children for decades1011.

• Public Reaction: Supporters characterized the hearing as a success for Kennedy, suggesting he emerged "unscathed, more popular than ever, and in fighting form"12. One commentator noted that the Democratic senators' attacks did not "even dent Kennedy’s immense popularity"4. Vice President Vance tweeted a coarse summary suggesting the Democrats' effort to politically assassinate Kennedy failed2.

• Media Portrayal: Corporate media coverage was described as "milquetoast," with headlines suggesting the hearing was a "free-for-all" that backfired, proving Kennedy's political strength14.

Basis of Support and Criticism

Kennedy's support stems from his challenges to established narratives, particularly from "Big Pharma" and federal health agencies like the CDC and FDA313. He has accused these institutions of a "cover-up" regarding vaccine injuries and has pushed for major reforms, such as requiring new vaccines to be tested against an inert placebo8.... His supporters see him as a truth-teller fighting against corrupt systems1617.

However, he faces intense criticism:

• Progressive Activists: The activist site RootsAction, which opposes corporate power, sent an email calling for Kennedy's removal as Health Secretary3. They argued his policies on vaccines and food safety are "causing future deaths and suffering on a large scale," a charge one author suspects is funded by "Big Pharma"3.

• Political Opponents: Democratic senators at the hearing accused him of politicizing the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)18.

• Commentators: A commenter on an article from The Expose claimed Kennedy is "blackmailed and controlled," citing his support for the "Palestinian genocide" as evidence that he does not have free will19.

In conclusion, the sources portray RFK Jr. as a highly popular and polarizing figure. His popularity is rooted in a widespread public skepticism of pharmaceutical companies and federal health agencies, which aligns with his long-standing advocacy520. While his supporters view him as a courageous reformer, his critics see his policies as dangerous and politically motivated318.

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Discuss Vaccine Mandate Skepticism.

Based on the sources provided, skepticism surrounding vaccine mandates has grown significantly, fueled by prominent political figures, public distrust in health agencies, and specific concerns about vaccine safety and efficacy1.... This skepticism is reflected in public opinion polls, political actions, and heated debates within the U.S. Senate34.

Public Opinion and Political Polarization

A 2024 Gallup Poll indicates a sharp decline in public support for vaccine mandates3.

• Support for mandates has plunged from a solid 81% majority in 1991 to just 51% in 20243.

• This skepticism is largely a Republican phenomenon, as Democrats' support for mandates has remained relatively stable3.

• The same poll found that a clear majority of U.S. adults (64%) either believe there is a connection between vaccines and autism or are unsure5. This includes a notable 40% of Democrats who are either unsure or believe in a link5.

This public sentiment suggests that the position of figures like Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—who states he is unsure if vaccines cause autism but believes the matter requires investigation—mirrors that of a majority of Americans5.

Key Figures and Arguments Against Mandates

During a contentious Senate hearing on September 4, 2024, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his allies presented several arguments fueling vaccine skepticism1....

Criticisms of the COVID-19 Response:

• RFK Jr. accused pharmaceutical companies and health agencies of a massive cover-up, stating, "We were lied to about everything" regarding the COVID-19 narrative27.

• He claimed the public was misled about natural immunity and the vaccines' ability to prevent infection and transmission2.

• Senator Ron Johnson presented data from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), stating there have been 30,742 deaths reported worldwide associated with the COVID vaccine, with 9,252 of those occurring on the day of or within two days of vaccination89.

• Johnson also alleged that federal health agencies knew about a safety "signal on myocarditis and they hid it" from the public and doctors8. RFK Jr. confronted Senator Michael Bennet for refusing to acknowledge the association between mRNA vaccines and myocarditis in teenagers10.

Concerns About the CDC Vaccine Schedule and Autism:

• RFK Jr. is critical of the current childhood vaccine schedule, noting that today's children receive "between 69 and 92 vaccines," compared to the three he received as a child11.

• He claims that only one of the vaccines on the current schedule has been tested against an inert placebo and is pushing for reforms requiring all new vaccines to undergo such safety demonstrations11.

• A central claim made by Kennedy is that the CDC found a link between the MMR vaccine and autism in a 2002 internal study of children in Fulton County, Georgia9. He alleges the study showed that Black boys who received the vaccine on time had a 260% greater chance of an autism diagnosis and that the CDC's head of the Immunization Safety Branch ordered the data to be destroyed12.

