The Illusion of Consensus

Episode 34: Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg Reveals Losing Her Job At UC Davis Over Polarizing Vaccine Myocarditis Research

03.05.2024 - By Dr. Jay Bhattacharya & Rav AroraPlay

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The conversation covers the different policies on handling the pandemic in Denmark and the United States, the empirical data on school closures, the CDC guidelines and masking in schools, the politicization of scientific studies, and the side effects of COVID vaccines. Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg discusses her concerns about myocarditis as a side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine, particularly in young males. She explains how she started monitoring reports from Israel and noticed an unexpected rate of myocarditis in young males following the Pfizer vaccine. Dr. Høeg highlights the importance of accurately identifying cases of myocarditis using the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) and consulting with cardiologists. She also discusses the ethics of vaccine mandates, emphasizing the need for individual choice and informed decision-making. Dr. Høeg shares her personal experiences of facing backlash and losing her job due to her research findings and involvement in the urgency of normal movement. Our exciting first podcast sponsor: Alcami Elements - a premium herbal supplement for energy, focus, and concentration. Alcami contains 9 high-quality adaptogens that can help regulate your nervous system and optimize energy and focus. Adaptogens are herbs and mushrooms that help build the body’s resilience to stress. Get 10% off your first order or 30% off a monthly subscription using the code "illusion” here: https://www.alcamielements.com/products/alcami-elements-life-enhancing-beverage Chapters 00:00 Different Policies in Denmark and the United States 03:41 Empirical Data on School Closures 07:57 Study on School Reopening in Wisconsin 11:19 CDC Guidelines and Masking in Schools 15:21 Study on Mask Effectiveness 23:09 Debate on Masking in Schools 25:23 Study on Mask Mandates in North Dakota 34:39 Myocarditis as a Side Effect of Vaccines 35:10 Concerns about Myocarditis 38:16 Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) 40:12 Comparing Myocarditis Rates 43:22 Ethics of Vaccine Mandates 53:27 Personal Costs of Research 59:33 Loss of Job at UC Davis 01:07:15 Negative Reaction to Urgency of Normal

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