DarkHorse Podcast
Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying
The DarkHorse Podcast is hosted by Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying. Bret and Heather both have PhDs in biology, and they seek truth and explore a wide variety of topics with their evolutionary toolkit as society loses its footing. Tune in to infamous spreaders of "Covid Disinformation" Bret and Heather for a podcast—maybe you'll like what you see!
Trans Army Black Hawk Pilot, Jo Ellis on DarkHorse
Bret Weinstein speaks with Jo Ellis, the transgender pilot with the Virginia National Guard who was wrongfully targeted by social media users as the captain of the Black Hawk helicopter that tragically crashed.Find Jo Ellis on X at https://x.com/JoEllisReally*****Sponsors:Jolie: For your best skin & hair guaranteed head to http://jolieskinco.com/DARKHORSE to try it out for yourself with FREE shipping.MUD\WTR: Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with DARKHORSE a
A Germ of Truth: The 263rd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this week’s episode, we discuss the relationship between infectious and chronic disease, and between germ theory and terrain theory of disease. Pathogens are real, and exogenous treatments like antibiotics can kill them. The health of the body is affected by diet, exercise, stress, and the microbiome, all of which can affect how susceptible a person is to getting sick from pathogens. We discuss gastric ulcers, Covid-19, pneumococcal disease, and comorbidities. Also: how do traditional vs mode
Tragic Pharma Magic in the Confirmation of RFK Jr.
Walter Kirn shares his perspective after sitting front row in the confirmation hearing of RFK Jr.Find Walter on X: https://x.com/walterkirnFind Walter at County Highway: https://www.countyhighway.com/*****Sponsors:Brain.fm: intense music that boosts productivity. Unlock your brain’s full potential free for 30 days by going to brain.fm/DARKHORSEDose: Orange shot for your Liver health. Save 30% on your first months subscription at dosedaily.co/darkhorseFresh Pressed Olive Oil Club: Scrumptious &am
Confirmation of Cool: The 262nd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this week’s episode, we discuss the Senate Confirmation Hearings of Bobby Kennedy Jr., in which the Democrats reveal a preference for anecdote over science, and work hard to maintain the status quo. As RFK seeks to Make America Healthy Again, he answers questions about infectious and chronic disease, SSRIs, Covid, farmers, autism, conspiracy theories, Medicaid and Medicare, and says with no equivocation: “I am not afraid of vested interests.” Also: Trump signs an Executive Order that will pre
Exposing Financial Fraud: Forensic Accountant & Whistleblower John McPherson on DarkHorse
Bret Weinstein speaks with John McPherson on the subject of forensic accounting and whistleblowing. McPherson highlighting his concerns about the current financial landscape and the potential for another financial crisis.*****Sponsors:MUD\WTR: Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with DARKHORSE at http://mudwtr.com/DARKHORSE #mudwtrpodDose: Save 30% on your first month of subscription by going to http://dosedaily.co/DARKHORSE or entering DARKHORSE at checkout.*****
The GOAT? The 261st Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this week’s episode, we discuss how it was to be in DC during Trump’s second Inauguration, and the MAHA ball. Then: a summary of Executive Orders: positive (e.g. freedom of speech, reality of biological sex, affirmative action, putting America first, securing our borders, establishing DOGE, J6 pardons, promoting beautiful architecture, and withdrawing from the WHO), negative (Gulf of America, the death penalty), and environmental (off-shore wind and natural gas, ANWR, fish and fires). Then: t
Unsafe at Any Speed: Dr. Toby Rogers on DarkHorse
Bret Weinstein speaks with Dr. Toby Rogers on the subject of the economics of autism.Find Toby Rogers on X at https://x.com/uTobian and on Substack at https://tobyrogers.substack.com.*****This episode is sponsored by:Jolie: For your best skin & hair guaranteed head to http://jolieskinco.com/DARKHORSE to try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. *****Join DarkHorse on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podca
Fire and a Broken Heart: The 260th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this week’s episode, we continue our discussion of the Los Angeles Fires, sharing stories, analysis, and an apology from the owner of the LA Times, a publication which endorsed Karen Bass, LA’s current mayor. Even if diversity and inclusion have value, we need skill and experience more. Then: a new molecular technique reveals the extent to which mRNA shots move around the body and trigger the immune system to destroy transfected cells; this provides strong support for Bret’s years-old hypothe
Fires, Facebook & Free Speech: The 259th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this week’s episode, we discuss the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, which has destroyed the neighborhood where Heather grew up. Why does California burn, how are fires different now than they used to be, what happens now? We discuss the Getty Villa and Palisades Village, and why we should care what happens to a wealthy neighborhood in West LA. Also: did the LA Fire Chief drinking the DEI Kool-Aid contribute to the devastation? And when are natural disasters not entirely natural? Then: Zuckerbe
Looking Back and Looking Forward: The 258th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this week’s episode, we review the past year on DarkHorse, recalling stories about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (the former president of Harvard, Boeing, Kamala Harris, Secret Service, tortillas); food (seed oils, tallow, and types of fat; the food compass; microbeef sushi; the perfect potato); pharma (vaccines and the CDC, Ozempic, Bovear, sunscreen); the Earth’s magnetic field and pole shifts; the WHO; the need for natural history museums; gender ideology (WPATH, pup handlers, the Olym
Senator Ron Johnson on the DarkHorse Podcast
Bret Weinstein speaks with Senator Ron Johnson on the subject of corruption present in COVID policies and American politics in general. They question who the “puppet masters” are and review what RFK Jr.’s stance on vaccines could bring to the upcoming administration. Finally, Bret and Senator Johnson, notorious COVID dissidents, end their discussion by considering the possibility of Fauci receiving a pardon. Find Senator Ron Johnson on X: http://x.com/RonJohnsonWI*****Join DarkHorse on Locals! G
Why Trump Wants Greenland: The 257th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this week’s episode, we discuss the World Health Organization, Greenland, Panama, and how Trump plans to interact with all of the above. Is it moral to ask for, buy, or take, other people’s land? We need to remember the Monroe Doctrine. Also: the Southern Poverty Law Center puts out an annual hate map, in which they showcase hate groups like “anti-government groups” that promote “conspiratorial and dubious views of government…as evidenced by the movement’s popular rhetoric on such issues as C
Follow the White Rabbit(s): The 256th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 256th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this week’s episode, we discuss resistance to Make America Healthy Again, and how beliefs that were once unspeakable become speakable. It used to be impossible to speak about the risks of fluoride in the water; now it’s not. It used to be impossible to question the safety of Mercury in vaccines; now it’s not. How safe is
Fear the Reaper: The 255th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 255th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this week’s episode, we discuss how to avoid confusion between moral and analytical differences, especially when it comes to politics and the state of America. Probably you have people in your life whom you love, with whom you disagree adamantly about politics. If you believe those people to share your values, then you p
The Fight Over Fat: The 254th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 254th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this week’s episode, we discuss science, scientists, and the mainstream media. How can the New York Times and The Atlantic simultaneously be so opposed to Kennedy, and so in favor of the industrial sludge being promoted by Big Pharma and Big Food? A new research result finds that women who move for a few seconds every da
Mr. Jones and Me: Nathan Jones on DarkHorse
Bret Speaks with Nathan Jones, founder of the leading manufacturer of xylitol-based products in North America, XLEAR on the subject of hidden side of human health, the nasal microbiome and other related issues. Find Nathan Jones at https://xlear.com *****Sponsors:Sundays: Dog food so tasty and healthy, even husbands swear by it. Go to http://www.sundaysfordogs.com/DARKHORSE to receive 35% off your first order.Caraway: Non-toxic, beautiful, light ceramic cookware. Go to http://Carawayhome.com/Dar
Taste the Science: The 253rd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 253rd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this week’s episode, we follow the science to fewer cow farts. Bovear, an FDA approved product that is fed to cattle to reduce their production of methane, is the result of yet more reductionist, metric-heavy research that conflates complex systems with complicated ones. Bill Gates approves, though, so what could go wron
Think Fast: The 252nd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 252nd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this week’s episode, we start with corrections from last livestream, and a bit more about seed oils. Then: dry fasting. What are the cultural and biological precedents for abstaining from all food and drink for hours or days at a time? What religious traditions include dry fasting? Are their health benefits? What are aut
What Jessica Rose Knows: Dr. Jessica Rose on DarkHorse
Bret Speaks with Dr. Jessica Rose on the subject of the rift within the COVID dissident community regarding the existence of a novel pathogen.Find Dr. Jessica Rose on X at https://x.com/JesslovesMJK and on her Substacks at https://jessicar.substack.com and https://jessica5b3.substack.com. *****Sponsors:Fresh Pressed Olive Oil: Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Club: Scrumptious & freshly harvested. Go to http://www.GetFreshDarkHorse.com to get a bottle of the best olive oil you’ve ever had for $1 ship
It Takes a Potemkin Village: The 251st Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 251st in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this week’s episode, we discuss how the Harris campaign spent their billion dollar war chest—including on celebrities who appeared to be endorsing her because they believed in her, but were actually getting paid. Also: $26 million was spent for “text message outreach,” any many people donated $10 or $20. It’s reverse Rob
Election 2024: Rescued Republic? The 250th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 250th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this week’s episode, we discuss the election results. The outcome—Trump in office, and both legislative bodies having a Republican majority—has the strong potential to be positive for everyone, and yet so many people are scared or angry. We discuss why, and provide some reasons that letting go of your fear and anger is t
Vote No on New York's Prop. 1 | Bret Weinstein and Attorney Bobbie Anne Cox
New York's Prop. 1 pretends to protect against discrimination while, in a paragraph not visible to voters, it sets the stage for a massive new wave of discrimination!Equal protection under the law is in jeopardy. If this Trojan Horse works, it will soon spread to other states.Please listen to Attorney Bobbie Anne Cox and vote down Prop. 1!Find Bobbie Anne Cox on X at https://x.com/Attorney_Cox and more on Prop. 1 at http://votenoonprop1.orgSupport the show
Shots in the Dark: Kevin McKernan on DarkHorse
Bret Speaks with Kevin McKernan on the subject of accountability and the dangers of centralized control in public and science. They discuss the complexities surrounding COVID vaccines, molecular biology, and the implications of PCR testing. The conversation touches on regulatory oversight, potential fraud in vaccine production, and the controversial presence of SV40 in vaccines, raising critical questions about public health and safety. Find Kevin McKernan at: http://anandamide.substack.com, and
Leave No American Behind: Brandon Straka on DarkHorse
Bret Speaks with Brandon Straka, founder of The Walkaway Campaign on the need for open dialogue and the pursuit of truth in political discourse. Straka shares his journey from being a lifelong Democrat to becoming a vocal supporter of independent thought.The discussion also delves into the Second Amendment, government power, and the extremism within the Democratic Party, highlighting the complexities of political identity and the motivations behind political actions.Find Brandon on X at https://
The Case for Trump: The 249th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 249th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this week’s episode, we discuss the upcoming election, and how important it is to vote. The Democratic Party has created a two-tiered system in the Courts and in federal agencies; they have inverted basic values, including equal protection under the law, the role of families, informed consent, individual sovereignty, and
Reasonable Dowd: Ed Dowd on DarkHorse
Bret Speaks with Ed Dowd on the subject of COVID-19 vaccines, focusing on the quantification of excess deaths, disabilities, and injuries.Find Ed Dowd on X at https://x.com/dowdedward, references to his research projects at https://www.humanityprojects.info and his book "Cause Unknown": The Epidemic of Sudden Deaths in 2021 & 2022 (Children’s Health Defense) https://a.co/d/gCFCCkE *****This episode is sponsored by American Hartford Gold. Get up to $5,000 of free silver on your fir
Have the parties flipped? The 248th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 248th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this week’s episode, we begin and end by geeking out on biology: why there tend to be so many molecules in organisms that humans find useful (see: turmeric and ginger), why you can’t be both the fastest and the most agile anything, and new research that finds that some Atlantic fish with leg-like appendages can taste the
Black and Blue: The 247th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 247th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this week’s episode, we discuss the “Opportunity Agenda for Black Men” being proposed by Kamala Harris—from legalizing marijuana to enacting price controls on food and rent to regulating crypto. Then: why the ascendant Right needs the traditional liberal left, and a discussion of positive feedback, and why it has become
Stupid Water: The 246th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 246 in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this week’s episode, we discuss how Kamala Harris is presenting herself, and being presented, in the mainstream media, and whether there is any misinformation therein. Then: How the reductionist, scientistic approach to human health is making us less healthy, rather than more. Examples: California requires folic acid be ad
Keep Unity Weird: The 245th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 245th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this week’s episode, we discuss the Rescue the Republic rally, after the fact: who was there, what it meant, and how it manifested in the world. Also discussed: the VP debate between Vance and Walz, and a new X (twitter) valuation.*****Our sponsors:Sundays: Dog food so tasty and healthy, even husbands swear by it. Go to
The Constitution, Unplugged: Matt Taibbi on DarkHorse
Bret speaks with Matt Taibbi on the subject of the censorship industrial complex. They discuss their views on the recent lack of reaction by traditional liberals to violations of America’s First Amendment. Join Matt Taibbi and Bret in Washington DC for Rescue the Republic on September 29th https://jointheresistance.org. Find Matt Taibbi on Substack at http://racket.news and on X at http://x.com/mtaibbi.*****Sponsors:American Hartford Gold: Get up to $5,000 of free silver on your first qualifying
The Room Is Not the Room: Dr. Jordan B. Peterson on DarkHorse
Bret Speaks with Dr. Jordan B. Peterson on the subject of his decision to join the Rescue the Republic rally in Washington, D.C. on September 29th (https://jointheresistance.org). They discuss accepting the call to adventure, making the choice to use your words truthfully, the pursuit of happiness, and the dynamism of play. Find Dr. Jordan B. Peterson on X at https://x.com/jordanbpeterson and at Peterson Academy http://petersonacademy.com*****Sponsors:Dream Recovery: silk sleep masks and pillowc
Rescue the Republic: The 244th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 244th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this week’s episode, we discuss excess deaths from 2021 on, and what the insurance industry is recommending that we do (more of the same treatments that got us into this mess!). Related: Francis Collins, the head of the National Institutes of Health during Covid, asks why “facing a common enemy” didn’t bring us together,
Drag Queen Science Hour: The 243rd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 243rd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this week’s episode, we discuss the evidence for the traps being laid by Goliath, continuing last episode’s discussion of the presidential debate. Then: sex, gender, meaning, and identity. What kind of science is being done that concludes that sex and gender are not just distinct, but unrelated? And why are 10 year olds
Traps Abound: The 242nd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 242nd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this week’s episode, we discuss the presidential debate: what happened, and how much of it constituted traps, set for us to fall in to? How was the magic trick done? Also: when people tell you who they are, believe them. Finally: bats bats bats bats bats. As insectivorous bats succumb to a fungal disease (White Nose Synd
Science, Myth, and Madness: The 241st Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 241st in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this week’s episode, we discuss food, science, and myth. Research out of Tufts University three years ago created the Food Compass—a new guide to what is healthy that rivals the Food Pyramid for sheer lunacy. Advising us that Froot Loops and Pringles are healthier choices than meat and eggs, the authors of that research
Widespread Problems in Biology: Dr. Joomi Kim on DarkHorse
Bret speaks with Dr. Joomi Kim on the discovery that some of the processes biologists use are not what they believe they are and the implications this could potentially have on science. Dr. Joomi Kim is a molecular biologist and author of the Substack, Let’s Be Clear where she challenges the mainstream narratives about COVID-19. Please note, Dr. Kim offers the following correction: “While describing the steps of western blots it may have sounded like antibodies get added before the blotting step
Bread & Circuses: The 240th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 240th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this week’s episode, we discuss joy and the Democratic Party. Who is sending all the texts asking for money to support the democrats, and what are they actually trying to accomplish? Discussion of push polls and push texts, bread and circuses, ponies and balloons. Also: the party of science doesn’t understand science. An
Is AI Conscious? The 239th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 239th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this week’s episode, we discuss AI, specifically how Grok responded to the prompt “image of Cartesian crisis,” whether AI is conscious, and whether it makes art. What is art, and are humans required to make it, or do search and memory suffice? Not art: the rendering of the national anthem at the Democratic National Conve
Plausibility, Denied: Chris Martenson on DarkHorse
Bret and Chris discuss the Trump shooting and many of the questions that must be asked in the weeks following the event.Find Chris Martenson at Peak Prosperity: https://peakprosperity.com/Find Chris Martenson on X: https://x.com/chrismartenson*****Sponsors:Pique’s Nandaka: delicious mushroom, tea, and chocolate drink that provides all day energy. Up to 20% off + free frother+beaker at www.Piquelife.com/darkhorse.Seed: Start a new healthy habit today with Seed probiotics. Use code 25DarkHorse at
Can the West Be Saved? The 238th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 238th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this week’s episode, we discuss why there is a regressive backlash against women, and how to Rescue the Republic, and Join the Resistance. On the former topic, we talk about #MeToo, Olympic athletes that aren’t what they seem, and candidates for high office who are useful only for their immutable characteristics. On the
One Bit Psy-Op: The 237th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 237th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this week’s episode, we discuss the choice of Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota, as VP for the Democrats. Is he correct that Democrats are the party of freedom, respecting one’s neighbors, and minding your own business? (No.) Also: Covid at the Olympics—they’re not done with us yet! Consider how nuts it is that we are stil
A Coup Against Merit: The 236th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 236th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this week’s episode, we discuss the attack on merit that is revealed in the Olympics Opening Ceremony. We discuss also attacks on Christianity, corporate ESG scores, the relationship of “queer culture” to gay culture, and the memory-holing of what democrats used to think about both Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Also: what
Pride and Shamelessness: The 235th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 235th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this week’s episode, we discuss the lack of transparency from the Secret Service about the assassination attempt on Trump, as revealed in part during this week’s Congressional hearing. Using Colin Ray’s “That’s my story and I’m sticking to it,” we analyze why information is being withheld from the public. Then: Portland
How Many Shooters? John Cullen on the Trump Assassination Attempt
Find John Cullen on X: https://x.com/I_Am_JohnCullenFind John Cullen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamjohncullenFind Chris Martenson’s audio analysis (mentioned by John): https://x.com/chrismartenson/status/1814114895065141491*****PaleoValley: Wide array of amazing products, including SuperFood Golden Milk and beef sticks. Go to https://paleovalley.com/darkhorse for 15% off your first order.*****Join DarkHorse on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats
Cave of Mirrors: The 234th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 234th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this week’s episode, we discuss the assassination attempt on Trump’s life, and the security and media landscape in which this happened. Are we all in a modern Plato’s Cave that has become a hall of mirrors, such that we can be sitting right next to someone, seeing a totally different reality? How can we evaluate differen
Exquisite Failures: The 233rd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 233rd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this week’s episode, we discuss The Hope Accord, which calls for the “immediate suspension of Covid-19 mRNA vaccine products.” We encourage you to sign it. Then: wisdom from Charlie Munger on why we should prefer a world in which some people are not compensated for their losses (even if they didn’t deserve to lose), over
Common Sense, Inverted: The 232nd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 232nd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this week’s episode, we discuss the 248th anniversary of the founding of the United States, with readings from Common Sense and the Declaration of Independence. Then: deep state vs. shallow state, and how it came to be that news = New York Times ^-1, and health = CDC^-1. Discussing the biggest story of 2020—the corruptio
More Than one Way to Skin a Knee: Lenore Skenazy on DarkHorse
Lenore Skenazy is “America’s Worst Mom”, founder of Free Range Kids and President of Let Grow. Bret talks to her about parenting in an era of zero risk.Find Lenore on X: https://x.com/FreeRangeKids (@FreeRangeKids)Find Let Grow at their website: https://letgrow.org/*****PaleoValley: Wide array of amazing products, including SuperFood Golden Milk and beef sticks. Go to https://paleovalley.com/darkhorse for 15% off your first order.*****Join DarkHorse on Locals! Get access to our Discord server,
Lie to a Tyrant: The 231st Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 231st in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this week’s episode, we discuss the Supreme Court’s decision in Biden v Missouri, and its implications for free speech and censorship; the presidential debate that will exclude Kennedy; and the release of Julian Assange—all possible tactics to control public conversation. Also: what does an AI deep fake of Dave Chappelle
It’s not Complicated: The 230th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 230th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this week’s episode, we discuss air quality in Los Angeles, and how California led the way in making catalytic converters standard in cars across the United States. Now, that regulatory apparatus is being used for less honorable ends, as legislators consider mandating the inclusion of folic acid in all tortilla products.
