THE REAL ALEX JONES | PART 2

Today on The HighWire, major questions are surrounding Climate Lockdowns, artificial intelligence expansion, and emerging treatments for COVID vaccine injury.

But first, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces the launch of ‘The Secretary Kennedy Podcast,’ a new podcast where he will communicate directly with the public outside traditional media channels. He recently unveiled new federal action targeting microplastics contamination in drinking water, as concerns grow about plastic particles in the environment and the human body.

Then, Jefferey Jaxen reports on the accelerating expansion of artificial intelligence and the massive data center infrastructure needed to power it. As plans for data centers spread across the country, communities and states like Maine and Wisconsin are beginning to push back over the enormous water and energy demands required to support the AI boom.

Also, is our blood supply safe? We dive into the growing debate around blood donation policies following COVID-19 vaccination, and rising public concern about transparency within an already strained blood supply system.

Next, residents in several states are urged to stay indoors as air quality alerts spread amid rising pollution levels, prompting questions about whether these warnings reflect a genuine public health threat or something more.

Plus, Del sits down with Dr. Tina Peers to discuss her personal experience with COVID vaccine injury and the treatment protocols she has explored for spike protein-related illness.

Finally, chiropractor and Freedom Summit founder Dr. Jerod Ochsendorf joins the show to discuss the rapidly growing medical freedom movement and how patients and practitioners are building alternative health networks outside traditional institutions.

Guests: Dr. Tina Peers, Dr. Jerod Ochsendorf

Airdate: April 9, 2026

Lockdowns are back, just with a different justification. Toxic air warnings in Arizona and California are keeping people indoors and out of their communities. Is this a real public health response, or is it becoming another tool for control?

Then, the AI data center buildout is encountering resistance from an unexpected direction. States like Maine are pushing back, and their reasons go beyond politics.

And, Del sits down in-studio with Dr. Tina Peers, a functional medicine doctor who developed severe tremors and neuropathy following a COVID vaccine injury. Her recovery came through an augmented form of NAC, and the conversation about how it worked is one you won’t want to miss.

Tune in tomorrow!

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📅April 9, 2026
⏰Thursday, 11AM PT | 2PM ET
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Nashville-born entrepreneur, philanthropist, and former MMA fighter Ed Clay joins Del to discuss his journey into regenerative medicine and the growing interest in stem cell therapies. Clay explains how his search for answers while helping his mother, who was suffering from an autoimmune condition and severe complications from conventional treatments, led him to explore emerging therapies outside the traditional medical system.

That search ultimately led Clay to help establish a regenerative medicine center in Mexico, where patients seek stem cell and immune-based treatments not widely available in the United States. He discusses the potential of regenerative medicine while also addressing the regulatory barriers and skepticism surrounding these therapies.

As interest in stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine continues to grow worldwide, Clay and Del explore the broader implications for medical innovation, patient choice, and the future of treatment options beyond conventional pharmaceuticals.

APRIL 2, 2026

Jefferey examines newly surfaced internal communications suggesting that messaging around potential stroke risks following COVID-19 vaccination may have been altered at the highest levels of government, including the Joe Biden White House. Drawing on reported emails from federal health agencies, the segment explores how language describing a “moderately elevated” safety signal was revised to “slightly elevated,” raising serious questions about transparency, public health communication, and risk disclosure during the vaccine rollout.

The analysis also highlights how terminology shifts, from “potential risk” to “preliminary signal”, may have softened public perception of adverse events at a critical moment when booster doses were being distributed to tens of millions of Americans. With coordinated messaging efforts involving the CDC, FDA, and select media and expert networks, the discussion frames these developments as part of a broader strategy to manage public response rather than fully inform it.

Beyond stroke-related concerns, the conversation expands into other reported safety signals, including myocarditis and cardiovascular stress markers observed in certain populations following vaccination. Internal deliberations and delayed public warnings are presented as evidence of systemic gaps in adverse event reporting and physician awareness, potentially impacting early detection and response to emerging risks.

Framed within the larger debate over censorship, government accountability, and medical transparency, Jefferey raises critical questions about how public health decisions are communicated—and who ultimately controls that narrative. As scrutiny intensifies over pandemic-era policies, the discussion underscores the importance of open scientific dialogue, rigorous safety monitoring, and restoring trust in public health institutions moving forward.

APRIL 2, 2026

Confidence in COVID-19 vaccines in the United States appears to be shifting, as new developments point to declining public engagement and demand. A halted clinical study by Pfizer and BioNTech—reportedly due to an inability to recruit enough participants—marks a rare moment where a widely recommended vaccine could not generate sufficient interest for ongoing research.

This trend aligns with broader declines in vaccine uptake following the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, as fewer individuals pursue boosters and participation in follow-up studies drops. The slowdown is also impacting pharmaceutical markets, which are seeing reduced demand compared to earlier stages of the rollout.

The recruitment challenges highlight evolving public sentiment and may signal a turning point in how COVID-19 vaccines are perceived, studied, and integrated into future public health strategies.

