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Dr. Jay Bhattacharya
Jay Bhattacharya is a professor of medicine and a CHP/PCOR core faculty member. His research focuses on the constraints that vulnerable populations face in making decisions that affect their health status, as well as the effects of government policies and programs designed to benefit vulnerable populations.
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July 2023
The problem with scientific consensus ... Why Jay and his colleagues were branded “fringe epidemiologists” ... Jay: We need to engage with everyone—even those with mistaken beliefs ... Persuading science skeptics ... How do we stop COVID overreach from happening again? ... Jay: Gain-of-function research is impossible to do safely ... Are some ideas too dangerous to test? ... Jay: Fauci’s blunder was so catastrophic that only history can judge him ...
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Glenn Loury
December 2022
They say you are the company you keep. Dr. Jay Bhattacharya learned that the hard way after he started cavorting with a bunch of fringe lunatics bent on killing grandmas — Or no, wait… the other thing. It was time spent with fellow reputable, highly credentialed scientists that got him into trouble. With the released Twitter files that show he was placed on an actual blacklist, he returns to discuss the scientists who want to rule the world and his challenge to their authority. Plus: Charles (filling in for Rob) gives his take on Kyrsten Sinema's independence and the Griner trade, and Peter tells us about his meeting with Bibi Netanyahu.
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Charles C. W. Cooke
James Lileks
Peter Robinson
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Ricochet
August 2022
It's hard to put words to the audaciousness of President Biden's latest charade. Good thing we have an Englishman! Our friend Charlie Cooke is filling in for Peter and James to talk about Joe's promise to liquidate the American social contract. He and Rob also get into midterms and search in vain for a Republican national agenda. And since we can't help but cling to a bit of good news, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya joins from Rome to give Fauci his final grade. He also gets into "fringe" science, corrupting conflicts of interest, and forgiveness. (And you'll never guess who he's just met!)
- Hosts:
Rob Long
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April 2022
December 2021
September 2021
July 2021
A dizzying week calls for steady remedies. We've got the great Larry Elder, who's hoping to save his home state by taking on Gavin Newsom in California's upcoming recall election. Next, we bring back our pal Dr. Jay Bhattacharya since CoViD wants to stay in the news. Should the Delta variant motivate you to encase yourself in plastic wrap before leaving the house? You'll have to listen to find out. Plus Rob tells us about his recent bout of vertigo, the guys chat healthcare (both human and canine) and not-so-petty crime. Music from this week's podcast: Scene D'Amour from Vertigo by Bernard Herrmann (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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May 2021
If your for seeking out the good amid the darkness these days, this episode's for you. The doctors are in! And while the prognosis ain't great, we're gonna do what we can! First up is our friend Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who keeps us up to date on all things CoViD. Then we're joined by Glenn Loury, the legendary Professor of Economics at Brown University and also the creator of one of America's most essential substack newletters. He and the guys discuss our country's disheartening racial climate, and yet manage to find some encouraging signs. Chin up and happy summer, everyone. Music from this week's episode: Too Late To Turn Back Now by Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose
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March 2021
This week, Steve Hayward sits in for Rob (just a scheduling issue, not a Big Trip) and we've got British free speech advocate Laurence Fox and our good and very smart friend Dr. Jay Bhattacharya back to give some advice and comment on the state's emerging plans to re-open. Also, a recent survey has some surprising results and Steve and Peter defend a maligned movie. Music from this week's show: The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?) by Ylvis
- Hosts:
Steve Hayward
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January 2021
We discuss the events of the week, we talk to AEI's Yuval Levin about leadership in a populist age and Andy McCarthy about the 25th Amendment and pardons. One of our hosts is dealing with a medical issue which he discusses here and in some members only content with Dr. Jay Bhattacharya (available here). Keep calm, carry on, and be nice to each other. This too shall pass.
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