In this episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, host Joe Rogan and guest Woody Harrelson express skepticism towards mainstream narratives surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic and vaccines. They voice concerns about censorship and alleged collusion between government, media, and pharmaceutical companies to suppress dissenting views and promote financial interests.
The conversation delves into broader themes of corruption, profiteering, and the prioritization of profits over public interest across various institutions. Rogan and Harrelson also explore unconventional theories, encouraging open-minded inquiry into topics like UFOs and disease origins. Additionally, they discuss holistic health, nutrition, and regenerative agriculture as potential solutions for addressing issues within the healthcare and food systems.
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Joe Rogan and guests, including Woody Harrelson, express skepticism towards mainstream Covid-19 vaccine messaging and safety claims. Rogan cites a Yale study finding spike protein production long after vaccination. Harrelson hints at financial conflicts of interest influencing the pro-vaccine narrative and questions mandates and claims of preventing transmission.
They voice concerns about censorship and suppression of dissenting views. Allegations include collusion between government, media, and pharma companies to discredit treatments, stifle discussions on virus origins, and censor vaccine criticism on social media.
Rogan and Harrelson criticize mandatory vaccine policies that they view as violating bodily autonomy. They argue for respecting personal choice and natural immunity after recovery.
Rogan and Harrelson accuse mainstream media of biased pro-pharma reporting due to industry funding. Rogan suggests media like CNN may suppress information threatening pharmaceutical interests.
They express doubts about transparency in peer-reviewed studies and allege systemic bias in institutions like the NIH due to pharmaceutical funding. Harrelson implies government overreach through flawed systems like VAERS and discusses past government cover-ups prioritizing corporate profits over public interest.
Harrelson condemns Big Pharma for knowingly producing harmful products to maximize profits. Rogan criticizes healthcare's prioritization of profits and monetizing causes, even questioning if crises are prolonged intentionally for gain. Harrelson cites Pfizer's record 2021 profits as suspicious.
Rogan and Harrelson explore unconventional theories like secret government technology and civilization history differing from mainstream narratives. Rogan references Graham Hancock's ideas of cataclysms destroying ancient advanced civilizations.
They discuss personal experiences defying mainstream beliefs, like alien abductions recounted consistently under hypnosis, described by John Mack. Harrelson shares Carter's confirmation of Bush senior's alleged dealings with Iran.
Rogan and Harrelson advocate for open-minded inquiry and skepticism towards censored narratives. For example, questioning the rapid censorship around Covid-19 origins and praising independent investigations like Project Veritas.
Harrelson promotes holistic health through organic foods, supplements, and alternative treatments like fasting. Both criticize processed foods and industrial agriculture's use of pesticides like glyphosate found in common products.
Rogan and Harrelson support regenerative farming to rebuild soil health without chemicals while increasing biodiversity. According to Harrelson, it prevents degradation and yields more nutrient-rich crops long-term.
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Joe Rogan and guests, including Woody Harrelson, delve into concerns surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic, vaccines, the role of institutions, and the suppression of opposing viewpoints.
Joe Rogan and guests express doubts about the safety and efficacy of Covid-19 vaccines, questioning the mainstream messaging and mandates. Rogan mentions studies that have been vindicated over time, including issues concerning Covid-19 vaccine side effects. A Yale study, for instance, found that people could produce spike protein more than 700 days after their injections, contrary to original assumptions.
Woody Harrelson hints at possible financial incentives that could influence public messaging around vaccines, mentioning "a little payback" due to large sums of money changing hands. They discuss vaccine mandates for travel or work and question the vaccine's ability to prevent disease transmission. Furthermore, Rogan and Harrelson note skepticism regarding additional vaccine doses and booster shots, casting doubt on the ongoing vaccine recommendations.
The discourse on Joe Rogan's platform extends to concerns about censorship and the suppression of dissenting opinions in the media.
There are discussions about possible collusion, suggesting that government, media, and pharmaceutical companies might be pushing a specific narrative while stifling opposing viewpoints. Allegations include the conscious effort to discredit early non-vaccine treatments and to censor discussions on social media platforms about the origin of the virus and the efficacy ...
Covid-19 Pandemic, Vaccines, and the Role of Institutions
Joe Rogan and Woody Harrelson engage in a candid discussion about the troublesome convergence of media, government, and industry, raising concerns about bias, conflicts of interest, and the ethical implications of profit-driven motives within these sectors.
Joe Rogan and Woody Harrelson draw attention to what they see as mainstream media's tendency to push a narrative that seems to align with the interests of pharmaceutical companies and the government. Rogan criticizes this relationship, citing media's dependence on industry funding, which he believes leads to biased reporting. Rogan goes on to suggest that media outlets like CNN may have been compromised, referencing criticism of his own use of certain medications as a potential example of the influence of pharmaceutical companies.
Rogan asserts the media's survival is threatened by the rise of the internet and independent journalism, which he finds more truthful and engaging. Moreover, Rogan and Harrelson discuss the danger of media reporting that is influenced by monetary gain, which could erode public trust.