APRIL 2, 2026

Rising tensions tied to the Strait of Hormuz are sending shockwaves far beyond the battlefield, with global energy and fertilizer markets now under mounting pressure. Jefferey explores how disruptions linked to the Iran conflict are threatening critical supply chains that underpin modern agriculture, highlighting the fragile “just-in-time” global economy that millions depend on. With roughly one-third of the world’s fertilizer trade moving through this narrow passage, even minor instability is already translating into higher input costs and growing uncertainty for farmers worldwide.

Hear how rising oil prices and constrained fertilizer exports, particularly from major producers like Russia and China, are creating a ripple effect across global food production. As energy costs surge, so too do the expenses tied to planting, harvesting, and transporting crops, with staples like corn at the center of the impact. Because corn is foundational to the U.S. and global food system—affecting everything from cereals to livestock feed—any sustained price increase has the potential to cascade across nearly every aisle of the grocery store.

Compounding the issue, countries heavily reliant on imported energy are beginning to declare emergencies and prioritize domestic supply, signaling the early stages of a broader global resource squeeze. From Southeast Asia to Europe, tightening reserves and export restrictions are accelerating fears of prolonged shortages. At the same time, U.S. farmers are already adapting by shifting acreage away from fertilizer-intensive crops like corn toward alternatives such as soybeans—an early indicator of how geopolitical conflict can directly reshape agricultural strategy and output.

Framed through the lens of long-term economic and societal impact, they highlight a critical warning: when energy and fertilizer markets destabilize, food security is never far behind. As the Iran conflict continues to evolve, the risk of sustained inflation, disrupted harvest cycles, and global supply imbalances raises urgent questions about resilience, preparedness, and how quickly interconnected crises can escalate into worldwide consequences.

APRIL 2, 2026

Non-speaking autism advocate, Elizabeth Bonker, and Dawnmarie Gaivin, founder of the Spellers Freedom Foundation, join Del to challenge one of the most entrenched assumptions in autism care: that individuals who cannot speak also lack the ability to think or understand. Through spelling-based communication, many non-speakers are now demonstrating that their silence may stem from motor planning challenges, not intellectual disability.

Bonker, who communicates by spelling, graduated as valedictorian of Rollins College and now serves on the federal Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC). Her story illustrates how non-speaking individuals can possess rich cognitive abilities that often go unrecognized when speech is treated as the only measure of intelligence.

Gaivin explains how spelling-based communication methods are helping non-speakers access education, express complex thoughts, and participate more fully in society. Together, they are advocating for broader recognition of spelling as a legitimate form of communication and pushing for schools, therapists, and policymakers to presume competence and expand communication access for non-speaking individuals with autism.

APRIL 2, 2026

Episode 470 | The HighWire with Del Bigtree delivers a powerful episode covering vaccine messaging, an impending global food crisis, autism communication rights, and cutting-edge stem cell science.

First, One of the most powerful human events The HighWire has covered centers on the film Spellers, and the communication method that allows non-speaking individuals with autism to express themselves through spelling. Dawnmarie Gaivin, AT-ACP, founder of the Spellers Freedom Foundation, joins Del, along with Spellers cast member Elizabeth Bonker, for an inspiring conversation exposing the growing battle over the right to communicate.

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. works to reconstitute the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), we examine the new media narrative being deployed against so-called anti-vaxxers and what it signals about the next phase of the public health debate.
Then, Jefferey Jaxen reports on the growing fertilizer supply crisis linked to instability around the Strait of Hormuz, a key global chokepoint through which roughly one-third of the world’s fertilizer ingredients move. What could this mean for food supply, energy, fuel prices, and the risk of a broader international food crisis?

Finally, Del sits down with Ed Clay, a former MMA fighter whose family health crisis led him deep into the world of stem cell therapies and cancer research. He now leads one of the biggest clinics in the world doing this work — in Mexico. It’s a jaw-dropping conversation about why this science is happening outside the United States and what it could mean for the future of medicine.

Guests: Dawnmarie Gaivin, AT-ACP, Elizabeth Bonker, Ginnie Breen, Ed Clay,

Airdate: April 2, 2026

RFK Jr. is working to reconstitute ACIP, and the media propaganda machine has apparently settled on a new attack line against anyone questioning vaccines. We break it down so you can recognize it when you see it.

Then, the war in Iran is creating an international food and energy crisis most people aren’t paying attention to yet. About one-third of the world’s fertilizer ingredients move through the Strait of Hormuz. The ripple effects are already in motion, and Jefferey Jaxen has the details.

Also, one of the most moving conversations The HighWire has ever had involves Spellers, a communication technique that has allowed non-speaking individuals with autism to break through and communicate in their own words. Now they’re fighting for the legal right to spell to communicate. Del hears directly from one of the spellers themselves.

And, Del sits down with Ed Clay, a former MMA fighter who delved deep into investigating stem cell therapies and cancer research after his family’s health crisis. He now leads one of the biggest clinics in the world doing this work, and he has to do it in Mexico. This conversation will blow your mind.

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📅April 2, 2026
⏰Thursday, 11AM PT | 2PM ET
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