The Highwire with Del Bigtree

Episode 459: THE TRUTH IN OUR BLOOD

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Jan 16, 2026
In this insightful discussion, Jefferey Jaxen, an investigative reporter focused on vaccine safety, exposes alarming underreporting of COVID vaccine injuries. Liz James, founder of a nonprofit for unvaccinated blood donations, emphasizes the critical need for donor choice, while Tanya Lair shares her family's poignant journey with Beta Thalassemia Major and the vital role of directed blood. Together, they highlight the ongoing debate over medical freedom, safety in blood donations, and the implications of AI on health and society.
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INSIGHT

Vaccine Leaders Call For Better Safety Science

  • Stanley Plotkin acknowledges public demand for better preauthorization safety science and mechanism studies.
  • Plotkin says identifying biologic mechanisms of adverse reactions is critical to safer vaccines and fair compensation.
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State Testing Exposes Food Toxins

  • Florida tested baby formulas and found heavy metals in many samples, highlighting regulatory gaps.
  • The show frames state-level testing as compensating for perceived federal regulatory failures.
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PFAS Found In Many Bottled Waters

  • Tests reported PFAS 'forever chemicals' in many popular bottled waters, often above conservative health benchmarks.
  • The hosts use findings to urge consumer vigilance and more public testing.
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