#647 - Dr. Peter McCullough

Peter Bragan

I think the best source of all of the evidence is Peter Bragan's book, COVID-19 and the Global Predators, We Are the Prey.

McCullough

Vaccine hesitancy, a complex phenomenon rooted in historical resistance to immunization.

Mukherji

A great book is the emperor of all maladies by Mukherji, one that Pulitzer prizes in his first book.

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Dr. Peter McCullough is a physician-scientist, cardiologist and best-selling author known for his research on the effects of Covid-19 vaccines. Dr. McCullough joins Theo to share his views on side effects of Covid-19 vaccines, how the medical research community can discourage alternative treatments, and his thoughts on how big pharma got so big in the first place. Dr. Peter McCullough: https://www.instagram.com/petermcculloughmd/ ------------------------------------------------- Tour Dates! https://theovon.com/tour New Merch: https://www.theovonstore.com ------------------------------------------------- Sponsored By: Celsius: Go to the Celsius Amazon store to check out all of their flavors. #CELSIUSBrandPartner #CELSIUSLiveFit https://amzn.to/3HbAtPJ Better Help: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to http://betterhelp.com/theo for 10% off your first month. Jolie: Head to http://jolieskinco.com/theo/ and start the year with better water. Shopify: Go to http://shopify.com/theo to get started with Shopify. Valor Recovery: To learn more about Valor Recovery please visit them at https://valorrecoverycoaching.com/ or email them at [email protected] ------------------------------------------------- Music: “Shine” by Bishop Gunn Bishop Gunn - Shine ------------------------------------------------ Submit your funny videos, TikToks, questions and topics you'd like to hear on the podcast to: [email protected] Hit the Hotline: 985-664-9503 Video Hotline for Theo Upload here: https://www.theovon.com/fan-upload ------------------------------------------------ Find Theo: Website: https://theovon.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/theovon Facebook: https://facebook.com/theovon Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thispastweekend Twitter: https://twitter.com/theovon YouTube: https://youtube.com/theovon Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoVonClips Shorts Channel: https://bit.ly/3ClUj8z ------------------------------------------------ Producer: Zach https://www.instagram.com/zachdpowers Producer: Trevyn https://www.instagram.com/trevyn.s/ Producer: Nick https://www.instagram.com/realnickdavis/ Producer: Andrew https://www.instagram.com/bleachmediaofficial/ Producer: Halston https://www.instagram.com/halstonrays/

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Peter Bragan

The host mentions Peter Bragan's book to highlight the extensive planning that has gone into pandemic preparedness, s…

McCullough

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Mukherji

The host mentions 'The Emperor of All Maladies' to illustrate the historical oblivion of medical professionals regard…

Culture Code

The host mentions 'Culture Code' to highlight its insights on first impressions and cultural perceptions in advertisi…

Deception

Rand Paul

The host mentions Rand Paul's book 'Deception' to highlight the intricate connections between government actions and…

Dr. Mary's Monkeys

The host mentions 'Dr. Mary's Monkeys' to illustrate the complex relationship between vaccines and health risks, part…

Courage to Face COVID-19

The host mentions 'Courage to Face COVID-19' to highlight the connections between various organizations involved in p…

The Real Anthony Fauci

Robert F. Kennedy

The host mentions 'The Real Anthony Fauci' to highlight Robert F. Kennedy's perspective on the medical industrial com…

biopharmaceutical complex(2)advertising and perception(1)COVID-19 and biolabs(1)COVID-19 and Fauci(1)historical medical ignorance(1)pandemic preparedness planning(1)vaccine hesitancy discussion(1)vaccine safety concerns(1)

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Referenced books include COVID-19 and the Global Predators, We Are the Prey by Peter Bragan and vaccine hesitancy by McCullough.
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Peter Bragan

Best for Individuals interested in pandemic theory and public health policyOften cited around pandemic preparedness planning

“The best source of all of the evidence is Peter Bragan's book, COVID-19 and the Global Predators, We Are the Prey.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: pandemic preparedness planning

For: Individuals interested in pandemic theory and public health policy

Key quote: “I think the best source of all of the evidence is Peter Bragan's book, COVID-19 and the Global Predators, We Are the Prey.”

The host mentions Peter Bragan's book to highlight the extensive planning that has gone into pandemic preparedness, suggesting that COVID-19 was not a spontaneous event. The book provides a detailed timeline and evidence of prior planning events that support this perspective.

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McCullough

Best for Public health professionals and individuals interested in vaccine scienceOften cited around vaccine hesitancy discussion

“In our book, we point out that this is the late 18th century, let's say about 1790 or so. And some of these smallpox outbreaks, and clearly in the late 19th century, you know, 1890 or so, we're talking about the early 19th century.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: vaccine hesitancy discussion

For: Public health professionals and individuals interested in vaccine science

Key quote: “Vaccine hesitancy, a complex phenomenon rooted in historical resistance to immunization.”

The host discusses the complexities of vaccine hesitancy, emphasizing its historical roots and psychological implications. They reference McCullough's book to highlight the misconception that vaccine hesitancy is merely a personal choice rather than a serious issue recognized in public health.

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Mukherji

Best for Medical professionals and historiansOften cited around historical medical ignorance

“A great book is the emperor of all maladies by Mukherji, one that Pulitzer prizes in his first book. He describes the lead surgeon at Johns Hopkins taking out these blackened lung cancers in surgery.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: historical medical ignorance

For: Medical professionals and historians

Key quote: “A great book is the emperor of all maladies by Mukherji, one that Pulitzer prizes in his first book.”