Questioning Specific Vaccines:

• RFK Jr. called the practice of giving newborns the hepatitis B vaccine "insanity"13. He argued that the vaccine's safety study lasted only four days on a small group of children and that the risk profile for babies from the disease was one in seven million, meaning seven million vaccinations would be needed to prevent one death13.

Government and Institutional Responses

The skepticism voiced by the executive branch has led to significant changes and pushback from other political entities.

• Federal Actions: Under the Trump administration, HHS Secretary RFK Jr. has overseen a "C.D.C. Shake-Up," firing corrupt leadership47. He fired CDC directors and bureaucrats for allegedly putting Big Pharma's profits ahead of public health14. Kennedy’s primary tool is transparency; the FDA, under his appointee, announced it will now publish all future drug-rejection letters in real-time to increase public scrutiny and help other drugmakers learn from past rejections1516.

• State-Level Pushback: In response to the federal government's new direction, some blue states are "seceding from the CDC union"1718. Massachusetts, for example, is now requiring vaccines to be covered by insurance regardless of CDC recommendations18. The governor's move was described as writing a "prescription for anyone over the age of five," independent of federal guidance19.

Counter-Narratives and Accusations of Corruption

Opponents of RFK Jr.'s policies argue they are dangerous, while his supporters allege these opponents are compromised by industry influence.

• The activist group RootsAction has called for Kennedy's removal as Health Secretary, claiming his limits on COVID and other vaccines are "causing future deaths and suffering on a large scale"20.

• In response, supporters of RFK Jr. question whether such groups are being paid by "Big Pharma"20. They point to a "corrupt revolving door between Big Pharma and the CED, NIH, and FDA" as evidence that the opposition is motivated by profit, not public health21. Author Paul Craig Roberts argues that "the power resides in the enemies of truth," who use smears and control of official narratives to silence challengers22.

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Discuss FDA Transparency Initiatives.

Based on the sources provided, there is a significant transparency initiative underway at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), reportedly influenced by the new leadership under the Trump administration and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr12. This initiative centers on making the agency's decision-making process for drug approvals more accessible to the public2.

Public Disclosure of Drug Rejection Letters

The core of this transparency effort is the FDA's new policy to make all future drug rejection letters public2. This initiative was announced by FDA Commissioner Marty Makary2.

Here are the key details of the new policy:

• What is being published: The FDA will now publish the previously confidential letters it sends to drugmakers explaining why it has declined to approve a particular drug3.

• Process: The agency will redact trade secrets and personal information from the letters before publishing them "in real time"23.

• Attribution: One source describes transparency as RFK Jr.'s "superweapon" and links this FDA action directly to his influence2.

Rationale and Expected Benefits

According to FDA Commissioner Makary, there are two primary reasons for this change:

1. Public Accountability: Making the letters public helps the public understand the FDA's reasoning, preventing the agency from being blamed for rejecting potentially "lifesaving" drugs "for no apparent reason"3.

2. Industry Improvement: Other drug manufacturers can learn from the rejections detailed in the letters. For example, if the FDA rejects a drug because of a poorly designed trial, other companies can avoid making the same mistake in the future4.

The source describes this as a "win-win-win" situation5. It is expected that making these decisions public will improve incentives for FDA regulators, as they will be more careful and fair in their assessments knowing that their decisions must withstand public scrutiny5.

While this initiative is presented as a positive step towards transparency, other sources offer a critical view of the FDA, mentioning a "corrupt revolving door between Big Pharma and the... FDA" and alleging that top FDA officials were fired for refusing to "bow to Covid orthodoxy"67. These points provide context but are separate from the specific transparency initiative of publishing rejection letters.

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Discuss Alligator Alcatraz Ruling.

Based on the information in the provided sources, a federal appeals court has overturned a lower court's order to close the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center in Florida, allowing it to remain open1....

The Rulings

• Lower Court Injunction: Initially, a federal judge in the Southern District of Florida ordered the state to tear down the new immigrant detention center within 90 days2. This ruling was based on the judge finding that activist plaintiffs had legal standing to challenge the facility2. The plaintiffs' standing was granted on the premise that "light pollution affects members' ability to observe the night skies" and "noise pollution impacts members' ability to observe and interact with wildlife"2. Democrats celebrated this decision as a victory2.

