Of Scapegoats & Monday Morning Quarterbacks: Art Caplan on Science, Politics and Dr. Anthony Fauci

In this episode, Dr. Bryan Pilkington speaks with Dr. Arthur Caplan about the controversy surrounding Dr. Anthony Fauci and argues that political scapegoating should not replace evidence-based investigation. The episode explores public distrust of science, the ethical challenges of communicating uncertainty, and the tension between nuanced guidance and enforceable public health policies.

Guest:

Arthur L. Caplan, PhD

Professor Emeritus of Population Health, Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Host:

Bryan Pilkington, PhD

Professor of Bioethics, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine