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Today's Headlines: At least three people were killed in New Mexico after monsoon rains triggered flash floods in areas already vulnerable from past wildfires. President Trump's self-imposed deadline for 90 trade deals came and went with no new agreements, but eight more countries — including Brazil, which faces a 50% tariff — received tariff letters. Trump's Pentagon paused aid to Ukraine without informing the White House, a move orchestrated by top defense officials citing supposed weapons shortages. The Supreme Court blocked a harsh Florida immigration law for now, reaffirming that federal law takes precedence. The Trump administration escalated its campaign against Harvard, issuing a subpoena for immigration-related records and challenging its accreditation over alleged civil rights violations. Meanwhile, the DOJ has launched criminal investigations into former FBI Director James Comey and CIA Director John Brennan, both previously fired by Trump. Dr. Kevin O'Connor, Biden's former White House physician, was subpoenaed and refused to say if he had misrepresented Biden's health while in office. Measles cases in the U.S. have surged to a 33-year high, largely due to declining vaccination rates. And finally, Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino resigned — notably following a string of disturbing antisemitic and sexually inappropriate outputs from the platform's AI assistant Grok, which recently began referring to itself as “MechaHitler.” Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Flash flooding that killed 3 leaves New Mexico village heartbroken, anxious as cleanup begins AP News: A look at the countries that received Trump's tariff letters WSJ: Stock Market Today: Dow Edges Higher; Trump Threatens More Tariffs — Live Updates AP News: Trump caught off guard by Pentagon's abrupt move to pause Ukraine weapons deliveries, AP sources say NYT: Supreme Court Won't Revive Aggressive Florida Immigration Law WSJ: Trump Administration Attacks Harvard's Accreditation FOX News: John Brennan, James Comey being investigated by FBI: DOJ sources Axios: Biden's doctor invokes Fifth Amendment in House probe of ex-president's health Axios: U.S. measles cases hit 33-year high, CDC says Wired: Linda Yaccarino Tried to Tame X. Now She's Out as CEO  Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In just a few short months on the job, Health And Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has managed to upend the American public health system, successfully inserting his decades of vaccine skepticism into national policy. Late last month, he fired every member of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel, replacing them mostly with people who've voiced skepticism about vaccines. In May, he announced the CDC would stop recommending COVID vaccines for pregnant people and babies. The American Academy of Pediatrics and other health groups are now suing him and HHS over the latter decision. Dr. Fiona Havers, a former senior advisor on vaccine policy at the CDC, resigned from the agency over Kennedy's changes to federal vaccine policy. She joins us to talk about what everyday people should do to keep themselves and their family safe.And in headlines: President Donald Trump abruptly reversed course on sending defense weapons to Ukraine, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins doubles down on “no amnesty” for undocumented farmworkers, and someone out there is using AI to impersonate Secretary of State/National Security Advisor/Acting Archivist Marco Rubio. Show Notes:Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dismissed all 17 members of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee on June 9—specifically, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). It's essentially the CDC's vaccine expert panel responsible for studying the effects—including the side effects—of vaccines that are still in development, as well as those that are already on the market.Let's go through the details of why he chose to gut this committee, as well as who he chose to replace the fired members.

Scot Bertram dives into a wide-ranging and provocative conversation with Dr. Ben Tapper, Director of Epigenetics at The Wellness Company (twc.health/GRUBER, promo code: GRUBER). From the CDC's surprising hesitation over removing mercury-containing vaccines to the growing influence of RFK Jr. within federal health agencies, Dr. Tapper offers his unfiltered take on where American public health policy is headed. They tackle the sudden silence around bird flu and egg prices, the controversial mass culling of livestock, and why promising treatments like anti-parasitic medicine remain ignored by the medical establishment. Plus, Dr. Tapper weighs in on a new study revealing up to 90% of game fish in Southern California carry parasites—and shares practical advice on how to stay safe.   twc.health/GRUBER, promo code: GRUBER

Here are 3 big things you need to know—   One — More than 100 people are now confirmed dead from catastrophic flooding in central Texas.  In Kerr County alone, officials are reporting 56 adults and 28 children are dead, with ten children and one adult still missing from a girls' camp.  President Trump has signed a major disaster declaration for Kerr County and will likely visit the state on Friday.   Two --- .  The White House is calling on Democrats to tone down their rhetoric against ICE and border patrol agents.  Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt challenged Democrats to meet with border agents.  Leavitt called the agents honorable men and women who are simply enforcing U.S. law.  The comments came the same day a man opened fire at a Border Patrol facility in South Texas.   And number three --- Emergency room visits for tick bites are nearing record levels this summer across U.S.  The CDC says July has already seen the highest number of tick-related ER visits in eight years.  People under ten and over 70-years-old have the highest rates of ER visits.

Description: In today's explosive episode of Wake Up America, we dive deep into the stories the media is trying to bury—and the American spirit that refuses to go silent. From the vanishing Epstein client list to Americans throwing hands in Paris, we're covering the news with truth, humor, and unapologetic liberty.

The measles outbreak stands at 1,227 confirmed cases in 2025 so far—nearly five times the total for all of 2024—mostly among unvaccinated individuals. New data from the INTERACT trials show that rapidly lowering blood pressure after intracerebral hemorrhage improves survival and function, especially when treatment starts within three hours. The CDC's Vaccine Advisory Panel, controversially reconstituted with vaccine skeptics, voted to recommend only thimerosal-free single-dose flu vaccines despite decades of evidence showing no harm from thimerosal. This decision followed an unvetted presentation citing questionable data, raising concerns about scientific integrity and vaccine access.

Alan Sim, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's chief data officer, announced his departure from the agency after nearly five years in the position, per a post he wrote on social media Monday. Sim took on the role of chief data officer in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic and over the years has been a leader on initiatives such as the agency's generative AI projects. Reflecting on his time, Sim pointed to several “firsts” the agency achieved, including launching its enterprise data catalog and using data and cloud technologies to improve emergency response. “It is with mixed emotions that I announce my departure from the CDC,” Sim wrote in a post to LinkedIn. His time as CDC's data leader was his second run at the agency. Sim, who has a PhD in epidemiology, had also been a graduate fellow and then a health informatics scientist at CDC early on in his career in the late 90s to the early 2000s. In his post, Sim said that period was “defined by concerns like bioterrorism, Anthrax, and SARS.” “Returning in 2020 as CDC's Chief Data Officer during the worst pandemic in our nation's history was both a significant challenge and a profound opportunity,” Sim said. Sim didn't include details about his next steps but said he would be sharing more soon. It is unclear who the acting CDO is in his absence. The General Services Administration struck a deal with Oracle as part of its OneGov strategy to provide a variety of cheaper services to federal agencies, including a 75% discount for license-based Oracle Technology Programs. Under OneGov, GSA wants to work directly with original equipment manufacturers like Oracle to negotiate better governmentwide terms for commercial technology. On top of the 75% discount for licensed technology such as database, integration, security, and analytics services, Oracle will also offer “substantial base discounts” for its Oracle Cloud Infrastructure services, GSA announced Monday. Oracle is now the latest of several technology vendors, including Adobe, Google, Salesforce and others, to negotiate a OneGov deal with GSA. This deal, however, comes with some additional terms beyond discounts that stand to benefit federal agencies as they modernize their IT infrastructures. In particular, Oracle won't charge data egress fees when agencies move their “existing workloads from Oracle Government Clouds to another cloud service provider's FedRAMP Moderate, High or DOD IL 4, 5 Cloud,” GSA said in its release. The company will also promote pricing parity with other competing commercial cloud providers, “with no additional security or government uplifts ever charged in the Oracle cloud.” The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