• Eleventh Circuit Stay: On appeal, the Eleventh Circuit Court not only stayed the injunction but also halted the entire case while the appeal is pending resolution2. The appellate judges expressed skepticism about the lower court's reasoning for granting standing to the activists2. They pointed out the site's history as a "working airport with close to 28,000 landings and takeoffs in the prior six months," which operated with "bright lights kept on 24/7"4. The court noted that there had been a lack of any noise complaints from these activists before the airport was converted into a detention center4.

Outcome and Reaction

The immediate result of the Eleventh Circuit's decision is that Alligator Alcatraz remains "open for business"3. Florida’s Attorney General, James Uthmeier, expressed his satisfaction with the ruling in a tweet, which was highlighted as an example of how public officials now communicate directly with constituents, a trend accelerated by President Trump3. One source described the news of the appeals court's decision with the headline, "Appeals Court Says ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center Can Stay Open"1.

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Discuss DOJ Transgender Gun.

Based on the information in the sources, the Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly considering a potential ban on firearm ownership for transgender individuals, a development that has sparked significant political commentary1.

The Proposed Ban

According to a Washington Post story based on anonymous leakers, senior DOJ officials have had discussions about "banning transgender people from owning firearms"1. The core of this discussion involves working with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to expand the definition of a disqualifying mental health status for gun ownership to include being transgender2.

Currently, federal law already prohibits gun ownership for individuals who have been "adjudicated as a mental defective" or "committed to a mental institution," a question present on the mandatory federal background check form2. The proposal under discussion would effectively classify transgenderism as a federally recognized mental illness dangerous enough to disqualify someone from owning a firearm23.

It is important to note that there has been no official policy proposal, proposed rule, or legal change announced3. The "news" is solely based on reports of "a discussion" by anonymous leakers, without naming any officials involved3.

Political Analysis and Reactions

The source describes this development as "crafty and more explosive than the hot takes suggest"1. The news has ignited the "Second Amendment corner" of the internet, but the analysis suggests this reaction might be the result of a calculated political maneuver1.

• A Political Dilemma for Progressives: The discussion creates a difficult situation for progressives, forcing them to choose between their support for "gun control" and their defense of transgender rights3. This move is seen as effectively defusing the Democrats' recent push for more gun control, which followed the "trans-fueled tragedy at Annunciation Catholic School"4. One source notes the "delicious chaos and purity attacks from the left" that have ensued4.

• A Calculated Move: The source speculates that the leak could have been initiated by progressives who are "terrified of stepping on another Trump rake," or it could be a tactic from the Trump administration itself15. The author remarks, "I swear, Trump makes manipulating these purity-spiraling virtue-signalers look so easy"5.

• Advice for Conservatives: The analysis suggests that conservatives should "sit this one out" and not take the bait, allowing the political left to grapple with the internal conflict created by the issue14.

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This official website, run by Joachim Bartoll, challenges established scientific understandings of microbiomes, DNA, and their purported links to cancer. Bartoll contends that modern dietary choices, particularly plant-based and processed foods, are the true culprits behind cellular damage and subsequent tumor formation, rather than microbes acting as direct causes. He posits that bacteria merely act as a "cleaning crew," consuming waste generated by an unhealthy diet and reflecting the body's "toxic load." The site further critiques the scientific method itself, advocating for questioning established science and suggesting that what is commonly identified as DNA might actually be collagen fibers. Ultimately, Bartoll promotes an animal-based, "species-appropriate" diet as the fundamental solution to health issues and cancer 

Discuss Diet and Cancer.

Based on the sources, here is a discussion of diet and its relationship to cancer.

The Role of Diet in Cancer Development

According to one source, the root cause of cancer is diet and overall toxic exposure1. This perspective argues that consuming plant-based and/or processed foods increases a person's toxic load, damages the body, and leads to nutrient deficiencies that hinder detoxification and healing processes2. This damage can eventually lead to the formation of tumors as the body attempts to shield itself from toxins23.