Monsters, Spotted: The 229th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 229th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this week’s episode, we discuss empathy, sympathy, and theory of mind; corporate personhood, psychopathic behavior, and the limitations of humans; kin selection, and reciprocity, both direct and indirect. Then: utopias, and why they fail, from the hero of Er in Plato’s Republic to the Singularity. And we discuss the huma
Wouldn’t Put it Past ‘Em: The 228th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 228th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this week’s episode, we discuss the WHO, International Health Regulations, and this week’s rally in Geneva. Also: major concessions in the Covid narrative. And: avian flu (H5N1). Finally: on the joys of motorcycling in the Alps with one’s son.*****Our sponsors:Timeline: Accelerate the clearing of damaged mitochondria to
Truth Seeking in a Dark Age | Phil Harper on DarkHorse
Bret talks to Phil Harper on his recent trip to the UK. They discuss the process of truth seeking and how our present dark age affects it.Find Phil on X: @phillyharper (https://twitter.com/phillyharper)Find Phil on Substack: https://philharper.substack.com/Cartoon mentioned at minute 56: https://imgix.bustle.com/lovelace/uploads/1055/dba34200-2841-0133-775b-0aecee5a8273.jpg?w=760&h=508&fit=crop&crop=faces&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=50&dpr=2*****PaleoValley: Wide array of am
Who Wins & WHO Loses? The 227th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 227th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we discuss the failure of the WHOs Pandemic Preparedness Treaty—what it means, what the world did right, and what Goliath may have learned from the experience against a scrappy band of emergent Davids. Also: who cheats in high school sports, who does not, and what the Washington State Track and Field meet i
Science Friction: The 226th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 226th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we discuss a new breakthrough in plant genetics: polyploid potatoes and corn from Ohalo Genetics, which are claimed to double the harvest from individual plants. Beginning with a discussion of naturally occurring polyploidy in other species, including frogs, we analyze the discussion of Ohalo’s new products
Russelling with God | Russell Brand on DarkHorse
Bret talks to Russell Brand in the wake of his Baptism.Find Russell on X: @rustyrockets (https://x.com/rustyrockets)Find Russell on Rumble: https://rumble.com/russellbrand*****Moink: Delicious grass-fed and grass-finished beef and lamb, pastured pork and chicken, and wild caught Alaskan salmon. Visit www.moinkbox.com/darkhorse to get a year’s worth of bacon free when you sign up.*****Join DarkHorse on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, a
Everything Under the Sun: The 225th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 225th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we discuss assassination attempts, the sun, pharmaceuticals, and the American presidency. Assassination: Robert Fico, the president of Slovakia, was shot several days after announcing that his country would reject the WHO Pandemic Treaty. The sun: last weekend’s dramatic aurora were the visible manifestatio
Apocalypse When? Ben Davidson on DarkHorse
Live at 12:30 PT, May 10th. Bret and Ben discuss potential impacts of the sun on humanity in the coming days.Find Ben Davidson on X: @SunWeatherMan (https://twitter.com/SunWeatherMan)*****Join DarkHorse on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse.locals.com/Check out the DHP store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://www.darkhorsestore.org/Theme Mus
Anecdote in Science: The 224th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 224th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we discuss animal behavior: the implications of an orangutan using a medicinal plant to treat a wound, and the one-off videos that we’ve all seen—of cats preventing toddlers from falling, of a beluga whale retrieving a woman’s phone. What does this say about the minds of these other organisms, and about us?
Never Alone: The 223rd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 223rd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we discuss science and religion, materialism and other ways of understanding our world. Can analysis and quantification explain everything? Can narrative, intuition, and creativity? All are or should be part of the scientific process; science is incomplete with only one mode. We also discuss models, how the
We're Beating the WHO – With Dr. Kat Lindley
Dr. Kat Lindley is the President of the Global Health Project. Bret Talks to her about the state of the World Health Organization Pandemic Treaty.Find Dr. Lindley on X: @KLVeritas (https://twitter.com/KLVeritas)*****Sponsors: PaleoValley: Wide array of amazing products, including SuperFood Golden Milk and beef sticks. Go to https://paleovalley.com/darkhorse for 15% off your first order.Sole: Carefully designed, personally moldable footbeds for healthy feet. Go to https://yoursole.com/darkhorse t
Why Darwin was Right: The 222nd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 222nd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we discuss evolution, and how we know that it is true. We discuss the different kinds of beliefs that people have—beliefs that attempt to reconcile with reality, vs beliefs that reconcile with social standing and comfort. If your beliefs put you on the outs with your friends, do you change your beliefs, or
The Untold Story of Polio – Forrest Maready on DarkHorse
Forrest Maready is the author of “The Moth in the Iron Lung”, among other books. It tells a very different story of the Polio epidemic than the one you are likely familiar with, a story with radically different implications for health and medicine. Bret talks with Forest about his book and his interpretation of the evidence with an evolutionary bent to the conversation.Buy the Moth in the Iron Lung: https://a.co/d/dvYehmhFollow Forest on X: https://x.com/forrestmaready*****Join DarkHorse on Loca
Babies Not on the Level: The 221st Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
One month free DarkHorse Locals: https://darkhorse.locals.com/support/promo/DARKHORSE1MONTHIn this 221st in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we discuss men competing against women in women’s sport, and the new research that shows there’s no problem at all. We are in a world of science cosplay, full of science skin suits. Then: cancel culture and its mirror
Intellectual Stockholm Syndrome: The 220th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Get 1 month free at the DarkHorse Locals channel: https://darkhorse.locals.com/support/promo/DARKHORSE1MONTHIn this 220th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we discuss the modern Dark Age. Topics include informational advantage, entropy, and reason. We discuss whether all static rules are gameable, and whether adjusting your model to increase predictive p
Normalizing Normativity: The 219th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 219th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we discuss evolution and intelligent design, and why the failures of institutions and institutional science during Covid are causing people to question everything that science has concluded. We also discuss motonormativity—aka car brain—both steel manning it as a concept, and critiquing the research that na
Covid Through a Pathologists Eye: Ryan Cole on DarkHorse
Bret Speaks with Ryan Cole about his role as a Covid dissident over the last 4 years, and his unique viewpoint as a pathologist.Find Ryan Cole on X: @drcole12 (https://twitter.com/drcole12)*****Join DarkHorse on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse.locals.com/Check out the DHP store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://www.darkhorsestore.org/The
Original Syndrome: The 218th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 218th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we discuss plants, a lot, in service of understanding what a “syndrome” is, and why it matters. This is not mere semantics, but if you feel that it is, focus on the tropical forests instead! There are plenty of bats to go around. What can you predict about the pollinators of flowers that are bright and show
Unsettling Science – Rebutting the Experts
Bret Swanson put together an excellent slide deck to accompany this podcast, find it here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5vaooui2r15zayv1kl2ye/2024-3-23-Dan-Wilson-Response-Slide-Deck.pdf?rlkey=3t5uizv3e0gep2q3vydouwtl7&dl=0*****Find Bret Swanson on X: @JBSay (https://twitter.com/JBSay)Find Bret Swanson on Substack: http://infonomena.substack.com/Find Joomi Kim on X: @JoomiKim1 (https://twitter.com/JoomiKim1)Find Joomi Kim on Substack: https://joomi.substack.com/*****PaleoValley: Wide array
The Question is Moot: The 217th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 217th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we discuss the Supreme Court, the First Amendment, Covid, censorship, DEI, the Rawlsian Veil of Ignorance, and affirmative action, in the context of Murthy v State of Missouri. We also talk about Goliath being a combination of emergence and collusion, and how facts are being used to support existing narrati
Surgical Sophistry: The 216th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 216th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we discuss the WPATH files—internal documents from the World Professional Association on Transgender Health—which were released this month. In them, we find evidence that clinicians are encouraging hormonal and surgical interventions on young people who are too young to consent, have not been informed of th
Contested Development: The 215th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 215th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we discuss the CDC’s new super simple recommendations on respiratory viruses, and learn from the CDC that treatment can be prevention. While the CDC never mentions vitamin D in these new guidelines, a new meta-analysis finds that vitamin D supplementation is protective against bad Covid outcomes, especially
The Evolution of Rational Monsters
Dr. Michael Bryant is a professor of History and Legal Studies at Bryant University. Dr. Jonny Hudson has a Ph.D. in Holocaust and Genocide Studies. Bret talks with the two of them about Jonny’s recent dissertation which applies an evolutionary lens to the Holocaust.*****Sponsors:Listening.com: Go to listening.com/DARKHORSE or use code DARKHORSE at checkout, listeners of DarkHorse get 1 whole month free.Fast Growing Trees: Healthy, happy trees delivered to your door, with 30 day Alive and Thrive
Polite Society Can Kill You: The 214th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 214th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we discuss polite society, RSV, and Google’s Gemini. Under what circumstances should we listen to, or defer to, the will of polite society? How can we tell if those conditions are changing? With regard to RSV (Respiratory Syncitial Virus), how deadly is it? To whom? What drugs—vaccinations and otherwise—are
What’s the Return on ROI? The 213th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 213th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we discuss sex, gender, and plants. First up: sex is binary, gender is downstream of sex, and rare Disorders of Sexual Development do not put the lie to the sex binary. Then: Duke University is deep-sixing its world class herbarium. We discuss the value of natural history museums, and of libraries, and defe
Bjorn Lomborg on the DarkHorse Podcast
Bjorn Lomborg is the president of the Copenhagen Consensus Center and author of the recent book, Best Things First.Copenhagen Consensus: https://copenhagenconsensus.com/Best Things First: https://www.amazon.com/Best-Things-First-BjornLomborg/dp/1940003482/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=8-1 *****VanMan: Tallow and honey balm, and many other animal based personal care products. Go to vanmanscompany.com/darkhorse and use code darkhorse for 10% off your first order.*****Find Bret Weinste
Deadly Serious Games: The 212th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 212th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we discuss how to build your own boot camp, with principles including the courage cascade, flak over the target, recognizing the distinction between signal and noise, random vs systematic error, “the room is not the room,” OODA loops, and keeping separate track of analytics and morals. Also: how a new ant i
The Science of Conspiracy: The 211th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 211th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we discuss Winter and seasonality, before a longer discussion of overfitting, shoe-horning, and straight-jacketing. How do models, collusion, and Occam’s Razor contribute to how we understand the world? Why are generalists better situated to interpret complexity than are specialists? Then: how good is the s
Trojan Migration? The 210th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 210th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we discuss hypotheses about the border situation. Having just returned from Panama, Bret hypothesizes that there are two immigrations happening: the migration driven by the pursuit of greater economic opportunities in the United States, which includes people from all over the world, and a lot of families; a
Peril in The Main Stream: The 209th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 209th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we discuss misinformation and how dangerous it is, especially to mainstream researchers and media. We dissect research that claims to find evidence that “doing your own research” actually cements false views, and find that the research itself is so methodologically flawed as to be incapable of delivering ac
Diversity, Equity, & Explosive Decompression: The 208th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 208th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we discuss how not to hand Goliath a win. Letting Goliath in on the social landscape of the dissidents, on the petty feuds and disagreements, is giving it power that it should not have. And we discuss Boeing’s 737-9 Max airplanes: the one that blew out a door plug above Oregon; the FAA’s response to that “i
The Dream Team Scheme: The 207th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 207th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we sort out the strange reaction to Bret’s recent appearance on Tucker Carlson. What do all mobs have in common? What are the differences between critique and competition? We also talk about fat: from butter to olive oil to canola oil, what should you fry in? Are saturated fats bad for you? What are the dif
#206: A Science-Like Substance (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 206th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we discuss new year’s resolutions. The Oregon Health Authority has requested, using data kind of but not really from the CDC, that we resolve to get vaccinated! Then: a short reading from Natural Selections. And: What happened to Claudine Gay, the now-resigned president of Harvard, and why is anyone surpris
#205: The World we Leave (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 205th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we briefly discuss solar storms, Carrington events, and the possible failure of the electrical grid. Then: what does the absence of organisms where they once were mean? In the Exumas, Bahamas, this month, there were no laughing gulls. Eight months ago they were abundant in the same place. Could they be migrati
100 Years of Wisdom: B17 Pilot on the DarkHorse Podcast
Martin Agegian is 100 years old at the time of recording. He served in World War II as a B17 Pilot, and has stories from a life full of wisdom and intrigue. Bret and he discuss his life on the DarkHorse Podcast.Buy Martin’s book: https://www.amazon.com/God-Bless-Amerika-Martin-Agegian/dp/0692435530*****Find Bret Weinstein on Twitter: @BretWeinstein, and on Patreon. Please subscribe to this channel for more long form content like this, and subscribe to the clips channel @DarkHorse Podcast Clips f
#204 In Defense of the Indefensible (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 204th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we discuss science and faith, in the context of the recent court ruling that will keep Trump off the ballot in Colorado. We discuss failure modes, which include, yes, faith, and science, and falsificationism, and rationality, and more. All of these are useful in some contexts, some much more than others, but n
#203 Cause of Death (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 203rd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode we once again discuss college presidents, in light of what is happening at Harvard and other elite schools. We talk about historical and bureaucratic constraint, Evergreen, consulting firms, and plagiarism, and, in a related story, how someone acting on behalf of the Mayor of Boston mistakenly invited all 13 ci
Ain’t no Rock and Roll: Brad Skistimas on the DarkHorse Podcast
Bret Speaks with Brad Skistimas of Five Times August in the wake of his newest release: “Ain’t No Rock and Roll”Find Five Times August on X: @FiveTimesAugust (https://twitter.com/FiveTimesAugust)Find Five Times August at: https://www.fivetimesaugust.com/*****This episode is sponsored by The Wellness Company: Services and supplements including Spike Support Formula, for vaccine injuries and long Covid. Go to twc.health/DARKHORSE to save 15% of your order.*****Find Bret Weinstein on X: @BretWeinst
#202: Social Justice Elevator Music (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 202nd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode we discuss the Congressional hearing in which the presidents of several elite universities are asked whether calling for the genocide of Jews constitute bullying or harassment. We call out the double standard revealed by their actions, and their answers. Then we discuss the impressive efforts by Pfizer to engag
2023 Holiday Gift Special – The Evolutionary Lens #202
In this special 2023 gift episode of DarkHorse, we talk about some gifts that might make your loved ones happy.Mentioned in this episode:From Silk to Pastries: https://open.substack.com/pub/naturalselections/p/giftingDarkHorse Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0uPv6Wgj23sMscnYzFB15M?si=f479e10d92114632Hand carved wooden spoons, and “Carving Out a Living on the Land,” both by Emmet Von Driesche: https://www.emmetvandriesche.comChelsea Green Publishing: https://www.chelseagreen.c
