Senator Rand Paul is one of 4 physicians serving in the US Senate and has been a leading fighter for medical freedom and transparency in public health. ••「 LINKS & SOURCES: https://drdrew.com/12132023 」•• Dr. Mary Talley Bowden is a respiratory health expert who says she was targeted by a state medical board after using alternative treatments for COVID-19 and speaking against vaccine mandates – leading to a suspension of her hospital privileges and retaliation by her employer and the Medical Board. 「 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Find out more about the brands that make this show possible and get special discounts on our favorite products! Find links and coupon codes at https://drdrew.com/sponsors 」 Follow Sen. Rand Paul at https://x.com/RandPaul and read his new book "Deception: The Great Covid Cover-Up" in stores now. Follow Dr. Mary Talley Bowden at https://x.com/mdbreathe and visit https://mdbreathe.com for more. Dr. Rand Paul is a U.S. Senator of Kentucky. He graduated from Duke Medical School in 1988, completed a general surgery internship at Georgia Baptist Medical Center in Atlanta, Ga., and completed his residency in ophthalmology at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Paul is a father of three and has been married for 31 years to Kelley Ashby Paul of Russellville, Ky. Dr. Mary Talley Bowden completed her residency at Stanford University and is board-certified in both Otolaryngology and Sleep Medicine. She specializes in sinus, sleep, and allergy disorders and treats both children and adults. In 2021, after speaking publicly in favor of alternative treatments for COVID-19 and against vaccine mandates – tweeting "vaccine mandates are wrong" – Dr. Bowden was quickly punished with a suspension by Houston Methodist and now faces a Medical Board complaint hearing in April 2024. 「 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. Get an extra discount with promo code DREW at https://genucel.com/drew • COZY EARTH - Trying to think of the right present for someone special? Susan and Drew love Cozy Earth's sheets & clothing made with super-soft viscose from bamboo! Use code DREW to save up to 40% at https://drdrew.com/cozy • THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC's Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC's supplements at https://twc.health/drew 「 MEDICAL NOTE 」 The CDC states that "the i-word" and "the h-word" are not effective for the treatment or prevention of COVID-19. 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 are uncommon. Portions of this program may examine countervailing views on important medical issues. Always consult your personal physician before making any decisions about your health. 「 ABOUT the SHOW 」 Ask Dr. Drew is produced by @kalebnation (https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://twitter.com/firstladyoflove). This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 「 ABOUT DR. DREW 」 Dr. Drew is a board-certified physician with over 35 years of national radio, NYT bestselling books, and countless TV shows bearing his name. He's known for Celebrity Rehab (VH1), Teen Mom OG (MTV), Dr. Drew After Dark (YMH), The Masked Singer (FOX), multiple hit podcasts, and the iconic Loveline radio show. Dr. Drew Pinsky received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College and his M.D. from the University of Southern California, School of Medicine. Read more at https://drdrew.com/about