The specific components in plant-based and processed foods cited as harmful include:

• Fiber13

• Toxins3

• Antinutrients3

• Defense chemicals3

• Heavy metals3

• Pesticide residues3

• Lectins, saponins, and oxalates1

• Additives like emulsifiers and artificial sweeteners1

In contrast, the author posits that humans are "obligate hyper carnivores" and that following a natural, animal-based diet is our "species appropriate diet"1. This diet is presented as the solution to eliminating health problems related to toxic exposure, as it nourishes the body fully and aligns with human physiology1.

Microbiomes, Bacteria, and Cancer

The sources also discuss the link between microbiomes—communities of bacteria, viruses, and fungi—and cancer34. One article critiques studies that link cancer to the presence of specific microbes, arguing that these associations are misunderstood2....

The author's perspective is that bacteria act as a "cleaning crew" in the body, consuming waste products, cellular debris, and certain nutrients2. The composition of the gut microbiome changes based on what a person eats and their overall toxic load2. Therefore, if someone consumes a diet that causes damage (i.e., plant-based or processed foods), certain microbes that feed on the toxic food or the resulting cellular debris will become overrepresented26.

For example, the article discusses the link between Helicobacter pylori and stomach cancer3. It argues that this bacterium feeds on urea and amino acids and that its population is kept in balance by normal stomach acid levels3. However, consuming plant-based or processed foods can hamper stomach acid production, allowing H. pylori to multiply3. The severe damage to the stomach and intestines from these foods is what causes tumors, while the overrepresentation of H. pylori is simply a reflection of the diet and reduced stomach acid, not the cause of the cancer3.

Ultimately, this source concludes that while some microbes are "associated" with cancers, they are a reflection of diet and accumulated damage, not the direct cause1. A recent Johns Hopkins Medicine study is cited, which found "far less microbial DNA sequences than earlier studies reported in the same cancer tissue samples," leading the author to conclude that there are no associations between microbiomes and many types of cancer45.

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Discuss Microbiome Misconceptions.

Based on the sources provided, several claims are made regarding misconceptions about the microbiome, particularly its connection to cancer.

The Microbiome's Role in Cancer

A primary misconception discussed in the sources is the idea that microbiomes—communities of bacteria, viruses, and fungi—are a cause of human cancer12. While some studies have claimed to find links between nearly every type of cancer and the presence of microbiomes, one source argues this is a misunderstanding of their function1.

This perspective posits that bacteria are simply a "cleaning crew" that consumes waste, cellular debris, urea, and fiber2. According to this view:

• Your gut microbiome changes based on what you eat and your toxic load2.

• If you consume processed or plant-based foods, you increase your toxic load and damage your body. At a certain point, your body may form tumors to shield itself from toxins2.

• The microbiome's composition will reflect the food you consume and your toxic exposure because that is what the bacteria feed on2.

• Therefore, while specific microbes might be overrepresented in certain cancers, they are not the cause. Instead, their presence is a reflection of the diet and the overall toxic exposure that led to the disease34.

Critiques of Microbiome Research

The sources cite a Johns Hopkins Medicine study that challenges previous research linking microbiomes to cancer1. This new study surveyed over 5,700 tissue samples from 25 different cancer types and found "far less microbial DNA sequences than earlier studies reported"15. The researchers noted that a widely cited 2019 study, which has since been retracted, identified 56 times more microbial reads, suggesting the earlier findings were "highly likely to be contaminants"6. The Johns Hopkins study concluded that it "did not find any associations between microbiomes and many types of cancer"5.

The source further argues that microbes are more likely to be found where there is tissue damage, as they feed on debris and waste, which would explain why fewer are found in the actual tumor, which is tissue sealed off to contain toxins5.

Example: Helicobacter pylori

The long-established link between the microbe Helicobacter pylori and stomach cancer is presented as an example of this misconception7. The argument is that this microbe feeds on urea and amino acids, and it uses an enzyme to neutralize stomach acid to create a favorable environment for itself7.

• If a person's stomach acid is healthy (which the source associates with a "species appropriate diet"), the balance of Helicobacter pylori is maintained7.

• However, consuming plant-based or processed foods hampers stomach acid production, allowing Helicobacter pylori to multiply beyond normal levels7.

