Podcasts about health and human services

Secretary of Health And Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. went before the Congress (again) to talk about a new program for involving wearables (smartwatches, pedometers, etc.) and a monthly fee that will paid for by who...? He also gets checked by a Congresswoman on his firing of experts from a board. Singer and teen idol, Bobby Sherman passed away at the age of 81 and for today's Audio Sorbet, we remember him with a very simple question: who was your teen crush? And like we always do, we close out the show with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Don't Go In The Water Edition. Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 9 -11 am across the state. Subscribe to the show as a podcast so you don't miss an episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show!

THIS WEEK ON CODE WACK! How are young people pushing back against a potential rollback that could once again block DACA recipients, or Dreamers, and thousands of others from enrolling in Affordable Care Act coverage? And why do advocates call this potential move by the Trump administration extremely dangerous? To find out, we spoke with Kristin McGuire, Executive Director of Young Invincibles, the nation's largest young adult policy and advocacy organization. Kristin leads efforts to elevate the voices of young adults in the political process and expand their access to economic opportunity. This is the second episode in our two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.   

Energetic Health Institute Radio with Dr. H – Dr. H delves into recent news regarding the actions of HHS Secretary Kennedy in the FDA fast-tracking of the new self-replicating mRNA vaccine being developed against the bird flu. These actions are an affront to the American people and in direct opposition to everything Secretary Kennedy previously stood for in his bid to lead the...

Energetic Health Institute Radio with Dr. H – Dr. H delves into recent news regarding the actions of HHS Secretary Kennedy in the FDA fast-tracking of the new self-replicating mRNA vaccine being developed against the bird flu. These actions are an affront to the American people and in direct opposition to everything Secretary Kennedy previously stood for in his bid to lead the...

It's Friday, and the weekend starts here. Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany has so semi-harsh and not so tough words for Governor Evers. And we have an update on the wonderful MAHA report issued yesterday. It's always a pleasure to have Representative Mark Pocan on the show and we will be speaking with him about his conversation with The Secretary of Health And Human Services, as well as all the news on the Big Beautiful Blob and the reps from Wisconsin who are for, and against it. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 9 -11 am across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guest: Mark Pocan

  One of North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein's first acts upon assuming office earlier this year was to name a new Secretary of the state Department of Health and Human Services, and from the looks of things thus far, the person to whom he turned, Dr. Dev Sangvai, was a winning selection. Since taking office, […]

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Hearing on Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Health and Human Services Budget Date: Wednesday, May 14th, 2025 Time: 01:30pm Location: 430 Dirksen Senate Office Building Witnesses The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Secretary of Health and Human Services Washington, DC Committee Notice: https://www.help.senate.gov/hearings/hearing-on-fiscal-year-2026-department-of-health-and-human-services-budget

Kody Kinsley has been called many things—operator, innovator, Medicaid “nerd”—but above all, he's a fierce advocate for the health and well-being of the populations Medicaid serves. Now a senior advisor at the Milken Institute and recently North Carolina's Secretary of Health and Human Services, Kinsley joins Keith Figlioli for a wide-ranging conversation about how Medicaid works, why it matters, and where innovation is reshaping its future. A native of North Carolina, Kinsley brings personal experience and professional depth to his perspective. Growing up uninsured, he watched his mother navigate pediatric clinics, sliding-scale providers, and supply closets offering free samples to keep her kids healthy. That formative exposure ultimately propelled him into a career spanning healthcare operations, behavioral health, public policy, and government leadership. As North Carolina's health secretary, Kinsley led one of the country's largest and most complex human services agencies, overseeing everything from Medicaid operations and public health to psychiatric hospitals and child welfare. He played a central role in advancing Medicaid expansion in the state—an achievement shaped by bipartisan negotiation, careful balancing of federal and state resources, and a deep understanding of the healthcare landscape. In this episode, Kinsley and Keith cover: The structural realities behind state Medicaid programs. Kinsley describes how mega-agencies like North Carolina's bring together financing, public health, regulation, and direct care delivery—touching millions of lives daily, often invisibly. Federal-state dynamics and looming policy shifts. From federal match rates to provider taxes and budget triggers, Kinsley explains the intricacies of how money moves between federal and state governments—and what's at stake when Congress debates Medicaid cuts or structural reforms. The human cost behind budget debates. Behind every line item is a person: whether it's dental coverage, hospice services, or in-home care, Kinsley argues that policymakers must weigh the downstream impacts of funding decisions on real lives and long-term system costs. Bright spots and innovation. Kinsley highlights North Carolina's “Healthy Opportunities” pilot—one of the first initiatives nationally to use Medicaid dollars for non-medical needs like food, housing, and transportation. Early results show promise, including improved outcomes and significant cost savings, suggesting a roadmap for other states. Looking forward. While political winds may shift and financial pressures mount, Kinsley remains optimistic. He points to growing public support for Medicaid and hopes the nation can move beyond divisive debates over whether healthcare is a right or privilege—focusing instead on smarter, more sustainable ways to deliver care. To hear Kody Kinsley and Keith Figlioli unpack these topics and more, listen to this episode of Healthcare is Hard: A Podcast for Insiders. 

House Committee on Appropriations Budget Hearing - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Meeting Status: Scheduled Hearing Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - 9:30 AM Location: Capitol Complex, 2358-C RHOB, Washington, DC, 20515, USA Witnesses The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Witness Biography: https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/14/HHRG-119-AP07-Bio-KennedyR-20250514.pdf Witness Statement: https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/14/HHRG-119-AP07-Wstate-KennedyR-20250514.pdf Committee Notice: https://appropriations.house.gov/schedule/hearings/budget-hearing-us-department-health-and-human-services

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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the Secretary of Health and Human Services, has been undermining public trust in vaccines and overseeing crippling cuts to research across American science. And yet his “make America healthy again” highlights themes more familiar in liberal circles: toxins in the environment, biodiversity, healthy eating. Kennedy has put junk food at the center of the political conversation, speaking about ultra-processed foods and their established links to chronic disease—despite President Donald Trump's well-known reverence for fast food of all kinds. Marion Nestle, a leading nutrition researcher and the author of “Food Politics,” has written in depth on how money and politics affect our diet and our health, and about the ways that American science research has been hampered by limited funding. She tells the physician and contributing writer Dhruv Khullar, who's been reporting on the American diet, that “it would be wonderful if R.F.K., Jr., could make the food supply healthier. I just think that in order to do that, he's going to have to take on the food industry, and I don't think Trump has a history of taking on corporations of any kind. . . . I'll believe it when I see it.” Kraftwerk—the pioneering electronic music group that débuted more than half a century ago —has been touring the U.S., with stops planned in Europe this year. The staff writer Kelefa Sanneh calls them one of the most influential bands of all time, playing a formative role in hip-hop, techno, EDM, and much of popular music as we know it. Sanneh picks tracks from Kraftswerk's repertoire and demonstrates how those sounds trickle out through music history, from Afrika Bambaataa to Coldplay. 

Following the first 100 days of Trump's second presidential term, MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle hosts a town hall to discuss the administration's continued dismantling of the federal government. Live from Washington D.C., former federal workers forced out by the Trump administration's share how they've been affected by DOGE cuts on federal agencies. Political Correspondent Jacob Soboroff reports on the impact to these agencies and Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) joins to discuss how Congress is responding. Visit msnbc.com for more coverage.

In this episode of Care Lab, hosts Brandy and Emilia engage in a lighthearted discussion about their morning routines before transitioning into a serious conversation about significant changes in government policies affecting health and human services. They explore the implications of workforce reductions within the Department of Health and Human Services, particularly focusing on the impact of cuts to essential programs like Meals on Wheels, the economic benefits of investing in health, the extensive responsibilities of the Health and Human Services department, and the importance of institutional knowledge in navigating healthcare systems. They emphasize the need for strategic thinking in government cuts, the role of democracy in healthcare advocacy, and the necessity of community engagement to ensure that healthcare remains a priority. Find Care Equipment solutions at https://www.asksamie.com/ Learn about the future of care navigation at https://seniorai.app/

Washington, DC, April 25, 2025 — On this month's podcast episode, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) speakers discuss the recent reorganization of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including significant layoffs of staff working on public health programs, as well as the recently leaked funding “passback” document and what this means for public health. They also share an update on a lawsuit filed by some states against HHS on the clawback of billions of dollars of COVID-era supplemental funding. For more frequent updates, subscribe to NACCHO's News from Washington weekly newsletter: www.naccho.org/advocacy/news.   Later in the program (7:15), Philip “Phil” Huang, MD, MPH, Director and Health Authority at Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS), and Miranda Grant, a DCHHS Program Manager for the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative, join NACCHO to discuss DCHHS' efforts to prevent, detect, treat, and respond to HIV in Dallas County and the critical role local public health plays in improving health outcomes.    During the episode, they share the current state of the epidemic in Dallas County, the disproportionate impact on Black and Hispanic communities, the importance of community partnerships in reaching more diverse populations, the promising outlook for a reduction in new cases by 2030, and how fostering community engagement and data-driven planning will help address the epidemic. They highlight their trauma-informed learning collaborative, a county-wide initiative to help reduce workforce burnout and address stigma surrounding HIV. Dallas County has also seen a significant increase in PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) usage with up to 8,000 residents on PrEP in 2023 versus 300 people in 2014. However, without sustainable investments in HIV prevention, Dallas County faces a growing crisis in its communities and an economic strain – each HIV case prevented saves an estimated $420,000 in lifetime costs. Sign up for NACCHO's HIV, STI, Viral Hepatitis, and Harm Reduction Digest.

