Mark Bailey & Autumn McLees: Virology - A Narrative, Not a Science. Questioning Medicine's Most Sacred Cow

Mark Bailey & Autumn McLees: Virology - A Narrative, Not a Science. Questioning Medicine's Most Sacred Cow

February 26, 2026 · 2h 11m · Episode 64

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The episode explores the narrative surrounding virology and contagion, questioning established medical beliefs and practices.

Send us Fan Mail What if the story we inherited about contagion was a hoax, and the tests we trust most don’t actually measure what we think they do? We open that door with a clear, evidence-focused tour through virology’s origins, the rise of molecular diagnostics, and the incentives that keep the “germ” frame dominant—even when the evidence falters. With Dr. Mark Bailey’s deep dive into historical experiments, cell culture practices, and PCR-era case creation, we break down how association ...

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