This Day in Legal History: Vermont Abolishes Slavery for MenOn July 8, 1777, the Vermont Republic adopted a constitution that became the first in what would eventually become the United States to formally abolish slavery. At the time, Vermont was not yet a state—it was an independent republic formed after declaring independence from both New York and British colonial rule. The new constitution, influenced by Enlightenment principles and revolutionary ideals, declared that “no male person born in this country, or brought from over sea, ought to be held by law, to serve any person, as a servant, slave or apprentice” after the age of 21.This clause effectively outlawed slavery for adult men and set the groundwork for emancipation, although enforcement was inconsistent. Vermont's action was revolutionary, especially considering that slavery remained deeply entrenched in both the southern and northern American colonies. While other Northern states like Pennsylvania and Massachusetts would later take steps toward abolition, Vermont's constitutional ban was a bold and early legal rebuke of human bondage.Despite its symbolic significance, the legal impact was somewhat limited. Vermont did not join the Union until 1791, and historical records indicate that some slavery-like practices may have persisted unofficially. Nevertheless, the 1777 constitution established an early legal precedent for anti-slavery sentiment, showing how legal documents could be used to challenge institutional oppression. The language also hinted at the contradictions between American ideals of liberty and the reality of enslavement.Several major U.S. medical organizations filed a lawsuit on July 7 against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the HHS, challenging recent changes to federal COVID-19 vaccine policy. The plaintiffs—including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Physicians—are seeking to overturn Kennedy's directive removing COVID-19 vaccines from the CDC's immunization schedules for children and pregnant women. They argue that the move poses an immediate threat to public health and undermines evidence-based medical policy.The complaint accuses Kennedy of dismantling the federally established vaccine framework that has historically saved millions of lives. Kennedy, a longtime vaccine skeptic, took control of HHS earlier this year and has taken steps to reshape vaccine policy. In addition to altering the immunization schedules, he also dismissed all 17 members of the CDC's independent vaccine advisory committee and replaced them with seven individuals, some of whom have publicly opposed vaccination.Medical groups contend that these actions are not grounded in science and place vulnerable populations at significant risk of preventable diseases. HHS has not yet commented on the lawsuit.Medical groups sue HHS, Kennedy over vaccine policy | ReutersThe Biden administration had extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Hondurans and Nicaraguans in 2023, citing lingering effects of Hurricane Mitch, political instability, and economic hardship. But on July 7, the Department of Homeland Security under President Donald Trump announced it will end those protections effective September 6, 2025, impacting roughly 72,000 Hondurans and 4,000 Nicaraguans. TPS offers deportation relief and work permits to migrants from countries experiencing crisis, but Trump officials argue the program has been overused.Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said both countries have recovered significantly, referencing tourism, real estate, and energy developments. Critics, including Democrats and migrant advocates, say ending TPS will uproot people who have legally lived and worked in the U.S. for decades and may force them to return to dangerous or unstable conditions. The Honduran deputy foreign minister acknowledged the decision wasn't country-specific, but part of a broader rollback of TPS protections.Trump's administration has already targeted TPS designations for migrants from Venezuela, Haiti, Afghanistan, and Cameroon. Legal battles continue over the policy's rollback: while the Supreme Court recently upheld ending TPS for Venezuelans, a federal judge blocked the termination for Haitians just last week.Trump to end deportation protections for thousands of Hondurans and Nicaraguans | ReutersMy column for Bloomberg this week focuses on Maryland's new 3% digital services tax, which took effect on July 1. I argue that while the state's goal of modernizing its tax base is understandable, the execution creates more problems than it solves. Rather than taxing consumption—the standard, more efficient route—Maryland is taxing business inputs like data hosting and web services. This approach violates basic tax principles, potentially stifling investment and driving up operational costs for firms doing business in the state.The administrative burden is uniquely complex. Vendors must determine how much of each service is used in Maryland, secure pre-approval for calculation methods, and issue separate certificates per transaction. No other state requires this, which leaves businesses with a costly choice: build a Maryland-specific tax compliance system, risk penalties, or exit the market entirely. The true burden, then, is not just the 3% rate, but the compliance infrastructure that must be created from scratch.Ultimately, the tax may hurt the very businesses Maryland is counting on for economic growth. Consumers may face higher prices, companies may route around the state, and the tax may collapse under its own administrative weight. I argue that the smarter path forward lies in multistate coordination, where shared definitions and harmonized rules could make enforcement more efficient and less distortionary. Without collaboration, Maryland risks substituting short-term revenue for long-term competitiveness. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

According to online commentator Candace Owens, President Donald Trump personally called her to pressure her into stopping her coverage of allegations involving Brigitte Macron's gender. Trump was reportedly concerned that Owens' reporting could harm negotiations to end the Ukraine war, although Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger wonder how the first lady of France's penis or the lack thereof could affect delicate ceasefire negotiations. The call reportedly occurred amid growing controversy surrounding the allegations, highlighting Trump's willingness to use direct influence to control media messaging. Owens says she told the president that it's not her fault Macron married someone with a penis. Plus segments on the recent CDC announcement that mercury would be removed from all vaccines, the FDA expanding the warning labels on COVID vaccines and Trump's plans to prosecute CNN employees for covering the release of an app that tracks ICE agents. Also featuring Mary Holland, Stef Zamorano and Mike MacRae. And a phone call from JD Vance!

In the 25 years since its emergence in the US, West Nile virus has become the leading cause of domestic mosquito-borne disease. It causes more than 1200 neuroinvasive disease cases and 120 deaths annually in the US. Coauthor Carolyn Gould, MD, of the CDC joins JAMA Senior Editor Karen Lasser, MD, to discuss the review on this topic published in JAMA. Related Content: West Nile Virus What Is West Nile Virus Infection?

This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, takes a deep breath with Jenna Riemenschneider, Vice-President of Advocacy and Policy at the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (https://aafa.org/). In addition to covering the causes of asthma, its connections to air pollution, and what listeners can do to help mitigate it, we take a look at current threats to federal funding to address asthma. Asthma is the most common chronic disease in children, and the rates are rising in adults as well. As the Congressional budget process moves forward, it is important to understand the impact of the CDC's National Asthma Control Program (NACP) on our state and the President's FY 2026 Discretionary Budget Request. The administration's “Make America Healthy Again” goal of addressing chronic illness and promoting personal responsibility has mentioned asthma. But the President's budget proposal does not invest in asthma prevention and treatment. In fact, the NACP is at risk of elimination. The program was affected by “Reductions in Force” (RIFs) at the Department of Health and Human Services that occurred on April 1. While positions at the NACP have now been reinstated, the program is not included in the President's proposed budget and is slated to be eliminated — not because of performance, but because it was assumed duplicative under internal restructuring. But the NACP is not redundant. It is the only federal program solely focused on asthma prevention and surveillance. No other federal initiative plays this role. Congress holds the power of the purse. If lawmakers do not include specific funding for the NACP in the FY26 Labor-HHS appropriations bill, the program could be eliminated—despite its long history of bipartisan support and strong outcomes. Nearly 400,000 Kentucky adults and 47,000 children have asthma. During the 2021–2022 school year, there were 39,213 students diagnosed with asthma, making it the most common chronic health condition in Kentucky schools. The Kentucky Asthma Management Program (KAMP) – funded by NACP – created a school-focused program that showed a 97% increase in improved school nurse knowledge of asthma care changes, medications, and administration. KAMP programs reduced pediatric uncontrolled asthma by 35% and improved asthma outcomes for more than 10,000 children. Kentucky receives just over $500,000 a year from the NACP each year and the funded programs save the state more than $36 million a year in reduced health care costs. Asthma is one of the most common and costly diseases in the U.S., affecting over 28 million Americans, including about 5 million children. Without prevention, costs will rise—especially for emergency care and hospitalizations. The NACP has a proven return on investment. It saves $71 for every $1 spent by preventing unnecessary ER visits and improving disease management. That's exactly the kind of smart, efficient spending taxpayers expect. Cutting NACP means higher Medicaid and Medicare spending. States will see more ER visits, and higher long-term costs for both public and private insurers. Asthma leads to lost productivity. Asthma is a leading reason for missed school days, which not only affects a student's academic performance but also causes missed work days for parents and guardians. 
As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at https://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com

Recently, the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met for the first time after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. replaced its entire membership with new picks.In this episode, I'm sitting down with two new ACIP members, Dr. Robert Malone and MIT professor Retsef Levi, for a deep dive into all things ACIP.“They basically impact billions of dollars of revenue for the pharmaceutical industry. So there's big money at stake here. There's big policy at stake,” says Malone.“One of the problems that we had in the context of vaccines, and more broadly maybe pharmaceutical products, is that debate was considered confusing to patients and something that we should avoid,” says Levi.We take a look at some key discussions during the recent meeting, from thimerosal in certain flu vaccines to RSV shots for children, and what may happen with this committee moving forward.“What you're seeing here is a firm commitment on the part of these two volunteers, and I think the committee as a whole, in trying to be open and transparent to the general public,” Malone says.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

In this lively Independence Day episode, Jordan Sather and Nate Prince cover the latest Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) developments and health freedom news. The show opens with Trump's announcement of the Patriot Games, a new national athletic competition led by RFK Jr. to inspire fitness among American youth. They dig into RFK's clarifications on health wearables, emphasizing that data must remain private and voluntary. A major focus is RFK's eye-opening claim on Tucker Carlson that the CDC suppressed a study linking the hepatitis B vaccine to an 1100% increase in autism risk, fueling debate over vaccine safety and government transparency. Jordan and Nate also break down FDA warnings on myocarditis, Yale's findings that mRNA spike proteins can persist nearly two years, and Texas' bold $50 million investment in ibogaine research for PTSD and addiction. The conversation shifts to how psychedelics like psilocybin differ from ketamine and why the government's scheduling of natural medicines stifles research. The episode wraps with humor, personal health tips for navigating holiday indulgence, and a reminder to make thoughtful choices in the ongoing health revolution.

