Podcasts about Human services

Politico releases an article exposing leaked out-of-context messages between members of the Young Republican National Federation. Cheryl Hines, the wife of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., goes on “The View” and defends the MAHA movement and RFK Jr.'s credibility after Sunny Hostin calls him the “least qualified Health and Human Services secretary that we have had in history.” The teens who jumped ex-DOGE staffer “Big Balls” avoid jail time and receive a shockingly light sentence. Newly revealed documents show that Oregon is spending more money on health care for illegal aliens than it is on its own state police.   ► Subscribe to “Sara Gonzales Unfiltered”! https://www.youtube.com/@SaraGonzalesUnfiltered?sub_confirmation=1    Today's Sponsors:   ► Birch Gold Text SARA to 989898 to claim your eligibility and get your free info kit.   ► Fatty15 Get an additional 15% off on their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://www.fatty15.com/SARA and using code SARA at checkout.   ► PreBorn  Donate securely at https://www.preborn.com/sara or dial #250, keyword “BABY.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starring the wife of the current United States Secretary of Health and Human Services.   This week, Nando DJ and Diggins race out of the house and crash into a bunch of things on their way out of the driveways to watch the Hutchest movie of 2006, RV. They nitpick the ball, the brakes, and of course the soda.   Recommendations:   DJ - The Great British Baking Show (series), Is It Cake? Halloween (series) Diggins - Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person (movie) Nando - Batman: The Audio Adventures (audio series)   Plugs Mostly Nitpicking on Bluesky The Nando v Movies Discord Roses and Rejections Diggins' Substack - A Little Perspective All of Nando's Links   Mostly Nitpicking theme by Nick Porcaro Logo by Michelle Chapman  

News Political Assassination: While the query mentions a political assassination, no specific details are available in the provided search results. Airlines and Oversized Passengers: Southwest Airlines will require oversized passengers occupying adjacent seats to pay for two seats, beginning in January 2026. Refunds for the second seat are possible under specific conditions (flight departs with an empty seat, both seats purchased in the same fare class). Cracker Barrel Backtracks on Rebrand: Cracker Barrel reversed its controversial rebrand and logo change and ended its relationship with the design firm responsible, according to the Toledo Blade and Investopedia. The company also announced leadership and organizational structure changes to reinforce its focus on guest experience. Wisconsin Man Fakes Death, Sentenced: Ryan Borgwardt, who faked his death in a kayaking accident and fled the country, was sentenced to 89 days in jail after pleading no contest to a misdemeanor charge of obstruction. He was also ordered to pay $30,000 in search costs. Conjoined Twins Update: Abby and Brittany Hensel, conjoined twins, were recently seen in public with a baby. However, Abby Hensel's husband stated that the TikTok account posting about a baby is not owned by his wife, and the twins did not post about having a child. Man Jumps Ship to Avoid Debt: A cruise ship passenger, Jey Gonzalez-Diaz, jumped overboard to avoid declaring money and paying off over $16,000 in gambling debt to Royal Caribbean. He was rescued and charged with a federal crime. Tylenol and Autism Rumors: In late 2023, a federal judge dismissed Tylenol (acetaminophen) lawsuits alleging a link to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) due to the exclusion of plaintiffs' expert witnesses. However, in September 2025, the White House and Health and Human Services issued new guidance suggesting a potential association between prenatal acetaminophen use and increased risks of ASD and ADHD. Researchers have found no firm evidence of a causal link between in utero acetaminophen exposure and neurodevelopmental disorders. Molly Qerim Leaves First Take: Molly Qerim announced her departure from ESPN's First Take after 10 years as host. Sources suggest it was her decision to explore other opportunities.    Entertainment/Music Dame Dash and Cam'ron: Cam'ron accused Dame Dash of lying about his role as "Chairman of REVOLT." Cam'ron stated that no one at REVOLT was aware of this role. Dame Dash rejected Cam'ron's offer to executive produce his shows because of ego. Dame Dash threatened a $100 million RICO and defamation lawsuit. Pooh Shiesty Released Early: Pooh Shiesty was released early from federal prison on October 6, 2025, and transferred to a halfway house, months before his original release date. Bad Bunny and the Super Bowl: Bad Bunny is confirmed as the Super Bowl LX halftime show performer. Carlos Santana supported Bad Bunny and debunked rumors that he criticized the selection. Cardi B Releases New Album: Cardi B's second album, "Am I the Drama?", was released on September 19, 2025. Young Dolph Murder Trial: Hernandez Govan, accused of orchestrating Young Dolph's murder, was acquitted on all charges in August 2025. The jury foreman explained the verdict in an interview. Young Thug Jail Calls Leak: Audio and transcripts of Young Thug's jail calls were leaked, generating media attention and discussions about his relationships and other artists. Drake texted Young Thug after the leak, expressing support. Tootie Raww Arrested: Tootie Raww was arrested in September 2025 on charges of possession of a sawed-off shotgun and obstruction of law enforcement officers. Drake's Lawsuit Dismissed: Drake's defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group regarding Kendrick Lamar's song "Not Like Us" was dismissed by a federal judge. The court ruled that claims tied to the lyrics were protected as opinion. Adrien Broner Removed from Show: Adrien Broner was removed from Cam'ron's show "It Is What It Is" after making inappropriate comments.                                 

Donna Shalala was the longest-serving Secretary of Health and Human Services in American history. Secretary Shalala has also served as the President of the University of Miami, the Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin, Madison, the President of Hunter College, and a member of Congress. Secretary Shalala joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice on leading people and organizations and building successful relationships, networks, and careers.