The host mentions 'The Emperor of All Maladies' to illustrate the historical oblivion of medical professionals regarding the dangers of smoking, paralleling it with current attitudes towards COVID vaccines. The book provides a poignant example of a surgeon who, despite witnessing the effects of lung cancer, remained in denial about the risks of smoking.

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Culture Code

Best for Marketers and business professionalsOften cited around advertising and perception

“Culture Code is a code of advertising. He said if you break the code, if you try to advertise something that goes against what people are thinking, your product is going to bomb out.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: advertising and perception

For: Marketers and business professionals

Key quote: “Culture Code is a code of advertising.”

The host mentions 'Culture Code' to highlight its insights on first impressions and cultural perceptions in advertising. The book provides scientifically solid focus group findings that can help businesses align their marketing strategies with public perceptions.

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Deception

Rand Paul

Best for Individuals interested in pandemic preparedness and government accountability.Often cited around COVID-19 and biolabs

“Rand Paul's got a great book called Deception. He has every single one of these events in it.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: COVID-19 and biolabs

For: Individuals interested in pandemic preparedness and government accountability.

Key quote: “Rand Paul's got a great book called Deception.”

The host mentions Rand Paul's book 'Deception' to highlight the intricate connections between government actions and the origins of the COVID-19 virus. The book details significant events and decisions that have shaped the current landscape of pandemic preparedness and response.

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Dr. Mary's Monkeys

Best for Individuals interested in medical ethics and vaccine history.Often cited around biopharmaceutical complex

“The mention of 'Dr. Mary's Monkeys' relates to the discussion about the polio vaccine and its implications, highlighting the complexities and controversies surrounding medical practices.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: biopharmaceutical complex

For: Individuals interested in medical ethics and vaccine history.

Key quote: “Well, you probably read the book, right? That Miss Mary. Dr. Mary's Monkeys.”

The host mentions 'Dr. Mary's Monkeys' to illustrate the complex relationship between vaccines and health risks, particularly in the context of historical medical practices. This book serves as a lens through which the host examines the reliability of medical interventions and the influence of pharmaceutical companies.

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Courage to Face COVID-19

Best for Readers interested in pandemic preparedness and public health policy.Often cited around biopharmaceutical complex

“In my first book, Courage to Face COVID-19, we expose CEPI and what we call a biopharmaceutical complex.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: biopharmaceutical complex

For: Readers interested in pandemic preparedness and public health policy.

Key quote: “In my first book, Courage to Face COVID-19, we expose CEPI and what we call a biopharmaceutical complex.”

The host mentions 'Courage to Face COVID-19' to highlight the connections between various organizations involved in pandemic preparedness and response. The book exposes the intricate relationships and planning that led to the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting it was not a spontaneous event but rather a planned occurrence.

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vaccines, mythology, ideology, and reality

The Real Anthony Fauci

Robert F. Kennedy

Best for Individuals interested in critical perspectives on public health and the pandemic response.Often cited around COVID-19 and Fauci

“Now, Robert F. Kennedy wrote a book about the real Anthony Fauci. He's got a timeline.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis

Trigger: COVID-19 and Fauci

For: Individuals interested in critical perspectives on public health and the pandemic response.

Key quote: “Robert F. Kennedy wrote a book about the real Anthony Fauci.”

The host mentions 'The Real Anthony Fauci' to highlight Robert F. Kennedy's perspective on the medical industrial complex and its implications during the pandemic. This book provides a timeline and critical insights into the actions and intentions of key figures in the health sector.

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Best for Parents and healthcare professionalsOften cited around vaccine safety concerns

“So in our book, you know, vaccines, mythology, ideology, and reality, there's a reality for sure.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis

Trigger: vaccine safety concerns

For: Parents and healthcare professionals

Key quote: “But vaccines have been helpful throughout history.”

The host mentions the book to highlight the complexities and risks associated with vaccines, emphasizing that while they have been beneficial, they are not without their dangers. The discussion revolves around the balance of risks and benefits, particularly in the context of public perception and vaccination rates.

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Talking Back to Prozac

Best for Individuals interested in mental health history and psychiatryOften cited around whistleblower and psychiatry

“He was a whistleblower back in the days where essentially Prozac wiped out, you know, consultative counseling psychiatry. Overnight, he wrote the book, Talking Back to Prozac.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: whistleblower and psychiatry

For: Individuals interested in mental health history and psychiatry

Key quote: “He was a whistleblower back in the days where essentially Prozac wiped out, you know, consultative counseling psychiatry.”

The host mentions 'Talking Back to Prozac' in the context of discussing how Prozac impacted consultative counseling psychiatry. This reference serves to highlight the significant changes in mental health treatment practices brought about by the introduction of Prozac.

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COVID-19 and the Global Predators, We Are the Prey

This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · 21:23

I think the best source of all of the evidence is Peter Bragan's book, COVID-19 and the Global Predators, We Are the Prey.

vaccine hesitancy

This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · 1:23:15

Vaccine hesitancy, a complex phenomenon rooted in historical resistance to immunization.

The Emperor of All Maladies

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A great book is the emperor of all maladies by Mukherji, one that Pulitzer prizes in his first book.

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