Two months ago, Secretary Hegseth called the flu vaccine mandate "absurd" and "overreaching." Compliance dropped from 100% to 40%. At time of filming: 159 sick, 1 dead. As of today: that number has climbed past 220. Action > reaction. Science matters!

An ode to my World Champion NY Knicks — and the beautiful serendipity of celebrating with a fellow science nerd at a hotel bar in Buffalo. Collective effervescence! @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social @drandrealove.bsky.social #collectiveeffervescence #knicks #knicksnation #science

In 2019, I needed to capture RFK Jr. at an anti-vaxx rally in D.C. for SHOT IN THE ARM. I sent a shooter and a bright 19 year old P.A., Giorgio. He interviewed RFK jr. on the fly with me in his ear from LA. How do you think Giorgio did? #RFKJr #VaccineScience #DocumentaryFilmmaking

This isn't new. I've been documenting this playbook since 2015, it just keeps getting worse. Now they are trying to make it official policy. @kevinhall.bsky.social @protectdemocracy.org @standupforscience.net @ucsfchildrens.bsky.social #RFKJr #DelBigtree #DrOz #FoodBabe #MAHA #FoodEvolution

Our Tessa just turned 20. In 6th grade, her science teacher asked the class a question (slide 2). Tessa raised her hand: "Is the answer… nothing?" "Exactly. And science is under attack — that's dangerous for our future." That was 2014. She had no idea how right she was. Happy Birthday Tessa!

Last week Del Bigtree (@delbigtree) and Food Babe (@foodbabe) rallied against glyphosate. I exposed them in my films. They are not honest brokers. @marklynas @bayer #Glyphosate #Roundup #FoodEvolution #ShotInTheArm #MAHA #PeopleVersusPoisin #FoodScience #Monsanto #IARC #SupremeCourt

RFK Jr Walks Back His Own Tylenol Conspiracy. One month RFK Jr declared Tylenol a crisis. Then the next month he said there’s “no proof.” We’ve seen this b.s. from him before — in SHOT IN THE ARM. Science isn’t improv. Follow facts the first time.

At the same chaotic Tylenol press conference where Trump and RFK Jr. lied to and insulted moms, Dr. Oz announced a “breakthrough” autism cure the FDA never approved — and he’s reportedly invested in the company. This is what happens when daytime TV meets public health.

As six former Surgeons General & the nation’s leading psychiatrists warn of the dangers of RFK Jr. to public health, I wanted to give another angle on my origin. I used to take science for granted. Then I made two films with Neil deGrasse Tyson—and became a science-defending storyteller for life!

“Who to Trust? RFK Jr. vs RFK Jr.” He swears he never scared people about vaccines in Samoa. Then he wrote an article admitting an anti-vaxxer arranged the whole trip. So…who should we trust — RFK Jr? Or RFK Jr? And hey Senator Cassidy, when are you going to impeach this pompous, privileged prat?

After all the pain and lies of the Samoa sequence, I wanted to revisit something healing. The Samoan parents who lost their children showed more love and courage than RFK Jr. ever could. They turned tragedy into compassion. That’s the kind of humanity we need right now. #VaccinesWork #fireRFKjr

Here’s Samoa Pt 2. Watch RFK Jr. squirm. Pt 3 drops tomorrow. #FireRFKJr #ImpeachRFKJr #ScienceMatters #FactsOverFear #PublicHealth #ShotInTheArm

The story RFK Jr. doesn’t want you to see: our Samoa sequence from Shot in the Arm. In 2018, 2 babies died from a vaccine mix-up—sparking 5k measles cases & 83 deaths. Instead of helping, RFK Jr. met w/ anti-vaxxers. These are not HHS qualities. Impeach RFK Jr. Two more parts coming…

The firehose of bad science won’t stop. This week Trump, RFK Jr. & Dr. Oz told moms Tylenol causes autism—w/o evidence. From Shot in the Arm: RFK Jr. has pushed lies for years; real scientists like Dr. Paul Offit keep dismantling them w/ data. We must push back! #ScienceMatters #FactsOverFear

Wellness influencers aren’t selling health — they’re selling fear for profit. NYT Opinion exposes the same toxic playbook I flagged in Food Evolution + Shot in the Arm. Thanks @astocktonfilms @derekberes @nytopinion! #ToxicLieOfTheWeek

