On this episode of the podcast, Yale University School of Public Health Professor Emeritus Dr. Harvey Risch discusses the critical lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. He breaks down the inaccuracies in early information, the suppression of dissenting scientific voices, and the failures of policies like lockdowns and mask mandates. Dr. Risch highlights the effectiveness of early treatments, such as hydroxychloroquine, which showed a 75% reduction in mortality in early studies and explained the rationale behind the Great Barrington Declaration’s approach to protecting high-risk individuals while allowing society to function normally.

Furthermore, Dr. Risch shares his skepticism about the potential for bird flu to become the next pandemic and underscores the need for objective evidence in restoring public trust in health authorities.