Conspirituality

Bonus Sample: MAHA Inaction

November 10, 2025

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  • Maha Action, co-founded by Del Bigtree and Robert F. Kennedy, claims its goal is to mobilize Americans against chronic disease, but the host of *Conspirituality* suggests its reality is focused on anti-vaccine propaganda and partisan political mobilization. 
  • Tony Lyons, President of Maha Action and founder of Skyhorse Publishing (which published Kennedy's books), channels profits from his publishing ventures into anti-vaccine efforts. 
  • Maha Action regularly hosts Zoom calls featuring wellness influencers and figures aligned with RFK Jr., such as Jillian Michaels, Dr. Oz, and Russell Brand, while simultaneously framing mainstream media criticism as being funded by opposing corporate interests. 

Segments

Maha Action Introduction
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  • Key Takeaway: Maha Action holds regular Zoom calls attracting over 8,000 attendees, led by President Tony Lyons.
  • Summary: Maha Action is an advocacy organization founded by Del Bigtree and Robert F. Kennedy about a year prior to this recording. Its stated purpose is to mobilize Americans to address chronic disease and improve public health. The organization’s calls feature prominent wellness influencers and RFK Jr. appointees.
Leadership and Publishing Ties
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  • Key Takeaway: Tony Lyons, President of Maha Action, is also the founder of Skyhorse Publishing, which has published numerous books by Robert F. Kennedy, including anti-vaccine titles.
  • Summary: Skyhorse Publishing has published key works by Robert F. Kennedy, such as The Real Anthony Fauci and Vax on Vax, Let the Science Speak. Lyons previously stated an intent to channel profits from Skyhorse into anti-vax efforts early in the pandemic. The host discloses a past publishing relationship with a Skyhorse imprint, expressing concern over any resulting financial benefit to Lyons’ causes.
Maha Action Structure and Events
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  • Key Takeaway: Maha Action and its closely aligned Super PAC, Maha PAC, are run by Tony Lyons and Del Bigtree, featuring figures like Dr. Oz and Russell Brand.
  • Summary: Del Bigtree remains the CEO of Maha Action, while Kennedy has distanced himself following his role as HHS secretary, though the PAC remains closely aligned. These organizations organize sporadic Zoom calls featuring a host of ‘Maha influencers and contrarian doctors.’ Lyons uses these calls to promote the progress of ‘Secretary Kennedy’ and criticize mainstream media coverage as being funded by opposing interests.
Political Alignment and Midterms
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  • Key Takeaway: Despite Maha Action claiming non-partisanship, the organization heavily emphasizes organizing for the midterms, indicating a strong partisan effort for the right.
  • Summary: Tony Lyons repeatedly stressed the importance of organizing for the upcoming midterm elections during the call excerpt. The host concludes that while Maha Action claims neutrality, its activities are very much a partisan effort supporting right-wing political goals.
Podcast Outro and Support
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  • Key Takeaway: The Conspirituality episode is a bonus sample, directing listeners to Patreon or Apple Subscriptions for the full content.
  • Summary: The host, Derek Barris, identifies himself before transitioning to the call sample. Listeners are directed to support the independent media creators via Patreon or Apple Subscriptions to access the full episode and four years of bonus content.