Storytelling for Effective Communication: How to Capture Attention and Drive ActionWelcome to the Power of Peacefulness podcast, a space created for professional women to explore what it means to cultivate inner peace—at work, in relationships, and in life. Through meaningful conversations and practical wisdom, we help you lead a more fulfilling life from the inside out.In today's episode, we dive into the timeless art—and modern science—of storytelling. If you've ever struggled to capture attention, inspire others, or communicate with impact, this conversation is for you.We explore why storytelling is a strategic superpower in today's information-heavy world and how you can use it in leadership, sales, public speaking, healthcare, education, and more. You'll also learn practical techniques to craft stories that connect deeply and drive real action.From neuroscience insights to TED Talk techniques, we break down storytelling into something clear, powerful, and easy to start using right now.✅ Why storytelling works on a psychological and emotional level✅ How stories activate more of the brain than facts alone✅ The key ingredients of a compelling story: character, conflict, and resolution✅ Real-world examples from leadership, marketing, healthcare, and public health✅ Practical frameworks for using storytelling in pitches, presentations, and hard conversations✅ Why metaphors, visuals, and data narratives enhance your message✅ How to build your personal “story bank” and get better at storytelling every day✅ The ethical responsibility that comes with sharing stories that influence others“Facts inform, but stories move.”“A well-told story isn't just heard—it's felt, remembered, and acted on.”“In today's noisy world, it's not the loudest voice that gets heard—it's the one with the best story.”“Storytelling isn't just about communication—it's about connection, clarity, and change.”Paul Zak's neuroscience research on storytelling and oxytocinJerome Bruner's findings on memory and narrative (22x more memorable!)Carmine Gallo's Talk Like TEDBrent Dykes' Effective Data StorytellingHarvard Business Review study on storytelling and organizational engagementCampaigns like Charity: Water and CDC's “Tips From Former Smokers”Start your own story bank:Write down small moments of transformation, wins, or challenges.Use prompts like “A time I failed and what I learned” or “A moment that changed how I lead.”Practice telling mini-stories in safe settings—team check-ins, social media posts, or short videos.Looking for tools to reclaim your inner peace and lead with intention?

First, Ben and Celestia discuss pediatricians standing up to the CDC, a cloud-surfing Jesus in the Philippines, and needle-spiking mayhem in France. Then we have longtime friend of the podcast Susan Gerbic join us to talk about so many topics she's close to: empathy and how skeptics can approach education with respect; the big-name psychics that she's been a perpetual thorn to; the cycle some women get pulled into to act as no-name psychics with small followings; the UFO community's hate crush on her; Guerilla Skeptics of Wikipedia; skepticamps across America; and how to raise up the next generation of skeptical activists.

Welcome to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, where today's episode dives headfirst into the hottest political and cultural debates making waves right now. Tom is joined by Co-Host Producer Drew, RFK, and Candace Owens as they dissect everything from the controversial “Big Beautiful Bill” passing through the Senate to Elon Musk's fiery reaction and push for a third political party. The team unpacks the mind-boggling $5 trillion debt ceiling hike, Elon's crusade against runaway spending, and Trump's eye-popping tweet that has everyone questioning where politicians' allegiances truly lie. But that's just the beginning. We take you behind the scenes on Medicaid changes, challenges to Title IX, and the dramatic decision by UPENN to strip trans swimmers of their medals. Plus, you'll hear about RFK's explosive claims regarding the CDC and autism, Candace Owens recounting a surreal phone call involving Trump and international diplomacy, and Meta's bold moves in the AI arms race. Add to this a wild story from the Glastonbury Music Festival involving Bob Villain, and you have an episode stacked with big headlines, raw opinions, and deeper analysis you won't find anywhere else. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Senate Debates on Medicaid Eligibility 09:52 Weekly Political and Cultural Highlights 13:41 "Political Promises and Fiscal Reality" 20:03 Emotional Voting's Economic Consequences 27:04 Principles Drive Long-term Success 32:10 Embracing Failure to Succeed 38:54 "Seeking Advice on Sensitive Issues" 42:03 "Short-Term Study Expectations Clarified" 46:36 Meta's Super Intelligence Team Assembles 53:55 UPENN Restores Women's Sports Records 57:47 "Separate Leagues Reflect Biological Realities" 01:02:26 Respectful Conduct Abroad & Free Speech 01:06:16 "Subscribe & Join Live Sessions" CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Allio Capital: Macro investing for people who want to understand the big picture. Download their app in the App Store or at Google Play, or text my name “TOM” to 511511. iTrust Capital: Use code IMPACTGO when you sign up and fund your account to get a $100 bonus at ⁠https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu⁠  SleepMe: Visit ⁠https://sleep.me/impact⁠ to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code IMPACT. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping. Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠https://shopify.com/impact⁠ SKIMS: Shop SKIMS Mens at ⁠https://www.skims.com/impact⁠ #skimspartner ButcherBox: Ready to level up your meals? Go to ⁠https://butcherbox.com/impact⁠ to get $20 off your first box and FREE bacon for life with the Bilyeu Box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Collapse Chronicles – Episode 2: Pandemics

Dr. Jay Butler is an infectious disease physician, epidemiologist, and former Deputy Director for Infectious Diseases at the CDC. We had the joy of hosting Dr Butler in the BioLogos offices recently where we shared his perspective on public health as a ministry, discussing his career journey from the CDC to working with Alaska Native communities. He also delves into the history of measles, its impact, and the groundbreaking development of the MMR vaccine, which has saved millions of lives globally. The conversation explores the challenges of public trust in medical research and institutions, especially concerning vaccines, and how science and faith can come together to pursue truth and improve public health outcomes. Theme song and credits music by Breakmaster Cylinder. Other music in this episode by Dark Blue Studio courtesy of Shutterstock, Inc.  Additional Resources: BioLogos Open Letter to People of Faith about Science BioLogos Common Question - Should Christians Get Vaccinated?

Brad Zerbo returns for a marathon solo session unpacking the gridlock around Trump's “Big Beautiful Bill.” He breaks down the House vote drama, from tax cuts on tips to billions for ICE detention facilities, and argues why the GOP holdouts should be shamed into supporting Trump's agenda. He also tackles the meltdown over “Alligator Alcatraz,” the Florida detention facility going viral for its supposed moat of genetically engineered crocodiles, and laughs off the left's “concentration camp” theatrics. The episode then dives deep into RFK Jr.'s recent revelations about vaccine incentives, highlighting how pediatricians earn 50% of their revenue pushing the CDC schedule. Brad contrasts this pay-to-play system with the propaganda blitz that crushed alternative COVID treatments, drawing a line back to institutional groupthink in medicine and education. For the second hour, the show becomes an unexpectedly hilarious masterclass in homemade pizza, from the perfect Tipo 00 flour to whole-milk mozzarella and cold-proofing dough for 48 hours. Equal parts cultural rant, economic analysis, and food nerd heaven, this episode is Brad at his most unfiltered, blending hard truths with the simple joys of building your own American life.

