{"podcast":{"title":"Ask Dr. Drew","slug":"ask-dr-drew-259999","podcast_index_feed_id":259999,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/DRPI5481918824","website_url":"https://drdrew.com/ask","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/e1fe081a-e5ba-11ec-8880-c771b045d6de/image/ce7b412d1fab6731e3af0ba9cbcde0f0.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Dr. Drew","episode_count":667,"summary":"Tired of tribalism and outrage? It's time for a second opinion. From the front lines of the culture war to the front lines of medicine, iconic broadcaster Dr. Drew Pinsky (of \"Loveline\" with Adam Carolla) brings his unfiltered perspective to today’s most urgent political, cultural, and medical issues. The show features a diverse roster of guests including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trisha Paytas, Charlie Sheen, Megyn Kelly, Russell Brand, Dr. Kelly Victory, Salty Cracker, and many more. To millions, Dr. Drew is a beacon of integrity and common sense. You know his voice from the radio phenomenon Loveline, hit reality franchises like Teen Mom (MTV) and Celebrity Rehab (VH1), and massive primetime television events like FOX's The Masked Singer and Special Forces. But behind the celebrity, Dr. Drew has spent the last 40 years actively treating patients. Now, he is bringing that same rigorous, truth-first approach to the Ask Dr. Drew podcast. In every episode, Dr. Drew relies on primary sources and hard data – along with his extensive experience – as he sits down with world-renowned experts, political figures, comedians, and institutional whistleblowers. He explores the intersection of geo…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-18T22:24:13.400948+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-dr-drew-259999"},"episode":{"title":"Cyclospora: What The Media Is Getting Wrong About The “Explosive Diarrhea” Parasite – Ask Dr. Drew – Ep 644","slug":"cyclospora-what-the-media-is-getting-wrong-about-the-explosive-diarrhea-parasite-ask-dr-drew-ep-644","published_at":"2026-07-16T11:12:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-dr-drew-259999/cyclospora-what-the-media-is-getting-wrong-about-the-explosive-diarrhea-parasite-ask-dr-drew-ep-644","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-dr-drew-259999","url":"https://drdrew.com/2026/cyclospora-what-the-media-is-getting-wrong-about-the-explosive-diarrhea-parasite-ask-dr-drew/","audio_url":"https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/DRPI2700514767.mp3","summary":"Cyclospora is spreading across the USA, and the media immediately began its familiar campaign of panic by calling it an “explosive diarrhea parasite.” Dr. Drew examines the press coverage of the summer outbreak and the effect of “gell-mann amnesia” that causes people to trust the media during a crisis even when they know the news media frequently twists the facts to fit a narrative. Cliff Maloney, co-author of “Run Right: A Complete Election Playbook to Win,” discusses grassroots organizing and the door-knocking ground game heading into the midterms. Plus viral commentator “Uncle Clif” Lewis on work, accountability, and going viral for speaking his mind. Cliff Maloney is an activist from the Philadelphia suburbs and CEO of Citizens Alliance. He’s a coauthor of “Run Right: A Complete Election Playbook to Win.” Follow at https://x.com/Maloney “Uncle Clif” Lewis is a veteran auto technician from Columbia, MO, and a dedicated family man who loves cars, family, and anything loud. He went viral online with raw, no-filter rants on life, work, accountability, and current events. Follow at https://x.com/ClifLewis3 「 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 」 • FATTY15 – The future of essential fatty acids is here! Strengthen your cells against age-related breakdown with Fatty15. 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