Big shot: does a cancer vaccine work?
Summary
The episode covers a breakthrough Moderna mRNA cancer vaccine, Canada’s booming oil industry amid trade tensions, and the death of Dolly Parton. Steve Young shares his experience with a personalized melanoma treatment, while experts discuss its implications. Sarah Larniuk explains how geopolitical factors and new pipelines are driving record profits for Canadian oil producers. Finally, John Fassman reflects on Dolly Parton’s life, career, and legacy following her passing at age 80.
Topics discussed
Intro and episode overview
Steve Young's melanoma diagnosis and mRNA vaccine trial
How cancer vaccines work and past failures
Personalized mRNA vaccine process and future outlook
Canadian oil industry boom and record profits
Pipeline politics and energy independence strategy
Calgary Stampede as an economic barometer
Dolly Parton's career, hits, and business savvy
Dolly Parton's personal life, faith, and legacy
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