DarkHorse Podcast
The DarkHorse Podcast is hosted by Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying, both PhDs in biology. They use an evolutionary lens to explore a wide variety of topics, seeking truth as society loses its footing. The podcast covers controversial subjects, including what some have called 'Covid Disinformation'.
Episodes
California’s Blue Coup: The 329th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
On this, our 329th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we continue to discuss the West. We begin with readings of glorious California—from Stegner to Chandler to Didion—and reminisce about our own time growing up in LA. Then: the elections in California seem rigged, and if your elections are rigged, you don’t have a democracy. Paper polls worked; in-person voting worked; exit polls provided information.
Why the West is on Fire: The 328th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
On this, our 328th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss fires in the West, both literal and metaphorical. First: the mayoral race in LA, and race politics. Then: rioting in Paris after a soccer win—not mere hooliganism, but also due to race politics and immigration. The World Cup is coming to Seattle—but what to do about the homeless people? Build a “low barrier” tiny home community out of sig
Spencer Pratt in the Era of Degenerate Intellectual Communism: The 327th Evolutionary Lens
On this, our 327th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss West coast politics, propaganda, and AI. First: the insurgent campaign of Spencer Pratt in the race for mayor of Los Angeles is going strong. He is by far the best hope for Los Angeles, given fires and filth, homelessness and crime, drugs and corruption. Then: propaganda from Iran is remarkably compelling. And: Bret proposes that the mode
The Paradigm That Runs the World: Michael Yon & Masako Ganaha on DarkHorse
Panama Canal follow-up: Bret Weinstein and Michael Yon return to the subject two years later after major developments. Michael appears this time with his wife and partner, Masako Ganaha sharing their unique paradigm for understanding global patterns, historical lessons, and future predictions.Find Masako Ganaha at https://note.com/masakoganaha and on X at https://x.com/ganaha_masakoFind Michael Yo
The Oligarchs Strike Back: The 326th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
On this, our 326th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss government and tyranny, environmental toxins and the media, eminent domain, and memories of childhood. Former Washington state governor Christine Gregoire says the state doesn’t have an income problem, it’s got a spending problem—and that unpredictability from legislators is making it impossible for the business community to plan. Stochas
Up a Creek: Jakob Shockey on DarkHorse
Bret Weinstein speaks with Jakob Shockey on the subject of cancel culture in the nonprofit world, raising money, and beavers.Find Project Beaver at https://www.projectbeaver.org*****Sponsors:Caraway: Non-toxic, highly functional & beautiful cookware and bakeware. Save with Caraway’s cookware set and visit http://Carawayhome.com/DHPOD to for an additional 10% off your next purchase.Puori: Amazi
Haunted by the Hanta Virus: The 325th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
On this, our 325th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss Hanta virus and drought. First: what is the natural history of Hantavirus, do any Hantaviruses transmit directly from human to human, and what is going on with the M.V. Hondius, the cruise ship on which Hantavirus has made a stand? Given its mechanisms of action, Ivermectin is likely to treat Hantavirus (a negative sense single-stranded R
Hive Mind: The 324th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
On this, our 324th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss the 2028 presidential election, and bees, plants, and electrons. First: Kamala Harris is currently the front-runner for the Democratic nominee in 2028. Given her scant record of achievements, her capacity, and her campaign in 2024, how is this possible? Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez would be a better choice. On the Republican side, Vance is th
Vultures and the Public Health: The 323rd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
On this, our 323rd Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss vultures, politics, and complex systems. Vultures, which have evolved multiple times (like mangroves, poison frogs, and “trees”), specialize on carrion. In India, a painkiller commonly used in people but toxic to vultures, diclofenac, came out of patent, began to be used in cattle, and the vast majority of vultures in India died. Downstre