Emily welcomes NSSGA's Senior Manager of Communications, Madalynn Habron to the podcast today for a discussion regarding critical water safety. Madalynn, a former lifeguard and swim instructor, shares insights on drowning prevention, the importance of swim lessons, recognizing distress signs, and how safety training principles extend from recreational activities to the aggregate industry workplace. Madalynn shares a personal near-drowning story, underscoring the need for constant vigilance around water. The discussion includes CDC child drowning statistics, the often quiet nature of drowning, and risks in shallow water. Listeners will gain practical advice on fencing, supervision, using PFDs, and adhering to safety protocols at aggregate facilities. A central theme is how robust safety training cultivates a lasting safety-conscious mindset, benefiting individuals and their families both at home and on the job. Main Themes: Maintaining active supervision around water. Drowning can happen quickly and silently. Swim lessons are vital for children and adults. Madalynn's story regarding the role of quick action and alertness in saving a toddler  Using barriers and approved PFDs for added safety. Specific water safety protocols protect workers at aggregate sites. Consistent safety training builds instinctual, life-saving responses. Safety skills learned at work also protect loved ones at home. Toolbox Talk Discussion Questions: Madalynn talks about her experience as a lifeguard and how water safety has always been a part of her life. Why do you think it's important to teach safety lessons early, whether that's in life or professionally?  Madalynn shares some ways in which we can keep safe while working around water. What are some critical controls for working around water at our site?  Does anyone have a story they would like to share about water safety? Key Takeaways:  "Drowning is quick and usually quiet. Recognizing this and acting can save lives."   "Start swim lessons early. It's never too late to learn."   "Be aware and prepared. Situations can change in an instant."   "Train regularly. Reacting becomes second nature when you can fall back on training."   "Training follows you home. Safety practices at work keep loved ones safe too."   "Supervise children near water. Even a foot of water can be dangerous."   "Follow lifeguard instructions. Parents should still supervise their children closely."   "Less confident swimmers can wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device."   "Proper policies and procedures must be in place and adhered to around water."   "Spending time in water is safe with early lessons and regular exposure to water safety." Links: National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association website Take Control: Prevent Serious Injuries and Fatalities: https://www.nssga.org/industry-priorities/health-safety/take-control-prevent-serious-injuries-and-fatalities

Trump's Budget Bill Passes with Major Implications (01:00:44 – 01:01:08)Trump's omnibus budget bill is passed with tie-breaking vote from VP J.D. Vance. Criticized for its scale, hidden provisions, and $5 trillion debt ceiling increase. Ted Cruz AI Provision Overwhelmingly Rejected (01:03:10 – 01:05:08)Cruz's attempt to ban state AI regulations for 10 years is struck down 99–1. Critics call it unconstitutional and a big tech giveaway, highlighting bipartisan opposition. ICE Mask Ban Proposal and Immigration Enforcement Critique (01:56:26 – 01:58:55)Proposed legislation would ban ICE agents from wearing masks during raids. Critics warn of thuggish optics and rights violations, while ICE defends anonymity for safety. CDC Withdraws Support for Thimerosal Flu Shots (02:07:21 – 02:14:09)The CDC advisory panel recommends flu vaccines without thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative. Critics warn of long-standing health concerns, industry cover-ups, and lack of accountability despite years of injury reports. COVID Mortality Attributed to Policy Failures (02:39:05 – 02:42:56)A 400-page study concludes excess COVID deaths were caused by hospital protocols and mistreatment rather than viral spread, implicating government and medical policy in preventable fatalities. Grace Shara Lawsuit and Hospital Accountability (03:03:29 – 03:09:04)Coverage of the Grace Shara euthanasia case alleges she was killed under COVID protocols. Despite evidence and a public trial, the jury ruled in favor of the hospital, sparking public outrage. Legal Barriers and Financial Incentives in COVID-era Care (03:14:19 – 03:19:40)The lawsuit reveals that protocols, high payouts for ventilator use, and legal immunity laws created a system that incentivized patient deaths and silenced dissent via gag orders. Obamacare, Vaccine Laws, and Federal Legal Structures (03:34:20 – 03:37:41)Describes how U.S. law codified medical euthanasia and vaccine-induced harm through Obamacare and 1980s statutes. Claims these measures are legally satanic but not lawful. Nurse Admits Secretly Injecting Babies Against Parents' Will (03:42:01 – 03:43:53)A labor and delivery nurse confesses online to secretly vaccinating newborns despite parental refusal, believing she was protecting them. The story is used to show systemic betrayal of medical ethics. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

Trump's Budget Bill Passes with Major Implications (01:00:44 – 01:01:08)Trump's omnibus budget bill is passed with tie-breaking vote from VP J.D. Vance. Criticized for its scale, hidden provisions, and $5 trillion debt ceiling increase. Ted Cruz AI Provision Overwhelmingly Rejected (01:03:10 – 01:05:08)Cruz's attempt to ban state AI regulations for 10 years is struck down 99–1. Critics call it unconstitutional and a big tech giveaway, highlighting bipartisan opposition. ICE Mask Ban Proposal and Immigration Enforcement Critique (01:56:26 – 01:58:55)Proposed legislation would ban ICE agents from wearing masks during raids. Critics warn of thuggish optics and rights violations, while ICE defends anonymity for safety. CDC Withdraws Support for Thimerosal Flu Shots (02:07:21 – 02:14:09)The CDC advisory panel recommends flu vaccines without thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative. Critics warn of long-standing health concerns, industry cover-ups, and lack of accountability despite years of injury reports. COVID Mortality Attributed to Policy Failures (02:39:05 – 02:42:56)A 400-page study concludes excess COVID deaths were caused by hospital protocols and mistreatment rather than viral spread, implicating government and medical policy in preventable fatalities. Grace Shara Lawsuit and Hospital Accountability (03:03:29 – 03:09:04)Coverage of the Grace Shara euthanasia case alleges she was killed under COVID protocols. Despite evidence and a public trial, the jury ruled in favor of the hospital, sparking public outrage. Legal Barriers and Financial Incentives in COVID-era Care (03:14:19 – 03:19:40)The lawsuit reveals that protocols, high payouts for ventilator use, and legal immunity laws created a system that incentivized patient deaths and silenced dissent via gag orders. Obamacare, Vaccine Laws, and Federal Legal Structures (03:34:20 – 03:37:41)Describes how U.S. law codified medical euthanasia and vaccine-induced harm through Obamacare and 1980s statutes. Claims these measures are legally satanic but not lawful. Nurse Admits Secretly Injecting Babies Against Parents' Will (03:42:01 – 03:43:53)A labor and delivery nurse confesses online to secretly vaccinating newborns despite parental refusal, believing she was protecting them. The story is used to show systemic betrayal of medical ethics. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

Funded by Musk's America PAC, the ‘new' movement will also serve as the vessel to absorb angry MAGA/MAHA defectors and usher in global techno-fascism.At the forefront are characters like Elon Musk, Nicole Shanahan, Mark Cuban and Democrat Andrew Yang. Musk is also wooing Congressman Tom Massie with lots of money to fund his next political campaign.Are you going to fall for the latest political con?Let's not forget that Musk is a highly unstable and unpredictable global, socialist technocrat. He's also a trans-humanist, an atheist, polygamist and recreational drug user.Today we also welcome a NEW ‘Hospital Hostage' advocate Laura Bartlett!! Laura has helped hundreds of families navigate the increasingly hostile medical system. Her work helps ensure familes get informed consent, necessary treatments, or released from the hospital to heal at home. Patients have reported that after they used Laura's ‘I Do Not Consent' form they received the best care!!But the best medicine is chronic GOOD health and achieving it naturally. It's why my family uses Native Path Complete Protein every day!Go to https://nativepathcompleteprotein.com/joy today to claim your EXCLUSIVE 41% off deal before it's gone.We discuss this and MORE today on the SJ Show!Join the Rumble LIVE chat and follow my Rumble Page HERE so you never miss an episode: https://rumble.com/c/TheShannonJoyShowShannon's Top Headlines July 2, 2025:Sasha Latypova - MAHA scorecard: First 6 months of Trump Admin: https://sashalatypova.substack.com/p/maha-scorecard-first-6-months-ofThe Big Beautiful Bill includes funding for child gender transition: https://x.com/BillboardChris/status/1940258001426034977

Today's show made a big splash - from the stunning RFK Jr. and Tucker Carlson interview exposing an alleged CDC cover-up on vaccines and autism, to the historic Alligator Alcatraz facility tour with President Trump, Ron DeSantis, and Kristi Noem, we covered the stories the mainstream media won't touch. Plus, gas prices hit a four-year low just in time for the 4th of July, Trump's approval rating shatters records, and we unpack the jaw-dropping verdict in the Diddy sex trafficking trial.Get the stories from today's show in THE STACK: https://justinbarclay.comKirk Elliott PHD - FREE consultation on wealth conservation - http://GoldWithJustin.comJoin Justin in the MAHA revolution - http://HealthWithJustin.comTry Cue Streaming for just $2 / day and help support the good guys https://justinbarclay.com/cueUp to 80% OFF! Use promo code JUSTIN http://MyPillow.com/JustinPatriots are making the Switch! What if we could start voting with our dollars too? http://SwitchWithJustin.com

In the thirteenth episode of The CommonHealth Live!, Katherine E. Bliss and J. Stephen Morrison discuss the outcomes of the June 25 Health and Prosperity through Immunization Global Summit, co-hosted in Brussels by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the European Union and the Gates Foundation. During the Summit, Gavi aimed to secure pledges of $11.9 billion to save at least 8 million lives and protect at least 500 million children from vaccine preventable diseases between 2026 and 2030. While several countries maintained longstanding commitments to the Alliance, and new donors, including current and former implementing countries, stepped up to contribute, Gavi still faces a funding shortfall. U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s video statement expressing concern over Gavi's approach to vaccine safety before stating that the United States would not renew its support raises questions about how the Alliance can close the funding gap to meet the ambitious goals set forth in the next phase of work.  The conversation highlights takeaways from the pledging session outcomes from the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting the same day, and what recent events mean for the future of U.S. approaches to global immunization programs.  