Rogan expresses doubts regarding the transparency in peer-reviewed studies, alleging that raw data isn't always shared with peer reviewers and that interpretations made by pharmaceutical-employed scientists may skew results. He also suggests a systemic bias within the scientific community, particularly with organizations like the NIH, due to financial dependence.
Harrelson touches upon government overreach, hinting at issues with the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) and the mandates for vaccines. Rogan questions the accuracy of PCR tests, implying poor policy decisions that may not align with public interest and suggests historical patterns of government policies that prioritized corporate or political interests over the public good.
Adding to the skepticism, Rogan alludes to the potential influence of corporate interests on public information, which could lead to government cover-ups. Furthermore, Harrelson expresses skepticism toward government health policies, like mask mandates, and suggests that they may not serve public interest. Rogan hints at past government efforts to suppress dissent using drug laws, further suggesting a pattern of government actions not aligned with the public good.
Rogan and Harrelson delve into their concerns about the role of profit in healthcare, speculating that there may be profit motives behind prolonged health crises.
Harrelson condemns Big Pharma for pushing products with known harmful effects, implying that profit motives exist in healthcare. Rogan finds it strange that intelligent people blindly support the pharmaceutical industry's actions during the pandemic. Rogan and Harrelson discuss the lack of profit incentives in promoting unity and solving societal issues, implying that creating division can be more profitable.
Harrelson points out the significant earnings of companies lik ...
Corruption, Profiteering, and Censorship in Media, Government, Industry
Joe Rogan and Woody Harrelson delve into controversial theories and conspiracies that diverge from mainstream narratives, showing a clear inclination towards open-minded inquiry and skepticism.
Joe Rogan introduces discussions ranging from the use of psychedelic mushrooms in the origins of Christianity to ancient structures that suggest advanced prehistoric civilization. Rogan draws on Graham Hancock's unconventional theories about ancient civilizations, which suggest that mainstream narratives don't reveal the full history of humanity, potentially involving cataclysms and lost knowledge. Woody Harrelson brings up instances where he suspects government actions in prolonging wartime conflicts or impacting political outcomes, such as the 'October Surprise.' He shares his conversation with former President Carter, who confirmed Harrelson's suspicions about George Bush senior's alleged dealings with Iranian leaders.
Jim Crow laws are discussed by Rogan, indicating a continuation of slave labor under a different guise post-slavery. Harrelson links this practice to the ratification of the 13th Amendment during the Jim Crow era. They also discuss historical events where the government was implicated in cover-ups and illicit activities, referencing the investigative journalism of Gary Webb.
Rob Lazar's claims of working on back-engineering UFOs for the government at Area 51 add another layer of complexity to the debate about government secrecy and potential cover-ups. Rogan and Harrelson respect Lazar's consistency in his story over the years and his ability to prove his previous employment at Los Alamos labs despite official denials.
The conversation also explores personal encounters with the inexplicable, such as alien abductions. Rogan details the commonalities in descriptions of aliens by individuals who claim to have been abducted and how these personal experiences are often met with disbelief by the public. He references John Mack’s use of hypnotic regression to explore these experiences further.
Rogan and Harrelson discuss the censorship of content related to virus origins and weaponization, displaying skept ...
Fringe Theories and Conspiracies (E.G. Ufos, Disease Origins)
Joe Rogan and Woody Harrelson delve into conversations around health, critiquing industrial agriculture and processed foods while advocating for organic food consumption and regenerative farming practices.
Harrelson promotes a natural and holistic approach to health, suggesting that a strong immune system negates the need to fear diseases. Both Harrelson and Rogan extol the virtues of organic and natural health measures, such as consuming raw living foods and recognizing the significance of enzymes in our diet. Harrelson particularly emphasizes the idea that cooking food over 118 degrees destroys its life force.
Rogan discusses various treatments he used, including 'IV vitamins, NAD, [restricted term], and monoclonal antibodies,' representing a more holistic approach to combating his COVID-19 infection. Both Harrelson and Rogan endorse using natural remedies like tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil, and products such as 'Defense Soap.' Harrelson also values the health benefits of niacin, healthy mushrooms, reishi, and ginseng, as well as fasting as a method for restoring health.
Harrelson talks negatively about Big Macs, hinting at an underlying critique of processed foods and their unhealthy contents, a sentiment echoed by Rogan when discussing Big Macs and Doritos. They talk about glyphosate presence in the American diet, with Harrelson labeling it as toxic and citing its prevalence in industrial farming as a point of contention. Rogan mentions a study revealing high levels of glyphosate and heavy metals in Girl Scout cookies, criticizing food safety standards that allow such harmful substances in foods.
Joe Rogan reflects on the past lack of awareness about the origins of food and admits that more people are now informed about issues like these in the food industry, esp ...
Health, Nutrition, and Regenerative Agriculture
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