328: Canadaland Platforms Antivax Grifter
In 2013, businessman turned independent journalist Jesse Brown launched Canadaland as a podcast focused on media criticism. He grew the business to include many other podcasts, creating his own small media empire. Then October 7 happened and things took a turn. Recently, he hosted anti-vax contrarian doctor, Peter McCullough, in what he claims was a focus on media, but which really turned into a science-denying sh*t show.
We’ve covered McCullough for years, especially since becoming Chief Medical Officer of supplements grifters, The Wellness Company. There’s a lot to understand about his media tactics, which we’re going to dive into in segments two and three. But first, Matthew fills us in on the rise and stumble of his fellow Canadian’s media journey.
Show Notes
How a B.C. business scion flipped to hawking supplements and conspiracy theories
Risk of Myocarditis after Vaccination
Incidence of COVID-related Myocarditis Higher in Unvaccinated
Clinical Outcomes Worse for Unvaccinated
US Adverse COVID Vaccine Event Deaths
55 Adverse Reaction Deaths Worldwide, 13 Billion Doses Delivered
Secret Life: The Jian Ghomeshi Investigation by Kevin Donovan
Canadaland staff file to unionize
Scott Martin, "What We Lost with Canadaland's Decline"
Jesse Brown Destroyed Canadaland's Credibility
Justin Ling quits Canadaland hosting role
Jesse Brown Insists He's Done Nothing Wrong
