Dr. Jay Bhattacharya: What Is The CDC Hiding Behind FOIA Redactions? Ask Dr. Drew Episode 229

Published: June 16, 2023, 6 a.m.

b'In response to a FOIA request, the CDC released documents about their Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)\\u2026 but why are nearly half of the pages redacted?\\n\\u201cThe CDC does not want the public to see the details of the deliberation that produced their social media and other propaganda to advertise the MMWR study,\\u201d\\xa0tweeted\\xa0Dr. Jay Bhattacharya. \\u201cNearly all of that is redacted in the FOIA dump.\\u201d\\nDr. Jay Bhattacharya\\xa0is a Professor of Medicine at Stanford University. He is a research associate at the National Bureau of Economics Research, a senior fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research, and at the Stanford Freeman Spogli Institute. His research focuses on the economics of health care around the world with a particular emphasis on the health and well-being of vulnerable populations.\\nFollow Dr. Bhattacharya at\\xa0https://twitter.com/drjbhattacharya\\n \\u300c SPONSORED BY \\u300d\\n\\u2022 PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,\\u201d says Dr. Drew. "I am a huge fan of this brand and know you\'ll love it too!\\u201d Get 15% off your first order at https://drdrew.com/paleovalley\\n\\u2022 THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC\'s Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC\'s supplements at https://twc.health/drew\\n\\u2022 BIRCH GOLD - Don\\u2019t let your savings lose value. You can own physical gold and silver in a tax-sheltered retirement account, and Birch Gold will help you do it. Claim your free, no obligation info kit from Birch Gold at https://birchgold.com/drew\\n\\u2022 GENUCEL - Using a proprietary base formulated by a pharmacist, Genucel has created skincare that can dramatically improve the appearance of facial redness and under-eye puffiness. Genucel uses clinical levels of botanical extracts in their cruelty-free, natural, made-in-the-USA line of products. Get an extra discount with promo code DREW at https://genucel.com/drew\\n\\u300c\\xa0MEDICAL NOTE\\xa0\\u300d\\nThe CDC states that COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and reduce your risk of severe illness. You should always consult your personal physician before making any decisions about your health.\\xa0\\n\\u300c\\xa0ABOUT the SHOW\\xa0\\u300d\\nAsk Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation (https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://twitter.com/firstladyoflove). This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.\\n\\u300c\\xa0ABOUT DR. DREW\\xa0\\u300d\\nFor over 30 years, Dr. Drew has answered questions and offered guidance to millions through popular shows like Celebrity Rehab (VH1), Dr. Drew On Call (HLN), Teen Mom OG (MTV), and the iconic radio show Loveline. Now, Dr. Drew is opening his phone lines to the world by streaming LIVE from his home studio. Watch all of Dr. Drew\'s latest shows at https://drdrew.tv\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'