May 18, 2023

Ep. 9 - Has Colorado Gone Bat Sh*t Crazy? (Christine Bowman from Covid Bat Research Moratorium of Colorado)

38 minutes

National Institutes of Health, yes Andrew Fauci’s organization, recently awarded Colorado State University $6.7 million to build a 14,000 square foot bat research lab in Fort Collins in order to conduct “gain-of-function” research on bat-borne and bat-associated diseases. A group of concerned citizens here in Colorado is asking for more time, more information, and for transparency around CSU’s proposal to build this bat vivarium in our backyard, requesting a moratorium be placed on the project until more is known about how COVID-19 originated, as we’ve seen several new documents released in the past several months. Is the risk worth the reward? Heidi interviews the head of this group, the Covid Bat Research Moratorium of Colorado (CBRMC), Christine Bowman.

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Full Episode Breakdown:

Part 1 (0:00-13:22): Heidi shares her concerns regarding the safety of CSU’s past “gain-of-function” research projects and why this new bat research lab should raise red flags for Coloradans. She talks about:

How even well-intended research can go sideways, just as it did at CSU several decades ago with Chronic Wasting Disease — killing half of Colorado’s deer herds and about a third of its elk herds.

What “gain-of-function” research is and why there needs to be a bigger conversation about whether it’s appropriate to be doing it at ANY university, in any lab, in America.

The legitimate concerns of citizens following the COVID-19 pandemic, and our right to question the government’s involvement in “gain-of-function” research, especially when it’s in our backyard.

Part 2 (13:22-38:01): Christine Bowman from the Covid Bat Research Moratorium of Colorado (CBRMC) shares why she started the group and the journey they've embarked on together to get more transparency around CSU’s new bat research lab. She discusses:

The Larimer County Planning Board’s last-minute public meeting, conveniently set during the holidays (12/21/22) to rush approval of the bat research facility without any further public commentary.

The LIES being told about the virus’ they plan on studying as part of this proposal, as well as the biosafety of this facility and its research.

The TRUTH about “gain-of-function” research at CSU and the extremely vague information being shared with the public indirectly.

How other concerned citizens can join the push for transparency alongside 500+ others in the CBRMC Facebook group.

GET INVOLVED: Join the CBRMC Facebook group, contact CSU’s rep Greg Harrison ([email protected]) to ask questions regarding the new lab, contact your state and local officials to share your concerns, and/or pick up a sign to put in your front yard (518 S Bryan Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80521).

If you’re interested in doing more research on the topic, here are some relevant links, articles, and videos to do a deeper dive:

Former CDC Director Calls for Moratorium on Gain-of-Function Research

Inside the Colorado State University lab that is trying to develop the world’s first vaccine for COVID-19

Why Is NIH Funding Biolabs Around the World to Study Bat Viruses – Concerned Citizens in Colorado Don’t Want a Lab in Their Back Door

Bat studies in US may pose another outbreak risk, officials warn

Lab-created bird flu virus accident shows lax oversight of risky 'gain of function' research

Current CSU biosafety head testifying 8 years ago to past pathogen leaks at labs, Inc China

New FOIA documents confirm government Covid 19 Lab origin coverup

DeSantis signs bills banning vaccine mandates, gain of function research

Watchdog group files complaint after 3 bats killed at Colorado State University lab

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By Heidi Ganahl