In the arena of political discourse, many can regard political commentator Bill Maher as an influential figure in mainstream television. Known for combining politics and comedy, Bill Maher has never shied away from controversy. However, in recent years, many on the political left have noticed a swift change in his rhetoric. Now filled with misinformation about medical science, a recurrent theme that has become more apparent since COVID-19 policies were implemented in the U.S. In today's episode, we assess the logical fallacies in Bill Maher's assessment of vaccines, anti-depressants, and medical science in his podcast Club Random with Bill Maher ft Aaron Rodgers.

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References

• Aaron Rodgers | Club Random with Bill Maher - Club Random with Bill Maher | Podcast on Spotify
• The serotonin theory of depression: a systematic umbrella review of the evidence | Molecular Psychiatry (nature.com)
• The Serotonin Fixation: Much Ado About Nothing New (psychiatrictimes.com)
• Psychosurgery for schizophrenia: history and perspectives - PMC (nih.gov)
• Merck ordered to pay $321 million in criminal Vioxx probe | Reuters
• U.S. Pharmaceutical Company Merck Sharp & Dohme Sentenced in Connection with Unlawful Promotion of Vioxx | OPA | Department of Justice

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