Is God More Than a Story? Jonathan Pageau with Jordan Hall on DarkHorse
Bret Weintein debates Jonathan Pageau with Jordan Hall on whether science or religion can save humanity from itself.Find Jonathan Pageau at https://www.thesymbolicworld.com and on x at https://x.com/PageauJonathan Bret thanks Redeemer Anglican Church for loaning them the space to do this podcast.*****Sponsors:Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil Club: Scrumptious & freshly harvested. Go to http://www.GetFr
Jews with Heterodox Views: Joshua Stylman on DarkHorse
Bret Weinstein speaks with Joshua Stylman, an entrepreneur, investor and Covid dissident about societal manipulation and social engineering. The conversation focuses around a recent Substack piece by Stylman on “The Enemy is Not Each Other.”Find Joshua Stylman on Substack at https://stylman.substack.com, on X at https://x.com/jstylman, and on Instagram at http://instagram.com/stylman.*****This epi
Why Even Try? The 322nd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
On this, our 322nd Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss the Cartesian crisis, whether going to the moon is valuable, and college in the age of AI. Before the ads, we discuss the nature of knowledge, and whether paying attention all the time, to all the things, can backfire and make a personal less capable of comprehension. Later: why go to the moon? An op-ed writer at The Guardian says there’s
The Games We Play: The 321st Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
On this, our 321st Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss AI, Iran, Trump, emergencies in the state of Washington, and stories from the Covid era. Anthropic, which makes Claude, announced that they are halting the release of their latest model due to unexpected capacities it has revealed. We discuss trade-offs, exploration, and game theory as they pertain to bats and planes, cats and humans, and
Are we back in the stone age? The 320th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
On this, our 320th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss whether it can happen here, or again. It is genocide. Growing up in a secular Jewish household in the 1970s and ‘80s, Bret remembers many discussions of whether it could happen again, and where, but it seems to be assumed that the repeated targets of atrocities cannot themselves ever engage in atrocity. Is this true? We discuss lineage se
This Reflects Badly: The 319th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
On this, our 319th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss space mirrors and the state of Washington state. Reflect Orbital is a young company that hopes to put tens of thousands of mirrors in orbit around the planet, and deliver “full moon to high noon” levels of light anyplace on Earth, on demand (for the right price). What could go wrong? Also: Washington state has voted in the first ever inco
Israel: What It's Like on the Ground featuring Jessica Rose on DarkHorse
Bret Weinstein speaks with Dr. Jessica Rose on the subject of what it’s like in Israel today.Find Jessica Rose on X at https://x.com/JesslovesMJK and on Substack at https://jessicar.substack.com*****Join DarkHorse on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse.locals.comCheck out the DHP store! E
Careful Thinking in Reckless Times: The 318th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
On this, our 318th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss how to understand our universe: through logic, intuition, and probability, through keeping track of what we believe, and being willing to change our minds. Avoiding certainty is difficult, but necessary. Using examples of who killed Charlie Kirk, and whether the venue where he was speaking suggests black magic, we discuss how to make sens
Is Cell Phone Radiation Good For You? The 317th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
On this, our 317th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss radiation and its impact on (rodent) health, and the 9th circuit’s decision to let men use women’s spas. First: research published in 2018 finds that low levels of non-ionizing radiation—like that emitted by cell phones and air pods—are actually associated with life extension in mice and rats. Don’t get too excited—these are the same rode
Unholy War: A Conversation with Tucker Carlson on DarkHorse
Bret Weinstein speaks with Tucker Carlson on the subject of the Iran War and accusations of bigotry.Find Tucker Carlson at https://tuckercarlson.com*****This episode is sponsored by:ARMRA Colostrum is an ancient bioactive whole food that can strengthen your immune system. Go to http://www.armra.com/DARKHORSE to get 30% off your first order.ARMRA Colostrum is an ancient bioactive whole food that ca
Who Hijacked Bitcoin? Steve Patterson and Aaron Day on DarkHorse
