5. Doctor’s Orders

About this episode

Jamie Bartlett interviews Dr Aseem Malhotra about his views on Covid vaccines and the trust in institutions.

Jamie sits down with Dr Aseem Malhotra, the cardiologist who reaches millions through alternative media with his claims about Covid vaccines - and who is, he says, nervous about talking to the BBC. Jamie goes through his arguments carefully, with an open mind. But the harder question isn't whether Malhotra is right or wrong. It's what it means that so many people trust him more than they trust the institutions that are supposed to tell us the truth. Presenter: Jamie Bartlett Series Producer: Tom Pooley Sound Design: Rob Speight Production Coordinator: Neena Abdullah Original music: Coach Conrad Editor: Craig Templeton Smith A Tempo+Talker production for BBC Radio 4.

People in this episode

Host: Jamie Bartlett

Guest: Dr Aseem Malhotra

Topics covered

• Covid vaccines
• trust in institutions
• alternative media
• cardiology
• public health

Keywords

• Covid
• vaccines
• trust
• Dr Aseem Malhotra
• alternative media
• cardiologist
• BBC

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BBC, BBC Radio 4, A Tempo+Talker

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