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss proposed Florida Public Education legislation with Co-Founder of the Florida Citizens Alliance Pastor Rick Stevens. We visit with Cato Institute Director of Healthcare Policy Michael Cannon about the overdue downsizing of the Department of Health and Human Services. We visit with Vice President Michael O'Neill of Landmark Legal Foundation about the “lawfare” against Trump's agenda. We also visit with the former Mayor of Naples Bill Barnett. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including Senior Legal Fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman, Maggie Anders from FEE.org, and Professor Larry Bell. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss proposed Florida Public Education legislation with Co-Founder of the Florida Citizens Alliance Pastor Rick Stevens. We visit with Cato Institute Director of Healthcare Policy Michael Cannon about the overdue downsizing of … The post The Overdue Downsizing of the Department of Health and Human Services appeared first on Bob Harden Show.

In this episode of Passing Judgment, Jessica talks with USA Today reporter Erin Mansfield about the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul and reduce the federal workforce. They discuss the administration's push for greater executive power, the agencies hit hardest by job cuts, and the impact on public services like education and food safety. Erin also explains the legal battles unfolding over these changes, including the significance of the landmark Supreme Court case Humphrey's Executor and the future independence of federal agencies. Here are three key takeaways you don't want to miss:The Federal Workforce Under the Trump Administration: Trump's administration is undertaking dramatic efforts to reshape--and notably reduce--the federal workforce, prompting widespread job insecurity, potential displacements, and structural overhauls throughout the government.Who is Affected by Federal Workforce Reductions: Erin outlines which agencies are most impacted. Socially-oriented agencies—like the Department of Education, Health and Human Services, USDA, and the Environmental Protection Agency—face the brunt of the cutbacks, while national security, law enforcement, and immigration agencies are largely exempt. She clarifies that massive cuts are not equally distributed across all departments. Real-Life Impacts of Workforce Reduction: Jessica and Erin discuss how these changes might touch everyday Americans. Reductions in the workforce could affect everything from food safety inspections and educational grant administration to public health services and climate research—potentially making certain public services less effective or slower.Follow Our Host and Guest: @LevinsonJessica@_erinmansfield

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Economics Professor Justin Wolfers on his warning that “life will never be the same” after Trump's tariff regime. Plus, former HHS employee Mack Schroeder discusses his viral run-in with Indiana Senator Jim Banks who called him a “clown” who “probably deserved” to be fired.

Today on Vermont Edition, we'll explore the massive changes underway at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. A program known as LIHEAP offsets utility bills for more than 6 million Americans. Vermont Public reporter Abagael Giles tells us about the future of the program. We'll also talk with a Head Start supervisor in Windham Southeast school district, and the head of an agency that feeds hundreds of low-income, older Vermonters. Plus: Vermont's poet laureate, Bianca Stone helps us celebrate National Poetry Month.

This time on Code WACK!  Can our local health departments counteract the mixed messages given by RFK, Jr. the secretary of Health and Human Services, about vaccine safety and efficacy? What about us? How can we combat disinformation and highlight the benefits of vaccinating our children and ourselves? To find out, we spoke with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed—physician, epidemiologist, author, and county health commissioner. He is formerly the health director for the city of Detroit.  As the host of the award-winning America Dissected podcast, he breaks down the forces shaping public health for tens of thousands of listeners each week. This is the second of two episodes with Dr. El-Sayed.  Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.

