In this episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers are joined by Dr. Nathaniel Mark Mead, a former NIH science editor and published researcher, for a deep dive into myocarditis, immune dysfunction, excess mortality, and scientific censorship in the post-COVID era.

Dr. Mead breaks down the data behind mRNA vaccine–associated myocarditis, why many cases were never properly recorded, and how immune dysregulation may be contributing to rising rates of cardiac events, cancer progression, neurological issues, and excess deaths across highly vaccinated countries.

The conversation also explores:

• Why myocarditis is often under-diagnosed and misclassified
• How vaccine trial design and surveillance systems distorted risk reporting
• The concept of “hybrid harms” and cumulative immune damage
• Excess mortality trends in the U.S., Europe, and Asia
• The suppression and retraction of peer-reviewed research
• Why Dr. Mead continues speaking out despite professional consequences

This is a data-driven, long-form discussion about science, censorship, and the long-term implications for public health — and why these questions are far from settled.

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