Clifton Duncan is an award-winning actor & self-described "pot-smoking, pro-choice atheist" who says his burgeoning acting career was cancelled when he refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19 – including the loss of his manager and the prospect of a five-figure weekly salary. “I refuse to allow any employer or, by extension, the government to act as my health care provider and to dictate what I inject into my body,” Clifton says. “I refused to be bullied or coerced or shamed into taking a med...
Aug 28, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 115
Dr. Priyanka Wali – AKA "America's only Indian female stand-up comedian and physician" – joins Ask Dr. Drew to answer your calls LIVE. Dr. Priyanka Wali is a physician, stand-up comedian, and co-host of the podcast HypochondriActor. Her philosophical approach to medicine stems from holistic concepts, primarily that "Food is Medicine" and that many medical illnesses arise from the disconnection of natural-occurring phenomena. She maintains a research faculty position at UCSF's Translational Psych...
Aug 26, 2022•2 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 114
Dr. Peter McCullough is a cardiologist with over 30 years of medical experience. In 2020, as a witness for the United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Dr. McCullough criticized the United States' response to COVID-19 while supporting social distancing & vaccination. He headed controversial studies on treating the novel coronavirus with a protocol including "the i word" and HCQ. As a leading expert on cardiovascular medicine, Dr. McCullough has spoken widely ...
Aug 22, 2022•2 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 113
In a special LIVE show, Dr. Charlotte Laws reunites with Dr. Drew to discuss the aftermath of the events in Netflix's explosive docuseries "The Most Hated Man On The Internet" and to reveal what's happened in the 10 years since her appearance on Dr. Drew's HLN TV show that helped expose Hunter Moore's crimes to the world. After a topless photo of Charlotte Laws’ daughter was hacked and posted on a revenge porn website, Laws worked tirelessly for two years to bring the website owner (Hunter Moore...
Aug 19, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Dr. Drew discusses the CDC changing their COVID-19 guidelines about 6-foot social distancing, school testing requirements, and quarantine rules. Dr. Drew also answers questions from callers about the effects of Tylenol overdose, reports of Anne Heche being under the influence of cocaine during her LA car crash, and if the Supreme Court's ruling on Roe v. Wade could affect gay marriage rights. Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation (https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (http://twitter.com/...
Aug 17, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 111
In 2021, Alex Berenson was suspended by Twitter for "misinformation." So he sued the platform to restore his account... and WON. He returns to Ask Dr. Drew LIVE with Dr. Kelly Victory to discuss censorship, COVID-19, Monkeypox & Big Tech's attempts to ban debates about controversial topics. MEDICAL NOTE: The CDC states that COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and reduce your risk of severe illness. Hundreds of millions of people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, and serious adverse reactions ...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Jamie Lissow discusses Dr. Drew's part in Netflix's hit "The Most Hated Man On The Internet" docuseries about Hunter Moore & IsAnyoneUp, Jamie's appearances on Gutfeld! on Fox, his comedy tour, alcohol addiction, Daddy Daughter Trip, his work with Rob Schneider, and also answers questions from callers. Actor and comedian Jamie Lissow is a regular guest on the #1 late night comedy show on television, Gutfeld! on Fox. He is best known for his role in the current Netflix Original Series “Real Rob” ...
Aug 12, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 109
[Broadcast on 7/27/2022] This week marks the 32nd anniversary of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act. Lex Frieden, one of the ADA's architects, joins Ask Dr. Drew LIVE to discuss civil rights and how the ADA protects COVID-19 long-haulers from discrimination in employment, transportation, and equal access. Lex Frieden, MA, LLD (hon) is a professor at UT Health School of Biomedical Informatics and directs the Independent Living Research Utilization program at The Institute for Rehabilita...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 108
Dr. Drew answers viewer calls LIVE! Originally broadcast on 7/29/2022 – watch at drdrew.com/7292022. Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation (https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (http://twitter.com/firstladyoflove). This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. SPONSORED BY • GENUCEL - Using a proprietary base formulated by a pharmacist, Genucel has created skincare that can dramatically improve the ...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 107
[Broadcast on 7/21/22] • Getting sober can dramatically change your life. Ed Latimore grew up in Pittsburgh housing projects and struggled with alcohol addiction. He got sober in 2013, and now he's a bestselling author, competitive chess player, former pro heavyweight boxer, veteran, and successful speaker with a bachelor's degree in Physics. Ed’s writing focuses on self-development, realizing your potential, and sobriety — all of which he approaches from his personal experience with overcoming ...
