“the reason we live longer is because of science.”
stern has previously pointed to unvaccinated people who are “clogging” up overwhelmed hospitals, calling them “imbeciles” and “nut jobs” and suggesting that doctors and nurses not treat those who have not taken a coronavirus vaccine.
“i’m really of mind to say, ‘look, if you didn’t get vaccinated [and] you got covid, you don’t get into a hospital,’ ” he said. “you had the cure and you wouldn’t take it.”
stern has featured front-line workers on his show and has advocated for people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus. in december, the host interviewed cody turner, a physician at the cleveland clinic, about how the front-line doctor struggled with his mental health while treating infected patients when a vaccine was not widely available.
“we are drowning and we are in hell, and people don’t understand, not only what’s happening to people, you know, but patients across this country,” turner said.
rogan, meanwhile, has been criticized for promoting vaccine misconceptions in his podcast. in april, the influential host told his listeners only “vulnerable” groups need the vaccine.
“if you’re a healthy person, and you’re exercising all the time, and you’re young, and you’re eating well, like, i don’t think you need to worry about this,” he said but since changed his mind.