The cuts hit multiple agencies, affecting work on HIV, gun violence prevention, vaccines, minority health research, and more.On April 1, thousands of federal health workers woke up to find that they had been laid off. Scientists and civil servants at the Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and National Institutes of Health were let go as part of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s pledge to cut jobs at the country's top disease-fighting agencies.Host Ira Flatow talks with Umair Irfan, senior correspondent at Vox in Washington, D.C., about the repercussions of these cuts. They also discuss other science news of the week, including a pacemaker the size of a grain of rice, how air pollution affects the climate, and miso made on board the International Space Station.Transcript for this segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

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Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Federal layoffs are hitting San Francisco, with officials set to shutter the US Health and Human Services Department in the Nancy Pelosi Federal Building this Spring. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The shock waves reverberate. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Junior wants to trim 20,000 employees or about one in four employees. For analysis of what this might mean for agency operations, we turn to a long-serving HHS executive now in private consulting, Jeff Grant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The shock waves reverberate. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Junior wants to trim 20,000 employees or about one in four employees. For analysis of what this might mean for agency operations, we turn to a long-serving HHS executive now in private consulting, Jeff Grant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Show Notes On this week's podcast, Dan and Kris bring you possibly the shortest numbered episode of the podcast ever. Dan had his surgery a few days ago, and he just isn't up to doing all that much talking. But the scheduled 10 20 30 40 was too chock full of PlayStation to NOT have Dan talk about it, so they just did a quick recap of their weeks, and called it a night. Hopefully service will return to normal by next week. Useful Links Support us on Patreon StoneAgeGamer.com The Gratuitous Rainbow Spectrum Safe at Home Rescue Shoot the Moon Stitches Art of Angela Dean's Substack SAG's theme Song “Squared Roots” by Banjo Guy Ollie Social Stuff Join us on Discord! Stone Age Gamer YouTube Twitch Geekade Facebook Stone Age Gamer Facebook Geekade Twitter Stone Age Gamer Twitter Geekade Instagram Stone Age Gamer Instagram YouTube Geekade Contact Us

The Department of Health and Human Services says 37 employees have been laid off... after receiving word they would not get nearly 100 million in federal grants meant to last through 2026. Joining me live now is the executive director of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services... Tracy Gruber.

In our news wrap Thursday, the Health and Human Services Department will slash its workforce by almost 25 percent, the White House pulled Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination to be UN ambassador over the GOP's slim House margin and Attorney General Pam Bondi signaled there is unlikely to be a criminal investigation into the sharing of military details by Trump officials on a commercial messaging app. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on big cuts at the Health and Human Services Department.

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on a major Health and Human Services Department overhaul.

In our news wrap Thursday, the Health and Human Services Department will slash its workforce by almost 25 percent, the White House pulled Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination to be UN ambassador over the GOP's slim House margin and Attorney General Pam Bondi signaled there is unlikely to be a criminal investigation into the sharing of military details by Trump officials on a commercial messaging app. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In Congress, Republicans have made it known that they're considering plans to cut billions of dollars from the Medicaid program, designed to help lower-income people with basic health needs.

The Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee discusses Democrats' plan to vote against Republicans' short-term government funding bill that she has deemed a “nonstarter.” Plus, Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Judge Susan Crawford discusses the high-stakes race that could decide many critical issues in the state.

McKenna v. Maine Department of Health and Human Services

Thursday, February 20th, 2025Today, Judge Dale Ho held a hearing with Emil Bove and Eric Adams lawyers about the DOJ motion to dismiss the charges against the New York City Mayor; Trump is ordering the removal of certain words from VA medical record note templates; the JFK Library closes its doors abruptly after a Trump executive order; the USDA says it accidentally fired people working on bird flu and they're trying to hire them back; the Trump administration defies a court order by adding transphobic language to the government websites they were forced to restore; over $151M has been taken from soldiers' paychecks; a new executive order out from the White House amounts to another massive power grab; hundreds deported from the US are being held in a Panama hotel; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Guest: Dr. Carlton and Dangilo Brian Bonilla - Butt Honestly PodcastButt Honestly with Doctor Carlton and Dangilo - MSW MediaButt Honestly with Doctor Carlton and Dangilo - Apple PodcastsBUTT HONESTLY (@butthonestlypod) - Instagrambutthonestlypod - BlueSkyThank You HomeChefGet 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at HomeChef.com/DAILYBEANS.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert.Stories:Trump Orders the VA to Scrub Veteran Medical Record Note Templates | Mueller She Wrote'Help us': Hundreds deported from US held in Panama hotel -Cecilia Barría, Santiago Vanegas, Ángel Bermúdez | BBCJFK Library in Boston abruptly closes due to Trump executive order - Brandon Truitt, Neal Riley | CBS NewsOver $151 Million Taken from Soldiers' Paychecks for Food Costs Spent Elsewhere by the Army - Steve Beynon | Military.comDonald Trump defies court order by adding transphobic text to restored webpages - Daniel Villarreal |  LGBTQ NationGood Trouble:Fraud Prevention and Reporting | SSAProtect Yourself from Social Security Scams | SSAFederal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen. Check out muellershewrote.com for my interview with a systems security expert about the massive breach at opm.gov caused by Elon MuskFrom The Good NewsThurl Ravenscroft - Wikipediaplurality: a personal primerpluralityresource.orgNorth Carolina's Board Of Elections Fights Back Against ICE Request : NPRDana at HRC Greater Cincinnati DinnerReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote, Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewroteDana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

