THE REAL ALEX JONES | PART 2

Chef Aran Goldstein discusses why real food in schools may be one of the most important solutions to America’s growing childhood health crisis. As concerns rise over ultra-processed school lunches, childhood obesity, chronic disease, and poor nutrition, Goldstein explains why the answer is not “kids food,” but simply real, nourishing food served at school and reinforced at home.

Goldstein breaks down how modern families have drifted away from cooking, how institutional food systems have normalized processed meals, and why reclaiming the kitchen is essential for restoring children’s health. He shares his firsthand experience transforming school meal programs and describes the immediate changes some families reported after children began eating meals made with whole, simple ingredients instead of industrialized cafeteria food.

The interview also explores the deeper cultural importance of food—how cooking at home, eating together, and passing down family traditions can help rebuild connection, improve well-being, and support healthier communities. Goldstein offers a compelling vision for changing school lunch programs, reducing dependence on processed food, and making healthy meals more accessible for children and parents alike.

AIRDATE: March 12, 2026

Debates over medical freedom, government authority, and digital surveillance are intensifying around the world. From COVID-era mandates to emerging AI technologies that challenge privacy, many people are asking who ultimately controls their health decisions, personal data, and fundamental rights.

In a notable cultural shift, journalists, lawmakers, and citizens are revisiting the consequences of pandemic-era policies. Australian television host Karl Stefanovic recently issued a public apology for promoting COVID vaccine messaging without questioning government mandates, fueling broader calls for media accountability and open scientific debate.

Meanwhile, Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) program is drawing international scrutiny as the country approaches 100,000 assisted suicide cases. Disability advocates, mental health professionals, and human rights organizations warn that expanding assisted death beyond terminal illness could place vulnerable populations at risk, particularly those facing poverty, isolation, or inadequate healthcare.

Investigative journalist Jefferey Jaxen also examines a landmark ruling from the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, which found Peru responsible for forced sterilization campaigns that violated women’s bodily autonomy. The decision highlights the enduring importance of informed consent, medical ethics, and reproductive rights.

At the same time, new consumer technologies are raising mass surveillance concerns. Reports reveal that footage captured by Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses may be reviewed by overseas contractors to train artificial intelligence systems, prompting privacy advocates to warn that everyday devices could expose sensitive personal and financial information.

Despite promises of an AI-driven future, public skepticism is growing. New polling shows artificial intelligence among the least trusted technologies in America, reflecting rising concerns about privacy, automation, and corporate power.

As debates over medical autonomy, assisted dying policies, AI regulation, and digital surveillance accelerate, many believe the world is approaching a pivotal moment—one where citizens are demanding greater transparency, accountability, and protection of human rights.

AIRDATE: March 12, 2026

The conversation around vaccine injury, pharmaceutical liability, and medical freedom is reaching a tipping point. As lawsuits against vaccine manufacturers surge and courts begin reconsidering long-standing liability protections, critics argue the legal system may finally force accountability in an industry shielded from traditional market forces for decades.

Jefferey examines the growing debate over the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) and whether vaccine injury claims should be allowed to proceed outside the federal system. With legal challenges intensifying and public awareness rising after the COVID-19 era, many advocates say the push for transparency, safer products, and manufacturer liability is gaining momentum.

Meanwhile, state legislatures across the United States are becoming key battlegrounds for vaccine policy. Arizona lawmakers are advancing a measure that would allow voters to decide on vaccine mandates directly at the ballot box. Florida is moving legislation to expand K-12 vaccine exemptions, including the creation of a new conscientious exemption, while South Carolina lawmakers rejected an attempt to remove religious exemptions during a measles outbreak.

Beyond mandates, broader health policy shifts are also underway. Florida lawmakers are considering legislation to license naturopathic doctors, potentially expanding access to alternative and holistic health options after a decades-long absence.

At the same time, major vaccine mandate lawsuits are unfolding. United Airlines faces a massive class-action case from employees alleging religious discrimination related to COVID-era vaccine policies, while Air Canada has already been ordered to compensate pilots who were denied religious exemptions. These cases could set major precedents for workplace vaccine policies and religious rights.

At the federal level, new turmoil is emerging inside the FDA and HHS, including the announced departure of a top vaccine regulator and a lawsuit from major medical organizations challenging changes to the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee.

As the legal, political, and cultural battles intensify, one question looms large: Will the growing movement around vaccine injury and liability reshape the future of vaccine policy, public health law, and pharmaceutical accountability?

AIRDATE: March 12, 2026

Autism advocate Tracy Slepcevic, author of Warrior Mom and founder of the Autism Health Summit, joins the show to discuss her appointment to the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Slepcevic shares her personal journey as the mother of a child with autism and explains how her advocacy has grown into a broader movement focused on addressing the underlying health conditions often associated with autism spectrum disorder. She discusses what her new role on the IACC could mean for the future of autism research, policy development, and federal coordination of autism programs in the United States.

