In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Andrew Wakefield, physician-turned-filmmaker and one of the most controversial voices in modern medicine. From his early days as a gastroenterologist in the UK to becoming an outspoken critic of vaccine policy, Andy shares the story of how listening to parents and pursuing uncomfortable questions about children’s health ultimately cost him his profession, country, and medical license. Andy and I discuss the rise in autism diagnoses, the explosion of the vaccine schedule, and the erosion of public trust in health authorities—alongside the role of media, censorship, and film in shaping public awareness.

Whether you agree with him or not, Andy’s perspective challenges us to confront uncomfortable questions about integrity, power, and responsibility in medicine. It’s a conversation about courage, conviction, and what it takes to speak out when the stakes are at their highest. Visit protocol7.movie and use code LUKE10 to save 10% on merch.

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MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

(00:00:00) From London to Texas: The Turning Point in Andy’s Career

(00:11:16) Autism Rates, Whistleblowers, & Becoming a Filmmaker

(00:26:42) Protocol 7, Corporate Fraud, & the Future of Vaccines

(00:42:58) Vaccine Hesitancy, Censorship, & the Psychology of Compliance

(00:56:41) Polio, Politics, & the Future of Vaccine Awareness

(01:17:54) Autism, Communication, & Hidden Human Potential

(01:39:13) Censorship, Resilience, & Lessons from the Stars

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