The Vaccination Station
By The Vaccination Station
Trump, research funding & trust in science with Drew Harrington
I spoke with Drew Harrington, a data scientist. We discussed the current state of scientific research in America, the impact of the Trump administration's cuts, research funding, reasons for the decline of public trust in science, and more!
https://report.nih.gov/
http://nonprofit.thegep.org/
Vietnam, vaccines, health risks & frisky Western tourists with Max Hart
Max Hart is an Australian ex-part in Vietnam. We discussed the Vietnamese immunisation schedule, common health risks for visitors to Vietnam, and more!
Social justice, public healthcare & politicisation with John Henry
John Henry is a social justice activist. We discussed the intersection of social justice, public healthcare & the politicisation of science.
Vaccine hesitancy, health insurance & universal healthcare with Dr Jennifer Dust
Dr Jennifer Dust is an OB/GYN. We discussed her work, vaccine hesitancy, health insurance, and universal healthcare.
https://effinghamobgyn.com/providers/jennifer-dust-md
Whisperering to Proud Boys with Samantha Kutner
Samantha Kutner is an expert on far-right extremism. We discussed her work, and its crossover with the anti-vaxx world.
https://proudboyswhisperer.com
https://bsky.app/profile/ashkenaz89.bsky.social
Book promo special: 'Herding Immunity' with Stacy Herlihy
Stacy Herlihy is a freelance journalist. We discussed her upcoming book, Herding Immunity: The Startling History of Life Before and After Vaccines.
https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538175446/Herding-Immunity-The-Startling-History-of-Life-Before-and-After-Vaccines
Nursing & health education with Allie Perry
Allie Perry is a professional nurse. We discussed the journey that led her to nursing, the role and responsibilities of a modern nurse, and the social impact of the COVID pandemic.
Tiktok: Alliecat_55704_2 or Allie THAT RN
Instagram: Alliecat55704
Threads: Alliecat55704
YouTuber special: correcting bad history with Veritas
Veritas is a YouTuber with a channel called 'Veritas et Caritas' (Latin: Truth and Charity') where he specialises in correcting misinterpreted history.
We discuss BreadTube, research methodology, critical thinking, peer review, and the replication crisis.
Primary channel: https://www.youtube.com/@veritasetcaritas
Secondary channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzdS2rJMOvZNiLzLiXpqeoQ
Tertiary channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgr0kyCTifZCpYi1erAWtfw
Website: https://veritas-et-caritas.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/caritas_et
Video: 'Nine bad history channels': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7qV7QBxmTE
Video: 'Understanding historical sources & analysis': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nh-t86IN4rw&list=PLaIlT40doR9DtSwFtexj3fpjpzlbvD-kS&ab_channel=veritasetcaritas
Video: 'Havana Syndrome Isn't Real': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsBWWNTDnq8&list=PLaIlT40doR9CRHDGM66bg_iR75RHEVUJ4&ab_channel=veritasetcaritas
Refuting 'Turtles All the Way Down' with Dr Frank Han
Dr Han is a specialist in adult congenital cardiac disease, and paediatric cardiology. We discuss his refutation of the anti-vaxx propaganda book, 'Turtles All the Way Down.'
https://post.news/@/han_francis
https://twitter.com/han_francis/status/1759271420255768854
Film promo special: 'Shot in the Arm' with Scott Hamilton Kennedy
Scott Hamilton Kennedy is an independent film producer & director. We discuss his latest documentary, 'Shot in the Arm', which explores the anti-vaxx movement.
https://shotinthearmmovie.com
Book promo special: 'We Want Them Infected' with Dr Jonathan Howard (interview part II)
This is part 2 of my interview with Dr Howard, a neurologist and psychiatrist based in New York City. We discuss government responses to the pandemic, the grifters who spread misinformation for profit, and Dr Howard's upcoming book, 'We Want Them Infected.'
https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/author/jonathanhoward
Book promo special: "We Want Them Infected' with Dr Jonathan Howard (interview part I)
Dr Howard is a neurologist and psychiatrist based in New York City. We discuss government responses to the pandemic, the grifters who spread misinformation for profit, and Dr Howard's upcoming book, 'We Want Them Infected.'
https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/author/jonathanhoward
Book promo special: 'Jenny’s First Sleepover' with Moshe Rhodes
Dr Moshe Rhodes is a professor of microbial genetics at the College of Charleston. He has been a vaccine advocate for the best part of 10 years. We discuss science communication, vaccine advocacy, and his book, 'Jenny's First Sleepover.'
You can learn about Dr Rhodes' book—and order it—from this website: https://www.jennysfirstsleepover.com
'Do your own research!' with Ivor
Ivor has a PhD in metallurgy. He is a founder and co-host of the Lads On Tour podcast. We discuss his podcast, his recent book, the question of whether or not we should 'do our own research', and more!
You can follow Ivor's work at the urls below.