#201: Unchecked & Out of Balance (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 201st in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode we discuss New York’s emergency rule 2.13, which has now been reinstated after being overturned, and which paves the way for quarantine camps in order to “control the spread of a highly contagious communicable disease.” We also discuss penguins, their ability to tell each other apart based on the dots on their
Gaslighting the Vaccine Injured: A DarkHorse Story
Nick Gibson is a long-time participant in Bret’s Patreon discussions. In this episode, Nick and Bret discuss his experience through covid and his shift in perspective.*****Our sponsors:PaleoValley: Wide array of amazing products, including SuperFood Golden Milk and beef sticks. Go to https://paleovalley.com/darkhorse for 15% off your first order.Vivo Barefoot: Shoes for healthy feet—comfortable and regenerative, enhances stability and tactile feedback. Go to www.vivobarefoot.com/us/darkhorse15 t
#200: Is Nothing Sacred? (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 200th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode we discuss gender equity in infant care, and what makes workplaces so toxic that women are leaving academia. And we give thanks to many of the people who stood up to tyranny and lies in the last few years.*****Our sponsors:Biom: NOBS is a different, superior way to clean your teeth. Try it, you’ll never go back
#199: Surgical Totalitarianism (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 199th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode we discuss the FCC’s plan to expand the scope of their reach to…everything, in the name of equity (of broadband access). We compare this move to that of the WHO, and also to what happened at Evergreen, and to pretty much all “equity” maneuvers ever. We discuss the spread of viral information on-line, and how Re
#198: Czech Your Privilege (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 198th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode we discuss the West, the West West, and the West West West. Following recent travels in Prague, London, and Denver, we talk about how Prague seems to keeping the embers of the West alive—through noble subversion, shared knowledge of musical traditions, cobbled streets, and more. We discuss anti-semitism—its abs
The Illusion of Consensus: Rav Arora on the DarkHorse Podcast
Bret speaks with Rav Arora on the DarkHorse Podcast. They cover the failure of institutions, what we might build in their place, and how we get thereFind Rav at his Joint Substack with Jay Bhattacharya: https://www.illusionconsensus.com/Find Rav on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ravarora1*****Sponsors:The Wellness Company: Services and supplements including Spike Support Formula, for vaccine injuries and long Covid. Go to twc.health/DARKHORSE to save 15% of your order.PaleoValley: Wide array of am
Cluster B World: Joshua Slocum on the DarkHorse Podcast
Bret Speaks with Joshua Slocum of the Disaffected Podcast on DarkHorse. They discuss personality disorders, blame, societal failure, and the links therein.Find Joshua on X: https://twitter.com/DisaffectedPodFind Joshua on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF_kJax21k2zVlc3tJn-22Q*****Sponsors:Mindbloom: at-home ketamine therapy. Use code DARKHORSE at www.Mindbloom.com to receive $100 off your first six session program.PaleoValley: Wide array of amazing products, including SuperFood Golden
Entropy, Energy & The 4th Frontier: Chris Martenson on DarkHorse
Bret speaks with Chris Martenson of Peak Prosperity on the DarkHorse podcast. Find Chris on X: https://twitter.com/chrismartensonFind Chris at Peak Prosperity: https://peakprosperity.com/*****Find Bret Weinstein on Twitter: @BretWeinstein, and on Patreon. Please subscribe to this channel for more long form content like this, and subscribe to the clips channel @DarkHorse Podcast Clips for short clips of all our podcasts. Check out the DHP store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dir
#197 WHO’s Your Daddy (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 197th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode we discuss the WHO’s proposed amendments to their 2005 International Health Regulations. It’s not good, as lawyer Philipp Kruse, and John Campbell, have already pointed out. These amendments, should they be approved, will mark the end of science, of democracy, and of justice. Then we discuss complexity, how to
#196 War on Our Minds (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 196th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode we discuss astronomical events, like today’s annular eclipse—that exist with or without human awareness of them. What would the ancients have thought of an eclipse? We discuss science, and the risk to us all as we take the S out of STEM, leaving an applied, human-centric set of fields that are missing their fou
#195: Hanlon’s Sledge Hammer (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 195th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode we discuss the attacks on Israel by Hamas on October 7. We discuss values: Old Testament versus the West. We discuss frontiers, both legitimate and illegitimate, and terrorism. We discuss land rights and first peoples. We discuss the “Coalition Slicer-Dicer” and the perverse incentives of those who would keep u
The Israel Attacks: Beyond the Obvious with Efrat Fenigson
Efrat Fenigson is an independent Journalist, Podcaster, Israeli Citizen & Covid dissident. In the wake of the October 7th terrorist attacks on Israel, she has provided insight into the situation from inside Israel on X (Twitter). Bret and Efrat discuss the current state of affairs and the situation unfolding as we speak. Due to the timely nature of this episode, it is important to note that this was filmed at 8PM Israel time on October 10, 2023, and released several hours later.It is also of
#194 Ragtag Fugitive Science (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 194th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, which was awarded for nucleoside base modifications that enabled the development of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19. We discuss the innovation for which the prize was awarded, what some of the known effects are, and what has been claimed about the (lack
#193 The Reactionary Clap Trap (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 193rd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode we discuss the middle-ground scramble by the mainstream media to defeat those who would think for themselves by inventing slurs like “conspiracy theorist influencer” and “reactionary trap.” Harper’s says that “insurgency” is threatening the Democratic Party. The Atlantic invokes a world in which “mistakes don’t
#192 How Now New World Cow (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 192nd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode we discuss how cattle got to the New World, and when and from where, and what that implies about the first cowboys. We discuss the fact that Nature published this compelling piece of research, and Science reported on it all wrong. We marvel that Nature admits that “scientists are under attack for someone else’s
Creon Levit on the DarkHorse Podcast
Creon was employed as a scientist at NASA Ames Research Center for over 30 years working in applied physics, aerodynamics, data visualization, computational chemistry, molecular nanotechnology, celestial mechanics, launch systems, optics, and satellite systems engineering. Since 2015 he has been chief technologist at Planet Labs - a satellite imaging company headquartered in San Francisco. Creon is a Planet Fellow at Planet Labs and a Senior Fellow at the Foresight institute. He serves on variou
#191: Fight Back and Win (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 191st in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss climate science, models, and assumptions. How do urban heat, and assumptions of low vs high solar variability, affect climate models? Should apparent consensus among climate scientists give one pause? Are non-scientist humans capable of thinking for themselves? We discuss the difference between the
#190: Burden of Truth (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 190th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss Biden and the job he hopes to finish, Covid in the White House and the U.S. Open, what the socialists think we should do about Covid, how Martina Navratilova sees the future of women’s sports, Title IX, sense-making when the experts aren’t making sense, how to tell good heterodoxy from bad, and more
On Skepticism: Michael Shermer & Jeremy Rys on DarkHorse
Michael Shermer is the Founding Publisher of Skeptic magazine, the host of the podcast The Michael Shermer Show, and a Presidential Fellow at Chapman University where he teaches Skepticism 101. For 18 years he was a monthly columnist for Scientific American. He writes a weekly Substack column. He is the author of New York Times bestsellers Why People Believe Weird Things and The Believing Brain, Why Darwin Matters, The Science of Good and Evil, The Moral Arc, Heavens on Earth, and Giving the Dev
#189: Evidence Free Medicine (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 189th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss twitter, free speech, and why zero is a special number. Bret sings a little, and invokes Ray Bradbury. Then we discuss a surgeon who is proud to do “non-binary” surgeries, and another doctor who describes how enforcement of Covid policies helped silence doctors who were critical of trans ideology. W
#188: Play the Hand You Are Dealt (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 188th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss medicine, scientific publishing, and just how bad things have gotten. The New England Journal of Medicine declined to publish a letter that would have provided valuable scientific context for a paper they recently published, and we discuss Bret’s reserve capacity hypothesis regarding the evolution o
The Lahaina Fire – Jeremy Lee Quinn on DarkHorse
This was originally broadcast live on August 18, 2023 while Jeremy was on the ground on Maui. We had to reupload do to technical difficulties. Jeremy on Twitter: @jeremyreporter (https://twitter.com/jeremyreporter)Jeremy on Instagram: jeremyreporter (https://www.instagram.com/jeremyreporter/) ***** Find Bret Weinstein on Twitter: @BretWeinstein, and on Patreon. Please subscribe to this channel for more long form content like this, and subscribe to the clips channel @DarkHorse Podcast Clips for
#187 Outsiders (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 187th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss why we are sitting outside: Covid does not transmit outside, and this has been clear for well over three years now. Then we discuss story and storytelling, paths diverging in a wood, and the need for all stories within one universe to reconcile. We discuss narrative, gender ideology, male and female
Web3 Working Group – DarkHorse Podcast
Bret Speaks with Amy and Devon James of the Web3 Working Group. They discuss internet history, the future of our internet, and the pitfalls we should avoid. Find the Web3 Working Group at their website: https://www.web3wg.org/Find the Web3 Working Group on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@web3wgFind the Web3 Working Group on Twitter: https://twitter.com/web3wg ***** Our Sponsor: MUD\WTR: is a coffee alternative with mushrooms and herbs (and cacao!) and is delicious, with 1/7 the caffeine as cof
#186: Besting the Experts (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 186th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss the mechanism of action by which the mRNA vaccines cause heart damage, following the publication of relevant research in Science Immunology. We discuss the nature of science, both empirical and theoretical, and why the eclipsing of theoretical science by the empiricists is dangerous. We discuss how
Pharma: Not Their First Rodeo – Umberto Meduri & Paul Marik on DarkHorse
**At 6:35 Umberto says “in 2000” instead of the intended “in 2020”Umberto Meduri is a professor of pharmaceutical sciences, and a former professor of medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, in Memphis Tennessee.Paul Marik is quadruple boarded in Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Neuro Critical Care, and Nutrition Science. Paul Marik was a tenured professor of Medicine, and chief of the division of pulmonary and critical care medicine at the University of Virginia
#185: Why Would They Lie About That? (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 185th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss new research that finds that 1 in 35 people getting a Moderna booster suffered heart damage, and ask whether it is only the spike protein, or also the mRNA platform more generally, that is at fault. We discuss the eradication of selective pressure in mRNA “vaccines” that do not include the actual pa
Censorship Industrial Complex: Bret Speaks with Michael Shellenberger on the Darkhorse Podcast
Bret Speaks with Michael Shellenberger for the second time on the DarkHorse Podcast. They discuss censorship, the intelligence apparatus, and political disagreement with decency. Find Shellenberger on Substack: https://public.substack.com/Find Shellenberger on Twitter: https://twitter.com/shellenberger *****Our Sponsors:Hillsdale College: Since 1844, Hillsdale has been providing an education focused on freedom and character. Go hillsdale.edu/DARKHORSE to register for any of 39 free on-line cours
#184: Suspend Your Disbelief (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 184th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss RuPaul’s Drag Race, Barbie, and the deep state. How do drag and Barbie reveal similar confusions about sex and gender, feminism, and whether or not you’ve been red-pilled? Are drag queens women? Is Barbie? Then: an exploration of the meaning of the term “deep state,” its implications for recent Amer
#183: Uninventing the West (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 183rd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss the predictable descent of the West into a tribal battle over resources, following from the corrupt rent-seeking elites’ destruction of the system of competence and merit which fueled the boom of the 20th century. More specifically, we discuss FreedomFest, libertarians and liberty, RFK Jr. and his f
Recapturing the Narrative: Bret Speaks with Mike Nayna on the Darkhorse Podcast
*****View on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v2ysgoo-recapturing-the-narrative-bret-speaks-with-mike-nayna-on-the-darkhorse-podc.html***** Bret Speaks with Mike Nayna in the wake of his release of the Reformers film series. They discuss the art of conveying meaning, narrative, and the current moment. Find Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikenaynaFind Mike on Substack: https://michaelnayna.substack.com/ *****Our Sponsor:House of Macadamias: Delicious and nutritious macadamia nuts, in all sorts of
#182: Gender Surrender (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 182nd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss the herbicide atrazine, its effects on reproductive development in amphibians, its persistence in the environment, its safety testing, and its valorization by the New York Times and the CDC. We also discuss male nipples—why do they exist?—and the CDC’s ongoing capitulation to stupid with its glossar
#181: The Slow Creep of Institutional Entropy (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
*****Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v2y8952-bret-and-heather-181st-darkhorse-podcast-livestream.html***** In this 181st in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss higher ed—its goals and freedoms, how it is failing, what can be done to fix it. We discuss a thought experiment regarding the Special Olympics. We discuss new research on sex differences i
#180 Allergies, Adjuvants, & Affirmative Action (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
*****Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v2xdg7m-bret-and-heather-180th-darkhorse-podcast-livestream.html*****In this 180th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.We begin by discussing Bret’s 2021 conversation with RFK Jr., which DarkHorse released this week—why the delay, and what revelations are therein? Then we discuss adjuvants in killed virus vaccines, and whether the inte
RFK Jr From the Vault | Unreleased Darkhorse Podcast from 2021
In November 2021, Bret spoke to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on the DarkHorse podcast. It was unreleased, until now. Find RFK on Twitter: (https://twitter.com/RobertKennedyJr)Find RFK on his campaign website: (https://www.kennedy24.com/)Read his book: The Real Anthony Fauci (amazon.com/Real-Anthony-Fauci-Democracy-Childrens-ebook/dp/B08XQYGC68) ***** Find Bret Weinstein on Twitter: @BretWeinstein, and on Patreon. Please subscribe to this channel for more long form content like this, and subscribe to
Bret Speaks with Vivek Ramaswamy on the Darkhorse Podcast
*****View on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v2w3dsa-bret-speaks-with-vivek-ramaswamy-on-the-darkhorse-podcast.html***** Bret Speaks with 2024 Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. They discuss the characteristics that define a proper person for the role of US president, the values necessary to lead the country, and the unique position this election occupies. ***** Our sponsors: iHerb: carefully-curated selection of wellness products at terrific value on an easy to use site. Go to www.iherb.com and
#179: Science Strong & Fragile (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
*****Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v2vg6l3-bret-and-heather-173rd-darkhorse-podcast-livestream.html***** In this 179th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. We begin this episode by discussing the hazards of mind-reading: Does disagreeing with a Day of Absence mean that you are racist? Does being hesitant about Covid vaccines mean that you don’t think Covid is a serious
#178: Cheating as National Pastime (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
*****Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v2up8u5-bret-and-heather-178th-darkhorse-podcast-livestream.html***** In this 178th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. Should men be competing in women’s sports? Do men who do so exhibit sophistry and cheating? What are the implications of Trump’s arraignment, and of the fact that MSNBC would not live broadcast his speech afterwards?
