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9/13/25 S11 E22 - AMT TV FULL SHOW: Exposing History of Vaccines w/ John Leake | Kris' Story of Recovery From A Wheelchair
9/13/25 S11 E22 - AMT TV FULL SHOW: Exposing History of Vaccines w/ John Leake | Kris' Story of Recovery From A Wheelchair
9/13/25 S11 E22 - AMT TV FULL SHOW: Exposing History of Vaccines w/ John Leake | Kris' Story of Recovery From A Wheelchair
Saturday 13th September 2025
John Leake questions vaccine history while Kris Kern shares his recovery from a wheelchair through innovative spine surgery.
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Episode Overview
- Vaccines have historically been developed through educated guesses and gambles.
- Improved living standards may have played a larger role in reducing mortality than vaccines.
- Kris Kern's story highlights the success of innovative spine surgery techniques.
- Commercial interests can overshadow scientific integrity in vaccine development.
- Targeted medical procedures can offer hope where traditional methods fail.
The enterprise of vaccines goes back to the early 18th century with a smallpox inoculation procedure.
Ever wondered how vaccines have shaped history and society? This episode of American Medicine Today features John Leake, who challenges the conventional narrative around vaccines. He argues that the development of vaccines has been a series of educated guesses and gambles, with commercial interests often overshadowing scientific integrity.
Leake discusses his book, 'Vaccines: Mythology, Ideology and Reality', where he critically evaluates the role of vaccines in reducing mortality rates, suggesting that improved living standards played a larger role than commonly credited. In a contrasting story, Kris Kern shares his remarkable journey from being wheelchair-bound to walking again, thanks to innovative spine surgery techniques by Dr. Alfred Bonati.
Kris's story is a testament to perseverance and the power of medical innovation, highlighting how targeted procedures can offer hope where traditional methods fail. This episode is packed with eye-opening discussions on healthcare, politics, and personal recovery stories. Whether you're intrigued by vaccine debates or inspired by recovery triumphs, there's something here for everyone. What do you think about the impact of living standards on health outcomes? Dive into these compelling narratives and see where you stand.