Bret Weinstein speaks with Steve Patterson and Aaron Day on the subject of Bitcoin’s complex history, it’s relationship to Epstein, and the current challenges of digital currencies. Find Steve Patterson at https://steve-patterson.com and on X at https://x.com/steveinpursuit.Find Aaron Day at https://daylightfreedom.org and on X at https://x.com/aaronrday.*****Sponsors:Helix: Excellent, sleep-enhan
Fog of War: The 316th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
On this, our 316th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss health, science, and the Cartesian crisis as it relates to global events. First: a new paper finds that infection tends to lead to greater frailty in older people. This reverses the causality of Terrain Theory of Disease (frailty of the body leads to greater susceptibility of infection), and also provides support for a prediction made by
Breach of Promise: The 315th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
On this, our 315th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss war, breaches of promise, and manta rays. Why are we at war in Iran, when this president promised “no new wars”? Removing dictators and strongmen from the world is honorable—but will the Iranian people thrive after this move, or will this look more like Iraq? Can we reconcile what Secretary of State Rubio said about why we started the war
A Transfer of Health: Jan Jekielek on DarkHorse
Bret Weinstein speaks with Jan Jekielek, author of "Killed to Order" and Epoch Times senior editor on the subject of organ harvesting and communism in China.Find with Jan Jekielek on X at https://x.com/JanJekielek. To find out more about “Killed to Order” visit http://killedtoorder.com.*****Sponsors:Masa Chips: Delicious chips made with corn, salt, and beef tallow—nothing else—in loads o
The History of Vaccine Hesitancy: Jeffrey Tucker on DarkHorse
Bret Weinstein speaks with Brownstone Institute founder, Jeffrey Tucker about the complexities of public health.Find Jeffrey Tucker on X at https://x.com/jeffreyatucker and more on Brownstone Institute at https://brownstone.org.*****Sponsors:Vanman: Go to https://vanman.shop/darkhorse26 and use code DARKHORSE26 for 15% off your first order.Puori: Amazingly clean and safe supplements and protein p
Love in the Time of Robots: The 314th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
On this, our 314th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss love, coffee, and AI. For Valentine’s Day, Bret shares his thoughts on myths, love, and soulmates, and we discuss how relationships form—both in the abstract and in our case—and how relationships cannot be antagonistic or about short time horizons. Then: new research finds that drinking moderate amounts of coffee or tea—but not if decaffe
Is Epstein Alive? The 313th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
On this, our 313th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss the Orwellian landscape(s) we find ourselves in, beginning with a reading from 1984. Minneapolis has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize; a male school shooter in a dress was referred to as female in several media outlets; and Wikipedia is lauded for its neutrality by (the science journal) Nature, with an example that demonstrates a
Epstein, Trivers, and Gender: The 312th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
On this, our 312th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss the fact that the centre cannot hold. More Epstein files were released, which included an email from our friend and former mentor, Robert Trivers. We discuss his contributions, his life, and what the email does and does not imply. Also in the Epstein files: pizza, torture, Bitcoin, and the “goyim.” Was it all about blackmail; if not, what
The Views of Brandi Kruse: On DarkHorse Podcast
Bret Weinstein speaks with independent journalist Brandi Kruse about Antifa, gun culture, gun rights in Washington State, socialism, and why Bret still refers to himself as a liberal in 2026.Find Brandi Kruse on X at https://x.com/BrandiKruse and her show, UnDivided at https://www.undividedpod.com.*****Sponsors:Timeline: Accelerate the clearing of damaged mitochondria to improve strength and endur
Rorschach Trap: The 311th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
On this, our 311th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss what is happening in Minneapolis. First: research finds that on average, men and women experience empathy differently: men do not have empathy for people who have done wrong; women have empathy for people regardless of context. Then: Was the Alex Pretti shooting by ICE officers in Minneapolis a cold-blooded murder, or a justified homicide
An Inconvenient Podcast: Del Bigtree on DarkHorse
