**Steven Bartlett's Podcast Under Scrutiny for Spreading Health Misinformation**

Fri Mar 14 2025 23:04:34 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
**Steven Bartlett's Podcast Under Scrutiny for Spreading Health Misinformation**

Experts raise alarms as 'Diary of a CEO' host allows harmful health claims without challenge.


A new investigation reveals that Steven Bartlett's popular podcast, 'Diary of a CEO,' is amplifying significant health misinformation, endangering public trust in established medical practices.

In a critical analysis by the BBC World Service, concerns have emerged regarding Steven Bartlett's popular podcast, 'Diary of a CEO,' which is now scrutinized for promoting harmful health misinformation. The podcast, which has garnered a significant audience since its inception in 2017, recently shifted its focus to health-related topics. An investigation highlighted that numerous guests, presented as so-called experts, propagate scientifically disproven claims concerning health cures, such as asserting the ketogenic diet's effectiveness against cancer, which has caused alarm among medical professionals.

The podcast's format allows guests to express a wide range of views, but experts argue that this has led to dangerous misinformation being broadcast without adequate challenges or fact-checking. In a review of 23 health-centric episodes from the past eight months, an astounding average of 14 misleading health claims were found, suggesting that popular health narratives often overshadow reliable medical information.

According to cancer research professor David Grimes, being presented with such misleading health claims creates more harm than good and fosters distrust in conventional medicine. The high engagement these episodes attract, evidenced by a surge in YouTube views, indicates a troubling trend where clickbait health content may be more appealing to listeners than evidence-based guidance.

Notably, Bartlett has been criticized for hosting controversial figures promoting vaccine misinformation, raising ethical questions about journalistic integrity in the health sector. Although the podcast operates outside traditional media regulations, experts warn that unchallenged health misinformation can lead individuals to reject medical advice, potentially jeopardizing their health outcomes.

This investigation sheds light on the complexities of health discussions in digital media, questioning the responsibility of content creators in presenting accurate information, especially when it pertains to consequential health issues. While Bartlett insists his platform showcases diverse perspectives, the implications of sharing unverified health advice are becoming increasingly serious, warranting urgent reflection on the content's impact on public health policy and individual decisions.

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