May 28, 2025 3-5pm ET
Wednesday on The Robert Scott Bell Show:
Hour 1
‘Domestic Violent Extremists’: Biden Targeted COVID Vaccine Critics, New Documents Show Declassified documents from the Biden administration reveal that individuals opposing COVID-19 vaccine mandates and related policies were labeled as “domestic violent extremists” (DVEs) by federal agencies. These documents, obtained through Freedom of Information Act requests, indicate that dissenting views on COVID-19 mitigation measures were considered potential threats to national security. A February 2022 bulletin from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that “COVID-19 mitigation measures… have been used by domestic violent extremists to justify violence since 2020 and could continue to inspire these extremists to target government, healthcare, and academic institutions that they associate with those measures.” The bulletin also highlighted concerns about an online environment filled with “false or misleading narratives and conspiracy theories,” suggesting that such content could fuel extremist activities. Critics argue that this classification infringes upon First Amendment rights and suppresses legitimate public discourse. Dr. Meryl Nass, founder of Door to Freedom, noted that DHS continued its efforts to target Americans who criticized government COVID-19 policies even after the publication date of the newly declassified files. The documents also suggest coordination between federal agencies, technology companies, and non-governmental organizations to monitor and mitigate the spread of information deemed as misinformation or disinformation. This approach has raised concerns about the potential for government overreach and the suppression of dissenting opinions under the guise of national security. The revelations have sparked a broader debate about the balance between ensuring public safety and protecting individual rights in the context of public health emergencies.
Special Guest: Robert K. Tanenbaum
Robert K. Tanenbaum, author of That Day in Dallas: Lee Harvey Oswald Did Not Kill JFK, is the author of thirty-three books—twenty-nine novels, featuring Butch Karp and Marlene Ciampi, and four nonfiction books: Badge of the Assassin, The Piano Teacher, Echoes of My Soul, and Coal Country Killing.
He is one of the most successful prosecuting attorneys, having never lost a felony trial and convicting hundreds of violent criminals. He was a special prosecution consultant on the Hillside strangler case in Los Angeles and defended Amy Grossberg in her sensationalized baby death case. He was Assistant District Attorney in New York County in the office of legendary District Attorney Frank Hogan, where he ran the Homicide Bureau, served as Chief of the Criminal Courts, and was in charge of the DA’s legal staff training program. He served as Deputy Chief Counsel for the Congressional Committee investigation into the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Tanenbaum also served two terms as mayor of Beverly Hills and taught Advanced Criminal Procedure for four years at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley. He has conducted continuing legal education (CLE) seminars for practicing lawyers in California, New York, and Pennsylvania. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he attended the University of California at Berkeley, on a basketball scholarship, where he earned a BA and received his law degree (JD) from UC Berkeley Boalt Hall School of Law.
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Hour 2
RFK Jr.’s report had a surprise target: Your doctor The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission report, spearheaded by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., identifies physicians as significant contributors to the chronic disease crisis among American children. The report criticizes doctors for being influenced by pharmaceutical companies to overprescribe medications and for neglecting to address the root causes of diseases. It specifically calls out the American Medical Association for policies that allegedly discourage deviation from standard practices and hinder research into adverse vaccine reactions. The report suggests that a culture of groupthink and fear of ostracization within the medical profession has curtailed essential research into chronic diseases. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary supports the report’s findings, emphasizing that the current healthcare system’s focus on billing and short patient visits has led to the neglect of underlying health issues. The report also highlights the need for transparency and accountability in medical research and practice. The American Medical Association did not respond to requests for comment. Kennedy has long opposed corporate influence in healthcare and has surrounded himself with deputies who have criticized the public health establishment for government missteps during the pandemic. They argue that a culture of fear has prevented scientists and public health experts from questioning the increasing rates of chronic diseases in children. The report underscores the need for a paradigm shift in the medical community to prioritize patient-centered care and independent research.