Bret Weinstein speaks with Del Bigtree on the subject of medical freedom. Del Bigtree is the executive producer behind the new documentary An Inconvenient Study, which covers a study that compares the health of vaccinated vs unvaccinated children. Watch An Inconvenient Study for free https://aninconvenientstudy.comFind Del Bigtree at https://x.com/delbigtree and https://thehighwire.com*****Sponsor
Trump, One Year In: The 310th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
On this, our 310th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss Trump, his presidency, and the state of the country. Disappointments include military interventions and renamings, a failed and politicized DOGE, and the embrace of tech-utopianism and associated heuristics and algorithms. Positive moves have been made in MAHA (e.g. revision of the childhood vaccine schedule, food additives and food pyram
The Washington State of Science: The 309th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
On this, our 309th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss science and scientism, experts and expertise. Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson objects to the reduction in the Childhood Vaccine Schedule, and promises to bring “science” back to the state. In fact, the new recommendations are putting the U.S. more in line with what European countries recommend, and are quite conservative. Also, whi
Preventing Truth Decay: Michael Shermer on DarkHorse
Bret Weinstein speaks with Michael Shermer, the publisher of Skeptic magazine, the executive director of the Skeptics Society, and the host of the popular podcast The Michael Shermer Show on the subject of truth.Find Michael Shermer on X at https://x.com/MichaelShermer and “Truth: What It Is, How to Find It, and Why It Still Matters” on Amazon at https://amzn.to/4qLfojC (commission earned).*****Sp
Round ‘Em Up! The 308th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
On this, our 308th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss glyphosate, Roundup, Monsanto, and how science and the law are done. A benchmark scientific review paper from 2000, which established the safety of glyphosate for humans, has been retracted by the publisher, on the basis that a) the paper did not actually review the available evidence, b) the stated authors did not actually write (much of
New Year’s Eve of Destruction: The 307th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
On this, our 307th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss short form video (SFV), advertisers coming for our dreams, and a review of where we are, and where we are headed. Short form video has negative impacts on both cognitive capacity and mental health in youth and adults; in the context of recent research, we discuss laugh track, philosophy of science, and how tiny actions that appear to have
Hey Siri, why are American kids so sick? Aaron Siri on DarkHorse
Bret Weinstein speaks with Aaron Siri on the subject of the childhood vaccine schedule.Find Aaron Siri on X at http://x.com/AaronSiriSG and at https://aaronsiriofficial.com.*****This episode is sponsored by:Branch Basics: Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code DARKHORSE at https://branchbasics.com/darkhorse #branchbasicspod*****Join DarkHorse on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive
The Next Sexual Revolution: The 306th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
On this, our 306th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss men and women, relationships and strategies. What is actually true of young women right now? Is the manosphere onto some uncomfortable and deep truths, or do they suffer from sampling and confirmation bias? What role is porn playing? Social media? Is the nonsense that emerged from #MeToo, with regard to blaming all men, seeing an analog n
Was Darwin wrong? The 305th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
On this, our 305th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss evolution, including major transitions from sea to land (early amphibians), and back again (e.g. whales), and the evidence. Where should we expect gaps in the fossil record, and why? How are adaptations to space and time analogous to one another? Then: lab grown pig fat is combined with plant protein and turned into meatballs that pretend
Bret Weinstein Talks with Carl Benjamin About Nick Fuentes
Bret Weinstein and British free-speech activist, Carl Benjamin discuss Nick Fuentes and generational divides. Topics include: the crisis facing young men, cultural continuity, and responsibilities needed to build a better future.Find Carl Benjaminon X at https://x.com/Sargon_of_Akkad and at https://lotuseaters.com. *****This episode is sponsored by:Timeline: Timeline accelerate the clearing of dam