This special episode of Public Health Review Morning Edition revisits a popular episode from April 18, 2025. Dr. Allison Arwady, Director of the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control at the CDC, tells us about historic progress in the field of overdose prevention; Catherine Murphy, ASTHO Governmetn Affairs Analyst, discusses the advocacy effort from ASTHO's Spring Leadership Forum; and Trust for America's Health will host a Congressional Briefing on April 23rd that is focused on its Ready or Not 2025 report. CDC Web Page: CDC Reports Nearly 24% Decline in U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths ASTHO Blog Article: Strengthening Public Health Advocacy at ASTHO's Spring Leadership Forum Trust for America's Health Web Page: TFAH Congressional Briefing – Ready or Not ASTHO Public Health Review Morning Edition Episode 882: Harris Testifies on Hill; 2025 TFAH Report  

Infection control consultant Katherine West breaks down the critical distinctions between infection prevention practices in EMS settings versus medical facilities.   She clarifies how EMS-specific CDC guidelines account for unique factors like ambulance ventilation systems, the rear exhaust fan and closed suction systems that impact airborne and droplet disease transmission risks.   Katherine addresses the evidence behind mask and respirator use, emphasizing that clinical data since 2015 shows no clear advantage of N95 respirators over surgical masks for many respiratory infections in EMS contexts.   She also highlights post-exposure protocols, explaining why EMS personnel do not require immediate baseline blood testing, unlike hospital staff. Practical advice on COVID-19, tuberculosis, measles, Ebola precautions and aerosolized medication administration underscores why EMS must follow tailored guidelines rather than hospital-based protocols.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Policy, an influential CDC committee that shapes U.S. vaccine policy, has become a flashpoint in recent weeks. Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired all 17 members and replaced them with 7 new members — many of whom do not have deep expertise in vaccines, and some of whom have spread vaccine misinformation. NPR public health correspondent Pien Huang was at the new working group's first meeting last week. This episode, she talks with Emily about the sweeping changes they promised to how vaccine policy is made in the U.S. — and resurrected issues that have been advanced by groups that question vaccines. Read more of Pien's reporting on this topic.Want us to cover more twists and turns in U.S. health policy? Or less? Either way, tell us by emailing shortwave@npr.org! We'd love to know what you're hearing — and want to hear from us!Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The McCullough Report with Dr. Peter McCullough – USA Facts reinterprets CDC data to reveal that 81% of Americans received at least one COVID-19 shot, yet only 70% achieved full vaccination. Disparities persist across demographics, with low coverage in infants. Critics lambaste CDC's transparency and the FDA's new framework. With booster uptake below 15%, concerns arise about pharma influence and public health policy...

The McCullough Report with Dr. Peter McCullough – USA Facts reinterprets CDC data to reveal that 81% of Americans received at least one COVID-19 shot, yet only 70% achieved full vaccination. Disparities persist across demographics, with low coverage in infants. Critics lambaste CDC's transparency and the FDA's new framework. With booster uptake below 15%, concerns arise about pharma influence and public health policy...

Medical students Kaitlynn Esemaya, Anamaria Ancheta, and Annique McLune discuss their article, "Why vaccine access still fails America's most vulnerable groups." They highlight how social determinants of health drive pervasive inequities in vaccination rates among marginalized U.S. communities, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Kaitlynn, Alexis, and Annique cite CDC data showing updated COVID-19 vaccine uptake for Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic adults at 8 percent, nearly half that of white adults (15 percent) for 2023–2024. This disparity extends to other vaccines like HPV and influenza, with poverty being a key factor. The discussion covers the post-pandemic drop in childhood vaccinations due to access barriers like lack of insurance and provider shortages, particularly in rural areas. They also touch on HPV vaccine disparities, where only 76 percent of U.S. children received one dose by 2022, and varying awareness levels, such as only 40 percent of adults with less than a high school education being aware of HPV compared to 78 percent of college graduates. Kaitlynn, Alexis, and Annique point to the resurgence of measles, with 301 U.S. cases by March 2025, and address the critical issues of vaccine hesitancy, medical mistrust, and misinformation, noting that these challenges even affect health care workers. The conversation emphasizes the need for increased education, public promotion of vaccinations, and improved access to address these persistent failures. Our presenting sponsor is Microsoft Dragon Copilot. Microsoft Dragon Copilot, your AI assistant for clinical workflow, is transforming how clinicians work. Now you can streamline and customize documentation, surface information right at the point of care, and automate tasks with just a click. Part of Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare, Dragon Copilot offers an extensible AI workspace and a single, integrated platform to help unlock new levels of efficiency. Plus, it's backed by a proven track record and decades of clinical expertise—and it's built on a foundation of trust. It's time to ease your administrative burdens and stay focused on what matters most with Dragon Copilot, your AI assistant for clinical workflow. VISIT SPONSOR → https://aka.ms/kevinmd SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended

Will the country be safe this July 4 season?  Is there any reason we should pray before we go anyplace?  Why are 4 titans in the AI-digital world now Lieutenant Colonels in the Army?  What new changes to vaxxine safety studies will "address unmet public health needs" of the American public?  Please join me as the world swerves into a breathtaking descent into the most warned-of days in scripture.   ON OR ABOUT JULY 4? Barricades going up in DC: https://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news-selections/national-news/barricades-going-up-around-dc-white-house-and-us-treasury Dr. Martin, watch out for July 4: https://rumble.com/v6t6zzz-dr-david-martin.html Dr. Martin re July 4 (dissemination of contagion): https://rumble.com/v6t6zzz-dr-david-martin.html Dr. Martin on July 4: https://substack.com/profile/94300893-amy-lynn-rdn/note/c-128625909?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=12g59e Download National Blueprint for Biodefense: https://biodefensecommission.org/reports/the-national-blueprint-for-biodefense/ DC being boarded up: https://t.me/GodsRoadmap/2469 DC being boarded up: https://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news-selections/national-news/barricades-going-up-around-dc-white-house-and-us-treasury Journalist Jon Fleetwood re next plandemic/July 4: https://www.vigilantfox.com/p/exclusive-darpas-shocking-bioterror?r=12g59e&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false   VAXX / NEXT PANDEMIC Attorney does study that CDC won't – vaxxed v. unvaxxed: https://substack.com/@tlionel/note/c-118695784?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=12g59e 500 new vaxxes by 2030: https://strangesounds.org/2023/02/the-who-plans-to-introduce-over-500-new-vaccines-by-2030-covid-19-vaccines-are-just-the-first-of-many-coming-soon.html What does name AstraZeneca mean its Greek origins?: https://greeknewsondemand.com/2024/05/19/what-the-name-astrazeneca-really-mean-does-it-have-to-do-with-culling-the-population/ Gates to Al Jazeera – how to prepare: https://winepressnews.com/2023/01/07/bill-gates-tells-al-jazeera-how-to-prepare-for-the-next-pandemic-and-to-moderate-some-of-the-insanity-online/ DARPA's bioterror plot?: https://www.vigilantfox.com/p/exclusive-darpas-shocking-bioterror?r=12g59e&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false CDC official admits they covered up MMR injuries:  https://substack.com/@fallofthecabalofficial/note/c-130399890?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=12g59e Study out of Sweden - messenger RNA does change your DNA:  https://substack.com/@fallofthecabalofficial/note/c-130113610?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=12g59e Slovak official claims DNA in vaxxes turns people into GMO's: https://www.aussie17.com/p/breaking-news-slovak-government-official?r=12g59e&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Embalmers still finding blood clots in deceased: https://substack.com/@sageofquay/note/p-167037411?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=12g59e Air in masks is deadly: https://substack.com/@justindeschamps/note/c-129536683?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=12g59e Uh-oh, Ozempic linked to cancers: https://substack.com/@phrygiofphrygia/note/c-128524547?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=12g59e 1995 film outlining the contamination of human blood by forced vaxxination: https://substack.com/@collective143/note/c-127924696?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=12g59e Drug review period reduced to matter of weeks: https://open.substack.com/pub/thewinepress/p/fda-cuts-drug-review-time-to-weeks?r=12g59e&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false   ENVIRONMENTAL MODIFICATION Let's steal carbon and land from plants: https://thewinepress.substack.com/p/trumps-one-big-beautiful-bill-contains?utm_source=substack&publication_id=832192&post_id=164186427&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&utm_campaign=email-share&triggerShare=true&isFreemail=true&r=12g59e&triedRedirect=true Chemtrail patents, etc: https://youtu.be/rf78rEAJvhY?