Aug 05, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 106
#FreeBritney brought worldwide attention to conservatorships & ways the legal system can be abused. But are there cases where conservatorship is the best (and sometimes only) way to protect a vulnerable adult? Attorney and legal expert Martha Cohen Stine explains the pros and cons for families facing this difficult decision. Martha Cohen Stine is a founding partner of Cohen Stine Kapoor LLP and has focused exclusively in the field of family law for more than 25 years. Ms. Stine is an expert in c...
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 105
Nanoparticles are a key component of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. Though adverse reactions are rare amongst the USA's 601,000,000 doses, Dr. Kelly Victory has concerns about the nanoparticle technology, mRNA, polyethylene glycol, and other ingredients that could trigger allergies. Dr. Kelly Victory MD is a board-certified trauma and emergency specialist with over 15 years of clinical experience. She served as CMO for Whole Health Management, delivering on-site healthcare services for Fortune 500 comp...
Aug 01, 2022•2 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 104
From unknown comedian, to co-host of American Idol, to driving for Uber... Brian Dunkleman tells his astonishing story of the ruthless world of Hollywood, cancel culture, and personal triumph in "Dunkleman" on Amazon Prime. Watch "Dunkleman" at Amazon.com and follow Brian at https://twitter.com/BrianDunkleman. [This episode was originally broadcast on July 14, 2022] ABOUT BRIAN DUNKLEMAN Brian Dunkleman was one of the first celebrities to experience the wrath of cancel culture after his departur...
Jul 28, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 103
[Broadcast on 7/13/22] • Dr. Drew answers your calls LIVE from New York. Topics include the BA.5 Covid variant reinfection rate, the NY Nuclear Attack PSA, today's top news, and answers to questions from callers. Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation (https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (http://twitter.com/firstladyoflove). This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. SPONSORED BY • GENUCEL - Usin...
Jul 27, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 102
[Broadcast on 7/12/22] • While battling lifelong depression after his father's suicide, Jerry Stahl toured Nazi concentration camps in Poland & Germany – places of historical despair that could help him put his personal struggles into perspective. He recounts his journey in the new book "Nein, Nein, Nein!" and joins Ask Dr. Drew LIVE to discuss bigotry, Hitler's addictions & historical parallels with our current political climate. Jerry Stahl is a novelist and screenwriter. His latest book "Nein...
Jul 26, 2022•2 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 101
Emma Benoit was a popular cheerleader with a supportive family and friends, but on the inside she was hiding severe depression and anxiety. In 2017, the summer before her senior year in high school, she attempted suicide – which resulted in a spinal cord injury that left her paralyzed. Now she works to bring awareness to the epidemic of youth suicide through writing and documentaries, including 2021's "My Ascension." The new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a US-based, toll-free hotline availabl...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 100
Dr. Sohom Das is a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist based in London. In his professional role, he regularly assesses mentally disordered offenders, in prisons, in courts, and in locked secure forensic psychiatric units, such as Broadmoor Hospital, that are reserved for the most dangerous and violent mentally ill patients. He also works as an experienced expert witness during criminal trials for a range of serious offenses, including murder. Follow Dr. Das at https://www.youtube.com/apsychforsore...
Jul 22, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 99
One night after her abusive stepfather got drunk and passed out, 11-year-old Mary Elizabeth Bailey’s mother put a gun in her hand and ordered her to kill him. Later, Mary’s mother told authorities that the child had acted on her own – but the truth came out and her mother went to prison. Mary is now a nurse and business owner who advocates for children who are lost in the system, and shares her shocking life story in her memoir "My Mother's Soldier" available at Amazon.com. Follow Mary Elizabeth...
Jul 15, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 98
Dr. Rebecca Heiss & Dr. John W. Ayers join Ask Dr. Drew LIVE to discuss a new study on the effects of the SCOTUS Roe v. Wade decision and access to abortion pills – specifically a record-shattering increase in Google search trends for mifepristone / mifeprex and misoprostol / cytotec. Dr. John W. Ayers is a Johns Hopkins and Harvard trained computational epidemiologist who uses big data to yield rapid and novel insights with measurable public health impacts – for example, the discovery of season...
Jul 08, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 97
Dr. Drew answers caller questions about infant and child COVID-19 vaccines, anxiety over the pandemic from the son of anti-vaxxers, if wearing a mask on a plane protects from coronavirus, and what can be learned about narcissism from the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation trial. Our scheduled guest Tyrus had to reschedule, but you should still read his mega-bestselling memoir "Just Tyrus" at Amazon.com Originally broadcast on June 28, 2022. SPONSORED BY • GENUCEL - Using a proprietary base f...
