# How To Talk To Your Anti-vax Uncle | Dr. Steven Novella

An episode of [The Checkup with Doctor Mike](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1646695974), 4 Mar 2026, 2 h 40 min.

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I'll teach you how to become the media's go-to expert in your field. Enroll in The Professional's Media Academy now: https://www.professionalsmediaacademy.com/ Buy Dr. Steven Novella's books The Skeptics Guide To The Universe and The Skeptics Guide To The Future here: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/contributor/dr-steven-novella/ Listen to Dr. Novella's podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RVc0stLre1yB5Ac3hiAPl 00:00 Intro 01:27 What Is A Skeptic? 14:00 RFK Jr. & Vaccines 28:16 AI Skepticism 37:36 Cherrypicking Experts 46:29 Debating Flat-Earthers 54:20 My Worst Podcast Guest 57:49 Jubilee's Surrounded 1:09:30 Using Anti-vaxxers Tricks 1:20:50 Responding With Anger 1:24:13 Institutional Failures 1:31:06 Social Media / Insurance 1:37:40 Science Based Medicine 1:45:50 Acupuncture & KT Tape 2:07:00 Alternative/Homeopathic Medicine 2:23:30 Funding Research / Fraud Help us continue the fight against medical misinformation and change the world through charity by becoming a Doctor Mike Resident on Patreon where every month I donate 100% of the proceeds to the charity, organization, or cause of your choice! Residents get access to bonus content, and many other perks for just $10 a month. Become a Resident today:https://www.patreon.com/doctormike Let’s connect: IG: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/instagram/DMinstagram Twitter: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/twitter/DMTwitter FB: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/facebook/DMFacebook TikTok: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/tiktok/DMTikTok Reddit: https://go.doctormikemedia.com/reddit/DMReddit Contact Email: DoctorMikeMedia@Gmail.com Executive Producer: Doctor Mike Production Director and Editor: Dan Owens Managing Editor and Producer: Sam Bowers Editor and Designer: Caroline Weigum Editor: Juan Carlos Zuniga * Select photos/videos provided by Getty Images * ** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **

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