Science: The Rebel Reboot | The 304th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
On this, our 304th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss the mainstream media’s pivot, in which they now tentatively accept that some children have died from the mRNA Covid shots. We discuss failing trust in science, why it will not be quick to fix the institutions or to people them with honest scientists, and the rebels in the hills who are keeping the flame alive. Also, the application of the
Hep B or not Hep B: The 303rd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
On this, our 303rd Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss the recommendation to stop vaccinating newborns against Hepatitis B, as just handed down by ACIP (Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices) for the CDC. Why were newborns whose mothers do not have Hep B, being vaccinated against a disease that is contracted through sexual activity and dirty needles? We discuss claims of “safe and effe
Son Set in the Manosphere: Ben Davidson on DarkHorse
Bret Weinstein speaks with Ben Davidson about modern relationship dynamics, masculinity and feminism, and the nature of good and evil from an evolutionary perspective. Find Ben Davidson on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceWeatherNewsS0s and on X at https://x.com/SunWeatherMan.*****This episode is sponsored by:Branch Basics: Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code DARKHORSE at https://bran
Building 7 Did Not Kill Itself: Richard Gage, AIA on DarkHorse
Bret speaks with San Francisco Bay area architect Richard Gage, member of the American Institute of Architects and founder & former CEO of Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth on the subject of 9/11 and the collapse of Building 7. Find Richard Gage https://richardgage911.org*****Sponsors:Prima is offering 20% off their fantastic bars. Go to http://EatPrima.com/DarkHorse to get 20% off. T
Solo Mission: The 302nd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 302nd episode, Bret Weinstein podcasts solo, giving Heather Heying a much-needed break while she recovers from the flu. He shares his thoughts on modern marriage, discusses the troubling Italian farm-family story, and explains what Sarah Hurwitz's revealing comments mean to outsiders. To finish his mission, he answers questions submitted over X and Locals during the stream.*****Our s
Raising the Dead: The 301st Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
On this, our 301st Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss grief and mourning, and what makes us human. How many distinctly human traits will we prune away before we realize that we have gone too far, that there is too little remaining of humanity to be resurrected? From the Industrial Revolution(s) to that of AI, now we’ve got apps that threaten to keep your loved ones “alive” forever, with none
Saving Civilization: The 300th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
On this, our 300th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss where we started back in March 2020: Covid, lockdowns, sunlight, masks, repurposed drugs, grainy videos, and more. Then: the recent and on-going massive solar storms, and how to think about them, now and in the future, especially if you find yourself away from home as a civilization ending event may be about to happen. Also: space weather
What Paramedics Saw During COVID: Harry Fisher on DarkHorse
Bret Weinstein speaks with Harry Fisher, an experienced paramedic, about what he witnessed before, during and after COVID-19 and the vaccine rollout.Find Harry Fisher on X at https://x.com/harryfisherEMTP and his book, “Safe and Effective, For Profit: A Paramedic’s Story Exposing An American Genocide” on Amazon at https://amzn.to/43WV8Cs (commission earned).988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: https
A Tale of Two Fuentes: The 299th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Today we begin with Nick Fuentes—how did he go from a guy with Jewish friends, to someone who is proudly anti-Semitic? Why does “anti-Semitic” now have so many meanings? What are the differences between preference, discrimination, and bigotry? Then: Bill Gates changes his tune on climate change—or does he? His new memo still sounds the alarm about Carbon, but also privileges his pet projects of va
Commission Impossible: Senator Ron Johnson on DarkHorse
Bret Weinstein speaks with Senator Ron Johnson on the subject of 9/11.Find Senator Ron Johnson on X: http://x.com/SenRonJohnson*****This episode is sponsored by:Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Club: Scrumptious & freshly harvested. Go to http://www.GetFreshDarkHorse.com to get a bottle of the best olive oil you’ve ever had for $1 shipping.ARMRA: Colostrum is our first food, and can help restore your h
