Episode 477: MAHA RISING, DATA CENTER DISRUPTION & THE TICK INVASION?

MAHA flexes its political muscle as Senator Bill Cassidy loses his primary after months of clashes with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Then, Jefferey Jaxen investigates the growing nationwide revolt against AI data center. Could this become the next major bipartisan political battle?Plus, Dr. Jess Peatross joins Del to break down the growing fears surrounding ticks, Lyme disease, and alpha-gal syndrome, including what people should know before heading outdoors this summer.Guests: Jessica Peatross, MD, IFMCPAirdate: May 21, 2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-highwire-with-del-bigtree--3620606/support.

Is Verizon censoring our award-winning film, "An Inconvenient Study"? ICAN investigates mounting reports that Verizon customers are unable to access the film’s website as the release continues to spark worldwide debate over vaccine safety research and scientific transparency.Then, an explosive Senate hearing livestreamed on The HighWire this week featuring a CIA whistleblower, Jefferey Jaxen examines claims surrounding vitamin K injections and infant deaths, and we investigate the extradition of vaccine researcher Poul Thorsen, now facing U.S. fraud charges.And lastly, Danielle Gansky joins the show to discuss being prescribed SSRIs at just seven years old and the devastating long-term withdrawal effects she says have impacted her life for years.Guests: Danielle GanskyAirdate: May 14, 2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-highwire-with-del-bigtree--3620606/support.

The tidal wave sparked by ‘The People vs. Poison’ rally is reshaping the conversation in Washington and beyond, as Del unpacks shifting alliances around food policy, chronic disease, and public trust.As pressure mounts on Anthony Fauci, we examine the growing legal questions surrounding his role in the COVID response, and why many believe he should be indicted.Plus, Dr. Tess Lawrie joins Del in studio with her investigation on whether the World Health Organization may still be influencing U.S. universities and public health systems—even after U.S. funding was halted.Guests: Dr. Tess LawrieAirdate: May 7, 2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-highwire-with-del-bigtree--3620606/support.

Breaking developments in the COVID accountability story. Former senior NIAID adviser David Morens has been indicted on federal charges tied to the destruction and concealment of pandemic-era records. Senator Ron Johnson joins Del to discuss what this case could reveal about how key COVID decisions were made.In the Jaxen Report, we revisit the emails that first raised alarms about efforts to avoid FOIA requests and shield officials during the pandemic. We also examine breaking developments on Capitol Hill, where Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s amendment to the Farm Bill passed, striking language that would have provided pesticide manufacturers with liability protections.Next, who controls your car? A little-known provision buried in federal infrastructure legislation could require new vehicles to monitor driver behavior and even limit operation if “impairment” is detected.Then, Del reports back from The People vs. Poison rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court, where many are demanding accountability over glyphosate liability protections. Food Babe founder Vani Hari joins the conversation.Finally, functional medicine physician Dr. Ann Shippy discusses the fertility crisis and her new book, ‘The Preconception Revolution,’ exploring how environmental exposures and health before conception may shape the next generation.Watch LIVE today — 11am PT / 2pm ETGuests: Sen. Ron Johnson, Vani Hari, Ann Shippy, M.D.Airdate: April 30, 2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-highwire-with-del-bigtree--3620606/support.

Today on The HighWire, a Long Island family is battling Nassau University Medical Center to save their 23-year-old son, Tony Gestone Jr., after a devastating car accident. Tony’s parents and their attorney join Del live from the hospital room.Then, we break down a major announcement from the U.S. military ending the flu shot mandate.Also, a new study is raising serious questions about the effectiveness of blockbuster Alzheimer’s drugs, challenging whether billions of dollars in treatments are providing meaningful benefits to patients and families.Finally, Del sits down in the studio with Dr. William Shaw, founder of one of America’s most prominent diagnostic laboratories in the world. Shaw reveals shocking new discoveries linking autism to the most ubiquitous pesticide affecting our gut biome.Plus, Zen Honeycutt of Moms Across America joins ahead of The People vs. Poison Rally, Sunday, April 27th.Guests: Angel & Tony Gestone, Dr. William Shaw, Zen HoneycuttAirdate: April 23, 2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-highwire-with-del-bigtree--3620606/support.

Today on The HighWire, Del breaks down a major shift in vaccine policy after HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rewrote the ACIP charter following recommendations submitted by ICAN’s legal team.Food activist Vani Hari (“Food Babe”) joins the show to discuss the upcoming People vs. Poison rally and the growing legal fight over glyphosate and corporate liability protections now being debated in the Supreme Court and Congress. Toxicologist Alexandra Muñoz joins the conversation.Then Del sits down in-studio with classical homeopath Gabrielle Traub during World Homeopathy Awareness Week to discuss the documentary Introducing Homeopathy and the science and research behind this centuries-old system of medicine.Plus, Jefferey Jaxen covers a Politico vaccine safety poll, measles vaccine effectiveness data, environmental chemical exposure risks, and new research raising concerns about erythritol and ultra-processed foods.Guests: Vani Hari, Gabrielle Traub M.Tech (Hom), CCH, Alexandra Muñoz, PhDAirdate: April 16, 2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-highwire-with-del-bigtree--3620606/support.

