Cyclospora: What The Media Is Getting Wrong About The “Explosive Diarrhea” Parasite – Ask Dr. Drew – Ep 644

Cyclospora: What The Media Is Getting Wrong About The “Explosive Diarrhea” Parasite – Ask Dr. Drew – Ep 644

July 16, 2026 · 1h 5m · Season 1 · Episode 644

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Dr. Drew discusses the media's portrayal of Cyclospora and features guests on grassroots organizing and viral commentary.

Cyclospora is spreading across the USA, and the media immediately began its familiar campaign of panic by calling it an “explosive diarrhea parasite.” Dr. Drew examines the press coverage of the summer outbreak and the effect of “gell-mann amnesia” that causes people to trust the media during a crisis even when they know the news media frequently twists the facts to fit a narrative. Cliff Maloney, co-author of “Run Right: A Complete Election Playbook to Win,” discusses grassroots organizing and the door-knocking ground game heading into the midterms. Plus viral commentator “Uncle Clif” Lewis on work, accountability, and going viral for speaking his mind. Cliff Maloney is an activist from the Philadelphia suburbs and CEO of Citizens Alliance. He’s a coauthor of “Run Right: A Complete Election Playbook to Win.” Follow at https://x.com/Maloney “Uncle Clif” Lewis is a veteran auto technician from Columbia, MO, and a dedicated family man who loves cars, family, and anything loud. He went viral online with raw, no-filter rants on life, work, accountability, and current events. Follow at https://x.com/ClifLewis3 「 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 」 • FATTY15 – The future of…

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