• This diet also damages the stomach and intestines, which can eventually lead to tumors. The overrepresentation of Helicobacter pylori is therefore a consequence of the diet and reduced stomach acid, not the cause of the cancer7.

Fundamental Doubts About DNA Science

The source extends its skepticism to the very concept of DNA analysis used in microbiome research8. It claims that what scientists identify as a DNA "double helix" is a theoretical model based on computational analysis and laboratory techniques8. The author suggests that the fibrous material seen in labs and identified as DNA is actually broken-down collagen called "fibrils," which also naturally form a "triple helix" shape9. This is used to question the foundations of the scientific claims linking microbial DNA to cancer89.

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Discuss Questioning Science.

Based on the sources provided, here is a discussion on the concept of questioning science.

The True Nature of Scientific Inquiry

Several sources argue that questioning established beliefs is not anti-science, but rather the very essence of the scientific process. One author posits that the proper way to do science is to question "established science" and attempt to prove it wrong, which they claim was the real definition of science 120 to 150 years ago1. This perspective contrasts with the modern approach, which is criticized as merely validating existing theories or beliefs by reproducing findings within predetermined models1. This viewpoint is critical of slogans like "trust the science" or "follow the science," advocating instead to "question the science"1.

This idea is echoed in a critique of the modern education system, which is described as consisting of "indoctrinating students with official narratives and cancelling those who challenge the narratives"2. The power to establish and protect these narratives, according to one source, resides with the "enemies of truth" who serve the agendas of ruling elites23.

Barriers and Consequences of Questioning Science

The sources suggest there are significant barriers and negative consequences for those who challenge established scientific narratives, particularly when those narratives serve powerful interests.

• Professional Retaliation: One author claims that in today's society, scientists are "strongly discouraged" from questioning established science, especially if it is the kind that benefits governments and corporations1. Doing so can lead to being fired and having one's name and reputation "dragged through the mud"1.

• Media and Political Suppression: The challenge of getting truth a hearing is attributed to ideological agendas and a concentrated media that can establish "official narratives regardless of their truthfulness"2. It is alleged that the media hides scientific results that are contrary to the interests of their advertisers, such as "Big Pharma"4. Challengers to a narrative may be smeared, canceled, arrested on false charges, or simply ignored3. The "Russiagate hoax" is presented as a prime example of a false narrative perpetuated by the media and political establishment3.

• Organized Opposition: An activist site named RootsAction reportedly sent an email calling for the removal of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. due to his questioning of vaccine safety5. The author suggests this action may have been paid for by "Big Pharma" as part of a policy of putting profits ahead of public health and safety5.

Examples of Questioning Science and Authority

The sources provide several examples of questioning scientific consensus and official narratives, especially in the realm of public health.

• Vaccines and Public Health:

    ◦ During a Senate hearing, US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated, "We were lied to about everything" in reference to the official narrative surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, including claims about natural immunity and vaccine transmission prevention67.

    ◦ Kennedy also questioned the CDC's vaccine schedule, claiming that only one vaccine on it has been tested against an inert placebo8.

    ◦ He further alleged that the CDC conducted a study that found a link between the MMR vaccine and autism in a specific demographic, but was then ordered to "destroy that data"910.

    ◦ Public sentiment appears to reflect this skepticism. A 2024 Gallup Poll found that a "clear majority" of U.S. adults (64%) either believe there is a connection between vaccines and autism or are unsure11. Support for vaccine mandates has also dropped significantly12.

• Cancer and Microbiomes:

    ◦ One source questions the established link between microbiomes and cancer1314. It argues that while certain microbes may be "associated" with cancers, the root cause is diet and overall toxic exposure from consuming plant-based and processed foods1516. The overrepresentation of certain bacteria is presented as a consequence of the body's response to toxins and tissue damage, not the cause of the cancer itself1....

• Fundamental Concepts Like DNA:

    ◦ The questioning extends to foundational scientific concepts. One author describes DNA as "theoretical" and based on computational analysis of predetermined models18. It is suggested that the famed image of a DNA "double helix" may actually be a misinterpretation of broken-down collagen fibers, which naturally form a "triple helix" shape1819.

