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Science From The Fringe PodcastCan I Respond To That Please? (episode 4)Bryce Nickels and Kevin Bass critically evaluate the accuracy of statements made in Zeynep Tufekci's New York Times Op-Ed, "Trump’s Pick to Lead the NIH Gets Some Things Right."Summary: On November 27, 2024, Stanford Professor Jay Bhattacharya was nominated as the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). That same day, Zeynep Tufekci published an Op-Ed in the New York Times, listing four criticisms of Bhattacharya’s COVID-19 positions under the heading, "Here’s some of what Bhattacharya got wrong about Covid-19."In "Can I Respond To That Please? (episode 4),” Bryce Nickels and Kevin Bass carefully dissect...2024-12-041h 26
Science From The Fringe PodcastCan I Respond To That Please? (episode 3)Stanford Professor Jay Bhattacharya and Rutgers Professor Bryce Nickels respond to scientists that attack members of the public who voice concerns about research conducted in high-containment biolabs in their communities. They highlight this issue through the responses of scientists to community organizers Klare X. Allen and Lorraine Fowlkes from the Roxbury Safety Net.In 2000, Klare founded the Roxbury Safety Net as a movement of people of color who have been excluded from decision-making processes that impact their safety, quality of life, and environment. For over 20 years, the Roxbury Safety Net has promoted environmental justice and community control...2024-11-211h 27
Science From The Fringe PodcastConversations with Jay Bhattacharya: Dr. Marty Makary (author, health care expert)Professors Jay Bhattacharya (Stanford) and Bryce Nickels (Rutgers) are joined by New York Times bestselling author, surgeon, and healthcare expert Dr. Marty Makary (Johns Hopkins) to discuss a new film by award winning director Jenner Furst, titled Thank You, Dr. Fauci, which critically examines Anthony Fauci's role in the COVID-19 pandemic. They also discuss Marty's latest book, Blind Spots, which explores how groupthink, self-importance, dogmatism, and careerism in American academic medicine have hindered progress and innovation. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro (Friendlies by Tess Parks and Anton Newcombe) 00:32 – Jay Bhattacharya introduces Marty Makary and Bryc...2024-11-1251 min
Science From The Fringe PodcastConversations with Jay Bhattacharya: Joomi Kim (scientist)Jay Bhattacharya and Bryce Nickels speak with Joomi Kim, a biologist who discusses her motivations for creating a video explaining her decision to vote for Donald Trump amidst a politically charged academic environment. The conversation explores the complex interplay between politics, science, and public perception and the challenges of navigating political divides. The discussion also covered censorship, the impact of COVID-19 on public discourse, and the misrepresentation of political figures in the media. Joomi shares her academic background, her experiences with backlash for her views, and the broader implications of censorship on public health and political discourse. The conversation...2024-11-021h 04
Science From The Fringe PodcastX-Space: How To Have Productive Conversations About The PandemicOn October 26, 2024, Science From The Fringe held an X-Space, featuring Dr. Jay Bhattacharya (Professor, Stanford University), Bryce Nickels (Professor, Rutgers University; co-founder of Biosafety Now), and special guest Wilk Wilkinson, who moderated a panel on "Evidence-Based Decision Making During a Pandemic" at the October 4, 2024, conference organized by Jay at Stanford University titled "Pandemic Policy: Planning the Future, Assessing the Past."Help support Science From The Fringe by becoming a free or paid subscriberWilk is host of the Derate The Hate podcast and a leading member of Braver Angels, a grassroots organization promoting...2024-10-271h 07
Science From The Fringe PodcastCan I Respond To That Please? (episode 2)Synopsis: An October 15 column in the LA Times criticizing a Stanford conference gave Jay Bhattacharya and Bryce Nickels the chance to spotlight Wilk Wilkinson and his efforts to unite opposing voices, including his recent facilitation of a historic meeting between Jay and former NIH Director Francis Collins. Get full access to Science From The Fringe at sciencefromthefringe.substack.com/subscribe2024-10-2252 min
Science From The Fringe PodcastCan I Respond To That Please? (episode 1)On November 17, 2021, Jay Bhattacharya testified before the US House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis in a hearing titled “Combating Coronavirus Cons and the Monetization of Misinformation"During the hearing, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) repeatedly attacked Jay with false accusations, implying Jay was responsible for over 300,000 deaths in India, questioning Jay’s qualifications to speak on mask mandates and school closures, and claiming that Jay "became a mouthpiece for the Chinese Communist Party's Publicity Department in early 2021."This exchange marked a significant low point for Jay, and aside from a brief thread on Twitter following the...2024-10-121h 05
The Illusion of ConsensusEp 51: The Polarized Debate over the Origin of COVID-19 With Professor Bryce NickelsHi everyone,In this episode, professor Bryce Nickels and I discuss the debate over the origin of COVID-19, specifically whether it was a lab leak or a natural spillover. We highlight the challenges faced by scientists who question the lab leak theory and the suppression of dissenting voices. We also discuss the risks and ethics of gain-of-function research and the need for transparency and public accountability in the scientific community. The conversation in this part focuses on the deliberate suppression of Jeremy Farrar's involvement in the Nature Medicine paper, the importance of getting the paper retracted to...2024-05-051h 17
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves (Episode #354) - January 24, 2020 - with Paul Ciminero (host)As yet another week has transpired (or expired as some may bellow) I've done my due diligence and prepared a brand new TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #354) for your enjoyment. Pray tell, Paulie boy, please give us the details. OK nameless multitudes, here's some things to expect this time.Six sets over three hours (no surprises there), of great music (of course), which flows readily from point A (beginning of said set) to point B (end of the same) all the while bringing overwhelming joy to your aural senses. 'You're just teasing us' said the multitudes, don't spare us the...2020-01-233h 00