Cyclospora: What The Media Is Getting Wrong About The "Explosive Diarrhea" Parasite – Ask Dr. Drew
July 15, 2026
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1:06:21Now PlayingCyclospora: What The Media Is Getting Wrong About The "Explosive Diarrhea" Parasite – Ask Dr. Drew
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as posted by the channelCyclospora 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.
Joshua Lisec and Cliff Maloney, co-authors of "Run Right: A Complete Election Playbook to Win," discuss 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.
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Joshua Lisec is a certified hypnotist and an internationally bestselling ghostwriter. He's a coauthor of "Run RightA Complete Election Playbook to Win." Follow at
Cliff Maloney is an activist from the Philadelphia suburbs and CEO of Citizens Alliance. He's a coauthor of "Run RightA Complete Election Playbook to Win." Follow at
"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, nofilter rants on life, work, accountability, and current events. Follow at
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