Can Trump Make Harvard Great Again? The 298th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Today we discuss Harvard, higher ed, public health, AI, and political cheating. Harvard has announced the suspension of several graduate programs, as well as hiring and other budget freezes, claiming poverty due to the suspension of federal grants. But Harvard’s revenue last year was $6.7 billion, and their losses amount to 1.7% of that. Meanwhile, Trump wants Harvard to run trade schools. Then: v
Can the internet make you sick? The 297th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Today we discuss the experience of returning home after timeway—culture shock, social media, and seeing your home with fresh eyes. Then a difficult set of topics: anorexia, physician assisted suicide, “terminal” diagnoses, social contagions, and what people have a right to do with their own lives. Finally: AI has been used to predict potentially useful drug combinations to fight cancer. What does
Lessons of the Camino: The 296th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Today we discuss the Camino de Santiago de Compostela—the history, the experience of hiking two routes, the physical and mental revelations that emerge.*****Our sponsors:ARMRA: an ancient bioactive whole food that can strengthen your immune system. Go to http://www.tryarmra.com/DARKHORSE to get 15% off your first order.Caraway: Non-toxic & beautiful cookware. Save $150 on a cookware set over b
Seeds of Doubt: Nina Teicholz, PhD on DarkHorse
Bret speaks with Nina Teicholz on the subject of seed oils.Find Nina Teicholz on X at https://x.com/bigfatsurprise and on Substack at https://unsettledscience.substack.com.Mentioned on this episode:The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet by Nina Teicholz https://amzn.to/3WzaSYh (commission earned)*****This episode is sponsored by:Masa Chips: Delicious chips made
Microbiomes and the World Within: Mark L. Cannon, DDS, MS on DarkHorse
Bret Weinstein speaks with Dr. Mark Cannon on the subject of the microbiome.Dr. Mark L Cannon is a Professor Emeritus from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and Northwestern University.*****Sponsors:Everyday Dose: Coffee plus collagen, mushrooms & nootropics – delicious! Get 45% off your first subscription order and also receive free gifts at http://everydaydose.com
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Honoring Charlie Kirk: The 295th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Today we give a tribute to Charlie Kirk: who he was, how he engaged with people, and what we lost when we lost him. Kirk was a patriot, a Christian, a husband and a father, and believed in the humanity of all people. Then, for the living: regenerative agriculture, Polyface Farm, and the rejection of Big Ag in favor of real food and community.*****Join us on Locals! Get access to our Discord server
We are waking up, but at a terrible price: The 294th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Today we discuss MAHA, vaccines, Covid, autism, and ostriches. Senator Ron Johnson held a hearing on the corruption of science, at which Jake Scott (MD), Toby Rogers (PhD), and lawyer Aaron Siri testified about vaccine safety testing and the relationship between vaccines and autism. The new MAHA Strategy report attributes poor diet, aggregation of environmental chemicals, lack of physical activity
Staring Down Ignoble Lies: The 293rd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Today we discuss RFK Jr. the CDC, autism and trans activism. Kennedy revealed this week that in 2002, the CDC destroyed data that showed that children who got the MMR vaccine before 36 months of age had far higher rates of autism than did those who get the vaccine later in life. An HHS report will soon be released that ties Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism—what does this tell us about past p
The Plot Against Kennedy: The 292nd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Today we discuss the dust-up at the CDC, in which RFK Jr. fires the new director, after which other CDC officials resign, and eight former directors of the CDC pen a letter to the New York Times (as does Bernie Sanders) arguing that Kennedy is a hazard to our health. This follows a reveal from months ago that industry was collaborating to get rid of Kennedy. Also: What does Trump now think of Oper
Freedom, Tyranny, and Childhood Lost: The 291st Evolutionary Lens w/ Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying
Today we discuss childhood, fitness, and self-defense; the through-line is freedom. First up: Illinois has become the first state in the Union to mandate mental health screening for children in grades 3 – 12, so that conditions from trauma to anxiety can be detected early. How mandatory will these screenings be? How confidential? What is anxiety, and why are children better off learning to experie
