EPISODE · Aug 8, 2025 · 18 MIN
Back Porch Files: The Ballad of the Lawyer Who Thought He was a Scientist
from Your Neighbor on the Left Podcast · host Your Neighbor on the Left
Taking aim at RFK Jr.’s reckless decision to slash $500 million in mRNA vaccine research funding, exposing the anti-vax crusader’s flimsy reasoning and utter lack of qualifications. From debunking RFK’s claims that mRNA is “ineffective” to spotlighting the scientific community’s outrage, in this installment of Back Porch Files, we break down why this move is a dangerous assault on progress. We also look at the possible ripple effects, exploring how treatments for cancer, HIV, and genetic diseases could take a hit, and sounds the alarm on the perils of politicians playing scientist. It’s (another) wake-up call on why RFK’s anti-science gambles threaten our health and future. As always, check out podcast related links on Link Tree at https://linktr.ee/NeighborOnTheLeft
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Taking aim at RFK Jr.’s reckless decision to slash $500 million in mRNA vaccine research funding, exposing the anti-vax crusader’s flimsy reasoning and utter lack of qualifications. From debunking RFK’s claims that mRNA is “ineffective” to spotlighting the scientific community’s outrage, in this installment of Back Porch Files, we break down why this move is a dangerous assault on progress. We also look at the possible ripple effects, exploring how treatments for cancer, HIV, and genetic diseases could take a hit, and sounds the alarm on the perils of politicians playing scientist. It’s (another) wake-up call on why RFK’s anti-science gambles threaten our health and future.
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