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John Adkison on Fatherhood, Activism, and Genital Autonomy

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In this episode, John Adkinson shares his journey from learning about the issue of circumcision to becoming an activist against it. We also discuss the challenges of being a parent and an activist, the impact of this issue on men, and the biggest challenges facing activists.

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Topics Discussed in This Episode

  • [00:40] How John became interested in the issue of circumcision and his desire to be an activist.
  • [1:44] The information that made John rethink his stand on circumcision.
  • [2:20] Reasons why circumcision is practiced
  • [3:13] How people go from discovering an issue and taking action against it
  • [6:42] Gaps in circumcision activism and how John found out
  • [8:39] Why and how John decided to create a connection between different organizations
  • [9:13]  John’s work to support organizations
  • [10:26] John’s website and its role
  • [11:35] The desire to practice activism
  • [15:50] Opportunity to bring more people in
  • [16:30] Managing activism and parenting
  • [18:59] Psychological effect of a world that glorifies circumcision on intact kids
  • [20:46] The intent of activism
  • [22:26] The effect of cultural stress
  • [24:30] Focus of the activism
  • [27:10] Most common ways that the issue of circumcision impacts men
  • [32:00] The most significant need for men facing these issues and how they can be helped overcome them
  • [35:00] The most crucial issue touching on circumcision
  • [35:50] The biggest challenge facing circumcision and general cutting
  • [36:43] Growing and facing the challenges to overcome them
  • [37:20] The biggest opportunity to further address the issue around circumcision
  • [39:10] Actions to be taken on the issue
  • [40:00] Opportunity of connection that arises around issues of circumcision such as pain
  • [44:24] Parenting advice
  • [50:00] Identifying the difference between conflict and harassment or abuse

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Landmark Circumcision Legal Action Explored in First Episode of The Brendon Marotta Show

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In the first episode of The Brendon Marotta Show, we break news about a landmark circumcision lawsuit against the American Academy of Pediatrics with Peter Adler one of the legal experts involved in the case.

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A major lawsuit was filed on February 5th, 2021 against the American Academy of Pediatrics and Princeton Medical Group alleging constructive and intentional fraud around a botched circumcision.

  • The AAP had a number of undisclosed biases, including a financial bias, and made false claims in their 1989 Report of the Task Force on Circumcision Guidance.
  • This Guidance induced the Plaintiffs to provide consent for circumcisions without all of the necessary medical facts and information to make an informed decision, which the AAP has a fiduciary obligation to provide.
  • The AAP owes a duty to the general public, including the Plaintiffs, to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth when issuing reports, policy statements, and guidelines for medical care and procedures.

During the show, Peter announced they had filed this case the day we were recording! You can hear my surprise during the episode when he says it. I’d planned on launching this show at the end of the month, but given the timely nature of this content, we had to launch early.

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Peter Adler on Why Circumcision is a Fraud and Landmark Legal Action

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In the first episode, we break major news about a landmark circumcision lawsuit with legal expert Peter Adler, whose work explores whether or not circumcision is legal or a fraud.

Topics Discussed in This Episode

  • [0:59]  Major papers published by Peter that talk about circumcision being a fraud and illegal
  • [3:26]  How Peter began writing papers and the case he makes in articles regarding circumcision
  • [4:00]  The sales and persuasion tactics that doctors use to pitch the idea of circumcision to parents
  • [12:56]  Role of the American Academy of Pediatrics in making doctors pitch the idea of circumcision
  • [14:00]  Is circumcision legal or not?
  • [21:36]  How to change the conversation about circumcision from an intellectual view to a legal one and the challenges involved in change
  • [28:40] The degree of a botched circumcision that could be considered for prosecution
  • [30:57]  Reaction of people towards the papers published by Peter about circumcision
  • [32:13] Reaction of fellow legal scholars towards the papers
  • [35:40] Plans to bring more suits and botched cases
  • [37:55] Success in proving circumcision and guidelines offered by the American Academy of Pediatrics as a fraud
  • [42:30] Chances of the success of the case and how people could support it
  • [45:20] Expected response from the American Academy of Pediatrics

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