TOXIC LIE OF THE WEEK: Florida wants to scrap all childhood vaccine mandates — the first state to try it. Vaccines don’t limit freedom, they create it: school without measles, parents free to work, lives safe from outbreaks. The real threat? Letting diseases steal kids’ futures. #VaccinesSaveLives

Robert Kennedy Jr.’s testimony wasn’t evidence — it was theater. Self-praise, smears, zero proof. Congress and the public should demand data, consistency, expertise, transparency. Until then, his words are performance, not proof — and he should be fired. #DemandEvidence #ShotInTheArmMovie

When Kelly Clarkson asked Neil deGrasse Tyson about truth and trust, he pointed to SHOT IN THE ARM as an example — and even gave me a shoutout from the audience. A favorite memory, but also a reminder: the fight for science and truth is ongoing. See the clip: www.instagram.com/reel/DN3cKPF...

RFK Jr.’s food dye panic is fear over science. Studies show dyes don’t harm kids’ health. The real threats to children are clear: suicide, homicide, cancer, congenital anomalies, and unintentional injury. If we truly care about kids, let’s focus on what's actually causing them the most harm.

In the summer of 1998 I met a girl, Catherine. Today, August 12, 2025 we celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. Friday night we saw one of her favorite bands, the Lumineers. They were also celebrating 20 years of collaboration. Catherine, thank you for being my bright light tonight and forever.

It’s a lot easier to say “trust science" than to earn it. In your experience, what builds trust and what breaks it? #ScienceCommunication #TrustInScience #ShotInTheArm #PublicHealth #DocLife #ScienceMatters #StorytellingForChange #stephencolbert

Let’s give some love to the journalists pros who are still out here fighting the good fight. Starting with an OG: @Katiecouric (And full disclosure: yes, she featured me and @neildegrassetyson.com on her podcast. So I’m doubly grateful.) #KatieCouric #ScienceCommunication #TrustInScience

What do we owe each other? @rfk-junior.bsky.social and the MAHA movement are abandoning the idea that we’re in this together. Clip from my convo with @neildegrassetyson.com #ShotInTheArm #StarTalk #TrustInScience #SocialContract #RFKJr #ScienceMatters #VaccinesSaveLives #StorytellingForChange

Every great story asks a core question — the Controlling Idea. Want help shaping yours? DM me for 1-on-1 consults. Watch the SHOT IN THE ARM trailer (link in bio) and and see if you can name the controlling idea. #SciComm #ControllingIdea #SHOTINTHEARM

Scientists: Struggling to turn data into story? Use the 4 Cs—my go-to storytelling tool from years of filmmaking. This video might help. Join our FB group: Black Valley Films · Science Storytelling Lab to connect + stream the workshop. #SciComm #StorytellingForScientists

In this clip from SHOT IN THE ARM, watch @pauloffit.bsky.social calmly dismantle @robertkennedyjr1.bsky.social falsehoods and set the record straight. #VaccinesWork #ShotInTheArmDoc #PublicHealth #ScienceCommunication #VaccineFacts #MythBusting #HealthLiteracy

My filmmaking journey didn’t start with a camera — it started with love, luck, and serendipity. From Disney double features to Slick Rick to a first date that sparked my first doc. This is my story but you might see a bit of your own in it. #filmmakerlife #originstory #BlackValleyFilms

Don’t just make a point—tell a story. Scientists, your data matters—but how you share it matters more. In our Storytelling for Scientists workshop, we explored why shifting from “what’s my point?” to “what’s my story?” can change everything. #StorytellingForScientists #SciComm

Standing room only at our “How to Use Storytelling to Be a Better Science Communicator”—electric crowd, sharp Qs, and a visit from my science hero, Nobel laureate Sir Richard J. Roberts. Missed it? Join Black Valley Films · Science Storytelling Lab—link in bio. #SciComm

Tired of Your Science Being Ignored? Then join my free online workshop onTuesday, July 1st. Sign up at the link while spaces are still available. lnkd.in/gavJk6DF hashtag#ScienceCommunication hashtag#SciComm hashtag#ScienceStorytelling hashtag#FreeWorkshop

