Dr. Andrew Wakefield on Measles, Autism, and the Fight for Medical Truth
Listen to this episode from One Dream Podcast with Dr. Nick and Leah Wilson on Spotify. In this bold and deeply thought-provoking episode, Dr. Nick and Leah Wilson sit down with Dr. Andrew Wakefield to discuss vaccine safety, autism, the power of storytelling through film, and the urgent need for medical transparency. Known for his controversial 1998 Lancet paper that raised questions about the MMR vaccine and autism, Dr. Wakefield reflects on the professional and personal fallout, the science behind his original findings, and the decades-long journey to uncover truth in a system that resists scrutiny. Dr. Wakefield also previews two new films: a COVID-focused narrative shot in Thailand and an upcoming autism project that builds on the stories he’s been uncovering for decades.
Topics Covered:
🔹 How politics, industry, and medical bureaucracy have suppressed scientific inquiry
🔹 The new direction of HHS under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and hopes for a shift in public health transparency
🔹 Why listening to mothers is essential in clinical care