RFK Jr. asks Canadian regulator to reconsider ostrich cull at B.C. farm U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has urged the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to halt the planned cull of approximately 400 ostriches at the Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood, British Columbia, following an avian flu outbreak. In a letter addressed to CFIA President Paul MacKinnon, Kennedy emphasized the potential scientific value of studying the ostriches’ immune responses to the virus. He proposed a collaborative effort between U.S. and Canadian health agencies to conduct a long-term study on the birds, suggesting that such research could provide insights into avian flu immunity and inform future responses to similar outbreaks. The letter was co-signed by the heads of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health, indicating a unified stance among U.S. health authorities. Kennedy acknowledged the CFIA’s openness to discussing a collaborative study and expressed hope for a reconsideration of the cull in favor of scientific research. Despite the federal court upholding the decision, animal rights advocates and notable U.S. figures, including Dr. Mehmet Oz—administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services—are advocating to save the birds. Dr. Oz has offered to relocate them to his Florida ranch. Kennedy argues that culling the ostriches is unnecessary and counterproductive since the avian flu is already endemic in North America. He emphasizes the potential scientific value in studying the ostriches’ immune response and warns that indiscriminate killing could result in the loss of valuable genetic information essential for future agricultural resilience. While Kennedy’s advocacy has been welcomed by the farm owners, the Canadian government remains steadfast in its decision to proceed with the cull as part of its national response to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
Can AI Write Music That Has Soul? The essay explores the philosophical and emotional implications of AI-generated music, focusing on the central question: Can artificial intelligence create music that has “soul”? It begins by defining “soul” not as a genre, but as an emotionally authentic quality that makes music feel human and deeply resonant. The author argues that since AI lacks lived experience—it cannot fall in love, grieve, or celebrate—many critics contend it cannot imbue its compositions with genuine emotional depth. However, the piece complicates this view by asserting that while AI does not feel, it can convincingly emulate emotional expression through training and prompt engineering. Elements like vocal inflection, lyrical arcs, harmonic tension, and rhythmic phrasing can all be synthesized by AI in ways that mimic heartfelt human expression. The article notes that listeners often respond viscerally to songs without knowing or caring who created them; emotional connection, it argues, is rooted in perception and resonance, not authorship. Even if a listener later discovers that a song was written by AI, their emotional reaction to the music remains valid. Ultimately, the author concludes that AI may not originate “soul,” but it can transmit it—especially when guided by a human creator who uses the technology with artistic intention. AI is portrayed not as a replacement for human creativity, but as an extension of it, much like a skilled actor delivering lines from a director’s script. In this collaborative model, emotional authenticity can still emerge, and for the listener, the experience can be just as powerful and meaningful as music made entirely by human hands.
How Lies and Hubris Caused an Awakening This article explores the societal and psychological shift catalyzed by what the author characterizes as widespread misinformation and authoritarian overreach during the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing on metaphors from pop culture, particularly the red-pill moment in The Matrix, the author contends that many individuals have awakened to the realities behind public health mandates, government control, and media complicity. The piece argues that the public’s increasing distrust stems from perceived lies by institutions—about vaccine safety, lockdown necessity, mask mandates, and the suppression of dissenting scientific voices. This breach of trust has not only triggered skepticism but also spurred a deeper cultural reckoning with authority, compliance, and the boundaries of personal freedom. The author emphasizes that the awakening isn’t rooted in political ideology but in an existential confrontation with coercive narratives. Many people, having experienced professional penalties, social alienation, or even health complications during the pandemic, now seek accountability and reform. The piece calls this transformation irreversible, claiming that those who awakened are no longer passive consumers of official narratives but active seekers of truth. Ultimately, the article positions this awakening as a hopeful turning point—where informed citizens, armed with discernment and historical perspective, challenge the hubris of unaccountable institutions and advocate for a freer, more transparent society.
You Could ‘Catch’ Your Partner’s Depression Through Kissing, Study Suggests A provocative new study suggests that depression and anxiety may be transmitted between romantic partners through the exchange of oral bacteria during kissing. Researchers examined couples in long-term relationships and found that many shared similar oral microbiomes—unique combinations of bacteria residing in the mouth. Intriguingly, couples with more closely aligned microbiomes also reported a higher incidence of shared depressive symptoms. While the findings are preliminary, they suggest that the oral microbiome could influence mental health and that physical intimacy may be one pathway for emotional and biological convergence. Scientists have long studied the brain-gut connection and the influence of gut flora on mood, but this study broadens the discussion to include the oral microbiome as another potential factor in psychological well-being. The implications are profound: it challenges the notion that mood disorders are purely genetic or circumstantial, instead introducing microbial transmission as a variable in emotional health. The study also raises questions about prevention and treatment—could modulating oral bacteria through diet, hygiene, or probiotics reduce shared depressive symptoms in couples? Researchers caution that more work is needed to determine causality, but the study represents a novel intersection of microbiology and mental health that may change how we view interpersonal emotional dynamics.
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