RFK Jr.'s Buckwild Belief That HIV Doesn't Cause AIDS
Summary
Hosts Michael Humps and Aubrey Gordon explore the origins and persistence of AIDS denialism, tracing it back to Peter Duisberg, a respected cancer researcher who rejected the link between HIV and AIDS. The episode details how this fringe theory gained traction within the gay community and mainstream media during the 1980s, fueled by stigma, lack of treatment, and a desire for hope. The hosts analyze the scientific flaws in Duisberg's arguments and discuss how media coverage often framed the issue as a legitimate debate rather than debunking the misinformation.
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