by Joe Martino, The Pulse:
The Joe Rogan, RFK Jr. and Peter Hotez clash has been rather interesting to watch unfold. I think it reveals some key elements of what is occurring in our collective consciousness at the moment, and as always, presents a powerful evolutionary moment.
In this piece, I will break down what happened followed by my reflections.
Peter Hotez, is a longtime “debunker” of “vaccine misinformation.” Like anyone else, Hotez isn’t wrong about everything he says. Rather, it’s what he refuses to discuss that is of greater importance here.
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During COVID, Hotez did the rounds on mainstream, supporting the need for everyone to get their shots – including children. For a list of what he got wrong during the pandemic and a look at his conflicts of interest, click here.
Hotez was also a key presenter at the World Vaccine Conference where industry professionals got together in an echo chamber to praise themselves about COVID vaccine success and plan for future development while avoiding critical questions. More on that here.
Following Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s interview on Joe Rogan, Hotez took to Twitter to call out the misinformation RFK Jr. allegedly shared on the show. Hotez didn’t address the content of what Kenndy said, just claimed he spread misinformation.
Joe Rogan snapped back, offering Hotez $100,000 to debate Kennedy on his podcast.
Hotez didn’t accept.
It appears he doesn’t want to engage with RFK Jr in debate because he doesn’t want to give platform to a “conspiracy nut.”
The Atlantic’s Tom Nichols agrees. He stated on Twitter:
The interesting part of this is a guy like Hotez would refuse to debate any doctor or scientist who doesn’t agree with him as well. He’s been avoiding it for years. Further, Hotez is protecting institutions that have clearly been captured by corporate interests and have a long history of unethical conduct resulting in billions in fines. Why shouldn’t people be skeptical of them?
But these are the types of perspectives that come out of some of the biggest mainstream journalists who find every reason to avoid an honest debate.
Hotez took to The Medhi Hasan show on MSNBC to talk about why he’s upset about the issue stating:
“Anti-vaccine disinformation…is now a lethal force in the United States. I offered to go on Joe Rogan but not to turn it into the Jerry Springer show with having RFK Jr. on.”
Jerry Springer? Why does he assume this is what would happen? When have you ever seen RFK Jr. present himself in a disrespectful manner? More avoidance from Hotez?
