SPECIAL | Anti-science rhetoric is now heavily funded and well-organized. Can it be stopped?

<p>Anti-science rhetoric has been around for decades. What's new is that current attacks on science and scientists are coming from well-organized and well-funded groups whose tactics are more aggressive than ever. Dr. Peter Hotez is Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine and Professor of Pediatrics and Molecular Virology and Microbiology at Baylor College of Medicine. In his new book, "The Deadly Rise of Anti-Science: A Scientist's Warning," Dr. Hotez cautions us on the high-stakes dangers of anti-science narratives that are gaining more traction.</p><p><br></p><p>Episode Transcript <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/10/26/5-things-podcast-well-funded-anti-science-rhetoric/71332610007/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">available here</a></p><p>Also available at <a href="https://art19.com/shows/5-things" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">art19.com/shows/5-Things</a></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>