Transparency as a Tool for Scrutiny

Transparency is presented as a powerful tool for enabling scientific scrutiny and accountability20. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary announced that the FDA will now publish its drug-rejection letters in real time20. This move is intended to allow the public to see why the FDA makes certain decisions, preventing the agency from being blamed for rejecting drugs "for no apparent reason" and improving incentives for regulators, who will know their decisions must withstand public scrutiny2122.

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Discuss DNA Origin.

Based on the sources provided, here is a discussion of the origin of what is commonly referred to as DNA.

One source presents a skeptical and alternative perspective on the nature and origin of DNA, dismissing the mainstream scientific understanding of it as "theoretical" and "imagined"1. According to this viewpoint, the concept of DNA as a double helix string of nucleotides that serves as an "exact code for life" is a misconception1.

Instead, the author proposes that the idea of DNA, and the images captured of it, originate from a different biological structure: collagen2. The argument is as follows:

• The "DNA Isolation" Process: The typical laboratory procedure for "DNA isolation" involves adding solvents to a sample2. This process, according to the author, consistently produces a gel that contains protein fibers known as "fibrils"2.

• Collagen as the Source: These fibrils are identified as broken-down collagen, which is the most abundant protein in the human body2.

• The Helix Shape: Crucially, collagen fibers naturally form a "triple helix" shape2. Furthermore, the way these triple helices are packed together creates a larger structure called a microfibril, which also has a helical appearance2.

• Origin of the DNA Concept: The author concludes that this naturally occurring, helical collagen structure is the true origin of "the idea of your supposed 'DNA'"2.

The source specifically references a 2012 claim by Enzo di Fabrizio to have captured an image resembling a DNA double helix using a transmission electron microscope1. The author suggests that what was likely captured in that image was not DNA as it is commonly understood, but rather this collagen structure2.

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Discuss Animal-Based Nutrition.

Based on the sources and our conversation history, here is a discussion of animal-based nutrition.

The sources present a specific viewpoint that champions an animal-based diet as the natural and optimal way for humans to eat, arguing that it is our "species-appropriate" diet12. This perspective is built on the premise that humans are "obligate hyper carnivores"3.

The Argument for an Animal-Based Diet

According to this viewpoint, adhering to a natural, animal-based diet is the key to eliminating health problems and achieving full nourishment3. The author of one source presents their personal experience as evidence, stating that they healed from cancer, failing organs, and lifelong asthma and allergies after adopting an animal-based diet4. The core idea is that when humans live according to their physiology, health will naturally follow3.

The Case Against Plant-Based and Processed Foods

A significant part of the argument for animal-based nutrition involves a strong critique of plant-based and/or processed foods, which are identified as the root cause of cancer and other diseases35. These foods are said to increase a person's toxic load, cause bodily damage, and create nutrient deficiencies that hinder the body's natural detoxification and healing processes5.

The specific components in these foods cited as harmful include:

• Fiber23

• Toxins and defense chemicals2

• Antinutrients2

• Heavy metals and pesticide residues2

• Lectins, saponins, and oxalates3

• Additives such as emulsifiers and artificial sweeteners3

This cumulative damage is said to eventually lead to the formation of tumors as the body tries to protect itself from toxins5.

Animal-Based Nutrition and the Microbiome

The sources also re-frame the conventional understanding of the gut microbiome's role in health and disease. It is argued that the microbiome is not a cause of disease but rather a reflection of one's diet and overall toxic exposure35. Bacteria are described as a "cleaning crew" that consumes waste products and cellular debris5. Therefore, the composition of the microbiome simply changes based on the food and toxins present in the body5.

This concept is illustrated with the example of Helicobacter pylori and its link to stomach cancer2. The argument presented is:

1. H. pylori's population is normally kept in balance by healthy levels of stomach acid2.

2. Consuming plant-based or processed foods hampers stomach acid production, which allows H. pylori to multiply beyond normal levels2.

3. The severe damage done to the stomach and intestines by the toxins in these foods is what ultimately causes tumors2.

4. Therefore, the overrepresentation of H. pylori is not the cause of the cancer but a consequence of a diet that reduces stomach acid and damages the gut2.

In summary, the sources contend that an animal-based diet is the natural and healthy way for humans to eat, while plant-based and processed foods are the primary drivers of toxic load and chronic diseases like cancer.

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