The War on Ivermectin: Bret Speaks with Pierre Kory on the Darkhorse Podcast
Bret Speaks with Pierre Kory in the wake of his recent book publication. They discuss the governmental and pharmacological campaign against Ivermectin, an effective prophylactic and treatment measure for Covid-19, and the harm done. Buy Pierre’s book: War on Ivermectin (https://www.amazon.com/War-Ivermectin-Medicine-Millions-Pandemic-ebook/dp/B09T4K2YTV)Find Pierre at the FLCCC: https://covid19criticalcare.com/ ***** Find Bret Weinstein on Twitter: @BretWeinstein, and on Patreon. Please subscr
#177: Upgrading Skepticism (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
*****Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v2t8xe0-bret-and-heather-177th-darkhorse-podcast-livestream.html?mref=256aqg&mc=eh4u2***** In this 177th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. Picking up from last week, how has the book, Where There Is No Doctor, been updated for the 2022 edition? From breast-feeding to medicines, obesity to sterility, the book has remained excelle
#176: Rigging the Game (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v2rtyii-bret-and-heather-176th-darkhorse-podcast-livestream.html?mref=256aqg&mc=eh4u2 ***** In this 176th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. The decline of science at the FDA has become unmanageable—so argues BMJ, a leading medical journal, and they’ve got the receipts to back up the claim. Meanwhile, the FDA is advocating that we all
The Dawn of AGI: Bret Speaks with Alexandros Marinos on the Darkhorse Podcast
Bret Speaks Alexandros Marinos on the dawning of the AI age. Where are we, where are we headed, and how should we react? Find Alexandros on Twitter: @alexandrosM (https://twitter.com/alexandrosM)Find Alexandros at his Substack: Do Your Own Research (https://doyourownresearch.substack.com/) ***** Find Bret Weinstein on Twitter: @BretWeinstein, and on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/bretweinstein). Please subscribe to this channel for more long form content like this, and subscribe to the clips
#174: Return to Nuremberg (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 175th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In the last three years we have witnessed mass violations of the Hippocratic Oath, and of the Nuremberg Code. Which of the 10 principles of the Code have been breached during Covid—or indeed, have any notbeen? Why is the WHO simultaneously crowing about pushing Covid vaccines on Africans, and launching a fear campaign against
#174: Take Care (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 174th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. The Press Secretary said this week that “These are our kids. They belong to all of us.” Conservatives had a predictable meltdown. Is she right, or is she wrong? What are the “sides” in this debate? Are there more than two sexes? Can a human transition between sexes? Are we sliding back towards regressive gender norms, and emb
#173: Would You Believe… (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 173rd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. First up this week, we discuss SARS-CoV2—again!—in light of new research that finds no evidence for a zoonotic origin at the Huanan Seafood Market. Science is not faring well these days. We also discuss AI “doomers,” and why that’s a misleading epithet. A new product that’ll keep your produce fresh with absolutely no downside
#172, 20 Years Later (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 172nd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. First up this week, we discuss Spring and sea stars (also known as starfish, and asteroids). Then we discuss “new” research being discussed in the New York Times which finds that long telomeres shorten life, a prediction made by Bret over 20 years ago. We discuss hypothesis, theory, science and citation, and observe that “sci
#171: Internet Beyond the Wall (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 171st in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.This week we discuss why businesses aren’t acting like businesses. Why did Fox fire Tucker Carlson? Why did Anheuser-Busch hire Dylan Mulvaney? Why did Twitter of old throw people off for engaging in WrongThink? Why does YouTube continue to strike people for talking to the wrong people—people like democratic candidate for pres
#170: It’s my Earth Day too, Yeah (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 170th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week we discuss the sun and the Earth. Near Infrared Radiation (NIR) from the sun penetrates deep inside our bodies, where it stimulates our mitochondria to produce subcellular melatonin, a potent antioxidant. Spend time outside to reap the health benefits. And: It is Earth Day! Let us reject reductionism, specialization
Feminism Against Progress: Bret Weinstein Speaks with Mary Harrington on the Darkhorse Podcast
Bret speaks with Mary Harrington in the leadup to the launch of her new book, Feminism Against Progress. Find Mary on Substack: https://reactionaryfeminist.substack.com/Find Mary on Twitter: https://twitter.com/moveincircles ***** Find Bret Weinstein on Twitter: @BretWeinstein, and on Patreon. Please subscribe to this channel for more long form content like this, and subscribe to the clips channel @DarkHorse Podcast Clips for short clips of all our podcasts. Check out the DHP store! Epic tabby
#169: Free Speech & Friendly Fire (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 169th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week we discuss sports bras, Twitter, AI, electric unicycles, and AIDS. Sports bras are a useful item of clothing for women engaged in certain kinds of sports; they are not a fashion accessory, but are being used as such, and as a weapon in the culture wars. Then: Substack announced a new product that will be compete wit
#168: Orwell 2.0 (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 168th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week we discuss twitter mobs, and Thomas Sowell’s Intellectuals and Society, with example after example of how the media filters reality and creates fiction while burying reality: from famine to homelessness, gun control to unemployment. We also discuss science, a field—like journalism—that is supposed to be working in p
Unknown Origin: Bret Weinstein Speaks with Jeremy Rys on the Darkhorse Podcast
Bret Speaks with Jeremy Rys on the topic of alien life, contact, and how to come at this topic analytically with proper care. Find Jeremy at his website: https://alienscientist.com/Find Jeremy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/alienscientist ***** Find Bret Weinstein on Twitter: @BretWeinstein, and on Patreon. Please subscribe to this channel for more long form content like this, and subscribe to the clips channel @DarkHorse Podcast Clips for short clips of all our podcasts. Check out the DH
#167: AGI: Where Will it End? (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 167th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. It’s our three-year anniversary doing these livestreams!This week we revisit raccoon dogs and the origins of SARS-CoV2. Then: Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT—should we be worried? If so, how worried? Bret proposes three categories of AI: malevolent, misaligned, and deranging. Finally: trans ideology and activism: trans-wo
#166: Corruption, Capture, & Narrative Control (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 166th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.This week we discuss ants and agriculture, coevolution and symbiosis, the mainstream media and SARS-CoV2 origins, raccoon dogs and Kristian Andersen. We talk corruption, capture, and narrative control. We finish with two heartening stories about resistance, and coming together, that remind us of how to be good and human to one
#165 Skepticism ≠ Terrorism (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 165th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week we discuss mis-, dis-, and mal- information, and terrorism, in light of testimony before Congress regarding the Twitter files and government interference in the exchange of information. We learn how the government would like us to quash narratives that it finds displeasing or inconvenient. We discuss the nature of r
#164 Science, Race, Death, and (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 164th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss science, race, death and sex. No, really. Science: why it is critical—in science and in sense-making in general—to separate the observation of a thing, from the interpretation of what it means. Race: why acting to protect yourself from individual bad actors is different from avoiding whole demographic gr
Out of Creative Control: Bret Speaks with Matt Orfalea on the DarkHorse Podcast
Bret Speaks with Matt Orfalea on the DarkHorse Podcast. They discuss cancel culture and propaganda, and consider how we face this developing danger. Find Matt on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OrfFind Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/0rf ***** Find Bret Weinstein on Twitter: @BretWeinstein, and on Patreon. Please subscribe to this channel for more long form content like this, and subscribe to the clips channel @DarkHorse Podcast Clips for short clips of all our podcasts. Check out the D
#163: Making Medicine Modern (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 163rd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss individual vs. public health, and whether the failures of the last three years are due to an over-reliance on clinical reasoning. (Spoiler: they’re not.) Rather, the failures are due to a lack of evolutionary thinking, in combination with reductionism and a reliance on both metrics and credentials. Then:
#162: Why Science? (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 162nd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss John Campbell’s discussion of an autopsy report, and his discussion of drug recommendations in 2020 Britain raises, which raises serious questions about medical intent. We discuss scientific models—the good kind—and how Campbell’s first video reveals the correctness of our model of mRNA vaccine injury. T
#161: They’re Making Our Point (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 161st in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss Godot, dogs, and science. Do the New York Times and the Brookings Institution have insight into what’s true, what’s not, and how science is done? Could they define hypothesis, prediction, or test? We think not. New “research” out of Brookings claims that we are leading purveyors of misinformation, who “b
#160: The Middle Ground Scramble (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 160th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.This week, we discuss why sport has different categories for men and women, and actors and actresses are up for different awards, but sculptors, scientists, and screenwriters aren’t assessed by sex. What is the difference, and why does it matter? Should music awards be divvied up by sex? How about surfing competitions? Then we
#159: Monkey Business at Pfizer (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 159th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss how to predict things that reliably turn out to be true, especially in the public health sphere: use the scientific method, employ a generalist toolkit, and engage in campfire conversations. We also talk about the Project Veritas video of a Pfizer executive discussing what Pfizer may be discussing, Pfize
#158: Transphobes? (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 158th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss cancellation. How do mobs get to people and coerce them? Once cancelled, how immune are you? What are the lessons learned when going through the looking glass? Also: why do searches for “alpha male” and “gender norms” yield such bizarre results? And: why are we allowing the phrase “Adult Attracted Minor”
Beavers? Bret Weinstein Speaks with Jakob Shockey on the Darkhorse Podcast
Jakob Shockey, founder of the Beaver Coalition, has spent years researching and working to preserve, restore, and understand beaver habitats. He discusses with Bret the rarely discussed impacts of Beavers on all aspects of our world, and how we have thrown this equilibrium out of balance by trapping beavers and industrializing north America with little regard for preserving the factors that made it as hospitable as it has been.Find Jakob at his website: https://www.jakobshockey.com/Find the Beav
#157 On Beyond Antibodies (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 157th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss antibodies. Why is the public health messaging around immunity focused on antibodies, when there is so much more to immunity? Also, the Department of Defense has finally dropped vaccine mandates for the military, and the federal government has affirmed that we are in the middle of a Covid-19 “health emer
#156 Who Lost the Plot? (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 156th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss new research on the mechanism of action of ivermectin against SARS-CoV2. We also discuss several organizations that have lost the plot: the Red Cross (with regard to who can donate blood), the American Museum of Natural History (with regard to who should be educating teens on the viral outbreaks), and a
#155 Unnatural Anti-Immunity (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 155th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss USDA organic certification, Whole Foods, and why people make inconsistent decisions in their own lives. We talk about new research published in Science Immunology that finds that the degree to which people are mRNA vaccinated against Covid is correlated with a paradoxical immunological response (with reg
Bret Weinstein Speaks with Dr. Aseem Malhotra on the Darkhorse Podcast
Dr Aseem Malhotra is an NHS Trained Consultant Cardiologist, and visiting Professor of Evidence Based Medicine, Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Health, Salvador, Brazil. He is a world renowned expert in the prevention, diagnosis and management of heart disease. Bret speaks with him regarding the Covid 19 mRNA vaccines, and what he is seeing from the perspective of cardiology.Find Dr. Malhotra on Twitter: @DrAseemMalhotra (https://twitter.com/draseemmalhotra)Find Dr. Malhotra at: https://do
#154 Stanford Prism Experiment (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 154th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss the new Newspeak, as promoted by Stanford and its list of very bad words. While recognizing that, in a few rare cases, they have a point, overall this list and its enforcers are batshit crazy. And what it leads to is worse: we discuss title IX compliance officers, the dude who thinks it’s fine to hang ou
#153: Science So Big (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 153rd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss the committee newly empaneled by Florida governor Ron DeSantis to explore Covid policy and treatment, in which Bret is a part. It has been roundly mocked in the media, who cite a truly remarkable piece of non-research that contains no new data, no references, and methods and results that cannot be assess
#152: Free Speech: The Kanye Case (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 152nd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss the free exchange of ideas, in light of Matt Taibbi’s revelations about how the story of Hunter Biden’s laptop was censored inside Twitter, and Kanye West going explicitly antisemitic on InfoWars. Why should Kanye be heard, given that what he is saying is awful? We also discuss chemist Anna Krylov’s newe
Locking the Gates of Dentistry: Bret Speaks with Dr. Mike Mew
Bret Speaks with Dr. Mike Mew for the second time on the Darkhorse podcast. Dr. Mew is working to tackle the problem face, jaw, and teeth alignment from an evolutionary perspective. His approach, known as orthotropics, has been widely successful in those with whom he has worked; he now faces the potential loss of his license to practice dentistry in a tribunal going on as this episode is released. Find Dr. Mew on YouTube: Orthotropics (https://www.youtube.com/@Orthotropics)Find Dr. Mew at: https
#151 How to Think, not What to Think (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 151st in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss the difference between people who crashed and burned in the last few years, and those who remain standing. What was your position on SARS-CoV2 origins, vaccines, early treatment, masks, when those topics first came to your consciousness? Have your positions moved? Has your model of the world become bette
#150 The Time Traveling Money Printer (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 150th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss how myriad stories of failure and corruption might be linked together beneath the surface by systems of power that know more about where we are headed than we are being told. With the collapse of FTX this week, connections between woke ideology and covid ideology have been made clear. A coming centralize
Has Bret Strayed from Reason? Bret Speaks with Robert Wright on Darkhorse
Bret speaks with Robert Wright on the Darkhorse Podcast. They discuss Robert’s suggestion that Bret’s ideas have strayed from plausibility. Find Robert on Twitter: @robertwrighter (https://twitter.com/robertwrighter)Find Robert on bloggingheads: https://bloggingheads.tv/ *****Find Bret Weinstein on Twitter: @BretWeinstein, and on Patreon. Please subscribe to this channel for more long form content like this, and subscribe to the clips channel @DarkHorse Podcast Clips for short clips of all our p
#149 If Not Amnesty, What? (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 149th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.This week, we discuss certainty. How certain are you of your positions—on the efficacy of masks, SARS-CoV2 origins, mRNA vaccines, Ukraine, elections, trans, CRT, the police? Has your certainty changed over time? We discuss whether people on a particular side of many fraught issues are more likely to have adopted a position, a
#148 An Outbreak of Governance (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 148th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.This week, we discuss elections and democracy. What happens if we start investigating the relationship between pharma/Pfizer and the public health apparatus? Are there any patriots left in politics? We also discuss twitter, Elon Musk, and the “pause” being taken by some former advertisers on twitter. Then: what precisely is go
Bret Weinstein Speaks with Bridget Phetasy on the Darkhorse Podcast
Bret speaks with Bridget Phetasy on the Darkhorse podcast. They discuss the impact of the internet on the relationship landscape, motherhood, and a biological perspective on what a healthy environment might look like among the many facets they address in this conversation.Find Bridget on Twitter: @BridgetPhetasy (https://twitter.com/BridgetPhetasy)Find Bridget on Substack: https://bridgetphetasy.substack.com/Find Bridget on her website: https://phetasy.com/*****Find Bret Weinstein on Twitter: @B
#147 Why Musk Matters (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 147th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.This week, we discuss Colombia—what was it like in the 1990s, versus now? Building on our experiences in Latin America for the last few decades, and Bret’s trip to Colombia last week, we discuss approaches to Covid, to food, and to life. Also: hummingbirds. We also discuss the American Federation of Teachers, and PEN America—a
Support and Defend: Bret Speaks with more Military Whistleblowers
In a follow up conversation to last week’s episode, Bret speaks with two more active and past duty service members about their experience in the US military during Covid, they seek to convey their experience over the last few years in the, and make it known what process is underway in our military.*****Ms. Jordan Karr, former USAF:Jordan Karr is a former USAF Intelligence officer. She served 9 years on active duty to include multiple deployments and was recently separated in May 2022 over the CO
#146 Art, Science, and the Quest for Truth (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 146th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss science, art, and the shared values and virtues between them. We often discuss how science and scientific institutions are failing; this week we discuss the failure of artistic institutions, as well as the political ideology of Wikipedia, which is destroying it from the inside. We also discuss how twitte
Support and Defend: Military Whistleblowers Confront a Rogue Chain of Command
Bret speaks with three active and past duty service members about their experience in the US military during Covid, they seek to bring to light what they are seeing and what it represents. ***** John Bowes is a first lieutenant in the United States Airforce, he is a student F16 pilot who has been grounded over the Covid vaccine mandates. Olivia Degenkolb has been in the US Navy for 20 years as an active-duty service member, she is a foreign area officer, and was selected as the assistant naval