The conversation explores key issues affecting families today, including regressive autism, environmental influences, co-occurring health conditions, treatment accessibility, and the financial burden many parents face when therapies are not covered by insurance.

Slepcevic also highlights the mission of the Autism Health Summit, where physicians, researchers, and families gather to explore emerging science, integrative approaches, and new strategies aimed at improving outcomes for children on the autism spectrum.

With autism rates continuing to rise, this interview examines the growing call for expanded research, greater transparency, and informed decision-making in children’s health. Slepcevic also previews the upcoming Autism Health Summit in San Diego (April 24–26), featuring leading voices in autism research, medicine, and advocacy.

AIRDATE: March 12, 2026

At the MEVI Round Table: Massive Epidemic of Vaccine Injury, held at the MAHA Institute in Washington, D.C., leading scientists, physicians, researchers, and parents gathered to examine emerging evidence surrounding vaccine injury and the rise in chronic illness among children.
In this powerful reflection, Del Bigtree discusses the growing body of research presented at the MEVI Round Table, including scientific data, expert analysis, and firsthand accounts from families affected by vaccine injury. The event highlighted a shifting landscape in public health, where more experts are openly questioning long-standing assumptions about vaccine safety, transparency, and regulatory oversight.
As ICAN (Informed Consent Action Network) marks ten years of legal victories, investigative journalism, and advocacy for medical transparency, Bigtree explains how lawsuits, independent research, and grassroots activism have helped bring previously suppressed questions about vaccine injury and pharmaceutical liability into the national conversation.
With increasing numbers of scientists, policymakers, and parents demanding accountability, the dialogue around vaccine safety and informed consent is entering a new phase—one focused on open debate, scientific rigor, and transparency in public health policy.

AIRDATE: March 12, 2026

Del returns from Washington, DC with major updates on vaccine injury and autism. Jefferey Jaxen reports on a HHS leadership shakeup, and the growing demand for accountability in public health. Del breaks down the MAHA Institute’s landmark conversation on vaccine injury, examines what Vinay Prasad’s departure from HHS could mean, and speaks with Tracy Slepcevic of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) about why having parents at the table matters. Plus, chef Aran Goldstein is cookin’! Chef joins the show to discuss school lunch reform, healthy meals, and practical ways to bring real food home.

Guests: Tracy Slepcevic, Aran Goldstein

March, 12, 2026

Del just got back from Washington, DC, and this Episode of The HighWire is loaded.

The MAHA Institute held one of the most important conversations on vaccine injury Del says he’s ever seen. The panels were extraordinary, the science is no longer being buried, and the discussion is going global. Bottom line: autism is not a mystery. Is the gaslighting is on its way out?

RFK Jr. was also in DC, pushing his “Eat Real Food” campaign – and Del thinks it’s spectacular.

Meanwhile, a major shakeup inside HHS. Vinay Prasad is out. What does that mean? We break it down.

Plus, Tracy Slepcevic joins the show. She sits on the IACC – the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee – and she’s the parent of a child with autism. Real parents are now at the table inside of HHS. What a change! We will talk with her about what that means, and more.

And, The HighWire is cooking… Literally. Chef Aran Goldstein has been transforming school lunch programs across the country, and he is bringing it to the studio.

Don’t miss The HighWire, Episode 467, TOMORROW!

📅March 12, 2026
⏰Thursday, 11AM PT | 2PM ET
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The HighWire coverage of MAHA Institute Round Table focusing on the “Massive Epidemic of Vaccine Injury (MEVI)”, brings together experts, researchers, physicians, and policy leaders to discuss emerging evidence, patient experiences, and the broader implications for public health policy. The discussion aims to examine concerns surrounding vaccine safety, injury reporting, regulatory oversight, and the role of government institutions in monitoring adverse events.

Throughout the event, speakers will discuss the scientific, medical, and legal dimensions of vaccine injury claims, the current systems for reporting and compensation, and what policy changes may be needed moving forward. The goal is to foster open dialogue and bring greater public awareness to questions surrounding vaccine safety and regulatory decision-making.

A tense Senate hearing places physician and health advocate Casey Means in the spotlight as Senator Bill Cassidy presses her on measles outbreaks, vaccine policy, and whether parents should vaccinate their children. The exchange highlights the growing political pressure surrounding public health guidance and the widening divide over how doctors discuss risk, vaccine recommendations, and informed consent.

Del Bigtree explains why the moment extends far beyond a single Senate hearing. As debates intensify over vaccine safety, pharmaceutical protections, and government health authority, the exchange reflects a broader shift unfolding across medicine, politics, and public discourse.

With trust in health institutions continuing to decline and more Americans demanding transparency in medical policy, the discussion points to a pivotal moment in the national conversation about patient choice, medical freedom, and the future of public health.

AIRDATE: March 5, 2026