Jul 01, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 96
Dr. Drew discusses today's top stories including the SCOTUS ruling on Roe v. Wade, the FDA's ban on Juul vaping products (now on hold after a federal court order), and more from viewer calls. Originally broadcast on June 27, 2022. SPONSORED BY • GENUCEL - Using a proprietary base formulated by a pharmacist, Genucel has created skincare that can dramatically improve the appearance of facial redness and under-eye puffiness. Genucel uses clinical levels of botanical extracts in their cruelty-free, ...
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 95
At the height of the pandemic, employees left their offices to work from home. Now many companies are requiring their return – but do offices actually make workers more productive? Dr. Gleb Tsipursky is CEO of the future of work consultancy Disaster Avoidance Experts, which specializes in helping analytical leaders adopt a hybrid-first model, instead of incrementally improving on the traditional office-centric model. He is the best-selling author of seven books. Find more from Dr. Tsipursky at h...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 94
Many people believe that the Sandy Hook school shooting was staged by actors; that the Uvalde and Buffalo shooters were CIA assets; that vaccines contain tracking microchips. When a conspiracy theorist clings tightly to a belief that can be easily refuted with evidence, how can their minds be changed? How can someone help a friend or family member who doesn't even realize they are trapped in an echo chamber bubble – if they refuse to trust any evidence that proves them wrong? [Originally broadca...
Jun 24, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 93
Dr. Drew answers caller questions and discusses Justin Bieber's Ramsay Hunt Syndrome and facial paralysis, Hailey Bieber's stroke, COVID Long Haulers, and Paxlovid. He also speaks to callers about grief after a spouse's death, palliative care, and monoclonal antibodies. [Originally broadcast on June 13, 2022. Watch at https://go.drdrew.com/3OisXnq] SPONSORED BY • GENUCEL - Using a proprietary base formulated by a pharmacist, Genucel has created skincare that can dramatically improve the appearan...
Jun 17, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 92
Johnny Depp won his defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard. who was ordered to pay the "Pirates of the Caribbean" star more than $10 million in damages. How will the case's outcome affect people who are in abusive relationships, and will the jury's decision stifle rights to free speech? Dr. Robi Ludwig is a nationally known psychotherapist and award-winning reporter. She received the 2020 and 2021 Best of Manhattan Award in the Mental Health Practitioner category in the Manhattan Awa...
Jun 10, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 91
What is the Chinese Communist Party hiding about the origins of COVID-19... and what's the real story behind the shocking January 2020 videos of people collapsing in the streets? Michael P Senger is an attorney based in San Francisco, CA, and the author of Snake Oil: How Xi Jinping Shut Down the World. He has been researching the influence of the Chinese Communist Party on the world’s response to COVID-19 since March 2020. Like many of our most interesting guests, Michael Senger also enjoys the ...
Jun 03, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 90
Dr. Drew and psychologist Dr. David Swanson discuss the tragic death of Taylor Hawkins (drummer for the rock band Foo Fighters), his struggles with substance abuse, and the devastating effects of addiction on musicians. [This podcast was originally broadcast on April 11, 2022. Watch at DrDrew.com] Dr. David Swanson formed The Rock Collective to build a mutually supportive community amongst rock bands and rock fans. They hold monthly events at the Hard Rock Cafe in Hollywood, where they feature l...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Dr. Ashley Tapscott is an established expert in the field of sexual dysfunction. She is a board-certified urologist and fellowship-trained in male and female sexual dysfunction. Along with her work in general urology, Dr. Tapscott’s subspecialty interests have been nationally recognized at many urologic and sexual medicine society meetings. She frequently hosts patient education seminars and lectures to urologists and primary care physicians concerning the treatment of erectile dysfunction, Peyr...
May 13, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Dr. Drew answers caller questions about studies into the connections between autism spectrum disorder and transgender identity, if the "Law Of Attraction" has scientific basis, the effects of childhood trauma on adults, renewed interest in narcissism, and more in this special AMA episode. [This podcast was originally broadcast on April 8, 2022] Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation ( https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://twitter.com/FirstLadyOfLove). SPONSORS • BLUE MICS – After ...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 87
This episode of Ask Dr. Drew is dedicated to YOUR questions! Dr. Drew answers viewer calls about Will Smith's on-stage slap of Chris Rock during the Academy Awards, addiction, narcissism and more. [This podcast was originally broadcast on April 4, 2022] Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation ( https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://twitter.com/FirstLadyOfLove). SPONSORS • BLUE MICS – After more than 30 years in broadcasting, Dr. Drew’s iconic voice has reached pristine clarity thro...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 86