#145 A Phestival of Phacts (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 145th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.This week, we begin by discussing the interview between Jon Stewart and the Attorney General of Arkansas. Yes, protecting children does mean overriding the recommendations of several prominent organizations, including the American Medical Association (AMA), and the Endocrine Society, both of which we discuss as well. The Presi
#144 It's Even Worse Than That (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 144th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.This week, we discuss the prestigious scientific journal Nature, and its promotion of an anti-scientific perspective on sex and gender. We also discuss the not-so-prestigious journal Transgender Studies Quarterly, and its take on species concepts, and also on the “Trans*-Ness of Blackness.” We discuss the new research that fin
The Importance of Liberalism: Bret Speaks with Vandana Shiva
Bret speaks with Vandana Shiva on the Darkhorse podcast. They discuss a wide range of topics from GMOs to Covid, and the meaning of liberalism.Find Dr. Shiva on Twitter: @drvandanashiva (https://twitter.com/drvandanashiva)Her new memoir Terra Viva: My Life in a Biodiversity of Movements will be out October 27, 2022 (Chelsea Green Publishing)*****Sponsors:www.westernrazor.com/darkhorse and use promo code DarkHorse at checkoutVivo Barefoot: Shoes for healthy feet—comfortable and regenerative, enha
#143 What Did They Know & When Did They Know It? (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 143rd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.This week, we discuss how some stories diagnose a system: What does it mean when a college declares its (non-racist) professors racist? What does it mean when journalists only recognize election fraud if it works against their team? What does it mean when “science” is invoked only to support foregone conclusions? Discussing th
Implausible Deniability: Bret Speaks with Ramsey Ramerman
Bret Speaks with Ramsey Ramerman about section 230 in the context of the social media and governmental landscapes in 2022. They address the problem solved by section 230, how it has been interpreted by courts, and the power it has allowed to be abused; furthermore, they discuss what routes are accessible to address this issue, and what paths are being and have been explored already.Find Ramsey on Twitter: @RamseyRamerman (https://twitter.com/RamseyRamerman)*****Mindbloom: Go to Mindbloom.com/dar
#142 Constitutional Myopia (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 142nd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.This week, we discuss how Chile’s newly proposed, and newly rejected, Constitution. Science journals and the media want us to believe that it’s super-sciencey, but a read of the actual document suggests otherwise. We also discuss affirmative action among STEM faculty, and also, why myopia is increasing, and what can be done ab
#141 Keep Portland WEIRD! (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 141st in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about Portland, which has been our home town for four years. It is a city that we are now leaving. Portland has amazing nature, culture, food and people. But Portland is falling apart, despite a strong tax base, and amazing ingenuity in its people and businesses.Get a “Keep Portland WEIRD” shirt at our store: https://www.darkhorsestore.org/product-page/keep-portland-weird-western
#140 Creators and Their Creations (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 140th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.*****Our book, A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century, is available everywhere books are sold, and signed copies are available here: https://darvillsbookstore.indielite.orgCheck out our store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://darkhorsestore.orgHeather’s newsletter, Natural S
Are We Living in a Dark Age? Bret Speaks with Steve Patterson
Bret Speaks with Steve Patterson on the subject of today’s world and what we face as time progresses. Some of us have begun to wonder, given the vast array of unscientific beliefs that recently echoed across civilization, are we entering a cryptic dark age? Might we be living in one already? Steve Patterson, a philosopher and independent researcher, has reached an even more unsettling conclusion. Despite the remarkable pace of technological progress, we have lived our entire lives in the scienti
#139 Science Surrenders (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 139th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.This week, we discuss whether reality is going to be tolerated—by internet randos, by magazines supposedly devoted to disseminating scientific findings to an interested public, and by actual scientific journals. A new editorial in Nature Human Behavior is breath-taking in its rejection of the scientific process and values, and
Wikipedia and the War on Science: Bret Speaks with Norman Fenton
Bret speaks with Norman Fenton on the failure of academia and our medical system that Covid has revealed. They discuss how Wikipedia, the greatest encyclopedia to date, has become a political weapon, and how big an issue this actually is.Find Norman at his website: https://www.normanfenton.com/Find Norman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/profnfenton?s=20&t=zC_ddM-x2Y7I_vEddufszA*****Find Bret Weinstein on Twitter: @BretWeinstein, and on Patreon.Please subscribe to this channel for more long f
#138 Thou Shalt Follow the Science (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 138th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss what fatwas and cancel culture have in common. Why are we allowing zealots to decide what we can say and do by fiat? The circuitry of religion has an ancient history (even when it goes off the rails, as in the attack on Salman Rushdie); it is being hijacked by a secular cult. This new cult is targeting a
#137 Hostile Work Environments & Folks Who Love Them (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 137th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.This week, we discuss Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the academy, and ask: does DEI belong in science? If the answer is no, are we contributing to a hostile or alienating workplace? We argue that it is the DEI enthusiasts who are creating hostile and alienating spaces for all of the rest of us. Then: laboratory of t
Where Are We Heading? Bret Speaks with Peter Boghossian
Bret Speaks with Peter Boghossian on a multitude of subjects surrounding wokeism, Covid, and the endpoint of our present course. Support the sponsors of the show:Eight Sleep: Personalized thermoregulation while you sleep, and when you wake. Eight Sleep’s amazing Pod Pro Cover (for your mattress) is $150 off at www.eightsleep.com/darkhorseVivo Barefoot: Shoes for healthy feet—comfortable and regenerative, enhances stability and tactile feedback. Go to www.vivobarefoot.com/us/darkhorse to get 20%
#136 Sex, Lies, and Prison Escape (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 136th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.This week, we discuss the tragic tale of a woman who became a murderer….or actually, we discuss a murderer who claims to have become a woman. We talk about the order to close Tavistock, the gender identity clinic in England, and whether “affirmative care” for children who declare themselves trans may soon be a thing of the pas
#135 Signal Lost (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
View on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@BretWeinstein:f/EvoLens135:4 View on Spotify (With video): ***** In this 135th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss how, with regard to Covid, natural immunity compares to vaccine-induced immunity. Is the omicron variant unique in this regard? What science has been done to address the question? When is it acceptable t
Can we Break Free? Bret Speaks with Michael Shellenberger
Bret Speaks with Michael Shellenberger regarding his recent gubernatorial campaign in California. They discuss the difficulty inherent in running for political office outside of the two major parties. In addition, they touch on topics ranging from nuclear power to Covid, and how we might go about escaping the modern predicament we have landed in.Find Michael at his website: https://shellenberger.org/Buy Michael’s latest book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/San-Fransicko-Progressives-Ruin-Citie
#134: Flies in the Face of Reason (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
View on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@BretWeinstein:f/EvoLens134:0?r=4uduif6gFWnKY3Bktmi8XwCNa7UxSJpb View on Spotify (With video): ***** In this 134th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss Howard Zinn, scones, and the existence of God. We discuss accidents and injury, and Bret proposes a hypothesis for why his recent bicycle accident happened. We discuss
Does History Repeat Itself? Bret Speaks with Mattias Desmet
Bret Speaks with Mattias Desmet on the subject of mass formation, a topic Mattias has spent a great deal of time exploring and has written a recent book on (The Psychology of Totalitarianism), linked below. They tackle this process from their differing backgrounds of expertise and discuss what it suggests about our path into the future.Find Mattias’ book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Totalitarianism-Mattias-Desmet/dp/1645021726/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1657654629&refinements=p_27%3AMatt
#133 Corruption, Efficacy, and the Rise of the Trad-Vaxxers (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 133rd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss the surge of Covid cases during the northern Summer. We talk about a new paper which finds that the mRNA vaccines against Covid do more harm than good, and the fact that both Canada, and the state of Washington, are implementing new vaccine mandates now, despite ever growing evidence that the Covid vacci
Who Missed the Boat? Bret Speaks with Maajid Nawaz
Bret speaks with Maajid Nawaz was the founding chairman of Quilliam, a counter-extremism think tank that sought to challenge the narratives of Islamist extremists and, until January 2022, was the host of an LBC radio show on Saturdays and Sundays.https://twitter.com/MaajidNawazhttps://odysee.com/@MaajidNawaz*****Find Bret Weinstein on Twitter: @BretWeinstein, and on Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/bretweinsteinPlease subscribe to this channel for more long form content like this, and subscribe t
#132: 50 States not in a Roe (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 132nd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and how both individuals and political entities on both “sides” are responding to it. We discuss the implications of whether other organisms might use abortifacients, and how fuzzy categories are revealed with the discovery of a giant bacterium. We discuss whether twitter
Staving Off Extinction: Bret Speaks with Konstantin Kisin
Bret speaks with Konstantin Kisin in London about fatherhood, thinking in public, and human extinction.Konstantin Kisin is a Russian-British comedian, social commentator, and co-host of the Triggernometry podcast.https://twitter.com/KonstantinKisinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/Triggerpod*****Find Bret Weinstein on Twitter: @BretWeinstein, and on Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/bretweinsteinPlease subscribe to this channel for more long form content like this, and subscribe to the clips channel @Dark
#131 Becoming Allergic to Truth (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
View on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@BretWeinstein:f/EvoLens131:b View on Spotify video: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3CXDqWrOJN7OgY5uFxoFI1 ***** In this 131st in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss why so many things, in modernity, and right now in particular, are labeled the opposite of what they truly are. What we are told is safe, is toxic; we are
Mass Vaccination and Natural Immunity: Bret Speaks with Dr. Geert Vanden Bossche
Bret speaks with Dr. Geert Vanden Bossche in Bath, England, together for the COVID Better Way Conference 2022.Geert Vanden Bossche is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine who has specialist expertise in virology and vaccinology, Geert has worked in industry in the construction of vaccines, and in the non profit sector working to bring immunity to larger numbers of people.Find Geert:https://www.geertvandenbossche.org/https://twitter.com/GVDBosschehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_yhGQiJ5lTmOaoIQA91Gz
#130: Coerced Consensus (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 130th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss the state of Portland, Oregon, two years after protests and riots made a mess of the city. Still found on the streets: entreaties to abolish the police, and protect “black trans sex workers,” and to attend a pride brunch that is actually a “drag queen brunch.” And yet when you talk to people, you almost
If a Fiberglass Tree Falls in a Forest… Bret Speaks with Dr. Robert Malone
Bret speaks with Dr. Robert Malone in Bath, England, nearly a year after their first podcast together.Dr. Robert Malone is an internationally recognized scientist/physician and the original inventor of mRNA vaccination as a technology, DNA vaccination, and multiple non-viral DNA and RNA/mRNA platform delivery technologies. He holds numerous fundamental domestic and foreign patents in the fields of gene delivery, delivery formulations, and vaccines: including for fundamental DNA and RNA/mRNA vacc
#129: Rancid Frosting on a Rotten Cupcake (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
View on Odysee: https://odysee.com/evolens129:10c420bcb2df7ae0e97adfd3d68a3475a554c70e View on Spotify (With video): ***** In this 129th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss whether we might be in a dark age—an era in which “all of our structures of knowledge are plagued by errors, at all levels, from the trivial to the profound, periphery to the fundam
Keeping Sane: Bret Speaks with Neil Oliver
Bret speaks with Neil Oliver about the COVID conference in Bath and on their experiences throughout the pandemic.Neil Oliver is a British television presenter, archaeologist, and author. He is best known as the presenter of several documentary series on archaeology and history, including A History of Scotland, Vikings, and Coast. He is also an author of popular history books and historical fiction.Find Neil Oliver at:https://twitter.com/thecoastguyhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnVR-SdKxQeTvXt
#128 Life, Death, and Meaning (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 128th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning: What is it to be human, how much responsibility to we have for finding our own way, and how can we find hope, and meaning, even at the worst of times? Then: people have a moral obligation to grapple with the downstream effects of their own arguments, from medica
#127 The World in the Eye of the Storm (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
View on Odysee: https://odysee.com/evolens127:f36c1f80cb409fd2708cfa2f7f58a08c4073b653 View on Spotify (With video): ***** In this 127th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss observations from recent travels—how the world looks as it emerges from 2+ years of restrictions and lockdowns, and what it feels like to have conversations across both significant
Elon Musk, Twitter, and Free Speech: Bret Speaks with Jim Rutt
Bret speaks with Jim Rutt about Elon Musk's move to takeover Twitter and free speech on social media.Jim is an American businessman and entrepreneur, the former CEO of Network Solutions, and the former chairman of the Santa Fe Institute.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw1Sl_jFYRl2gbkBLp7w4lghttps://twitter.com/jim_ruttMentioned in this episode:Jim's article for Quillette on Elon Musk takeover:https://quillette.com/2022/04/27/musk-and-moderation/Game b website:https://www.game-b.org/**
#126 Out of Controls (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 126th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss science, Covid, vaccines, sunlight, and sophistry. New research suggests that adenovirus-vectored vaccines (e.g. J&J, AstraZeneca) reduce all-cause mortality, but that mRNA vaccines (e.g. Pfizer, Moderna) do not. What are the implications of this? What kinds of vaccines are recommended and effective,
#125 Alito Goes a Long Way (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 125th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss the new current thing. The new current thing is not the Pfizer data release that happened this week, although perhaps it should be. The new current thing is the leaked draft majority opinion from Judge Alito, Supreme Court Justice of the United States, which reveals that Roe v. Wade is likely to be overt
Cold Confusion: Alexandros Marinos unpacks the TOGETHER Trial with Bret
Bret speaks with Alexandros Marinos, who has analyzed the TOGETHER trial, which aims to identify effective repurposed therapies to prevent the disease progression of COVID-19.Alexandros is the Founder/CEO of http://balena.io & aspiring practical philosopher. Find him on:https://twitter.com/alexandrosmhttps://doyourownresearch.substack.com/Mentioned in this episode:https://www.togethertrial.com/https://doyourownresearch.substack.com/p/the-problem-with-the-together-trial*****Find Bret Weinstei
#124 The Beauty and Tragedy of Earth (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 124th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss the biology, geology, and conservation of the Bahamas, particularly the Exumas islands. How do parrotfish turn coral into sand, what’s up with tropicbirds, and what does it mean that all Caribbean beaches have trash on them? Apologies for the sound quality during the videos. We also discuss the lifting o
#123: Surviving the Poison Pill (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 123rd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss Elon Musk’s twitter play, and the implications for censorship, and the new public square. We discuss the modern impulse to make binaries of things that aren’t (e.g. political opinions), and to reject binaries that are real (e.g. sex). We talk about puberty blockers, and their non-reversibility, and wheth
Ancient Wisdom, Modern World: Bret Speaks with Jonathan Pageau
Bret speaks with Jonathan Pageau a symbolic thinker, YouTuber, and carver of orthodox icons.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtCTSf3UwRU14nYWr_xm-dQhttps://thesymbolicworld.com/http://www.pageaucarvings.com/https://twitter.com/PageauJonathan*****Find Bret Weinstein on Twitter: @BretWeinstein, and on Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/bretweinsteinPlease subscribe to this channel for more long form content like this, and subscribe to the clips channel @DarkHorse Podcast Clips for short clips of all
#122 Retroactive Cancelation & Rights of Passage (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 122nd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss cancellation for being woke, and for being medically woke. We discuss vitamin D, latitude, altitude, health and allergies. We talk about teaching children how to think, not what to think, and about Margaret Mead’s retroactive cancellation. We discuss coming of age in Samoa, New Jersey, among the Amish,
#121 Welcome to the Noble Psy-Op (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 121st in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss the newly published Together trial on the efficacy of Ivermectin in treating Covid, and the media’s response to said publication. We discuss mass formation, as detailed in Mattias Desmet’s book, The Psychology of Totalitarianism (not “The Origins of Totalitarianism,” as Heather said during the podcast; t
The Unmaking of the Canadian Constitution: Bret Speaks with Brian Peckford
Subscribe to our Spotify channel to stay connected and get notified of new releases.*****Bret speaks with Brian Peckford, who is taking the Canadian Federal government to court over COVID vaccine travel restrictions that he believes break the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, a document similar to the US Bill of Rights, which Brian drafted and signed.Brian Peckford started his career as an educator, then served as the premier of Newfoundland and Labrador for nearly a decade. He is also an
#120 What is a Woman? (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 120th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss the definition of woman. What are women? Adult human females. What are adults, and humans, and females? Are we suffering a plague of sophistry? (Yes.) Must we turn this around? (Yes.) Are humans ever hermaphroditic? (No.) What about banana slugs? (Yes. What about them?) And clown fish? (Also yes—again, s