What AI Will Do to Humanity: Forrest Maready on DarkHorse
Bret Weinstein speaks with Forrest Maready on the subject of the dual nature of AI, discussing both its potential benefits and risks, particularly in relation to human suffering, dependency, and the evolving concept of truth. Find Forrest Maready on X at http://x.com/forrestmaready and his website http://forrestmaready.com.*****Sponsors:Everyday Dose: Coffee plus collagen, mushrooms & nootropi
Where has all the science gone? The 290th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Today we are all over the map. First: Elon, AI, and humanoid robots, with discussion of sex, the industrial revolution, specialization, the Pleistocene, feminism, men’s work, porn, clankers, and vaping. Obviously. Then: are there differences between moral panics and social contagions, and is the current focus on pedophilia one or both? Finally: how widespread is fraud in science? It’s not rare, an
Escaping Your Lane: The 289th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Today we discuss the reasons not to stay in your lane, wildlife in the Pacific Northwest, and whether Americans want a handout, or to be left alone. First: Bret responds to critique from Geert Vanden Bossche on his characterization of intramuscular vaccines and their capacity to produce mucosal immunity. Then: how science discovers reality, the risks of reductionism, and a hypothesis that generali
No Klan Do: Daryl Davis on DarkHorse
Bret Weinstein speaks with Daryl Davis on his experience engaging with members of the KKK, emphasizing the importance of dialogue, empathy, and understanding in breaking down barriers.Find Dary Davis at https://daryldavisspeaking.com and on X at https://www.x.com/realdaryldavis*****This episode is sponsored by Timeline. Timeline accelerate the clearing of damaged mitochondria to improve strength a
Kennedy, Pharma, and the Battle over mRNA: The 288th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Today we discuss the cancellation of mRNA vaccine contracts by Secretary Kennedy. What are the risks, are they as limited as he suggests, and what can we look forward to from this technology in the future? Conversation includes Covid and the Covid shots, repurposed drugs, and the nature of science and knowledge. What does it mean for a claim to be credible—socially, or analytically? What does MAHA
Dangers of the mental multiverse: The 287th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Today we discuss “gender affirming surgeries”, AI and the future of cognition, and wild foxes. Kaiser Permanente is pausing surgery on trans-presenting children—we discuss sex and gender, meaning and identity, delusion and madness. Then: unlike the physical multiverse, mental multiverses are common, and becoming more so, as AI makes it ever more difficult to know what is true. We discuss grief, an
Can we have your liver? The 286th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Today we discuss organ donation, and parenting in the animal world. Organ donation: how can we modify incentives so that people who need organs have a good chance of getting them, but people with healthy organs are never sent to an early death because their organs are valuable? Then: a natural history primer on parental care and feeding ecology of some local mammals and birds. What can be learned
The Truth About Nazi Doctors: A Conversation with Dr. Jonathan Hudson and Dr. Michael S. Bryant
Bret Weinstein speaks with Dr. Jonny Hudson and Dr. Michael S. Bryant on the subject of Nazi doctors. Dr. Jonny Hudson has a PhD in Holocaust and Genocide Studies and Dr. Michael S. Bryant has a PhD in Modern European History and is a Professor of History and Legal Studies at Bryant University. He is also the author of “Confronting the ‘Good Death’: Nazi Euthanasia on Trial, 1945-53” and Nazi &quo
The Leverage Economy: The 285th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Today we discuss Epstein, Trump, MAGA, and how we know what we think we know. The actual economy exists, as does the attention economy; now Bret introduces a new term: the leverage economy. This implies that there is a commodity that we cannot see, which can be used to coerce players to act in certain ways. We see evidence of this in academia, in the news, and in politics. Discussion includes data
YouTube Backs Down: The 284th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Today we discuss YouTube, flash floods, science, and Epstein. First: a head injury explains our late start, but all is fine. Then: four years after being demonetized by YouTube, both of our channels have been remonetized. Why were we demonetized in the first place, and what did we refuse to do to get back in the good graces of YouTube? Also: flash floods are often tragic, but does it inherently fo