In this episode, Charles LeBaron, a former Center for Disease Control (CDC) epidemiologist, discusses his recent book, Greed to Do Good: The Untold Story of CDC's Disastrous War on Opioids: A CDC Physician's Personal Account (Amplify Publishing, 2024). LeBaron discusses the nationwide opioid crisis which has left, over the past two decades, a million Americans dead from opioid overdoses while noting how each year there are now twice as many deaths from overdoses as from breast cancer or colon cancer and more deaths than from automobiles and firearms combined. Noting how the implementation of CDC interventions had the paradoxical effect of “turbocharging the opioid epidemic,” LeBaron carefully analyses what went wrong, the gross improprieties conducted by Big Pharmaceutical companies, and how bad policy led to the opioid crisis in America. A physician who has seen first-hand the impact of opioids on the poor populations he treated in Appalachia and in prison, LeBaron sheds light on the class and status discriminations that are part and parcel of the wrong-minded approach to drug addiction in the United States that has riddled the country's history. Fundamentally, LeBaron argues for a better and more scientific approach to addressing the crisis while detailing the country's dysfunctional system in handling the crisis and analysing some working models that might actually improve the situation. Get full access to Savage Minds at savageminds.substack.com/subscribe

Health Secretary RFK Jr. has gutted the CDC's vaccine advisory committee, replacing its members with a mix of anti-vaxxers, COVID contrarians, and medical non-professionals. What do these sweeping changes to our vaccine infrastructure—and the rise of the ironically named MAHA movement, short for Make America Healthy Again—mean for the health and well-being of everyday Americans? Dan sits down with epidemiologist and data scientist Katelyn Jetelina to unpack the implications of Kennedy's policies on flu season, COVID, and a broad range of preventable diseases. Katelyn also explains how the politicization of seed oils, food dyes, and fluoride distracts from the public health issues that actually matter—and shares what she learned from grassroots MAHA organizers about their uneasy alliance with MAGA.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. 