#119 An Epidemic of Sophistry (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
View on Odysee: https://odysee.com/EvoLens119:cfd6bcb4c935ec43547b282b60c78902c33073ae View on Spotify (With video): ***** In this 119th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss science, sophistry, mis- dis- and mal- information, and making sure that people on the fringe remain there. We discuss corruption, and the lab leak hypothesis for the origin of SARS
Supply and Demandate: Bret Speaks with Dr. Julie Ponesse
Subscribe to our Spotify channel to stay connected and get notified of new releases.*****Bret speaks with Dr. Julie Ponesse who saw her academic career of 20 years fall apart after she refused to comply with a Canadian university's COVID vaccine mandate.Dr. Julie Ponesse has a PhD in Philosophy with areas of specialization in ethics and ancient philosophy, a Masters in Philosophy with Collaborative Specialization in Bioethics from the University of Toronto, and a Diploma in Ethics from the
#118 Postmodern Mask Mandates (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
View on Odysee: https://odysee.com/EvoLens118:31395c063b6c3b91882039ca90a2ad292f461c8e View on Spotify (With video): ***** In this 118th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss mask mandates, which end today on most of the West coast of the U.S. We discuss our approach to masks (and other things) two years ago, in March of 2020. We talk briefly about detra
#117 Regimented Meandering and Planned Serendipity (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
View on Odysee: https://odysee.com/EvoLens117:202d5513321da9a11b551964ffe7e3da27ec4e3a View on Spotify (With video): ***** In this 117th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI), vaccine mandates, and how very non-inclusive many arts (and other organizations) are being while they claim to be embracing DEI. We discuss the
#116 Selling out the West (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
View on Odysee: https://odysee.com/EvoLens116:8625cfabc83e3fcd1a8012edf0d213fc12fff490 View on Spotify (With video): ***** In this 116th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we discuss a hypothesis regarding the mechanism by which mRNA vaccines may cause myocarditis. We discuss fear and safety and how fear is used to convince us that we can do with less safety—in
#115 Don’t Say Anything at all (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7LB9DkxkwNK2em5lphKHfo*****In this 115th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.This week, we talk about the two tiers of society: vaccinated and unvaccinated. Then we discuss the more hidden, and more dire, tiers being introduced first by the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act, and now by Homeland Security, in its crackdown on mis-, dis-, a
Bret Speaks with Senator Alex Antic - The State of Liberty Down Under
Bret Speaks with Alex Antic about the state of liberty in Australia and Alex's experience with the government's approach to COVID.Find Alex Antic at: https://www.facebook.com/SenatorAntic*****Find Bret Weinstein on Twitter: @BretWeinstein, and on Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/bretweinsteinPlease subscribe to this channel for more long form content like this, and subscribe to the clips channel @DarkHorse Podcast Clips for short clips of all our podcasts:https://www.youtube.com/channel
#114: The Truman Roundabout (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
View on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@BretWeinstein:f/EvoLens114:e View on Spotify (With video): ***** In this 114th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we talk about Truckers for Freedom, the movement and protest of “passionate, patriotic and peaceful” people who are standing, in Ottawa, against mandates and for freedom. We discuss the unacceptable death of a youn
#113: The Wrong Side of History (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 113th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we talk about Omicron, Covid, and how public policy has failed to change in light of this highly transmissible but far less dangerous variant. We discuss two excellent essays in Tablet, one by a rabbi in San Francisco, the other on scientific and medical “dissidents,” of which we are two. We discuss the powerful an
Interesting Times, A survival Guide: Bret Speaks with Chris Martenson Live
Bret and Chris discuss medical tyranny, the rapidly unravelling public health narrative, and the upcoming anti-mandate march on Washington. Find Chris Martenson on Twitter: @chrismartenson Find Chris at Peak Prosperity: https://www.peakprosperity.com/*****Find Bret Weinstein on Twitter: @BretWeinstein, and on Patreon. Please subscribe to this channel for more long form content like this, and subscribe to the clips channel @DarkHorse Podcast Clips for short clips of all our podcasts. Check out th
#112: The Scramble to Protect the Elites (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
View on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@BretWeinstein:f/EvoLens112:5 View on Spotify (With video): https://anchor.fm/bret-weinstein/episodes/112-The-Scramble-to-Protect-the-Elites-Bret-Weinstein--Heather-Heying-DarkHorse-Livestream-e1d9ko6 ***** In this 112th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we talk about the crumbling public health narrative around Covid. We talk
#111: On Dying, Lying, & Testifying (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 111th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.This week, we talk about Covid, again. We talk about how our public health authorities talk about it, and whether VAERS is reliable, and how we would know. The Oregon Health Authority assures us that we “only have to wait five months” for a booster now. We talk about consilience, and how to assess claims of truth. We show a 2,
#110: Informed Dissent (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 110th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.This week, we talk about Covid from different rooms, because one of us has Omicron. It’s fine, very minor really. And having had it will provide lasting immunity to the virus! We discuss vaccine mandates, this variant compared to the last, and how some people have viewed the mRNA vaccines as a raft in a shipwreck, while others
Vitamin D for Covid, What’s the Catch? - DarkHorse Podcast Gruff Davies and Linda Benskin
Bret Speaks with Gruff Davies and Linda Benskin on the subject of Vitamin D as a preventative measure for Covid.https://www.gruffdavies.com/https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3669379--- Find Bret Weinstein on Twitter: @BretWeinstein, and on Patreon. Please subscribe to this channel for more long form content like this, and subscribe to the clips channel @DarkHorse Podcast Clips for short clips of all our podcasts. DarkHorse merchandise now available at: store.darkhorsepodcast.or
#109: Humanity Unmasked (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 109th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.This week, we talk about many things Covid. Obesity is a well-established comorbidity for Covid, but the mainstream media often insists that stigma, rather than actual physiological reality, is what puts fat people at risk. Why do public health injunctions so rarely offer anything that individuals can actually do for themselve
#108: Books that Stand up to Lockdown (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 108th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week, we talk about 12 important books, and the media, and the democrats, and public health messaging, and more. Buy signed copies of A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century direct from this lovely bookstore: https://darvillsbookstore.indielite.org Check out our store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up th
Covid: The Path not Taken - DarkHorse Podcast with Dr. Peter McCullough
Dr. Peter McCullough is an academic internist, cardiologist, and a trained epidemiologist located in Dallas, Texas. He speaks with Bret regarding what a wise response to Covid would look like.The McCullough Report: https://www.americaoutloud.com/the-mccullough-report/Find Dr. McCullough on Twitter: @P_McCulloughMD--- Find Bret Weinstein on Twitter: @BretWeinstein, and on Patreon. Please subscribe to this channel for more long form content like this, and subscribe to the clips channel @DarkHorse
#107: Explore Outside Your Lane (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 107th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.We discuss dissent, and argue that it is more common than people tend to think. What is up with the omicron variant? We remind people that there are ways to deal with Covid other than vaccines. Meanwhile, the AMA is apparently too busy declaring “morbidly obese” a mean term to actually care about people’s health. Florida is ge
#106: Freeing Ourselves from the Medically Woke (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 106th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.We discuss Covid deaths in 2021, versus 2020, and what the numbers mean about public health policy; we also talk about the new variant. We briefly visit the difference in reporting between the Rittenhouse trial and the assault on people in a Christmas parade in Waukesha. We discuss types of woke, including medical. What is wro
No Exceptions: A Story of Medical Tyranny in Australia
Betty Pezzimenti runs her own food truck and catering business. She is facing a vaccine mandate with which she can not comply for health reasons, and from which she cannot seem to get an exemption. Betty’s catering business: https://www.theearthlysweetspot.com.au/Find Betty on Twitter: @BettySera3 --- Find Bret Weinstein on Twitter: @BretWeinstein, and on Patreon. Please subscribe to this channel for more long form content like this, and subscribe to the clips channel @DarkHorse Podcast Clips
#105: State Lies Coming Across (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
View on Odysee: https://odysee.com/EvoLens105:ab84d3cbe2a641c230507d2a3406fdf5d0972168 In this 105th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. We discuss compliance, and that non-compliance is not inherently a bleak, dark, dreary place; it can be joyous. We read an excerpt from Catch-22. The Multnomah County Sheriff’s office is—in contrast—a bleak and dreary place these days. The
#104: Locusts of Control (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 104th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.How can higher education be saved? The University of Austin launched this week, to much enthusiasm, some ridicule, and cautious optimism. We discuss what higher ed in general, and UATX in particular, needs to consider, including that faculty need to know something real, be able to communicate it, and have a fundamental belief
#103: Midwifed Crisis (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 103rd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.What does Francis Collins (head of the NIH) have to say about truth, midwifery, gain of function research, and how to end the pandemic? We then discuss the strangely similar official responses to three different substances that have been suggested as treatment for or prophylaxis against Covid: hydroxychloroquine, ivermectin, a
#102: Check Your Latitude at the Door (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 102nd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.Beginning with a discussion of health and illness, followed by ads for our sponsors, we then launch into discussion of vitamin D deficiency and Covid comorbidities; a new study in The Lancet which finds that, if infected with Covid, vaccinated people transmit at the same rate as do unvaccinated people; and the prospect of vacc
#101: When Doctors Were Scientists (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 101st in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.Beginning with a discussion of Room 101 from Orwell’s 1984, we then share excerpts from Ross Douthat’s forthcoming book, The Deep Place, with discussion of how we arrive at medical consensus, how long-term illness is often misunderstood by the medical establishment, and how weirdos on the internet can get things more right tha
#100: The Demolition of Dissent (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 100th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode we discuss consensus, forced consensus, and the manufacture of consensus. We discuss medical misinformation, censorship, and freedom of speech (and freedom to listen). We also discuss how Australia is approaching vaccines and exposure to Covid. We talk a bit about one hundred years of the culture war, and the u
#99: What Science Does for Meaning (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 99th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode we discuss whether understanding science destroys our sense of awe. We ask how gazing out across the ocean, or into a vast and dark night sky, affect our sense of our own humanity, and what Roger Scruton had to say on the subject, in “Effing the Ineffable.” We follow this with discussions of necessity and suffic
#98: Everybody's a Critic (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 98th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we discuss critique, and specifically dissect two negative reviews of our book—one of which, in an establishment outfit, is not really a review; the other of which, posted on amazon, is actually careful and cogent. We discuss the difference being uninformed (or scientifically illiterate), and being unwilling to
#97: Lift Off! (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 97th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we discuss the epilogue of A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century, which includes mention of the precautionary principle, not gaming good systems, the Golden Rule, society’s obligations to us, and more. We talk about Pegasus spyware. We discuss lessons learned and topics covered in recent media about the
#96: Finding the Fourth Frontier (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 96th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we discuss society, and how to have a functional one. Beginning with a discussion of 9/11, Bret then reads an excerpt from an essay he wrote after the November 2015 Paris attacks. We then share an excerpt from the final chapter of our forthcoming book, A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century, in which we
#95: Collective Consciousness (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 95th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we take on culture and consciousness. Beginning with an excerpt from the penultimate chapter of our forthcoming book, we define the terms somewhat differently from how others define them, and discuss how human history can be understood as a tension between culture—received wisdom, orthodoxy, that which works in
#94: Is it Later Than We Think? (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 94th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we discuss adulthood. Beginning with an excerpt from the Adulthood chapter of our forthcoming book, we discuss postmodernism and physical reality. We then discuss error correction, and explain our concern about the Carvallo study out of Argentina. We discuss cargo cult science, and Heather’s conversation with a
#93: School of Rocks (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 93rd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we discuss school. Beginning with a discussion of our individual experiences in school, we then share an excerpt from chapter 10 (School) of our forthcoming book, A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century. What is school for, and what does it help make us become? Is genius common, or rare? What is the purpo
#92: The Blankest Slate (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 92nd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we discuss childhood. Beginning with an excerpt from chapter 9 (Childhood) of our forthcoming book, A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century, we discuss what childhood is, what other organisms have it, and why it is important. We discuss plasticity in development, and the need to develop flexibility as a g
#91: The Fog Machine of War (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 91st in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we discuss co-morbidities that are associated with bad outcomes from Covid (e.g. obesity, anxiety), and how to take control of your own health. We discuss Joe Rogan and his detractors. The “Central Park Karen” story from May 2020 is revealed as something most people don’t know, by Bari Weiss and Kmele Foster in
#90: Weave Well Enough Alone (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 90th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we discuss our essay, “On Driving SARS-CoV2 Extinct: Why We Need a Multi-Pronged Approach.” We discuss some of the misinformation that is circulating about…all of this. We then discuss sex and gender: beginning with an excerpt from chapter 7 of A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century—Sex and Gender—we dis
#89: Transcendental Medication (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 89th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we begin by discussing a recent episode of the Making Sense podcast, in which Sam Harris and guest Eric Topol strawman both our position, and that of many people who are trying to engage honestly and carefully with scientific evidence. We discuss the evidence that having had Covid confers immunity against SARS-
#88: How Bread got Broken (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 88th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we discuss a recent loss, and its interface with the on-line environment, before moving into the meat (and veg) of the episode: food! Beginning with an excerpt from chapter 5 of A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century—Food—we discuss the role of food in the lives of both modern and ancient humans. We disc
DarkHorse Podcast with Tess Lawrie & Bret Weinstein
Tess Lawrie is an MD and PHD, external analyst for the World Health Organization, and an expert in analysis of medical evidence.The BIRD Group website: https://bird-group.org/The BIRD Group on Twitter: @BIRDGroupUK --- Find Bret Weinstein on Twitter: @BretWeinstein, and on Patreon. Please subscribe to this channel for more long form content like this, and subscribe to the clips channel @DarkHorse Podcast Clips for short clips of all our podcasts. DarkHorse merchandise now available at: store.
#87: We Must Drive this Virus to Extinction (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 87th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we discuss why SARS-CoV2 must be driven to extinction, why the currently available vaccines are unlikely to be able to do so, and why we therefore need additional tools in our toolkit. We address and rebut the recent Quillette article, which contained copious journalistic and scientific errors, and excluded evi
#86: They've Got That Covered (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 86th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.Our book, A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century, is now available for pre-sale at amazon. Publication date: 9-14-21: DarkHorse merchandise now available at: store.darkhorsepodcast.orgFind more from us on Bret’s website or Heather’s website.Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&
#85: YouTube and the Truman Faux Medical Show (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 85th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, Bret begins with a monologue on YouTube, Google, the allegory of the cave, David and Goliath, and more, before we switch off YouTube and stream solely from Odysee. We then discuss what counts as a positive Covid test from the CDC’s perspective, and why their answer differs depending on whether you’ve been vacci
#85: YouTube and the Truman Faux Medical Show (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 85th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, Bret begins with a monologue on YouTube, Google, the allegory of the cave, David and Goliath, and more, before we switch off YouTube and stream solely from Odysee. We then discuss what counts as a positive Covid test from the CDC’s perspective, and why their answer differs depending on whether you’ve been vacci
#84: Hey YouTube: Divide by Zero (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 84th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens—now for the first time live on Odysee! In this episode, we discuss chapter 1 of our forthcoming book, A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century, and read an excerpt on culture and consciousness, and the need for generalists in a hyper-specialized world. Bret then introduces a new term: Asch-troturfing, to help explain some
How to save the world, in three easy steps.