The Truth About Real ID: Twila Brase, RN, PHN on DarkHorse
Bret Weinstein speaks with Twila Brase, RN, PHN on the subject of Real ID and why there is cause for concern, especially for medical freedom.Find Twila Brase on X at x.com/twilabrase and at http://refuserealid.org. *****This episode is sponsored by:Caraway: Non-toxic, beautiful, light ceramic cookware. Save $150 on a cookware set over buying individual pieces, and get 10% off your order at http://
When Good and Evil Collide: The 283rd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Today we discuss sex and vaccines, reality and renegades. First: men can no longer compete in women’s sports—from Trump’s Executive Order, to the NCAA’s response, to William “Lia” Thomas having his records rescinded at Penn, reality is prevailing. Other evidence includes the UK Supreme Court declaring that “man” and “woman” refer to biological reality; and the U.S. Supreme Court writing an opinion
Transcending Health: The 282nd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Today we discuss MAHA, wearables, health, and Israel. RFK Jr. announced that he hopes that in four years, all Americans will be wearing health tracking devices. What are the implications for individual health? Is hypothesis-driven science being undermined? Will equity be used as a way to force this on people? What should we think of the fact that Casey Means, the nominee to Surgeon General, has a
Is James Lindsay Wrong About the 'Woke Right'?
James Lindsay has been in the “hot seat” for the last nine months over using and promoting the idea that there is a “woke right.” Bret Weinstein sits down with James for a special DarkHorse intervention. Joining them in Palm Springs is their friend and filmmaker, Michael Nayna. Find James Lindsay on X at https://x.com/ConceptualJames and on https://newdiscourses.com.Find Michael Nayna on X at http
Fooled Again? The 281st Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Today we discuss war, regime change, cyber-attacks, libertarianism, and driving. In what ways are Israel’s attack on Iran reminiscent of events from the past? Are the neo-cons back, or did they never go away? It would seem that we are being frog-marched to war. Speaking of destabilization: North America's largest publicly traded wholesale distributor of natural foods (UNFI) was hacked, leavin
Putting COVID to the Smell Test: Neil Oliver on DarkHorse
Bret speaks with Neil Oliver on the subject of the fatigue and despondency stemming from ongoing global crises, the shift from production to consumption, and the complexities of the COVID pandemic, emphasizing the need for diverse perspectives and a deeper understanding of complex systems.Find Neil Oliver on X at: https://x.com/thecoastguy*****Sponsors:VanMan: Tallow and honey balm, deodorant, and
Babies by Design: The 280th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Today we discuss hummingbirds, baby making, longevity hacking, and Jeffrey Epstein, before finishing up with a short discussion of the riots in LA. A new company is promising future parents that they will be able to create long-lived babies—what could go wrong? Also, how likely are they to be able to make good on their promises? We discuss, as always, with an evolutionary lens. Also: what a great
Pharma’s New Game: The 279th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Many topics today! First: FDA tentatively approves Moderna’s new mRNA shot for Covid. What? And also why? Bret has six main points, which include discussion of mucosal immunity, IgG4, auto-immunity, long-term consequences, statistical tricks, and homeopathy. Then: how do we know what is true, and how can we avoid jumping to conclusions when triggered by language or circumstances that seem familiar
Wisdom of the Ancients: Dr. Robert Clancy on DarkHorse
Bret Weinstein speaks with Emeritus Professor Robert Clancy AM on the subject of mucosal immunology.Find Dr. Clancy at The University of New Castle Australia: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/profile/robert-clancy*****Sponsors:Dose for your Liver: Tasty drink with milk thistle, ginger, dandelion & turmeric to support liver health. Save 30% of your first month at http://dosedaily.co/DarkHorse.Masa
The Real Matrix: The 278th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
We begin with the HHS announcement that Covid shots will no longer be recommended to healthy children and pregnant women. What does healthy mean? And what are the conditions that provide release from liability for vaccine makers? Then, a discussion of kinds of immunity, and how vaccines are best delivered depending on how disease is transmitted. We compare what was claimed about the shots (they st
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