According to the CDC, 1 in 5 American adults is living with obesity. In recent years, many have turned to weight loss drugs containing GLP-1, a hormone that slows digestion and helps with sustained weight loss. In a new book, former FDA head Dr. David Kessler advocates for their use, but says they shouldn’t be seen as a quick and easy fix. Ali Rogin speaks with Kessler for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, a former top CDC vaccine expert explains why she resigned in protest. Europe’s top diplomat discusses the relationship with Trump and the path forward with Iran. How artificial intelligence is helping scientists track humpback whale migration patterns. Plus, the career and achievements of pioneering comedian and LGBTQ+ rights activist Robin Tyler. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In the aftermath of the U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities, we welcome back Theodore Postol, Professor of Science, Technology and National Security Policy Emeritus at MIT to give his expert technical assessment on where that assault leaves the Iranian nuclear program. Then, Trita Parsi, executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, gives us his analysis of the political side of the issue.Theodore Postol is Professor of Science, Technology and National Security Policy Emeritus in the Program in Science, Technology, and Society at MIT. His expertise is in nuclear weapon systems, including submarine warfare, applications of nuclear weapons, ballistic missile defense, and ballistic missiles more generally.No one at that point after the attack could have known whether or not there was success of any kind, even if there was success. And I doubt there was any success.Theodore PostolThe Israelis have done everything in their power to create an internal argument among the political leadership in Iran to proceed to build a nuclear weapon so that this kind of thing won't happen again. So the Israeli grand strategy, if you want to call it that, shows no intelligence or thought of any kind.Theodore PostolTrita Parsi is the executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, and the co-founder and former President of the National Iranian American Council. He is an expert on US-Iranian relations, Iranian foreign policy, and the geopolitics of the Middle East. He has authored three books on US foreign policy in the Middle East, with a particular focus on Iran and Israel— Treacherous Alliance: The Secret Dealings of Iran, Israel and the United States, A Single Roll of the Dice – Obama's Diplomacy with Iran, and Losing an Enemy: Obama, Iran and the Triumph of Diplomacy.Israel is not enhancing American power in the Middle East. Israel is consuming it.Trita Parsi, Executive VP of the Quincy Institute for Responsible StatecraftIf the (Iranian regime) were to collapse it would most likely be because there would be an internal coup. And the next regime would be coming from the very same regime. It would just be a much more aggressive and hardline.Trita Parsi20 Worst Recent Trump Headlines1. Trump Administration Abruptly Cuts Billions From State Health Services (Apoorva Mandavilli, Margot Sanger-Katz and Jan Hoffman, New York Times, March 26, 2025)2. The EPA is canceling almost 800 environmental justice grants, court filing reveals (Maxine Joselow and Amudalat Ajasa, Washington Post, April 29, 2025)3. Trump's attack on federal unions a ‘test case' for broader assault, warn lawyers (Michael Sainato, The Guardian, 5/1/25)4. Trump fires all 3 Democrats on the Consumer Product Safety Commission (Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 5/9/25)5. Federal employee unions fight for survival as Trump tries to eviscerate them (Andrea Hsu, NPR, 5/11/25)6. Trump's DOJ agrees to let Boeing escape guilty plea. It was a deal victims' families didn't want. (Alexis Keenan, Yahoo Finance, 5/23/25)7. Trump made a promise not to touch Medicare. His megabill just broke it. (Alan L. Cohen, NBC, 5/23/25)8. Trump's safety research cuts heighten workplace risks, federal workers warn (Michael Sainato, The Guardian, 5/27/25)9. Provision in GOP budget bill puts millions at risk of losing SNAP benefits (Lisa Desjardins and Jackson Hudgins, PBS, 5/29/25)10. White House proposes shutting down chemical safety agency (Maxine Joselow Washington Post, 6/3/25)11. Trump tax bill would add $550 billion in interest payments to national debt (Jacob Bogage, Washington Post, 6/5/25)12. RFK Jr. boots all members of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee (Will Stone, NPR, 6/9/25)13. Vance, Rubio peddle fiction that 88 percent of foreign aid doesn't go overseas (Glenn Kessler, Washington Post, 6/11/25)14. Trump's EPA plans to repeal climate pollution limits on fossil fuel power plants (Jeff Brady, NPR, 6/11/25)15. How Trump's assault on science is blinding America to climate change (Scott Waldman, E&E News, 6/16/2025)16. ‘Censorship:' See the National Park visitor responses after Trump requested help deleting ‘negative' signage (Government Executive Magazine, 6/18/25)17. Government drops cases against ‘predatory' financial firms (Peter Whoriskey, Washington Post, 6/20/25)18. 'Hell no, insane': A proposal for millions of acres of land under Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill sparks outrage (No Byline, Economic Times, 6/23/25)19. Under Trump's ‘Big, Beautiful Bill' child poverty will rise again (Arturo Baiocchi, Sacramento Bee, 6/23/25)20. Trump loves saying 'You're fired.' Now he's making it easier to fire federal workers (Andrea Hsu, NPR, 6/23/25)News 6/27/251. After a brutal initial barrage by the United States, followed by tit-for-tat exchanges between Israel and Iran, the U.S. is seeking to broker a ceasefire between the two states. On Truth Social, Trump posted “ISRAEL is not going to attack Iran. All planes will turn around and head home, while doing a friendly ‘Plane Wave' to Iran. Nobody will be hurt, the Ceasefire is in effect!” Just hours after this however, Israel did in fact bomb targets in Tehran, per Reuters. Israel also claims to have intercepted missiles fired from Iran following the ceasefire agreement. In the wake of the initial attacks, journalist Séamus Malekafzali reported that the “Iranian communist party Tudeh and the Communist Party of Israel [Hadash] release[d] a joint statement condemning the Israeli war on Iran, saying Israel's intent is to make the region ‘bow down to [US] imperialism' and that the only solution is full nuclear disarmament in the Middle East.” Israel's nuclear capabilities are an open secret in Washington, with estimates that the country possess between 90 and 400 nuclear warheads.2. In Congress, Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia has put forth a War Powers resolution in an attempt to check Trump's unilateral escalation in Iran. According to Newsweek, he expects to get Republican votes in the Senate. In the House, the effort is led by Reps. Ro Khanna and maverick Republican Thomas Massie, whom Trump has become so enraged with that he recently launched a PAC to oust him from his seat, per Axios. Meanwhile, AOC issued a statement reading, “The President's disastrous decision to bomb Iran without authorization is a grave violation of the Constitution and Congressional War Powers. He has impulsively risked launching a war that may ensnare us for generations. It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.” Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, asked about AOC's impeachment comments, replied “No, no, that's a big threshold to cross,” per David Weigel.3. The escalation in Iran has exposed fissures in Trump's orbit. PBS reports major MAGA figures like Steve Bannon, Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor-Greene are openly opposed, while Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has reportedly drawn Trump's ire for a string of comments out of step with the administration's messaging, starting with a video earlier this month in which she accused “political elites and warmongers [of] carelessly fomenting fear and tension between nuclear powers,” per the Independent. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been iced out completely, according to the Washington Post.4. In more news concerning the administration, the Project on Government Oversight (POGO) has published a new report, finding that “Stephen Miller…Trump's powerful deputy chief of staff and homeland security advisor…has a personal financial stake…[of] up to a quarter million dollars of stock in Palantir.” POGO describes Palantir, the shadowy tech company founded by rightwing tech oligarch Peter Thiel, as “woven into the operations of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and used by other federal agencies such as the Pentagon.” POGO and other experts see this as a glaring potential conflict of interest. In an almost darkly comedic twist, “Democratic lawmakers have recently sought information from Palantir, [but] they are in the minority and cannot compel the company to produce records. A person who could is Representative James Comer (R-KY), the chairman of the [House] oversight committee...However, Comer bought…Palantir stock the day after Trump's inauguration…his only stock trade that day.” Palantir is the second-best-performing S&P 500 stock in 2025, with shares up 74% year-to-date, per Business Insider.5. In a rare case of corruption actually being prosecuted, the New York Times reports former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez reported for his eleven-year prison sentence on June 17th. “After a nine-week trial in Manhattan, Mr. Menendez…became the only U.S. senator ever to be convicted of acting as an agent of a foreign government,” after taking part in a “yearslong bribery conspiracy” that included payoffs in the form of “kilo bars of gold, a Mercedes-Benz convertible and more than $480,000 in cash.” Menendez is now incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution, Schuylkill, a medium-security federal prison in Minersville, Pennsylvania. He has been assigned the prisoner number 67277-050.6. In other news, POLITICO reports, “FICO plans to launch a suite of credit scores later this year that incorporate [Buy Now Pay Later or BNPL] data, providing lenders a window into…consumers' repayment behavior on these increasingly popular installment loans.” As BNPL data has not been included in credit reporting before, this has become known as “phantom debt…a gigantic black box…[and] largely unregulated.” This story notes that the Trump administration CFPB has “dropped planned enforcement of a Biden administration rule that would have treated BNPL providers like credit card companies,” subjecting this industry to daylight and financial regulation. The administration's abandonment of this rule mirrors their declassification of cryptocurrency as securities in order to skirt SEC oversight. Many questions remain over how exactly BNPL data will factor into consumers' credit scores, but many are bracing for this data to reveal a growing chasm of consumer debt underpinning the already shaky economic picture.7. Meanwhile Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University student and activist abducted by ICE on the eve of his son's birth – despite being a legal permanent resident – has finally been freed. Khalil was held in federal immigration detention in Louisiana for 104 days, per AP. Following his release, Khalil said “Justice prevailed, but it's very long overdue.” Khalil's legal battle will continue. Khalil stated in an interview with NPR, “My release is just the first step. The legal fight is still very, very long. The administration appealed the decision about my release, but we will prove our case – that what happened…was textbook retaliation against the First Amendment, that I was targeted because of speech the government did not like, and that there was nothing wrong with the speech I was engaged in. I want to make sure that everyone who contributed to my arrest will be held accountable.”8. Backlash to Trump's immigration policies is not confined to the political and legal realms either. Newsweek reports that the new Pope, Leo XIV, has “called for priests, deacons and parish leaders to accompany migrants to court and stand in solidarity with them.” This is an encouraging sign for those who hoped Leo would follow in the footsteps of Pope Francis. It also puts the new Pope at odds with more conservative American Catholics, such as Vice-President JD Vance who converted in adulthood. In May, Leo's brother John Prevost told New York Times that the new Pope, “has great, great desire to help the downtrodden and the disenfranchised, the people who are ignored.”9. In another immigration flashpoint, “A gang of masked federal agents swarmed, manhandled, and detained New York City Comptroller Brad Lander…as he sought to assist a defendant out of immigration court,” according to the American Prospect. The Prospect notes this arrest is “the latest instance of political violence against opposition party members, which has included the arrests of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver…the arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan…and the brief detention of Sen. Alex Padilla.” Lander was released several hours after he was detained, when New York Governor Kathy Hochul showed up in person to demand his release. She called his arrest “b******t.” Later, in an interview with Joe Gallina, Lander said, “Courts tell undocumented immigrants their cases are ‘dismissed.' But what they really dismiss… is their asylum status. Then ICE grabs them. No lawyer. No warning.”10. Finally, 33-year-old democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani trounced disgraced former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary on Tuesday, winning by a completely unforeseen seven-point landslide. Polls up to election day showed Cuomo winning, some by as much as 24 points. Mamdani, a state legislator since 2021, ran on a platform of affordability, including making city buses free, establishing city-owned grocery stores and freezing the rent for all stabilized tenants. This platform – paired with cogent messaging, an extraordinary grassroots organizing campaign and shrewd alliances with other progressive candidates like Brad Lander – won the day for Zohran. However, an air of uncertainty about November remains. Incumbent Mayor Eric Adams still plans to run for reelection as an independent and Cuomo hasn't ruled out doing the same, per the Hill. While many who endorsed or donated to Cuomo in the primary – some now openly admitting they merely did so out of fear of reprisal – have switched their allegiance to Mamdani, some are maintaining a hostile posture towards the presumptive Democratic nominee. There is no doubt this story will proceed in dramatic fashion.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Earlier in June, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired all 17 members of a key vaccine advisory panel and handpicked eight new members, including several who have expressed skepticism about some vaccines. The move prompted the resignation of Dr. Fiona Havers, one of the CDC’s leading vaccine experts. Ali Rogin speaks with Havers about her decision. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In his weekly clinical update, Dr. Griffin with Vincent Racaniello are alarmed at how RFK is breaking his promise of not altering vaccine policies, and nonexistent data and studies are used by members of the ACIP to make changes to immunization practices in the absence of a CDC director, justification for not honoring the US commitment to GAVI and global public policies including support of routine childhood immunizations, placing millions of children at risk for the return of vaccine preventable diseases including polio outbreaks in Pappa New Guinea and increased circulation of wildtype type 1 poliovirus, before Dr. Griffin reviews recent statistics on RSV, influenza and SARS-CoV-2 infections, the Wasterwater Scan dashboard, approval of Merck's anti-RSV mRNA monoclonal antibody, whether or not the NB.1.8.1 should be included in the fall 2025 vaccines, immunization recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines, where to find PEMGARDA, changes in COVID mRNA vaccine labeling and reframing of the science around the vaccine, provides information for Columbia University Irving Medical Center's long COVID treatment center, where to go for answers to your long COVID questions, and contacting your federal government representative to stop the assault on science and biomedical research Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! 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The Supreme Court will issue a slew of major opinions today on what's expected to be the final day of its current term. Still outstanding are decisions in cases over President Donald Trump's birthright citizenship order, a voting rights challenge in Louisiana, LGBTQ books in schools, and more. On Thursday, the court also paved the way for states to bar Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid funds, even for services not at all related to abortion. Jessica Levinson, a law professor at Loyola Low School in Los Angeles, explains the justices' Planned Parenthood opinion and what they might have in store for us today.And in headlines: Republicans are racing to meet a July 4th deadline to pass President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill despite yet another major setback in the Senate, Congress is still at odds over whether the US strikes on Iran “obliterated” the country's nuclear program, and a CDC vaccine panel made recommendations that could make it harder to get the flu vaccine.Show Notes:Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy's revamped CDC vaccine advisory board stopped recommending certain flu vaccines this week. On this week's On the Media, a scientist debunks the claims that RFK, Jr.'s appointees are making. Plus, how the media covered the U.S. bombing of Iran.[00:00] Host Micah Loewinger unspools the Trump administration's attempts to control the narrative around the war in Iran, including the president's insistence on the “total obliteration” of Iran's nuclear sites, conflicting reports over whether or not Iran had a nuclear weapons program in the works, and how the media is missing the mark.[00:00] Host Brooke Gladstone speaks with Paul Offit, the director of the Vaccine Education Center and a physician in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, about how the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., purged the CDC's vaccine advisory committee members, the controversial figures Kennedy replaced them with, and what impact this will have on the future of vaccines and immunology in the US. [00:00] Brooke continues her conversation with Paul Offit about the new controversial figures appointed to the CDC's vaccine advisory committee, and how science communication could improve in the next public health crisis.  Further reading:“Lawmakers and Pundits Speed Run Iraq WMDs-Level Lies About Iran,” by Sarah Lazare and Adam Johnson“Donald Trump and Sean Hannity Set Off a Wave of Disinformation After Iran Bombing,” by David Gilbert On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.