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Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Flag of Ukraine Trump opens peace negotiations with Putin, as Defense Secretary Hegseth says Ukraine recovery of occupied territories is “unrealistic” Hamas says it will release next group of hostages this weekend as planned, allowing ceasefire to continue – at least for now Trump's Ed Secretary nominee MacMahon lays out plans to dismantle Dept of Ed, shift some responsibilities to other departments Senate confirms Trump loyalist Patel to head FBI, despite Dems unanswered questions about FBI purge Senate approves vaccine skeptic RFK Jr to head Health & Human Services, as Kentucky republican Mitch McConnell joins Dems voting no Trump elected chair of Kennedy Center, as several center's artistic advisors head for the door The post Trump opens Ukraine peace negotiations with Putin; RFK Jr confirmed to Health and Human Services in near party-line vote – February 13, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Trump has determined it's time for payback, announcing he'll strip security clearances from a former president, national security officials and multiple attorneys. A former special counsel to President Barack Obama and co-counsel to the House Judiciary Committee during Trump's first impeachment, Norm Eisen, discusses Trump's plan to strip him of his security clearance. Plus, Rep. John Garamendi talks about both the global and local impact of Trump targeting USAID.

President Trump's nominee for the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., goes before the Senate Finance Committee. What happened  and why it matters. Plus - We highlight a few key exchanges on important topics from vaccines to Big Macs! And ~ why RFK Jr. believes every American can now have concierge medicine. Curious your thoughts: hello@smartHERNews.com Send a voice note and get a chance to be featured! SUPPORT OUR MISSION   Shop our gear!  If you'd like to help support SmartHER News' mission of a free, independent, nonpartisan press – here's how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/  Website: https://smarthernews.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews   

Parts of Texas that seldom see snow may well see frozen precipitation blanketing beaches tomorrow. We’re keeping watch. Seven employees of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission have been fired for improperly accessing, and in some cases, stealing, from the accounts of thousands of Texans receiving public assistance. And: TikTok went dark for U.S. […] The post Health and Human Services Commission employees accused in data breach appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for protecting the health of all Americans. It administers insurance programs like Medicare and Medicaid, approves food and drug products through the FDA, and oversees vaccines to prevent the spread of infectious diseases through the CDC.As the largest civilian agency in the government, HHS employs more than 80,000 federal workers. But it's also an agency that could face significant changes under the incoming Trump administration.Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vocal anti-vaccine activist, will head HHS if confirmed in the Senate. And President-elect Trump has promised to "dismantle government bureaucracy" by slashing the federal workforce.For this installment of our (dot) Gov series, we discuss what the move means for the work HHS employees. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Connect with us. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Lydia has spread Opening Arguments' fashwatch to SIO, and we're calling in a doctor to keep it under control! Dr. Rick Sullivan joins us to walk through the Health and Human Services Agency, its various entities, and what kind of impact we might be looking at under the next Trump administration. ProPublica obtained Project 2025 private training videos. Click here to check them out if you dare! Are you an expert in something and want to be on the show? Apply here! Please please pretty please support the show on patreon! You get ad free episodes, early episodes, and other bonus content!

Former HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius talks about the powers - and limits - of the role in the wake of President-elect Donald Trump's pick of RFK Jr. for the role. This episode was brought to us by the podcast Tradeoffs, hosted by former NHPR health reporter Dan Gorenstein. CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS FOR NHPR'S WINTER RAFFLE AND YOU COULD WIN $15K IN TRAVEL CREDIT TO GO ANYWHERE! (OR 10K IN CASH!) CLICK HERE: Visit our website to donate to the podcast, sign up for our newsletter, get free educational materials, and more! To see Civics 101 in book form, check out A User's Guide to Democracy: How America Works by Hannah McCarthy and Nick Capodice, featuring illustrations by Tom Toro.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, November 14, and reports on Donald Trump's decision to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services and Matt Gaetz as Attorney General. Congressman Ritchie Torres, former Governor Howard Dean, and former Assistant Attorney General Leslie Caldwell join.