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/lads-on-tour/episodes/
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrentLeeTV
Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQYT9ZCG
Denying AIDS with Dr Seth Kalichman
Dr Seth Kalichman is a clinical community psychologist and professor of social psychology at the University of Connecticut, known for his research into HIV/AIDS treatment and HIV/AIDS denialism.
He is also the author of 'Denying AIDS: Conspiracy Theories, Pseudoscience, and Human Tragedy'. We discuss HIV/AIDS denialism, and its overlap with the anti-vaxx movement.
Dr Kalichman's book is available here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0387794751
Book promo special: 'Think Straight' with Jon Guy
Jon Guy is the author of Think Straight: An Owner's Manual for the Mind. We discuss critical thinking, philosophy, skepticism, the nature of conspiracy theories, and the relationship between the mind and the brain.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085709716619
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkepticJonGuy
Think Straight: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Straight-Owners-Manual-Mind/dp/1633887979
Vaccine hesitancy & children's pain with Dr Jody Thomas
Dr Jody Thomas is the founder of the Meg Foundation for Children's Pain. We discuss the Foundation's background & purpose, the necessity of paediatric pain management, its role in vaccine hesitancy & recommended strategies for dealing with phobias & nonverbal children.
Main website: https://www.megfoundationforpain.org/
SuperMeg comfort planner for kids: https://www.megfoundationforpain.org/supermeg
Pain Champions Guide for Parents: https://www.megfoundationforpain.org/pain-champions
Hack The Vax website and tool for adults: https://hackthevax.org/
Provider Kit: https://www.megfoundationforpain.org/providers
Twitter: @MegFoundation
TikTok: @megfoundation
Facebook: @megfoundationforpain
Instagram: @megfoundationforpain
Critical care & euthanasia with Debbie Moore-Black
Debbie Moore-Black is a registered hospital nurse. We discuss ICU nursing, euthanasia, universal healthcare, and more!
You can follow Debbie at the following urls:
https://www.facebook.com/TheCriticalCareNurse
https://donotresuscitate.ca/author/donotresuscitateblogger
Science for Life with Melanie Trecek-King
Melanie Trecek-King is a science educator who specialises in critical thinking. We discuss the importance of critical thinking, Melanie's science education course (called Science for Life), the question of whether or not the word 'truth' should be used in the context of science, and more!
Melanie runs a website called Thinking is Power, where she provides tools for teaching and learning about critical thinking: https://thinkingispower.com/
Biostats & academic freedom with Dr Jeffrey Morris
Dr Morris is Professor of Biostatistics and Director of the Biostatistics Division at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. We discuss the role of statistical science, public perceptions of 'changing science', the challenges of science communication and more!
Dr Morris runs a blog where he breaks down the biostatistics of the COVID pandemic, and debunks misinformation around science and medicine: https://www.covid-datascience.com
Systemic failure: the COVID pandemic in Romania with Silvia
Silvia is a Romanian lawyer & vaccine advocate. We discuss the COVID crisis in Romania, attitudes towards vaccination, the reasons why Romania's vaccine rollout is failing & what the government can do to get it back on track.
Book promo special: 'Science Goes Viral' with Dr Joe Schwarcz
Dr Joe Schwarcz is Director of McGill University's Office for Science & Society. We discuss his new book, Science Goes Viral.
You can listen to his podcast here: https://www.iheartradio.ca/cjad/shows/the-dr-joe-show-1.1761500
Surviving leukemia with Nikhil Autar
Nikhil Autar is a medical student who has lived with leukaemia since the age of 17. We discuss bone marrow transplants, Nikhil's experience as a cancer patient, the practical implications of immunosuppression, and more!
https://www.facebook.com/nikhilautar
https://nikhilautar.com
The personal perspective with Dr Peter Sears
Dr Sears is a practising family doctor. We discuss vaccine hesitancy, some hypothetical patient/doctor scenarios, and more!
YouTuber special: the COVID pandemic in Italy with Gabriela
Gabriela is an Italian YouTuber with a degree in political science. We discuss her experience with vaccines, the responsibility of social media platforms to promote accurate information around public health issues, Italy's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and more!
Link to Gabriela's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MrsKawaiiWorld
Debunking the funk with Dr Daniel Wilson
Dr Wilson is a biologist and science communicator. We discuss his current work, the COVID-19 pandemic, anti-vaxx disinformation agents, and more!
Link to Dr Wilson's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DebunktheFunkwithDrWilson
Critical thinking & scientific consensus with Daniel Walsh
Daniel is a science communicator. We discuss conspiracy theories, critical thinking, scientific consensus, and more!
Link to Daniel's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SgtScholar
YouTuber special: the COVID pandemic in Colombia with Vanessa
Vanessa is a Colombian YouTuber who runs a movie/TV reaction channel. We discuss vaccines, and the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic in her country.
