Podcasts by Charles Ortleb

Check out the new songs created with Suno on Spotify.

A new interview with Bhupesh Prusty

Pioneering virology research: Tenured Professor Bhupesh Prusty’s impact at RSU 

"That New Birthday Song" is now on Spotify

According to the New York Post, Elon Musk demanded the arrest and prosecution of Dr. Anthony Fauci on Friday

Elon Musk demands charges against Anthony Fauci after NIH comes clean on funding 'gain of function' research (nypost.com)

"The Christmas Time Machine" preview is now on Spotify. Excerpts of 8 songs in 13 minutes.

LLoyd Billingsley has written an important new essay on Anthony Fauci in "Chronicles, A Magazine of American Culture"

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers vs. the White Coat Supremacy of Dr. Anthony Fauci - Chronicles (chroniclesmagazine.org)

Rebeca Culshaw Smith has written a piece asking her subscribers to help her find some of the 26,000 people who are suing the manufacturer of Truvada.

Seeking Personal Truvada Stories - by Rebecca Culshaw Smith (substack.com)

Neenyah Ohstrom has written an important piece asking why Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, which has many things in common with AIDS, is not a notifiable disease.

What Might Happen If... - by Neenyah Ostrom (substack.com)

Why Epidemiology is a Form of Politics

We asked GROQ chat, "What is the argument that epidemiology is not really science, but a form of politics?" Here is the answer it gave. 

The argument that epidemiology is not really science, but a form of politics, is often made by critics who argue that the field is heavily influenced by political, social, and economic factors. Here are some of the key points made by those who argue that epidemiology is not a true science, but rather a form of politics:

1. Funding influences research: Critics argue that funding agencies, governments, and special interest groups often influence the direction of epidemiological research, leading to the suppression or manipulation of data to support a particular policy or agenda.
2. Political agendas drive research priorities: Some argue that research priorities are driven by political agendas, such as the desire to justify or oppose specific policies, rather than being driven by scientific curiosity or a genuine desire to understand the underlying causes of disease.
3. Epidemiology is used to justify policy: Critics argue that epidemiological research is often used to justify or oppose specific policies, such as gun control, climate change mitigation, or vaccination mandates, rather than being driven by a genuine desire to understand the underlying causes of disease.
4. Epidemiology is used to manipulate public opinion: Some argue that epidemiological research is used to manipulate public opinion, often by presenting incomplete or misleading information, to support a particular policy or agenda.
5. Epidemiology is used to silence dissenting voices: Critics argue that epidemiological research is used to silence dissenting voices, often by labeling opposing views as "anti-science" or "misinformed," rather than engaging in a genuine scientific debate.
6. Epidemiology is used to justify government overreach: Some argue that epidemiological research is used to justify government overreach, often by presenting exaggerated or misleading information about the risks of certain behaviors or activities, in order to justify increased government regulation or control.
7. Epidemiology is used to promote a particular ideology: Critics argue that epidemiological research is often used to promote a particular ideology, such as the idea that government intervention is necessary to protect public health, rather than being driven by a genuine desire to understand the underlying causes of disease.

Rand Paul demands answers about Anthony Fauci's assistant.