Bogdan Rymanowski defends controversial interview with Prof. Cichosz

Journalist Bogdan Rymanowski has addressed the controversy surrounding a high-profile interview he conducted with Professor Grażyna Cichosz on his YouTube channel, Rymanowski Live. The interview, which garnered over 3.2 million views, drew significant criticism for featuring claims regarding soy, plant oils, and vaccines that lacked scientific evidence.

In a recent interview with Monika Richardson, Rymanowski denied being a “guru” for anti-vaccination movements. He stated that he does not view the backlash as a reason for concern, suggesting instead that the criticism has inadvertently boosted his channel's popularity. He denied acting out of cynicism for views, claiming he did not anticipate the scale of the controversy and noting that the primary focus of the discussion was nutrition.

Critics, including Newsweek, have questioned his choice of guests, suggesting he provides a platform for anti-scientific views. Rymanowski defended his actions by citing freedom of speech, asserting that everyone deserves to be heard.