Del Bigtree
Del Bigtree is an American television and film producer, known primarily for his work as an anti-vaccine activist. He gained prominence as a producer on the daytime talk show The Doctors, but became widely recognized for his work on the controversial documentary Vaxxed: From Cover-Up to Catastrophe (2016), which alleges a conspiracy by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to conceal information about vaccines and autism. The film was directed by Andrew Wakefield, a central figure in the anti-vaccine movement.
Bigtree is the founder of the Informed Consent Action Network (ICAN), an organization that promotes vaccine misinformation and challenges public health policies. He has been a vocal figure in the anti-vaccine movement, frequently speaking at rallies and conferences, where he promotes the idea that vaccines are unsafe and part of larger governmental and pharmaceutical conspiracies.
His outspoken views have led to numerous controversies, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, where he has been criticized for spreading misinformation about the virus and vaccines. Bigtree has often questioned the efficacy and safety of COVID-19 vaccines, aligning himself with other prominent conspiracy theorists.
Bigtree has appeared on Jones' Infowars platform, where both have discussed various anti-establishment and anti-vaccine narratives. Their association has drawn criticism from public health officials and watchdog groups who argue that such collaborations spread false information and undermine public trust in science and medicine.
Bigtree's activism continues to be a source of significant controversy in public health discourse, as he remains a polarizing figure in the debate over vaccine safety and misinformation.
Relevant Episodes by Release Date
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| 388 | 388: January 12-13, 2020 | January 12, 2020 | January 13, 2020 | January 15, 2020 | Present Day |
| 427 | 427: April 29-30, 2020 | April 29, 2020 | April 30, 2020 | May 1, 2020 | Present Day |
| 464 | 464: July 31-August 1, 2020 | July 31, 2020 | August 1, 2020 | August 3, 2020 | Present Day |
| 586 | 586: August 11-12, 2021 | August 11, 2021 | August 12, 2021 | August 16, 2021 | Present Day |
| 865 | 865: Chatting with Anna Merlan | November 1, 2023 | Knowledge Fight Interview |