Link to Vanessa's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6XbK0qlKheheQcIGsUDZhg
YouTuber special: the COVID pandemic in Serbia & Austria with Stefy
Stefy is a Serbian YouTuber who runs a Japanese anime reaction channel. She has family in Austria and Serbia. We discuss her knowledge of vaccines, the impact of COVID-19 in her country, differences between the Austrian and Serbian governments' response to the pandemic, and more!
Link to Stefy's YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StefyCrybaby
Changing minds on vaccines with Halley
Halley is a registered nurse who has swung from vaccine hesitant to pro-vaxx. We discuss her journey, some of the reasons why people change their mind on vaccines (for better or worse) and more!
Chasing an anti-vaxx propaganda cult with Craig Egan
In 2017, a bunch of anti-vaxxers travelled around the US interviewing parents and spreading baseless propaganda. Craig Egan followed them every step of the way. This is his story.
From pro-vaxx to anti-vaxx & back again with Lydia
Lydia was pro-vaxx, became vaccine hesitant, and reverted to pro-vaxx again. We discuss her journey, and the factors that influenced her decisions.
'How I became pro-vaxx' with Heather Simpson (interview part II)
In this episode we discuss Heather's experience with medical professionals, and her journey to pro-vaxx.
'Why I became anti-vaxx' with Heather Simpson (interview part I)
Heather is a former anti-vaxxer who has since become pro-vaxx. In this episode we discuss the reasons why she became anti-vaxx.
Sewage surveillance & research funding with Dr Lawrence Goodridge
Dr Goodridge is a Professor in Food Safety, and Director of the Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety at the University of Guelph. We discuss his latest work, COVID-19, the details of scientific research funding, and more!
Epidemiology & universal healthcare with Dr Andrea Love & Dr Jessica Steier (interview part II)
In this episode we discuss epidemiology, of science communication, differences between Australia and America's responses to the pandemic, universal healthcare, and more!
Unbiased science & social media with Dr Andrea Love & Dr Jessica Steier (interview part I)
Dr Love and Dr Steier run the Unbiased Science Podcast. We discuss the challenges of science communication, the role of social media, and more!
https://www.facebook.com/unbiasedscipod
Book promo special: 'Let’s Talk Vaccines' with Dr Gretchen LaSalle
Dr LaSalle is a family physician and an outspoken vaccine advocate. We discuss her new book, reasons why medical professionals become anti-vaxx, the question of whether or not science is settled, and more!
https://gretchenlasallemd.com
https://www.amazon.com/Lets-Talk-Vaccines-Gretchen-LaSalle/dp/1975136330
From vaccine hesitant to pro-vaxx mum with Lani
Lani is a regular mum who became vaccine hesitant following exposure to anti-vaxx material on social media. Over time she worked her way through it, and is now pro-vaxx. We discuss her journey, the power of emotional appeals, and more!
Book promo special: 'Stuck' with Diane Windsor
Diane Windsor is the author of 'Stuck', a story about two young friends tragically separated by an untimely death due to vaccine preventable disease. We discuss her book, vaccination, and differences between the US and Australian healthcare systems. You can buy Diane's book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KS7HRPN
Vaccine advocacy & anti-vaxx myths with Taryn Chapman, the Vaccine Mom
Taryn Chapman is a pro-vaxx advocate who runs the Vaccine Mom website (https://www.thevaccinemom.com/). We discuss her current work, the difference between viruses and bacteria, good approaches to vaccine advocacy, and more!
Debunking pseudoscience & conspiracy theories with Jeff Holiday
Jeff Holiday runs a debunking channel on YouTube. We discuss the mentality that leads people to accept pseudoscience and conspiracy theories. QANON gets a mention too!
From anti-vaxx family to vaccine advocate with Isaac Lindenberger
Isaac is a pro-vaxx activist with an anti-vaxx parent. We discuss his personal journey, his experiences as a vaccine advocate, and some of the reasons behind vaccine hesitancy.
COVID, Gardasil & anti-vaxx fearmongering with Edward Nirenberg
Edward has a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University, where he studied biochemistry. We discuss COVID-19 and the flu vaccine, and Edward explains how Gardasil prevents cancer.
Natural immunity & vaccine studies with Rachel Alter (interview part II)
In this episode Rachel blows my mind by flawlessly pronouncing 'Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis.' We discuss what doctors learn about vaccines in medical school, 'natural immunity', distrust of pharmaceutical companies, independent vaccine studies, and more!
Science communication & vaccine advocacy with Rachel Alter (interview part I)
Rachel Alter has a Master's in Public Health. In this episode she tells me about her education and current work, and we discuss a notorious anti-vaxxer tactic: 'The Shocking Anecdote.'
Science & academia with Dr Anna Zakrisson
Dr Anna Zakrisson is a scientist, a science communicator, and a consultant specialising in green infrastructure.
https://www.facebook.com/doctor.annas.imaginarium
https://annazakrisson.com/