Joe Rogan Announces He Treated COVID with Unproven Ivermectin, Sparking Medical Misinformation Controversy

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Systematic Corruption Media Capture & Control

Podcaster Joe Rogan revealed he contracted COVID-19 and treated himself with ivermectin, a veterinary anti-parasitic drug not approved for COVID treatment, amplifying dangerous medical misinformation to his massive audience of 11 million listeners. The incident led to significant public health criticism and artist protests against Spotify for platforming potentially harmful medical advice.

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[1] Joe Rogan says he has COVID, took ivermectin · Sep 1, 2021 Tier 1

[2] Joe Rogan COVID misinformation controversy · Jan 21, 2022 Tier 1

[3] Joe Rogan says he tested positive for COVID, took ivermectin · Sep 1, 2021 Tier 1

[4] What Joe Rogan Has Said Defending Ivermectin as Drug Is Ruled Ineffective · Sep 1, 2021 Tier 2

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The Cascade Ledger. “Joe Rogan Announces He Treated COVID with Unproven Ivermectin, Sparking Medical Misinformation Controversy.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, September 1, 2021. https://capturecascade.org/event/2021-09-01--joe-rogan-covid-ivermectin-treatment/