Dr. Robert Malone is the inventor of mRNA Vaccine technology. Mr. Steve Kirsch is a serial entrepreneur who has been researching adverse reactions to COVID vaccines. Dr. Bret Weinstein is an evolutionary biologist. Bret talks to Robert and Steve about the pandemic, treatment and the COVID vaccines. Steve's paper on COVID vaccine reactions: https://trialsitenews.com/should-you-get-vaccinated/ Steve's Twitter: @stkirsch COVID-19 Early Treatment Fund: https://www.treatearly.org/team/steve
#83: Doing Science in an Emergency (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 82nd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. Our book, A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century, is now available for pre-sale at amazon. Publication date: 9-14-21: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593086880/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_5BDTABYFKRJKZBT5GSQA http://huntergatherersguide.com/ DarkHorse merchandise now available at: store.darkhorsepodcast.org Find more from us on Bret’s
COVID, Ivermectin, and the Crime of the Century: DarkHorse Podcast with Pierre Kory & Bret Weinstein
On this very special live broadcast of the DarkHorse podcast, Dr. Bret Weinstein (Ph.D) and Dr. Pierre Kory (M.D.) will discuss the ongoing pandemic, the care of COVID-19 patients, and the incredible story of Ivermectin. * We will be posting references and links to papers and graphs mentioned herein asap.* - Heather, 12:30pm Pacific, June 1, 2021 --- Find Bret Weinstein on Twitter: @BretWeinstein, and on Patreon. Please subscribe to this channel for more long form content like this, and subscrib
#82: Avoiding the Buzz Saw (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 82nd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. Get $15 off your first order at Public Goods at https://www.publicgoods.com/darkhorse or with code DARKHORSE at checkout. Our book, A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century, is now available for pre-sale at amazon. Publication date: 9-14-21: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593086880/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_5BDTABYFKRJKZBT5GSQA DarkH
DarkHorse Podcast with Iona Italia & Bret Weinstein
Iona Italia is the editor and chief of Areo magazine, and author of Our Tango World. Areo website: https://areomagazine.com/ Find Iona on Twitter: @IonaItalia Purchase Iona’s book on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Tango-World-vol-1-Community/dp/1999755189 --- Find Bret Weinstein on Twitter: @BretWeinstein, and on Patreon.Please subscribe to this channel for more long form content like this, and subscribe to the clips channel @DarkHorse Podcast Clips for short clips of all our podcasts. DarkH
#81: Permission to Think (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 81st in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode, we discuss how it is that claims of knowledge are made, and how social norms overlay our ability to think: the sociology of epistemology. We discuss lab leak hypothesis, why intellectual credit matters, and why the press needs to do better. Then: get physically active for a better outcome if you get Covid. And
#80: What Covid Reveals About our Leaders (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 80th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. Our book, A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century, is now available for pre-sale at amazon. Publication date: 9-14-21: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593086880/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_5BDTABYFKRJKZBT5GSQA DarkHorse merchandise now available at: store.darkhorsepodcast.org Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.n
#79: #NotAllMice (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 79th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary In this 79th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode, we again discuss the research showing that SARS-CoV2’s spike protein is sufficient on its own to cause disease. The authors believe that this is
#78: The Good People Game (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 78th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. Our book, A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century, is now available for pre-sale at amazon. Publication date: 9-14-21: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593086880/... DarkHorse merchandise now available at: store.darkhorsepodcast.org Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather’s website (http://
#77: How Facts are Made (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 77th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this 77th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode, we discuss this week’s verdict in the Chauvin trial; what is actually going on in Portland, and how local leadership is responding; and how
DarkHorse Podcast with Geert Vanden Bossche & Bret Weinstein
Geert Vanden Bossche is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine who has specialist expertise in virology and vaccinology, Geert has worked in industry in the construction of vaccines, and in the non profit sector working to bring immunity to larger numbers of people.Find Geert on his website: https://www.geertvandenbossche.org/Find Geert on Twitter: @GVDBossche--- Find Bret Weinstein on Twitter: @BretWeinstein, and on Patreon. Please subscribe to this channel for more long form content like this, and su
#76: Too Dumb For Fiction (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 76th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode, we discuss Portland going off the rails again. More riots and vandalism happened downtown, and we went to document some of it: the Apple store, the dumpster fires, the volunteers picking up trash, the companies proclaiming that we are “united by love” while (only) the white women in their displays are crossed
#75: Stop Disrupting Childhood (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 75th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss privacy, and the amazing things that we (and you) can see with game cameras: beaver, river otters, nutria, coyotes. Then: should children be allowed to medically and surgically transition? One approach to understanding our answer is to consider type-I vs type-II errors in statistics. And: shall we d
DarkHorse Podcast with Brittany King & Bret Weinstein
Brittany Talissa King is an independent Journalist, Freelance Writer, and host of #AmericanShade with Brittany King on YouTube. Find Brittany on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVlAwsrGCKLA-3pUudSRjQ Find Brittany on Twitter: @KingTalissa --- Find Bret Weinstein on Twitter: @BretWeinstein, and on Patreon. Please subscribe to this channel for more long form content like this, and subscribe to the clips channel @DarkHorse Podcast Clips for short clips of all our podcasts. DarkHorse merc
#74: Nothing to Ad (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 74th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This episode marks the first episode in which we broadcast ads. After speaking two ads at the top of the show, we devote the rest of the episode to a critique of advertising, a history of ads in nature (bird plumage or song, bright coloration or patterning on a toxic frog or butterfly), and a discussion of how ads have been us
#73: Arroz by any Other Name (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 73rd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This episode marks the one year anniversary of the Evolutionary Lens! We discuss its origin, and talk about the books we’ve read from on-air over the last year. In other news: A ship is stuck in the Suez Canal; Bret has an Evergreen take on the situation. Also the former head of the CDC, Robert Redfield, says that lab leak is
#72: Dogs, Frogs, and Viral Analogs (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 72nd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. It’s the Spring equinox, and there are frogs—frogs who are anatomically able to tune out some of the voices of other frogs whom they have no interest in. Then: Bret’s challenge to Ibram Kendi, which includes a simple proof involving dogs and anti-racism. And: the left are increasingly gullible; we provide an example from a cla
DarkHorse Podcast with Irshad Manji & Bret Weinstein
Irshad Manji is an author, founder of the Moral Courage project, and lecturer at Oxford for the Initiative for Global Ethics and Human Rights. Buy Irshad’s new book: Don’t Label Me - How to Do Diversity Without Inflaming the Culture Wars: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07D2BXJTS&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_AMB2A762PQWAHW6FDZ77 Find Irshad on her website: https://irshadmanji.com/ Find Irshad on Twitter: @IrshadManji --- Find Bret Weinstein on Twitter: @BretW
#71: Make Dopamine While the Sun Shines (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 71st in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode, we talk about trees and mental health and lockdowns and polar bears. Among other things. Does having trees outside your window help mitigate depression? If so, how close do they need to be? Does it matter what species they are? What’s so great about trees anyway? What about rivers or birds or volcanoes? Also:
Jordan Peterson is Back! - Bret Weinstein's DarkHorse Podcast
Jordan Peterson is an author, YouTube lecturer, and professor of psychology at the University of Toronto. Buy Jordan's new book: Beyond Order - 12 More Rules for Life: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08NP6881K&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_8ZSEX3G3CRRHS6Y1N9JK Find Jordan on his website: https://www.jordanbpeterson.com Find Jordan on Twitter: @jordanbpeterson --- Find Bret Weinstein on Twitter: @BretWeinstein, and on Patreon. Please subscribe to this chan
#70: Loose the Seuss (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 70th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. Our book, A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century, is now available for pre-sale at amazon. Publication date: 9-14-21: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593086880/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_5BDTABYFKRJKZBT5GSQADarkHorse merchandise now available at: store.darkhorsepodcast.org Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.ne
#69: Evolution of Power (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 69th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode, we begin by discussing power, race and social media, specifically regarding the app Clubhouse. We talk about how Covid outcomes are affected by preexisting conditions, such as obesity and hypertension. We ask: should children be vaccinated, and are the reasons being proposed to do so justified? We review a tru
DarkHorse Podcast with Tristan Harris & Bret Weinstein
Tristan is the Co-Founder and President of the Center for Humane Technology, and Co-Host of podcast "Your Undivided Attention". Find Tristan on Your Undivided Attention: https://www.humanetech.com/podcast Find Tristan on Twitter: @tristanharris Theme Music: Thank you to Martin Molin of Wintergatan for providing us the rights to use their excellent music. Support the show
#68: Drunk Without Power - or - Is That a Fact? (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 68th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this episode, we begin by discussing ice storms and electrical outages, and what it suggests about differing ecologies. We review Daniel Schmactenberger’s categorization of “1st, 2nd, and 3rd person epistemics”, and discuss what they suggest about education. Meanwhile, the NYT argues for skipping the critical reasoning and g
#67: What the W.H.O? (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 67th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. DarkHorse merchandise now available at: store.darkhorsepodcast.org Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather’s website (http://heatherheying.com). Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&A livestream every month. Join at Heather's Patreon. Like t
DarkHorse Podcast with Daniel Schmachtenberger & Bret Weinstein
The first DarkHorse podcast with Daniel Schmachtenberger.From his website: "Daniel Schmachtenberger’s central interest is long term civilization design: developing better collective capacities for sense-making and meaning-making, to inform higher quality choice-making…towards a world commensurate with our higher values and potentials." Find Daniel at: http://civilizationemerging.com/ Find Daniel on the Neurohacker Collective: https://neurohacker.com/people/daniel-schmachtenberger Theme
#66: All Biology is Evolutionary Biology (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 66th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode, we begin by discussing what the increasing visibility of a viable hypothesis for the origins of SARS-CoV2 says about modern science and politics. Then: Is eating red meat inflammatory? Is saying that eating red meat is inflammatory, inflammatory? What would it mean for evolutionary biologists to “stay in their
#65: Because Science (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 65th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode, we begin by offering gratitude to Bill Maher and his crew for having us on on January 29—but why didn’t Heather answer his question about vaccines? She does so here, and we discuss a bit more about vaccine technology (also see episode 58 for more on that). Next: What does consensus look like in science, and wh
#64: The Data Are Going to be Phenomenal! (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 64th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode, we begin by discussing some of the Biden administration’s early policy decisions: shutting down DAPL, rejoining the Paris Agreement on Climate, and affirming the rights of trans people (and in so doing putting the rights of women at risk). Rolling Stone (the magazine) jumps the shark (but is it a literal or a
#63: Beg Your Pardon (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 63rd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode, we begin by discussing impeachment, pardons, and the Federalist papers, taking lessons from America’s history. Then we discuss a new research paper that finds that asymptomatic COVID cases account for half of all infections—is the research well-done, the model founded, the conclusions warranted? We discuss the
#62: Tyranny Comes at you Fast (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 62nd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode, we discuss the value of gratitude, always but especially now. We pivot to the lab leak hypothesis, and what its discussion in the mainstream media means for the ability of society at large to consider what might be true regarding the origins of SARS-CoV2. We discuss what happened in the Capitol on January 6, a
DarkHorse Podcast with Jeremy Lee Quinn & Bret Weinstein: The Capitol Insurrection, A View from Inside
Jeremy Lee Quinn is an independent investigative photo journalist who was at the Capitol during the breach on January 6, 2021, he discusses with Bret what he learned during the event. Find Jeremy on The Public Report: https://www.publicreport.org/ Find Jeremy on Twitter: @JLeeQuinn Theme Music: Thank you to Martin Molin of Wintergatan for providing us the rights to use their excellent music. Support the show
#61: If Covid Policy Were Rational (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 61st in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode, we discuss kambo, the poison of an Amazonian frog, which is being used by Americans who are seeking a purgative and possibly spiritual experience, but the people at the NYT once again reveal that they have no idea even how to speak science, much less assess it. From there, down the rabbit hole we go to a discu
#60: Do Not Eat! (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 60th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. DarkHorse merchandise now available at: store.darkhorsepodcast.org Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather’s website (http://heatherheying.com). Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&A livestream every month. Join at Heather's Patreon. Like t
#59: 2020 Jumped the Shark But Will We Stick the Landing? (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 59th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode, we discuss the CDC recommendations to engage in race-based vaccine distribution, the New England Journal of Medicine jumping the shark on sex and birth certificates, and the role of markets in journalism. We also pay attention to this moment in time: Chanukah, Christmas and the solstice, plus a reading from Di
#58: A Vaccine Like No Other (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 58th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode, we discuss the COVID-19 vaccines, and what questions you would want to answer in order to understand them: Are they safe? Are they effective? If you survive COVID-19, what are the long-term health effects? We discuss what an mRNA vaccine is and does, and how the immune system functions (and fails to function).
#57: Big Game, and the Women Who Hunted It (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 57th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world though an evolutionary lens. DarkHorse merchandise now available at: store.darkhorsepodcast.com Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather’s website (http://heatherheying.com). Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&A livestream every month. Join at Heather's Patreon. Like th
#56: Your Algorithm's no Good Here (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 56th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world though an evolutionary lens. Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather’s website (http://heatherheying.com). Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&A livestream every month. Join at Heather's Patreon. Like this content? Subscribe to the channel, like this video, follow us on
#55: Nothing to Queer but Queer Itself (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 55th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world though an evolutionary lens. Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather’s website (http://heatherheying.com). Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&A livestream every month. Join at Heather's Patreon. Like this content? Subscribe to the channel, like this video, follow us on
#54: Lane Splitting in the Post-Election Era (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 54th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world though an evolutionary lens. In this episode, we discuss COVID-19, lockdowns, masks, and the implications for a possible vaccine. We ask if there are questions that should not be asked, and what makes a person an ideologue. Should you stay in your lane? What does it mean when a person is consistent in their arguments over time? How do new social media plat
#53: Biden, Trump: A Case of Electile Dysfunction (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 53rd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world though an evolutionary lens. Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather’s website (http://heatherheying.com). Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&A livestream every month. Join at Heather's Patreon. Like this content? Subscribe to the channel, like this video, follow us on
#52: The U.S., Portland, & the Ghost of Racism Past (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 52nd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world though an evolutionary lens. Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather’s website (http://heatherheying.com). Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&A livestream every month. Join at Heather's Patreon. Like this content? Subscribe to the channel, like this video, follow us on
#51: Facebook, Twitter, & Evolving Door Politics (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 51st in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss Bret’s recent Facebook ban. What are the implications for democracy when social media platforms are in the business of deciding who gets to speak? In the second half, we discuss Eric Hoffer’s 1951 book, The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements. Are there two mass movements currently competing with one another for adherents? Can creativity provide people with t
DarkHorse Podcast with Greg Lukianoff and Bret Weinstein
Greg Lukianoff is a co-author of Coddling of the American Mind, and president of FIRE (https://www.thefire.org/). He discusses with Bret the current situation in the United States, how it relates to historical events, and what it might lead to. Find Greg on Fire: https://www.thefire.org/ Find Greg on Twitter: @glukianoff Theme Music: Thank you to Martin Molin of Wintergatan for providing us the rights to use their excellent music. Support the show
DarkHorse Podcast with Douglas Murray & Bret Weinstein: View from an Outpost of the American Empire
Douglas Murray is an author of Multiple books including his most recent one; The Madness of Crowds, and associate editor at The Spectator. He discusses with Bret the collapse of American cities such as Portland, how we end up here, and what will come next. Find Douglas’s new book: The Madness of Crowds (https://www.amazon.com/Madness-Crowds-Gender-Race-Identity/dp/1635579988) Find Douglas on Twitter: @DouglasKMurray Theme Music: Thank you to Martin Molin of Wintergatan for providing us the right
#50: Stop Being Shocked & Live Not By Lies (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 50th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world though an evolutionary lens. Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather’s website (http://heatherheying.com). Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&A livestream every month. Join at Heather's Patreon. Like this content? Subscribe to the channel, like this video, follow us on
#49: Political Compass, Lies, & the Authoritarian Right (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 49th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world though an evolutionary lens. Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather’s website (http://heatherheying.com). Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&A livestream every month. Join at Heather's Patreon. Like this content? Subscribe to the channel, like this video, follow us on
Bret and Heather 48th DarkHorse Podcast Livestream: Give Everybody Eat!
In this 48th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world though an evolutionary lens. Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather’s website (http://heatherheying.com). Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&A livestream every month. Join at Heather's Patreon. Like this content? Subscribe to the channel, like this video, follow us on
#47: Butler Did It (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 47th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world though an evolutionary lens. Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather’s website (http://heatherheying.com). Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&A livestream every month. Join at Heather's Patreon.Like this content? Subscribe to the channel, like this video, follow us on
#46: RBG, Scalia, and the Court Supreme (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 46th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world though an evolutionary lens. Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather’s website (http://heatherheying.com). Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&A livestream every month. Join at Heather's Patreon. Like this content? Subscribe to the channel, like this video, follow us on
#45: Smoked (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 45th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world though an evolutionary lens. Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather’s website (http://heatherheying.com).Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&A livestream every month. Join at Heather's Patreon. Like this content? Subscribe to the channel, like this video, follow us on
#44: The West, Enflamed (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 43rd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world though an evolutionary lens. Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather’s website (http://heatherheying.com).Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&A livestream every month. Join at Heather's Patreon. Like this content? Subscribe to the channel, like this video, follow us on
DarkHorse Podcast with Nancy Rommelmann and Bret Weinstein
Nancy Rommelmann is an author, and reporter for Reason magazine. She discusses with Bret the current situation in Portland Oregon.Find Nancy on her website: https://NancyRomm.com Find Nancy on Twitter: @NancyRomm Theme Music: Thank you to Martin Molin of Wintergatan for providing us the rights to use their excellent music. Support the show
#43: War is 93% Peace (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 43rd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world though an evolutionary lens. Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather’s website (http://heatherheying.com).Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&A livestream every month. Join at Heather's Patreon. Like this content? Subscribe to the channel, like this video, follow us on
#42: Oregon Failure (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 42nd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world though an evolutionary lens. Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather’s website (http://heatherheying.com). Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&A livestream every month. Join at Heather's Patreon. Like this content? Subscribe to the channel, like this video, follow us on
#41: When They Come for You (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 41st in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world though an evolutionary lens. Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather’s website (http://heatherheying.com). Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&A livestream every month. Join at Heather's Patreon. Like this content? Subscribe to the channel, like this video, follow us on
DarkHorse Podcast with Brendan O'neill and Bret Weinstein
Brendan O' neill is an author and host of podcast The Brendan O'neill Show for Spiked. He discusses with Bret the current situation in the US and how it relates to historical events. Find Brendan on his podcast: The Brendan O'neill Show Find Brendan Instagram: @burntoakby Theme Music: Thank you to Martin Molin of Wintergatan for providing us the rights to use their excellent music. Support the show
#40: Out of Your House & Into the Street (Or Else) (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 40th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world though an evolutionary lens. Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather’s website (http://heatherheying.com).Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&A livestream every month. Join at Heather's Patreon. Like this content? Subscribe to the channel, like this video, follow us on
#39: Being an Anti-Racist (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 39th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world though an evolutionary lens. Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather’s website (http://heatherheying.com).Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&A livestream every month. Join at Heather's Patreon. Like this content? Subscribe to the channel, like this video, follow us on
DarkHorse Podcast with Greg Ellis and Bret Weinstein
Greg Ellis is an actor, director, author, and host of podcast The Respondent. He discusses with Bret what makes the current political situation in the US so frightening, having himself grown up in the UK and moved to the US.TIMESTAMPS: 01:00 Greg's background 02:12 Trump and TDS 04:58 What do Americans not realize about the US? 06:48 America versus China for human rights 10:56 Biological reasons for the divide 14:30 "Grave Matters" poem 17:04 Why Greg and Bret are friends20:55 Fre
Bret and Heather 38th DarkHorse Podcast Livestream: Adventures in Sneetch World
In this 38th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world though an evolutionary lens. Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather’s website (http://heatherheying.com). Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&A livestream every month. Join at Heather's Patreon.Like this content? Subscribe to the channel, like this video, follow us on
Bret and Heather 37th DarkHorse Podcast Livestream: Compelled Speech is Never Compelling
In this 37th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world though an evolutionary lens. Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather’s website (http://heatherheying.com). #Unity2020 Nominations: http://articlesofunity.org/nominate Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&A livestream every month. Join at Heather's Patreon. Like this cont
Bret and Heather 36th DarkHorse Podcast Livestream: Doing the Math on Sensemaking
In this 36th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world though an evolutionary lens. Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather’s website (http://heatherheying.com). Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&A livestream every month. Join at Heather's Patreon. Like this content? Subscribe to the channel, like this video, follow us on
Bret and Heather 35th DarkHorse Podcast Livestream: Extremism, Psychosis, & Narrative Thrombosis
In this 35th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world though an evolutionary lens. Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather’s website (http://heatherheying.com). Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&A livestream every month. Join at Heather's Patreon. Like this content? Subscribe to the channel, like this video, follow us
Bret and Heather 34th DarkHorse Podcast Livestream: Portland & Covid: What the Hell?
