

All Episodes of A Shot in the Dark
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Season 1
- 9.3/1023 votes
It's Just A Vitamin: Vitamin K
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/18/2023
Cancer rates in young American children rose 37%. Candace investigates link between increased childhood vaccines and cancer. Conflicting FDA and CDC claims on vaccine ingredient Vitamin K lead Candace to analyze the synthetic vitamin.
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- 9.4/1021 votes
- 9.4/1021 votes
It's Just Eye Ointment (Erythromycin)
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/9/2023
An investigative look at silver nitrate, a treatment for newborn eye infections used for centuries until its FDA ban in 1999. Candace explores its replacement with antibiotics and the possible overuse of these modern alternatives.
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- 9.5/1021 votes
Pertussis and Definition of Insanity
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/29/2023
An exploration of the pertussis vaccine's alleged ineffectiveness, with a focus on instances where vaccinated individuals contracted whooping cough, raising concerns about vaccine safety and effectiveness.
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- 8.8/1021 votes
Will Hotez Debate RFK Jr?
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 7/7/2023
Peter Hotez, a doctor and television pundit, is refusing to debate presidential candidate RFK Jr. on the efficacy of the Covid-19 vaccines. Though the world wants to hear this debate, doctors like Hotez will not defend their position. In addition, Candace recounts the Covid censorship that took place on social media, and the backtracking that is now occurring from the likes of Mark Zuckerberg.
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- 9.2/1021 votes
- 9.1/1021 votes
The Pros And Cons Of Being Induced
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 7/21/2023
As soon as women reach 41 weeks, they face pressure for induction despite risks like abnormal fetal heartbeat. It explores scientists testing an Alzheimer's vaccine on individuals with Down syndrome, raising ethical concerns.
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- 9.8/1024 votes
- N/A/100 votes
MMR
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 12/5/2023
It’s one of the most controversial vaccines on the market, and Candace brings you key information you need to know to make an informed decision. Plus, is there a connection between autism and the MMR vaccine? What is Japan seeing with the MMR vaccine that the rest of the world isn’t? Join Candace as she unpacks the controversy.
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- N/A/100 votes
Hepatitis A
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 12/15/2023
The Hepatitis A vaccine is supposed to protect against a disease of the liver, yet it’s typically administered early in liver development for infants. This and many other eyebrow-raising concerns about the Hepatitis A vaccine are discussed in this week’s episode. Plus, Candace shares a promising statistic on vaccination rates in the U.S., and she answers your most pressing questions.
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- N/A/100 votes
My Third Birth Story
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 1/12/2024
Even the third time around, there were still plenty of surprises in store. Candace shares all about her third birth, including her lifestyle leading up to giving birth, how helpful it was to listen to her body, and some things that went sideways — all to ultimately have a happy ending.
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- N/A/100 votes
Hib Vaccine
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 1/26/2024
The Hib vaccine is intended to prevent a type of influenza that can develop into the frightening disease meningitis. The risks of the vaccine raise eyebrows, considering the likelihood of developing meningitis. Candace breaks down the information and answers your questions. Plus, a state attorney general sues a huge pharma company.
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- N/A/100 votes
Postpartum Depression
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 2/23/2024
Should Big Pharma be the first step in treating postpartum depression or are there more practical steps? Candace vulnerably shares her recent post-birth experience, as well as practical and meaningful advice on how to get through this very difficult time.
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- N/A/100 votes
Prevnar
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 2/23/2024
Pneumonia, the infection Prevnar was made to prevent, is usually mild and often very treatable. Yet Candace finds a whole slew of risks associated with the Prevnar vaccine in its FDA file. Plus, you won’t believe who Big Pharma just deemed eligible for Ozempic, and Candace reads mothers’ vaccine stories from the comments.
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- N/A/100 votes
RhoGAM
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 3/8/2024
It’s an immunization that comes from a 1930’s scientific inquiry, and its origins reflect the oddities in science during that time. Perhaps that’s why scientific information on RhoGAM is one of the least accessible Candace has ever come across. Join Candace as she tries to piece together one of the most confusing immunizations she has ever seen.
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