# Fauci Pleads the 5th to Sen. Paul: What Is He Afraid Of? | Guest: Annie Jacobsen | 7/29/26

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Published: 2026-07-29T18:09:00+00:00
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Glenn starts the show by discussing Dr. Anthony Fauci invoking the Fifth Amendment during the Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing, led by Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), when asked about the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. Glenn rants about Fauci's arrogance and the cover-up being done to keep Fauci from jail. How did Dr. Fauci's private diary entries get released? Glenn explains how Fauci's diaries became public and lists some of the most explosive revelations from them. Glenn asks the ultimate question regarding Fauci and COVID-19: What are they hiding? Glenn discusses the rise of Flock cameras and lays out the good and the bad that come from installing these cameras across the country. Are Flock cameras the beginning of America becoming a surveillance state? Glenn and Jason discuss what we know, if anything, about Iran as the conflict continues to progress. Annie Jacobsen, author of "Biological War: A Scenario," joins to discuss how close we are to biological warfare in light of the recent hearing over COVID-19 and gain-of-function research. Glenn and Annie also discuss how we can end gain-of-function research once and for all.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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