
S3E1 - Is the Fog Making People Sick? Science, Weather, and a Viral Winter Myth
Published: January 12, 2026
Duration: 31:12
Fog is back and so are the claims.
In Florida and across the southern U.S., people are reporting headaches, breathing issues, infections, and other illnesses during foggy weather, with some blaming “toxic fog,” chemical exposure, or government interference.
So what’s really going on?
In this episode, meteorologist Rob Jones explains what fog actually does to the human body, why symptoms like sinus pressure and headaches can occur, and why these fears resurface every winter — often lining up with flu season and stagnant air patterns.
We separate science from speculation, break do...