Today on The HighWire, major questions are surrounding Climate Lockdowns, artificial intelligence expansion, and emerging treatments for COVID vaccine injury.But first, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces the launch of ‘The Secretary Kennedy Podcast,’ a new podcast where he will communicate directly with the public outside traditional media channels. He recently unveiled new federal action targeting microplastics contamination in drinking water, as concerns grow about plastic particles in the environment and the human body.Then, Jefferey Jaxen reports on the accelerating expansion of artificial intelligence and the massive data center infrastructure needed to power it. As plans for data centers spread across the country, communities and states like Maine and Wisconsin are beginning to push back over the enormous water and energy demands required to support the AI boom.Also, is our blood supply safe? We dive into the growing debate around blood donation policies following COVID-19 vaccination, and rising public concern about transparency within an already strained blood supply system.Next, residents in several states are urged to stay indoors as air quality alerts spread amid rising pollution levels, prompting questions about whether these warnings reflect a genuine public health threat or something more.Plus, Del sits down with Dr. Tina Peers to discuss her personal experience with COVID vaccine injury and the treatment protocols she has explored for spike protein-related illness.Finally, chiropractor and Freedom Summit founder Dr. Jerod Ochsendorf joins the show to discuss the rapidly growing medical freedom movement and how patients and practitioners are building alternative health networks outside traditional institutions.Guests: Dr. Tina Peers, Dr. Jerod OchsendorfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-highwire-with-del-bigtree--3620606/support.

The HighWire with Del Bigtree delivers a powerful episode covering vaccine messaging, an impending global food crisis, autism communication rights, and cutting-edge stem cell science.First, One of the most powerful human events The HighWire has covered centers on the film Spellers, and the communication method that allows non-speaking individuals with autism to express themselves through spelling. Dawnmarie Gaivin, AT-ACP, founder of the Spellers Freedom Foundation, joins Del, along with Spellers cast member Elizabeth Bonker, for an inspiring conversation exposing the growing battle over the right to communicate.As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. works to reconstitute the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), we examine the new media narrative being deployed against so-called anti-vaxxers and what it signals about the next phase of the public health debate.Then, Jefferey Jaxen reports on the growing fertilizer supply crisis linked to instability around the Strait of Hormuz, a key global chokepoint through which roughly one-third of the world’s fertilizer ingredients move. What could this mean for food supply, energy, fuel prices, and the risk of a broader international food crisis?Finally, Del sits down with Ed Clay, a former MMA fighter whose family health crisis led him deep into the world of stem cell therapies and cancer research. He now leads one of the biggest clinics in the world doing this work — in Mexico. It’s a jaw-dropping conversation about why this science is happening outside the United States and what it could mean for the future of medicine.Guests: Dawnmarie Gaivin, AT-ACP, Elizabeth Bonker, Ginnie Breen, Ed ClayAirdate: April 2, 2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-highwire-with-del-bigtree--3620606/support.

First, Dr. Robert Malone breaking down the growing ACIP controversy and the legal and political fallout surrounding the CDC vaccine advisory committee. As a judge sides with the American Academy of Pediatrics against the new vaccine schedule tied to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and suspends appointments to Kennedy’s newly selected committee members, Del and Dr. Malone examines what this means for vaccine policy, public trust, and the future of medical freedom.While an activist court is attempting to reverse RFK Jr’s progress at HHS, ICAN’s lead attorney Aaron Siri took center stage in the heart of D.C., with an evening presentation and discussion with Senator Ron Johnson at the Kennedy Center. He presented a damning case against the entire vaccine paradigm before an influential audience including federal employees, reps, and the press, that you have to see to believe. Aaron breaks down the powerful evening, and details his recommendations to reform this corrupt program for good.Then, Jefferey Jaxen reports on accelerating AI disruption as Palantir CEO Alex Karp warns of major disruption across society, industry, and global power. What does the AI revolution mean for your future, your work, and the speed of change now underway?Plus, Del sits down with Dr. Patrick Porter, inventor of BrainTap, to discuss nervous system reset, focus, brain optimization, and mastering the mind in an age of nonstop stress and technological overload.Guests: Dr. Robert Malone, Aaron Siri Esq., Dr. Patrick PorterMarch 26, 2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-highwire-with-del-bigtree--3620606/support.

This week on Episode 468 of The HighWire, Jefferey Jaxen investigates the health and policy questions surrounding 6G expansion, radio frequency radiation, paraquat, glyphosate, and pesticide liability protections. As the Trump administration pushes toward next-generation wireless infrastructure, we examine claims about weak RF safety standards, industry influence, and growing concern over long-term exposure. It also breaks down the latest on paraquat lawsuits, the EPA debate, and controversial Farm Bill pesticide provisions that critics say could limit legal accountability for chemical manufacturers.Host Del Bigtree sits down with Dr. Stuart Fischbein for an in-studio conversation on natural birth, home birth, VBACs, and the medicalization of childbirth, exploring how families can think differently about pregnancy, birth, and informed decision-making.March 19, 2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-highwire-with-del-bigtree--3620606/support.