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Scott Hamilton Kennedy @scotthamkennedy.bsky.social · 4d

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.

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Scott Hamilton Kennedy @scotthamkennedy.bsky.social · 17d

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!

Scott Hamilton Kennedy @scotthamkennedy.bsky.social · 22d

And if you want to see the full article, follow and DM me and I’ll send link.
#WhoToTrust #RFKJr #Samoa #Disinformation #ShotInTheArm #ScienceMatters #FactsOverFear #PublicHealth #Impeachrfkjr #SenatorBillCassidy

Scott Hamilton Kennedy @scotthamkennedy.bsky.social · 22d

“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?

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Scott Hamilton Kennedy @scotthamkennedy.bsky.social · 26d

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

Scott Hamilton Kennedy @scotthamkennedy.bsky.social · Oct 1

Here’s Samoa Pt 2. Watch RFK Jr. squirm. Pt 3 drops tomorrow.

#FireRFKJr #ImpeachRFKJr #ScienceMatters #FactsOverFear #PublicHealth #ShotInTheArm

Scott Hamilton Kennedy @scotthamkennedy.bsky.social · Sep 30

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…

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Scott Hamilton Kennedy @scotthamkennedy.bsky.social · Sep 26

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

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Scott Hamilton Kennedy @scotthamkennedy.bsky.social · Sep 16

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

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Scott Hamilton Kennedy @scotthamkennedy.bsky.social · Sep 12

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

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Scott Hamilton Kennedy @scotthamkennedy.bsky.social · Sep 9

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

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Scott Hamilton Kennedy @scotthamkennedy.bsky.social · Aug 27

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...

Scott Hamilton Kennedy @scotthamkennedy.bsky.social · Aug 22

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.

Scott Hamilton Kennedy @scotthamkennedy.bsky.social · Aug 12

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.

Scott Hamilton Kennedy @scotthamkennedy.bsky.social · Aug 8

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

Scott Hamilton Kennedy @scotthamkennedy.bsky.social · Jul 31

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

Scott Hamilton Kennedy @scotthamkennedy.bsky.social · Jul 25

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

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Scott Hamilton Kennedy @scotthamkennedy.bsky.social · Jul 23

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

Scott Hamilton Kennedy @scotthamkennedy.bsky.social · Jul 21

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

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Scott Hamilton Kennedy @scotthamkennedy.bsky.social · Jul 18

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

Scott Hamilton Kennedy @scotthamkennedy.bsky.social · Jul 14

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

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Scott Hamilton Kennedy @scotthamkennedy.bsky.social · Jul 10

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

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Scott Hamilton Kennedy @scotthamkennedy.bsky.social · Jul 3

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

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Scott Hamilton Kennedy @scotthamkennedy.bsky.social · Jun 26

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.

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hashtag#ScienceCommunication
hashtag#SciComm
hashtag#ScienceStorytelling
hashtag#FreeWorkshop

Scott Hamilton Kennedy @scotthamkennedy.bsky.social · Jun 21

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