MMR, Autism, and the Call for Medical Transparency | Dr. Andrew Wakefield

In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Ben Edwards sits down with Dr. Andrew Wakefield—a controversial yet enduring figure in the vaccine safety conversation. Together, they unpack decades of medical theories that have shaped public health policy, challenge long-standing narratives around vaccine safety, and reflect on what true informed consent should look like. Dr. Wakefield shares his personal journey from a respected gastroenterologist to a filmmaker and whistleblower, detailing his early research on gastrointestinal issues in children with regressive autism following MMR vaccination. They also dive deep into the CDC whistleblower case, the origins of the Vaxxed documentary, and the backstory behind his latest film, Protocol 7—a dramatized look into alleged fraud surrounding the mumps vaccine. This episode is not just about controversy—it's a call for humility in medicine, honest science, and protecting our children’s health above all else. Whether you're a parent, practitioner, or public health advocate, this conversation will challenge you to dig deeper, think critically, and never stop asking questions.   Dr. Wakefield info: In the pursuit of links between childhood vaccines, intestinal inflammation, and neurological injury in children, Dr. Andy Wakefield lost his job in the Department of Medicine at London’s Royal Free Hospital, his country, career, Fellowships, and his medical license. Wakefield re-invented himself as a filmmaker. He is the co-founder of the Autism Media Channel, and the founder of 7th Chakra Films. In 2020 he released 1986: The Act, a docudrama story of the corruption behind liability protection for vaccine manufacturers. He is the director of his first major narrative feature, Protocol 7, co-written with Terry Rossio (Aladdin, Shrek, Pirates of the Caribbean, Fast and Furious, Godzilla vs. King Kong).”   Protocol7.movie is the place where you can find the movie's merch, the trailer, and you can also subscribe to their newsletter. Some of the streaming services where you can watch Protocol 7 are: YOW.TV, Amazon, AppleTV, Fire TV Stick, Roku, Youtube, & Androidtv.