We begin with a free-for-all Friday rundown of the latest news stories about the terrible reconciliation bill, bad endorsements from Trump, and more signs of stagflation. The court decision against universal injunctions is one positive story, but there is a huge catch. Also, why is the new CDC director unquestionably defending mRNA shots? Why is this administration continuing the biomedical security state under the mantle of MAHA? Indeed, there is a difference between MAHA and the “medical freedom movement," like the difference between a sword and a shield. We're joined by Hebrew University professor Josh Guetzkow, who just published a pre-print study of a massive population of pregnant women in Israel showing a shocking safety signal from the COVID shots. The COVID shots were associated with a significant increase in fetal deaths among pregnant women who received the shot during the first trimester. Josh discusses how his study is the most airtight to date and how this signal has been ignored until now. He also reviews his findings from two years ago on how the shots given to the public by Pfizer are not the ones studied in clinical trials, yet even the Trump administration continues to assert that they have been studied and properly approved.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Zweig, author of An Abundance of Caution: American Schools, the Virus, and a Story of Bad Decisions, discusses public health's blind spots—and when caution became the risk. Plus, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reshapes the CDC's vaccine advisory panel, swapping experts for skeptics and dredging up the long-debunked thimerosal panic on his way to declaring war on mayonnaise. And in the Spiel: a U.S. strike on Iran's Fordow facility may have been less obliteration than “oblit-ish-ation,” though both the administration and its critics are spinning narratives faster than centrifuges. Produced by Corey Wara Production Coordinator Ashley Khan Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ad-sales@libsyn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist Youtube Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist Instagram Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GIST INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow The Gist List at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pesca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack

CDC to Vote on Mercury-Based Flu Vaccine (01:04:18 – 01:13:14) ACIP is set to vote on flu vaccines containing thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative long criticized for neurotoxicity. Commentary highlights years of CDC denial, FDA adverse event data, and the continued presence of mercury in vaccines for pregnant women and children. Medical Coercion and Propaganda in Vaccine Push (01:13:33 – 01:21:06) Multiple personal testimonies describe coercion by doctors to accept RSV shots, vaccine mandates in military and pediatric settings, and the financial incentives influencing provider behavior. RFK Jr. Promotes Biometric Wearables Nationwide (01:31:31 – 01:37:33) RFK Jr. announces a federal push to have every American using biometric wearables within four years as part of his Make America Healthy Again agenda, drawing sharp criticism over privacy, surveillance, and transhumanist implications. RF Radiation Health Risks from Wearables (01:43:05 – 01:45:22) Children's Health Defense warns that wearables emit harmful radiofrequency radiation linked to cancer, reproductive harm, and neurological damage, especially for children and long-term users. Arizona Pastor Crucified in Ritual Killing Spree (01:52:50 – 01:58:34) A man confesses to murdering a pastor in Arizona as part of a planned 14-victim anti-Christian crusade. Details include religious motives, ritual symbolism, and plans to kill across multiple states. Nuclear Weapons, Insurgency, and Firsthand Combat Experience (02:03:27 – 02:04:48) Jack Lawson recounts his background disarming nuclear bombs, fighting communist insurgents in Africa, and serving on a major U.S. police review board to frame the realism behind his civil defense advice. Water System Fragility and Collapse Preparedness (02:06:08 – 02:14:35) Details how municipal water systems depend on fragile supply chains for chlorine and filtration, warning that contamination or delivery failure would force a shutdown and endanger urban populations. Takers vs. Preparers in Collapse Scenarios (02:17:57 – 02:19:01) Contrasts two types of survivalists: those who prepare with food and water and those who plan to steal. Warns that predatory behavior will backfire and communities will retaliate harshly. Area Emergencies vs. Catastrophic Events (02:21:14 – 02:22:55) Explains the difference between temporary disruptions and long-term grid-down disasters, emphasizing that survival depends on advance community coordination and resource storage. Foreign Blowback and U.S. Militarism (02:32:46 – 02:36:04) Draws on military and personal experience to illustrate how U.S. foreign policy generates global resentment. Argues that Americans are shielded from the consequences of wars abroad. Hyperinflation Warning and Zimbabwe Currency Example (02:55:02 – 02:55:34) Highlights the instability of fiat currency by referencing Zimbabwe's hyperinflated $100 trillion banknote, warning that without food and water, currency and even precious metals lose meaning. Mao's Cultural Revolution as a Blueprint for Modern America (03:10:21 – 03:15:48) Xi Van Fleet draws direct parallels between Mao's Cultural Revolution and current American ideological trends, especially in education and identity politics. She identifies CRT and DEI as rebranded Marxist tools. Struggle Sessions and Public Shaming in the West (03:15:49 – 03:20:20) Describes how Maoist struggle sessions mirror modern Western practices of ideological confession and humiliation, such as DEI training and cancel culture. State Ownership of Children and Family Undermining (03:23:10 – 03:26:49) Explains how the CCP broke familial bonds to assert state control over children, drawing parallels to current U.S. trends in education and parental rights erosion. Gender Androgyny as a Political Weapon (03:28:41 – 03:32:34) Details Maoist efforts to erase gender distinctions and how current gender ideology similarly promotes androgyny as a form of ideological conformity and control. Religion Suppressed and Replaced by State Worship (03:33:00 – 03:36:27) Recounts how Chinese churches were forced to display Mao's image and push party ideology. Warns of similar patterns in the West where the state seeks total moral authority. Controlled Speech and the Mandate to 'Live by Lies' (03:38:18 – 03:41:41) Invokes Solzhenitsyn's warning to resist speaking lies under tyranny. Argues Americans are increasingly pressured to affirm falsehoods on race, gender, and elections. 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What US intelligence says was the damage to Iran's nuclear program depends on whom you talk to. Meanwhile, details are emerging about secret diplomatic efforts to get Tehran back to the negotiating table with Washington. The US is giving $30 million to a controversial aid group in Gaza, where hundreds have been killed trying to get food. Your next flu shot could be missing something following a CDC vote. Plus, we'll tell you how crypto could soon help you get a mortgage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Headlines for June 26, 2025; “The Economy Is Rigged”: Robert Reich on Zohran Mamdani, The Democratic Party, Inequality, and Trump; “A Clown Show”: RFK Jr. Fires CDC Panel & Stacks It with Anti-Vaxxers, Cuts Funding for Int’l Vaccines; “Buy More U.S. Weapons”: “Daddy” Trump Pushes Military-Industrial Complex on NATO Countries

David Zweig, author of An Abundance of Caution: American Schools, the Virus, and a Story of Bad Decisions, discusses public health's blind spots—and when caution became the risk. Plus, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reshapes the CDC's vaccine advisory panel, swapping experts for skeptics and dredging up the long-debunked thimerosal panic on his way to declaring war on mayonnaise. And in the Spiel: a U.S. strike on Iran's Fordow facility may have been less obliteration than “oblit-ish-ation,” though both the administration and its critics are spinning narratives faster than centrifuges. Produced by Corey WaraProduction Coordinator Ashley KhanEmail us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com⁠⁠⁠⁠To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠ad-sales@libsyn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to The Gist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to The Gist Youtube Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to The Gist Instagram Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠GIST INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Gist List at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pesca⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Headlines for June 26, 2025; “The Economy Is Rigged”: Robert Reich on Zohran Mamdani, The Democratic Party, Inequality, and Trump; “A Clown Show”: RFK Jr. Fires CDC Panel & Stacks It with Anti-Vaxxers, Cuts Funding for Int’l Vaccines; “Buy More U.S. Weapons”: “Daddy” Trump Pushes Military-Industrial Complex on NATO Countries

The Iran-Israel ceasefire is tentatively holding, as questions emerge over the scale of Iran’s nuclear setbacks. Reuters reports. Megan Messerly at Politico tells us how it all unfolded. In a shock result, 33-year-old democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani is set to win the Democrat mayoral primary in New York City. Axios has been following the result. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has changed who makes vaccine recommendations to the CDC. Helen Branswell with Stat unpacks what’s at stake. Plus, the prosecution rested its case against Sean Combs, the oppressive heat wave continues, and the woman hoping to become the first to run a four-minute mile. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.