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Florida Democrats walk out of MESSY DeSantis nomination. Dr. Rashad Richey discusses on Indisputable. Tell us what you think in the comments below. Read more HERE: https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2022/01/26/florida-democrats-walk-out-of-surgeon-general-joseph-ladapo-confirmation-hearing/ "A panel of Florida senators on Wednesday advanced the confirmation of Joseph Ladapo, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ pick to be Florida’s surgeon general." VIDEO: https://twitter.com/RonFilipkowski/status/1486368543344140299?s=20 Hosts: Dr. Rashad Richey, Jackson White Cast: Dr. Rashad Richey, Jackson WhiteJanuary 27

The UN’s Covax program, which distributes COVID vaccines to underserved nations by means of ‘charity’ from rich countries, has run out of funding, which spells disaster for any nation that can’t produce their own vaccines.January 25

Billionaire Mark Cuban has just launched a new online pharmacy called "Cost Plus Drug Company” that allegedly sells generic medications for lower prices than traditional distributors. Cuban is hoping to keep costs low by negotiating directly with drug manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies.January 25

A traveling nurse has gone viral on TikTok for venting about overcrowded hospitals and the frustrations of working in emergency rooms during the pandemic. Nurse Alexis Hinkley clarified that when the media reports that they are no beds available, there really are no beds available even for routine patients. January 25

An alarming right-wing rally looks a lot like the January 6 riot. Dr. Rashad Richey discusses on Indisputable. Tell us what you think in the comments below. VIDEO: https://twitter.com/anthonycwalker/status/1485372187309707273?s=20 Hosts: Dr. Rashad Richey, Aida Rodriguez Cast: Dr. Rashad Richey, Aida RodriguezJanuary 24

Over-the-counter Ivermectin is coming to New Hampshire pharmacies. Dr. Rashad Richey discusses on Indisputable. Tell us what you think in the comments below. Read more HERE: https://www.newsweek.com/new-hampshire-pharmacies-could-soon-dispense-ivermectin-without-doctor-approval-1670883 "New Hampshire residents may soon be able to receive ivermectin from pharmacies without first getting a prescription or approval from a doctor." Hosts: Dr. Rashad Richey, Aida Rodriguez Cast: Dr. Rashad Richey, Aida RodriguezJanuary 24

Karen smiles for the camera while committing theft. Dr. Rashad Richey discusses on Indisputable. Tell us what you think in the comments below. VIDEO: https://twitter.com/karen_hard/status/1483135023255482371?s=20 Hosts: Dr. Rashad Richey, Trae Crowder Cast: Dr. Rashad Richey, Trae CrowderJanuary 19

Some Congressional Democrats are siding with their Republican colleagues to undermine the Biden Administration’s No Surprises Act, which bans surprise medical bills and could lead to standardized rates under private insurance plans in the future. Lobby groups likes the American Hospital Association and the American Medical Association and private insurers have fought against the provisions passing and seem to be gaining more congressional support.January 19

The nursing shortage and overall healthcare worker shortage has been a controversial topic since the start of the pandemic. However, reporting from the New York Times reveals that the nursing shortage has its roots in the broken, privatized medical system and has been going on for years.January 19

Karen DEMANDS this table for 12, or she'll spread COVID. Dr. Rashad Richey discusses on Indisputable. Tell us what you think in the comments below. VIDEO: https://twitter.com/weseeyoukaren/status/1483115524162740231?s=20 Hosts: Dr. Rashad Richey, Adrienne Lawrence Cast: Dr. Rashad Richey, Adrienne LawrenceJanuary 18

Armstrong Williams, host of the nationally syndicated The Armstrong Williams Show, enters The Bullpen to discuss vaccine mandates and Marjorie Taylor Greene's ban from Twitter. Tell us what you think in the comments below. Hosts: Dr. Rashad Richey, Armstrong Williams Cast: Dr. Rashad Richey, Armstrong WilliamsJanuary 18

The Supreme Court blocks Joe Biden's vaccine-or-test mandate. Dr. Rashad Richey discusses on Indisputable. Tell us what you think in the comments below. Read more HERE: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf/21a244_hgci.pdf "The Secretary of Labor, acting through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, recently enacted a vaccine mandate for much of the Nation’s work force." https://www.npr.org/2022/01/13/1072165393/supreme-court-blocks-bidens-vaccine-or-test-mandate-for-large-private-companies Hosts: Dr. Rashad Richey, Wosny Lambre Cast: Dr. Rashad Richey, Wosny LambreJanuary 14

A YouTuber in scrubs performs a hilarious COVID rap. Dr. Rashad Richey discusses on Indisputable. Tell us what you think in the comments below. Read more HERE: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10398873/Moment-YouTuber-dressed-scrubs-performs-Covid-rap-Dallas-City-Hall-officials.html "This is the bizarre moment a YouTuber dressed in scrubs performed a cringeworthy 'Covid rap' to Texas city hall members and sprayed himself in hand sanitizer." VIDEO: https://www.reddit.com/r/PublicFreakout/comments/s32ymm/crazy_man_vaccine_rap_at_hearing/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 Hosts: Dr. Rashad Richey, Wosny Lambre Cast: Dr. Rashad Richey, Wosny LambreJanuary 14

