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Science gets POLITICAL | The Mallen Baker Show
In this round-up of the week, protests against coronavirus lockdown are happening across the world. Bill Gates has been named as the target for the most coronavirus conspiracy theories. And 56 scientists, including prominent climate scientists, send an open letter to endorse Joe Biden for President and condemn Donald Trump as anti-science.
The Mallen Baker Show is aimed at all people who see themselves as change makers, with commentary on issues and change movements with a particular focus on climate change and environment, social issues, free speech and corporate social responsibility.
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Oncologist comment
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-8247141/If-goes-six-months-50-000-people-die-cancer.html
Americans support lockdown
https://www.businessinsider.com/americans-united-behind-coronavirus-stay-at-home-orders-polling-shows-2020-4
Toby Young lockdown sceptics website
https://lockdownsceptics.org
Bill Gates building factories
https://thehill.com/changing-america/well-being/prevention-cures/491006-bill-gates-is-funding-factories-for-7-potential
US Dept of State on Russia, China, Iran disinformation
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/21/russia-china-iran-disinformation-coronavirus-state-department-193107
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The Mallen Baker Show is aimed at all people who see themselves as change makers, with commentary on issues and change movements with a particular focus on climate change and environment, social issues, free speech and corporate social responsibility.
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Oncologist comment
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-8247141/If-goes-six-months-50-000-people-die-cancer.html
Americans support lockdown
https://www.businessinsider.com/americans-united-behind-coronavirus-stay-at-home-orders-polling-shows-2020-4
Toby Young lockdown sceptics website
https://lockdownsceptics.org
Bill Gates building factories
https://thehill.com/changing-america/well-being/prevention-cures/491006-bill-gates-is-funding-factories-for-7-potential
US Dept of State on Russia, China, Iran disinformation
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/21/russia-china-iran-disinformation-coronavirus-state-department-193107
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