Want to fight misinformation effectively without selling your soul to the devil? join my free online workshop on Tuesday, July 2nd. Sign up at the link while spaces are still available. blackvalleyfilms.com/workshop #ScienceCommunication #SciComm #NDT #ScienceStorytelling #FreeWorkshop

I was shocked to discover my friend, collaborator, and mentor @neildegrassetyson, even he had to LEARN how to communicate effectively... And if u want to make science unforgettable? Sign up here blackvalleyfilms.com/workshop to grab your spot! #ScienceCommunication #FreeWorkshop

How to Respond to ‘Don’t Trust Science’ Spoiler alert: literally everything runs on science. P.S If you want to learn how to become a better science communicator, sign up for my free workshop at blackvalleyfilms.com/workshop. #ScienceStorytelling #GlobalHealth #SciComm #DefendScience

Breaking News: RFK Jr. fired every vaccine expert at the CDC! Use the link in @safecommco.bsky.social ’s bio to contact your senators. He has got to go away! #ScienceStorytelling #ShotInTheArm #DefendScience #RFKJr www.safecommunitiescoalition.org/actnow?emci=...

How Scientists Can Break Their Communication Cliches #ScienceIsEssential #ScienceMatters #SciComm #DefendScience #FireRFKJr

Another clip with @neildegrassetyson.com n and @startalk Can we - as @icecube spit so brilliantly - check ourselves before we wreck ourselves? And shout out to @yuval_noah_harari , as I reference SAPIENS here, a masterpiece! #scicomm #sciencematters #defendscience

Part one of my science communication series… P.S. I've lived in both cities and love them both dearly, but NYC drivers are undisputedly better than LA drivers! Check the metaphor! #scicomm #sciencematters #defendscience #defenddemocracy #nyc #losangeles 11m

@wwalls.bsky.social hi! I just read in the NYT that you may have come across how musk manipulated Grok to not say anything about hammer Trump and misinformation? That is brilliant. Scary too of course. I am a pretty talented documentary Filmmaker. Any interest in a get to know each other chat?

This #TeacherAppreciationWeek we salute every public‑school teachers for educating future generations who will save us from the anti-science, anti-intellectual zeitgeist that is destroying our civil service agencies. #ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciationWeek #PublicSchoolProud #NeilDeGrasseTyson

It was an honor to present SHOT IN THE ARM at NextMed Health and share the stage with Larry Brilliant, truly an icon of Public Health. He eradicated smallpox from the planet; then he founded seva foundation that works with local communities to restore sight. They have helped over 64 million people!

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When you look at the list of institutions they want to defund: libraries, museums, the Smithsonian, public schools, PBS, NPR, archives, you can clearly see that the real threat to an authoritarian regime is an informed and educated public

Pete Hegseth Calls For Steep Cuts To Number Of Steps In AA Recovery

@trackerdoug.bsky.social hey, thanks for following me. I am a musician too and a little fun dad police tribute band. Thanks for fighting for the truth. It’s worth it.

Trump Cannot Win His War on History By David W. Blight Dr. Blight is the president of the Organization of American Historians. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/31/o...

Excited to be presenting here on Monday with Larry Brilliant! 🌟 Reminder: NextMed Health 2025 is just around the corner! I’ll be there from March 30 to April 2! 🚀 💡 Find out more: lnkd.in/gJQxM3rd Let’s create unforgettable moments! #NextMedHealth

In light of RFK Jr. now leading HHS, the question of who do you trust is eerily timely. RFK Jr. wants the nation to trust him, but he doesn’t allow his ideas to be honestly vetted, as we are offering with SHOT IN THE ARM.

How bad will it have to get before people wake up to the very real risks posed by science denialism? Thanks to @neildegrassetyson.com, executive producer of SHOT IN THE ARM, & @katiecouric.bsky.social for this conversation about public health and the dangers we will face if we continue on this path.

After the extremely discouraging news of RFK Jr. being confirmed by the Senate committee last week, I remembered this moment from SHOT IN THE ARM—and it gave me hope. 🧵

@dwallacewells.bsky.social David, I just read your editorial today. Quite thorough and depressing. WTF are we going to do? You wrote a lot about RFK jr. and I wanted to see if you’d seen shotinthearmmovie.com and our powerful Samoa sequence? Sorry to ask, but would you consider reposting it?