Joe Rogan Experience #2576 - Dr. Peter McCullough · Aired Nov 4, 2026
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McCullough says Xlear and Nathan Jones were sued merely for studying nasal sprays.
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The FTC alleged unsubstantiated prevention and treatment marketing, not a prohibition on research. The case was dismissed with prejudice in March 2025; its allegations must not be presented as adjudicated liability.
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Is it true that McCullough says Xlear and Nathan Jones were sued merely for studying nasal sprays?
Partly. The claim stretches what the evidence shows. The FTC alleged unsubstantiated prevention and treatment marketing, not a prohibition on research. The case was dismissed with prejudice in March 2025; its allegations must not be presented as adjudicated liability. Dr. Peter McCullough said it (matched by voice) on Joe Rogan Experience #2576 - Dr. Peter McCullough, aired Nov 4, 2026, at 8:00. The supporting source is ftc.gov, linked below.
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