In this 34th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world though an evolutionary lens. Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather’s website (http://heatherheying.com). Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&A livestream every month. Join at Heather's Patreon. Like this content? Subscribe to the channel, like this video, follow us
Bret and Heather 33rd DarkHorse Podcast Livestream: Ponzi Memes & Tyranny of the Minority
In this 33rd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world though an evolutionary lens. Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather’s website (http://heatherheying.com). Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&A livestream every month. Join at Heather's Patreon. Like this content? Subscribe to the channel, like this video, follow us
Bret Weinstein and Zuby: How the U.S. Looks From Outside
Zuby is a rapper, author, and host of the podcast Real Talk with Zuby. He discusses with Bret how the US looks in light of current events, from the perspective of a worldly traveler currently located in the UK. Like this content? Subscribe to the channel, like this video, follow me on twitter (@BretWeinstein), and consider supporting me on Patreon or Paypal. Find Zuby on Youtube: @Zuby And Spotify to see his latest releases. Find Zuby on twitter: @ZubyMusic Theme Music: Thank you to Martin Mol
Bret and Heather 32nd DarkHorse Podcast Livestream: What's Going on in Portland
In this 32nd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world though an evolutionary lens. Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather’s website (http://heatherheying.com). Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&A livestream every month. Join at Heather's Patreon. Like this content? Subscribe to the channel, like this video, follow us
Bret and Heather 31st DarkHorse Podcast Livestream: The Danger of Invoking Terrorism
In this 31st in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world though an evolutionary lens. Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather’s website (http://heatherheying.com). Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&A livestream every month. Join at Heather's Patreon. Like this content? Subscribe to the channel, like this video, follow us on
Bret Weinstein and Mike Mew: The Roots of Evolutionary Dentistry
Dr. Mike Mew Discusses with Dr. Bret Weinstein the failure of modern dentistry from an evolutionary perspective. Like this content? Subscribe to the channel, like this video, follow me on twitter (@BretWeinstein), and consider supporting me on Patreon or Paypal. Find Mike on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Orthotropics/featured And on his website: orthodontichealth.co.uk/about Theme Music: Thank you to Martin Molin of Wintergatan for providing us the rights to use their excellent music. Suppo
Bret Weinstein and Matt Taibbi: Corruption and its Consequences
Matt Taibbi is an old school journalist beating all the odds in the modern era. He has long been a correspondent for Rolling Stone magazine. Bret and Matt discuss the state of the world in the run-up to the 2020 election. Taibbi endorses Unity 2020. Like this content? Subscribe to the channel, like this video, follow us on twitter (@BretWeinstein, @mtaibbi), and consider supporting me on Patreon or Paypal. Find Matt on Substack: https://taibbi.substack.com/ Theme Music: Thank you to Martin Moli
Bret and Heather 30th DarkHorse Podcast Livestream: Is it Safe to Go Back to School
In this 30th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world though an evolutionary lens. Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather’s website (http://heatherheying.com).Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&A livestream every month. Join at Heather's Patreon.Like this content? Subscribe to the channel, like this video, follow us on t
Bret Weinstein's DarkHorse Podcast - Black Intellectual Roundtable
A special roundtable edition of Bret Weinstein's DarkHorse podcast.Glenn C. Loury is Merton P. Stoltz Professor of Economics at Brown University. He holds the B.A. in Mathematics (Northwestern) and the Ph.D. in Economics (M.I.T). As an economic theorist he has published widely and lectured throughout the world on his research. He is also among America’s leading critics writing on racial inequality. He has been elected as a Distinguished Fellow of the American Economics Association, as a mem
Bret and Heather 29th DarkHorse Podcast Livestream: Unity Vs. Division - Only One Way Forward
In this 29th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world though an evolutionary lens. Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather’s website (http://heatherheying.com). TIMESTAMPS at bottom of description. Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&A livestream every month. Join at Heather's Patreon. Like this content? Subscribe to the c
E28 - The Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying | A Republic, if You Can Save It | DarkHorse Podcast
In this fourth of July edition of The Evolutionary Lens, we discuss White Fragility, by Robin DiAngelo; Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging, by Sebastian Junger; and much more. Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather’s website (http://heatherheying.com). Dark Horse Podcast Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAWCKUrmvK5F_ynBY_CMlIA/ Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&A livestream every month. Join at H
E27 - The Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying | Brave New Policies for a Brave New World | DarkHorse Podcast
In this 27th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world though an evolutionary lens. Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather’s website (http://heatherheying.com). Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&A livestream every month. Join at Heather's Patreon. Like this content? Subscribe to the channel, like this video, follow us on
E26 - The Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying | Sleeper Cells and the Capture of Everything | DarkHorse Podcast
In this 26th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world though an evolutionary lens. Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather’s website (http://heatherheying.com). Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&A livestream every month. Join at Heather's Patreon. Like this content? Subscribe to the channel, like this video, follow us on
Bret Weinstein and Eric Weinstein: Fundamental Truth and How to Think About it
Brothers Bret & Eric Weinstein Discuss the nature of truth, Eric's journey and objectives as a mathematician. They talk about geometric unity, and the obstacles to the discovery of fundamental truths that might transform our lives for the better, and protect humanity from catastrophic failures of wisdom.Like this content? Subscribe to the channel, like this video, follow us on twitter (@BretWeinstein, @EricRWeinstein), and consider supporting me on Patreon or Paypal. Find Eric on The Po
E25 - The Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying | Kafka Traps; White Fragility and #BLM | DarkHorse Podcast
The 25th livestream from Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying in their continuing discussion surrounding the novel coronavirus. Link to the Q&A portion of this episode: https://youtu.be/QDxhs0I6_MYSupport the show
Bret Weinstein and John McWhorter: George Floyd Protests and Race in America
John Mcwhorter and Bret Weinstein Discuss the protests and evidence surrounding George Floyd's death and how it should be interpreted regarding race in America.Apologies for the sound quality. We will use headphones in the future so we are not condemned to the Skype audio.Like this content? Subscribe to the channel, like this video, follow us on twitter (@BretWeinstein, JohnHMcWhorter), and consider supporting me on Patreon or Paypal. Theme Music: Thank you to Martin Molin of Wintergatan f
E24 - The Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying | “The sun inexorably rises and sets” | DarkHorse Podcast
The 24th livestream from Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying in their continuing discussion surrounding the novel coronavirus. Link to the Q&A portion of this episode: https://youtu.be/uIH7eIvjIfQSupport the show
E23 - The Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying | Truth in the Time of CHAZ | DarkHorse Podcast
The 23rd livestream from Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying in their continuing discussion surrounding the novel coronavirus. Link to the Q&A portion of this episode: https://youtu.be/TCawvThMpAcSupport the show
E22 - The Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying | Don't #ShutDownSTEM | DarkHorse Podcast
The 22nd livestream from Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying in their continuing discussion surrounding the novel coronavirus. Link to the Q&A portion of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4ll-gStDKwSupport the show
Bret Weinstein and Yuri Deigin: Did Covid-19 leak From a Lab?
Yuri Deigin and Bret Weinstein Discuss the evidence for the SARS-CoV-2 lab-leak hypothesis. Find his Medium article here: https://medium.com/@yurideigin/lab-made-cov2-genealogy-through-the-lens-of-gain-of-function-research-f96dd7413748 Like this content? Subscribe to the channel, like this video, follow us on twitter (@BretWeinstein, @ydeigin), and consider supporting me on Patreon or Paypal. Theme Music: Thank you to Martin Molin of Wintergatan for providing us the rights to use their excellen
E21 - The Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying | Avoiding Civil War | DarkHorse Podcast
The 21st livestream from Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying in their continuing discussion surrounding the novel coronavirus. Link to the Q&A portion of this episode: https://youtu.be/VYXrMPFDTS8Support the show
E20 - The Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying | The Plague of Certainty | DarkHorse Podcast
The 20th livestream from Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying in their continuing discussion surrounding the novel coronavirus. Link to the Q&A portion of this episode: https://youtu.be/BpmhVO7FjuYSupport the show
E19 - The Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying | Our Descent Into Madness & What to do About it | DarkHorse Podcast
The 19th livestream from Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying in their continuing discussion surrounding the novel coronavirus. Link to the Q&A portion of this episode: https://youtu.be/kx8vL7GRV1MSupport the show
E18 - The Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying | Freedom & Justice For All? | DarkHorse Podcast
The 18th livestream from Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying in their continuing discussion surrounding the novel coronavirus. Link to the Q&A portion of this episode: https://youtu.be/OaMB_U46iCwSupport the show
E17 - The Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying | Evergreen 3 Years Post Meltdown | DarkHorse Podcast
Special Evergreen episode! Bret and Heather discuss the meltdown at The Evergreen State College three years after the fact. Support the show
E16 - The Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying | Meaning, Notions, & Scientific Commotions | DarkHorse Podcast
The 16th livestream from Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying in their continuing discussion surrounding the novel coronavirus. Link to the Q&A portion of this episode: https://youtu.be/D4Vp5JeW4uUSupport the show
E15 - The Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying | Explorer Modes & the Lab Hypothesis | DarkHorse Podcast
The 15th livestream from Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying in their continuing discussion surrounding the novel coronavirus. Link to the Q&A portion of this episode: https://youtu.be/boWTUtKnDVcSupport the show
E14 - The Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying | Finding Nuance | DarkHorse Podcast
The struggle to find nuanced information in a polarized and politicized landscape of information. The 14th livestream from Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying in their continuing discussion surrounding the novel coronavirus. Link to the Q&A portion of this episode: https://youtu.be/GTP_u1ax4yUSupport the show
E13 - The Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying | Herd Immunity Won't Save Us | DarkHorse Podcast
The 13th livestream from Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying in their continuing discussion surrounding the novel coronavirus. Link to the Q&A portion of this episode: https://youtu.be/OicBlnHB9jkSupport the show
E12 - The Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying | Is this the Event Horizon | DarkHorse Podcast
The twelfth livestream from Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying in their continuing discussion surrounding the novel coronavirus. Link to the Q&A portion of this episode: https://youtu.be/3K7iMpZHMNQSupport the show
E11 - The Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying | Choose Your Own Black Mirror Episode | DarkHorse Podcast
The eleventh livestream from Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying in their continuing discussion surrounding the novel coronavirus. Link to the Q&A portion of this episode: https://youtu.be/NhHPQpNv88kSupport the show
E10 - The Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying | Unintelligent Design | DarkHorse Podcast
The tenth livestream from Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying in their continuing discussion surrounding the coronavirus. Link to the Q&A portion of this episode: https://youtu.be/nv02UN3G4TESupport the show
E09 - The Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying | Life & Death Risks in an Era of Novelty | DarkHorse Podcast
The ninth livestream from Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying in their continuing discussion surrounding the novel coronavirus. Link to the Q&A portion of this episode: https://youtu.be/v_QOpYzNV9ISupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bretweinstein)Support the show
E08 - The Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying | The Stealth Ecology of SARS-CoV2 | DarkHorse Podcast
The eighth livestream from Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying in their continuing discussion surrounding the coronavirus. Link to the Q&A portion of this episode: https://youtu.be/UsJhDdm-kcMSupport the show
E07 - The Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying | Smoking & Other Essentials | DarkHorse Podcast
The seventh livestream from Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying in their continuing discussion surrounding the coronavirus. Link to the Q&A portion of this episode: https://youtu.be/XJlWwj9IKzASupport the show
E06 - The Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying | Death & Peer Review | DarkHorse Podcast
Bret and Heather discuss the pitfalls of the peer review process as well as the continuing developments surrounding COVID-19. Technical issues occurred during the recording of this episode which resulted in uneven quality and some lost footage. Support the show
E05 - The Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying | How the virus kills & how to protect yourself | DarkHorse Podcast
Find the post Q&A portion of this episode on Bret Weinstein's YouTube channel, or by clicking the following link: https://youtu.be/G8a13Lgi8L8Support the show
E04 - The Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying | Collapse in Guayaquil | DarkHorse Podcast
Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying continue to discuss the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Support the show
E03 - The Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying | Bats Bio-Weapons & Societal Response | DarkHorse Podcast
Find the post Q&A portion of this episode on Bret Weinstein's YouTube channel, or by clicking the following link: https://youtu.be/-EH0bssxPQgSupport the show
E02 - The Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying | Using an evolutionary lens to view the current crisis | DarkHorse Podcast
Special COVID-19 episode of Bret Werinstein's DarkHorse Podcast: Bret Weistein and Heather Heying discuss the Coronavirus crisis as seen through an evolutionary lens.Support the show
E01 - The Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying | Discussing the state of the world | DarkHorse Podcast
Special COVID-19 episode of Bret Werinstein's DarkHorse Podcast: Bret Weistein and Heather Heying discuss the Coronavirus crisis and the state of the world moving forward. Support the show
Sam Harris | Bret Weinsteins DarkHorse Podcast #8
Bret Weinstein discusses free will with Sam Harris, a neuroscientist and author of the New York Times bestsellers, The End of Faith, Letter to a Christian Nation, and The Moral Landscape. His podcast called “Making Sense” is available on iTunes & Stitcher.Please subscribe to the channel and hit the notification bell.Find and Help Support this work below:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bretweinstein/Twitter: @BretWeinstein https://twitter.com/BretWeinsteinSupport is also welcome via Paypal:
Mike Nayna | Bret Weinstein's DarkHorse Podcast #7
Award winning documentary filmmaker, Mike Nayna sits down with Bret Weinstein on the DarkHorse Podcast to discuss his documentary on the infamous situation at The Evergreen State College, as well as his current work documenting the scandal surrounding the Grievance Studies. Please subscribe to the channel and hit the notification bell.Find Mike Nayna on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzk08fzh5c_BhjQa1w35wtAFind Katie Herzog on Twitter:@MikeNaynaFind and Help Support this work below:Pat
Katie Herzog | Bret Weinstein's DarkHorse Podcast #6
Katie Herzog, writer for The Stranger, joins Bret Weinstein on the DarkHorse podcast to discuss the "woke left" and how heterodox thinkers may hold the map to navigating the minefield of outrage culture. Please subscribe to the channel and hit the notification bell. Find Katie Herzog on Twitter: @kittypurrzogFind and Help Support this work below: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bretweinstein/ Twitter: @BretWeinstein https://twitter.com/BretWeinstein Support is also welcome via Paypal:
Douglas Murray | Bret Weinstein's DarkHorse Podcast #5
Douglas Murray, best selling author of 5 books including "The Strange Death of Europe" and "The Madness of Crowds" joins Bret Weinstein on the DarkHorse podcast to discuss wide range of controversial topics. Find and Help Support this work below: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bretweinstein/ Twitter: @BretWeinstein https://twitter.com/BretWeinstein Support is also welcome via Paypal: https://paypal.me/bretweinstein Support the show
John Wood Jr. of Better Angels | Bret Weinstein's DarkHorse Podcast #4
John Wood Jr. - Media Director and National Leader at Better Angels discusses the effects of political polarization in our cultural discourse and offers solutions to overcome this hazard by tapping into our better angels. Follow John Wood Jr. on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRWoodJr https://www.better-angels.org/ Find and Help Support this work below: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bretweinstein/ Twitter: @BretWeinstein https://twitter.com/BretWeinstein Support is also welcome via Paypal: h
Chloé Valdary of Theory of Enchantment Bret Weinstein | DarkHorse Podcast #3
Chloé Valdary, founder of Theory of Enchantment joins Bret Weinstein on the DarkHorse podcast to discuss a wide range of current cultural issues and what creative methods we can use to navigate them. Follow Chloè on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cvaldary Find and Help Support this work below: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bretweinstein/ Twitter: @BretWeinstein https://twitter.com/BretWeinstein Support is also welcome via Paypal: https://paypal.me/bretweinstein Support the show
Andy Ngo | Bret Weinsteins DarkHorse Podcast #1
For the inaugural episode of Bret Weinstein's DarkHorse Podcast, Bret sits down with Andy Ngo to discuss the recent attack he suffered from Antifa during protests in downtown Portland. This is Mr. Ngo's first long-form interview after he was hospitalized for a brain hemorrhage sustained at the hands of Antifa rioters in downtown Portland, on June 29, 2019.Follow Andy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrAndyNgo Find and Help Support this work below: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bretwe
Benjamin Boyce - Bret Weinstein's DarkHorse Podcast #2
Bret Weinstein sits down with Evergreen graduate, Benjamin Boyce to discuss The Evergreen State College, Project Varitas, big tech influence, machine learning, AI, and the artificial shaping of cultural ideas. Follow Benjamin on Twitter & YouTube: https://twitter.com/BenjaminABoyce https://www.youtube.com/c/BenjaminABoyce Find and Help Support this work below: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bretweinstein/ Twitter: @BretWeinstein https://twitter.com/BretWeinstein Support is also welcome via