About this podcast

This insightful podcast episode features Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a distinguished Professor Emeritus of Health Policy at Stanford University, in a deep dive discussion with host Andrew Huberman. The conversation centers on critical issues facing the scientific community and public health, including strategies to improve science, restore public trust, and enhance the National Institutes of Health (NIH) operations. Dr. Bhattacharya and Dr. Huberman explore priorities for NIH funding, methods to incentivize innovative research from younger labs, and solutions to the replication crisis. They critically examine past failures, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, discussing the data and sociological factors behind lockdowns, masking, and vaccine mandates. The episode also tackles controversial topics like the vaccine–autism debate and the path to uncovering causes and cures for autism and chronic diseases. This comprehensive discussion impacts everyone, addressing fundamental questions about scientific integrity, public policy, and health outcomes that resonate both within the American context and globally.