A scientific research paper from Oregon State University has gone viral online by presenting data that suggests compounds found in cannabis “prevented entry” of the coronavirus into isolated human cells. While this doesn’t mean smoking cannabis prevents COVID infections, it does show promise for future, more accessible treatments or preventatives.January 14

The two Texas doctors that have created the world’s first open-source, patent-free COVID-19 vaccine are struggling to find funding for production and distribution of the potentially pandemic-ending vaccine. Dr. Peter Hotez and Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi created this vaccine with no profit motive and better yet, this open-source Corbevax vaccine is far less expensive than Pfizer and Moderna’s renditions.January 12

U.S. seniors will be paying even more money for their Medicare plans as drug companies hiked prices at the start of 2022. These retired seniors, who live on fixed incomes, will be hit with the biggest price increase ever.January 12

Andrew Donaldson, managing editor of Ordinary Times magazine, enters The Bullpen to discuss the split in the GOP over COVID vaccinations. Tell us what you think in the comments below. Hosts: Dr. Rashad Richey, Andrew Donaldson Cast: Dr. Rashad Richey, Andrew DonaldsonJanuary 12

57-year-old David Bennett is the first human to successfully receive an animal-to-human heart transplant as doctors at the University of Maryland replaced his heart with a modified pig heart. Bennett was ineligible for a traditional heart transplant and opted for this surgery instead.January 11

UnitedHealth Is Backing Wisconsin's Radical GOP Abortion FoesJanuary 11

President Joe Biden has announced that private insurance companies must cover the cost of eight at-home COVID tests per month. A step in the right direction, the plan raises questions about the logistics of the operation as well as how this policy will impact uninsured citizens.January 11

An anti-vaxxer says drinking urine will save you. Dr. Rashad Richey discusses on Indisputable. Tell us what you think in the comments below. Read more HERE: https://meaww.com/christopher-key-anti-vax-leader-drink-urine-cure-covid "Anti-vaxxer Christopher Key, often known as the 'Vaccine Police' leader, has come up with a new alleged antidote to cure the novel coronavirus for his followers and it is the grossest one yet. He has asked people to drink their own urine." VIDEO: https://twitter.com/JewishResister/status/1480407490034552832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1480407490034552832%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmeaww.com%2Fchristopher-key-anti-vax-leader-drink-urine-cure-covid Hosts: Dr. Rashad Richey, Dina Doll Cast: Dr. Rashad Richey, Dina DollJanuary 10

As hospitals across the country are being overwhelmed by unvaccinated COVID-19 patients infected with the Omicron variant, it’s important to sift through available information in order to not get caught-up in the misinformation whirlwind. The Omicron variant does not attack the lungs like previous variants and those who are fully vaccinated have little risk of hospitalization even though the variant is very highly transmissible.January 10

A right-wing preacher says if you lose faith in Trump, you are losing faith in God. Dr. Rashad Richey discusses on Indisputable. Tell us what you think in the comments below. VIDEO: https://twitter.com/RightWingWatch/status/1479107541812465664 Hosts: Dr. Rashad Richey, David Shuster Cast: Dr. Rashad Richey, David ShusterJanuary 7

Candace Owens swears she'll never get the COVID vaccine. Dr. Rashad Richey discusses on Indisputable. Tell us what you think in the comments below. Read more HERE: https://www.newsweek.com/candace-owens-claims-she-would-not-take-covid-vaccine-even-her-deathbed-1666074 "Conservative pundit and talk show host Candace Owens stated that she would not receive the COVID-19 vaccine even if it would save her from dying." VIDEO: https://twitter.com/JasonSCampbell/status/1478767438418554880 Hosts: Dr. Rashad Richey, Sen. Nina Turner Cast: Dr. Rashad Richey, Sen. Nina TurnerJanuary 6

Brad Polumbo, policy correspondent for the Foundation for Economic Education, enters The Bullpen to discuss COVID shutting down schools and the economy. Tell us what you think in the comments below. Hosts: Dr. Rashad Richey, Brad Polumbo Cast: Dr. Rashad Richey, Brad PolumboJanuary 5

Pharmaceutical companies are raising prices AGAIN on hundreds of drugs starting along with the new year. Manufacturers like Pfizer, Gilead, Vertex, Bayer, and Baush Health US are all raising prices on multiple life-saving products.January 5

Gov. Ron DeSantis may exposed his high-risk wife to COVID. Dr. Rashad Richey discusses on Indisputable. Tell us what you think in the comments below. VIDEO: https://twitter.com/patriottakes/status/1477342701087461378?s=20 Hosts: Adrienne Lawrence, Jackson White Cast: Adrienne Lawrence, Jackson WhiteJanuary 3

More and more Americans are feeling the strain on our country’s health system as unvaccinated COVID infected individuals are packing hospital beds and clogging the system. Although this is how the system has been set up, it’s worth questioning whether or not the unvaccinated should be prioritized when there are vaccinated individuals dying of non-COVID illnesses.December 30

A ban on ’surprise’ medical bills will take effect starting January 1st, 2022, meaning that consumers will have more protections against receiving medical bills from out-of-network providers. The law will also offer protections to people that go to in-network providers and receive out-of-network services.December 30

President Joe Biden and The Jonas Brother recently published a TikTok urging Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine and trust us, it's more cringe than you’d expect.December 23

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