This episode dissects the Covid-19 lab leak theory with expert commentary from leading scientists and legislators. We examine the evidence surrounding the origin of the virus, the political scandal, and government cover-ups uncovered by a bipartisan probe. We discuss what the implications are for future pandemic preparedness and why transparency and accountability are needed urgently. #VICENews #news #ShaneSmithHasQuestions #ShaneSmith #SSHQ Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News Check out VICE News for more: http://vicenews.com Shane Smith Has Questions SSHQ is a dynamic, apolitical podcast hosted by Shane Smith dedicated to getting to the bottom of prominent instances of misinformation and disinformation while revealing the fascinating fundamental truths (if there are any?) of the most interesting and convoluted social and political issues of our time. In Season 1, Shane discusses many of today’s most important topics such as Immigration, Covid, Immortality, Trump, Elections, Space, and more! Follow VICE News here: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vicenews?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicenews Twitter: https://twitter.com/vicenews Instagram: http://instagram.com/vicenews More videos from the VICE network: https://www.fb.com/vicevideo ============================= 00:00 – Trump’s Second Term Begins 02:12 – House COVID Report Raises Serious Accusations 07:48 – Interview with Rep. Brad Wenstrup Begins 13:10 – Origins of Gain-of-Function Research 17:50 – Political Pressures and Bipartisanship in the Committee 22:40 – Early Cover-Ups and Wuhan Lab Timeline 28:30 – Whistleblowers and the Suppression of Lab Leak Theory 33:42 – Lab Leak Circumstantial Evidence 39:10 – Lab Safety Protocols and Level 2 Security Concerns 44:31 – International Scientific Oversight Failures 50:00 – Public Trust and Scientific Transparency 55:38 – Lab Leaks, FOIA Evasion, and the Global COVID Cover-Up ============================= Covid Lab Leak Theory Examined | Shane Smith Has Questions | Vice News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZaT_X_mc0BI-djXOlfhqWQ/