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Episode 466: (MARCH 5, 2026) | THE HIGHWIRE: VACCINE UPTAKE, LIABILITY, AND ALUMINUM IN VACCINES
The HighWire with Del Bigtree — Episode 466 (March 5, 2026) opens with breaking legal and policy news: the Trump EPA has filed a brief at the U.S. Supreme Court backing Bayer/Monsanto and glyphosate (Roundup). Del breaks down what the government is arguing, what’s at stake for warning labels and litigation, and why the outcome could reshape corporate accountability around glyphosate-based herbicides. Then, Jefferey Jaxen covers the accelerating shift in public vaccine sentiment, as global vaccine uptake declines and pharmaceutical stocks react to falling demand. Del analyzes the latest reported data, including a major worldwide drop in Gardasil (HPV vaccine) uptake, and what these trends could signal for vaccine policy, mandates, and the future of the vaccine marketplace. Also, a dive into the growing national debate over vaccine manufacturer liability. New polling indicates strong public support for restoring legal accountability for vaccine makers, a key issue tied to vaccine injury protections, medical freedom, and federal vaccine policy. Plus, an in-studio scientific discussion you don’t want to miss: Del is joined by Dr. James Neuenschwander and Dr. Brian Hooker to break down a new study examining aluminum in vaccines and the potential implications for vaccine safety research, adverse event risk, and the broader childhood vaccination schedule. Watch The HighWire live on TheHighWire.com, then catch the full archived episode on-demand right here. -
Episode 465: ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS
This week on The HighWire, Del Bigtree tackles the MAHA moment head-on, starting with rising backlash over the Trump Administration’s recent action on glyphosate and concerns about expedited production tied to Roundup. Del is joined by Vani Hari (Food Babe) to discuss what’s happening right now in food policy and reform—and what it means for families. Plus, Jefferey Jaxen takes us deeper into the Epstein files, focusing on what’s coming to light around medical/science publishing and influence. And in a must-see in-studio interview, Del sits down with Dr. Michael Nehls on lithium—asking whether we’ve been missing (or denying) a truly essential element. Guests: Vani Hari, Dr. Michael Nehls AIRDATE: February 26, 2026 -
Episode 464: STEEP TERRAIN
Del Bigtree returns to the desk after two weeks in Europe with An Inconvenient Study, bringing shocking reports from doctors and scientists around the world — and a firsthand account of breaking four ribs in a Canadian ER that exposed the reality of mainstream emergency medicine. Jefferey Jaxen reports on a Super Bowl ad that backfired in spectacular fashion, raising serious questions about AI surveillance and corporate overreach. Then, an unfiltered roundtable with Alec Zeck, Dr. Ben Tapper, and Katie Collins, PA-C, tackling holistic health, informed consent, censorship, and the terrain theory vs. germ theory debate many have demanded, and few are willing to host. Guests: Katie Collins, PA-C, Dr. Ben Tapper, Alec Zeck AIRDATE: February 19, 2026 -
Episode 463: FORMULA FOR SUCCESS
Major policy, investigative, and public-health battles are accelerating across America. With 700+ vaccine-related bills introduced nationwide in just the opening months of this year, Dawn Richardson of the National Vaccine Information Center joins The HighWire to explain what’s driving this unprecedented legislative surge — and what it could mean for states, families, and the future of health policy. We also examine newly surfaced Epstein-file communications raising renewed questions about the relationship between Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein. Documents suggest their interactions may have been more extensive than previously acknowledged, fueling fresh scrutiny over Epstein’s global network and the powerful figures connected to it. Plus, Jefferey Jaxen premieres the newest installment of Jefferey Jaxen Investigates: The Great American Food Fight, exploring historic structural changes underway in the American food system. Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo joins live to discuss the state’s new Healthy Florida initiative targeting chemicals and contaminants in the food supply — and why the nation is watching closely. Guests: Dawn Richardson, Matthew Lysiak, and FL Surgeon General Joseph A. Ladapo AIRDATE: February 12, 2026 -
Episode 462: CLIMATE OF CHANGE
This week on The HighWire, a precedent-setting $2 million malpractice verdict signals a turning point in how courts are treating medical interventions performed on minors. As more states extend statutes of limitations, accountability is finally entering a space long shielded from liability. Jefferey Jaxen also unpacks how powerful narratives—pandemic, climate, and beyond—are constructed, defended, and enforced, even when evidence begins to fall apart. Then, a chilling look at the future: artificial intelligence is now being used to assist in biological research, including the creation of entirely new viruses. What safeguards exist—and who decides what lines shouldn’t be crossed? Plus, Del speaks with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton about medical freedom, patient consent, and an investigation into financial incentives driving medical decision-making. Guest: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton AIRDATE: February 5, 2026 -
Episode 461: WINS OF CHANGE
On today’s HighWire, Former CDC Director Robert Redfield is now saying the quiet part out loud, admitting we were right about mRNA and spike protein. Also, Del Celebrates RFK Jr.'s Announcement of 21 new members of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC), the committee responsible for coordinating the government’s autism research and response. This is huge, and Del has the details. Then, we examine Moderna’s announcement that it is halting new Phase 3 vaccine trials, citing reduced market incentives under increased federal oversight. What does this decision reveal about safety testing, accountability, and public health priorities? Also, a deep dive into the UK’s newly announced AI surveillance system — described by officials as a “panopticon.” We unpack the origins of the term and what it signals about the future of mass surveillance. Plus, as fraud investigations rock Minnesota, autism education providers are facing devastating funding cuts. Jennifer Larson of Holland Center joins Del to explain how legitimate, long-standing programs are now at risk — and how families are paying the price. Guest: Jennifer Larson AIRDATE: January 29, 2026