A newly issued report from the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University reveals striking contradictions and confusion in how Americans view sin, its causes, and its consequences, explains Dr. George Barna to Alex Newman on The Sentinel Report. While four out of five U.S. adults say they believe in the existence of sin, far fewer believe all people sin—and even fewer admit that they, personally, are sinners. The study concludes that only one out of seven adults (14%) holds a consistently biblical view of sin. Additionally, on this episode, Oklahoma Senator Shane Jett and Representative Gabe Woolley report that children are literally being kidnapped by the Department of Human Services because parents are seeking alternative methods of care for illnesses. Finally, the director of the Government Accountability Institute, Seamus Bruner, joins Newman to discuss how Antifa is a highly funded criminal organization and what President Trump must do to combat them.

autism, vaccines, Health Advanced Research Projects Agency (HARPA), Bernard Rimland, US Navy, the problems with the notion vaccines cause autism, H. Hugh Fudenberg, Bob Wright, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK), RFK's Department of Health and Human Services, mRNA vaccines, the push to eliminate mRNA research, Scientology, RFK's links to Scientology, Scientologists and MAHAMusic by: Keith Allen Dennishttps://keithallendennis.bandcamp.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

83,000 Americans die needlessly every year due to health inequity and systemic racism in healthcare. Dr. George Rust has spent 40 years fighting health disparities in America's most underserved communities, from migrant farmworker clinics in rural Florida to leading public health initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic.In this powerful conversation, Dr. Rust reveals the structural inequities, racial health gaps, and preventable suffering he's witnessed throughout his career in medicine and public health. He shares hard-won lessons about earning trust in marginalized communities, navigating cultural competency challenges, and building coalitions for systemic change in American healthcare.THE REAL COST OF HEALTH INEQUITY: Research shows that eliminating the Black-white gap in health outcomes would save 83,000 lives annually. In Atlanta alone, closing premature death rates between Black and white populations would restore 43,000 person-years of life every year to Black communities. These aren't just statistics—they represent grandmother-years, wisdom-years, and family-years lost to needless suffering caused by barriers to healthcare access, discrimination in medicine, and social determinants of health.KEY TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Why health disparities persist in American healthcare and how systemic racism drives preventable deathsThe concept of "trust adjacency" and how healthcare providers earn trust in communities of colorWhat 40 years serving underserved populations taught one doctor about cultural humility and respect in medicineHow COVID-19 exposed America's public health vulnerabilities and political interference in scienceThe difference between "me all vs. we all" – individual autonomy versus community responsibility in public healthReal stories of needless suffering: from the $500 hand surgery barrier to cervical cancer from lack of pap smearsLessons from Morehouse School of Medicine, Dr. David Satcher, and Dr. Louis Sullivan on health justiceWhy respect matters more than you think in clinical settings and the "Lou Sullivan name tag" storyThe Tallahassee measles case and what happens when ideology trumps evidence-based medicineHow to avoid physician burnout while fighting for social justice and health equityBuilding coalitions and community partnerships for sustainable systemic changeABOUT DR. GEORGE RUST: Dr. Rust is a public health physician and professor at Florida State University with over 40 years of experience in community health, health policy, and medical education. His career spans Cook County Hospital in Chicago, the Farmworker Health Association in rural Florida, and 25 years at Morehouse School of Medicine, where he worked alongside public health legends Dr. David Satcher (former U.S. Surgeon General) and Dr. Louis Sullivan (founding president of Morehouse School of Medicine and former Secretary of Health and Human Services).His new book, "Healing in a Changing America: Doctoring a Nation of Needless Suffering" (Johns Hopkins University Press), examines how America's healthcare system creates preventable suffering through structural inequities, racial discrimination, and barriers to healthcare access. The book offers a roadmap for achieving health justice and eliminating health disparities across race, class, and geography.WHY THIS MATTERS NOW: America is undergoing demographic transformation into a multicultural, pluralistic democracy, yet health inequities continue to widen. With political polarization affecting public health policy, attacks on diversity initiatives in medical education, and ongoing debates about vaccine mandates, quarantine protocols, and government intervention in healthcare, this conversation offers critical insights for healthcare professionals, policy makers, community organizers, and anyone committed to social justice.Dr. Rust shares practical strategies for cross-cultural healthcare delivery, building trust with patients from different backgrounds, working within broken systems while advocating for reform, and maintaining resilience as a health equity advocate. His perspective combines clinical experience, public health expertise, academic leadership, and lived experience navigating racism in medicine as a white ally working in predominantly Black and Latino communities.QUOTABLE MOMENTS: "You don't come into communities carrying trust with you. You have to earn it." "83,000 lives could be saved annually just by eliminating the Black-white health gap." "It's what Fitzhugh Mullen called tin cup medicine: 'Now please sir, may I have some healthcare?'" "Would you rather deal with having somebody not go to work for two weeks, or would you rather be explaining to the public why you let a measles outbreak happen?"CONNECT WITH DR. RUST: Email: george.rust@med.fsu.edu Book: "Healing in a Changing America" available on Amazon and Johns Hopkins University PressABOUT THE HEALTHY PROJECT: The Healthy Project Podcast explores the intersection of health, equity, and justice through conversations with leaders transforming healthcare and public health. Host Corey Dion Lewis brings you stories of systemic change, health advocacy, and the fight for health justice in America.Subscribe for weekly episodes on health equity, racial justice in healthcare, public health policy, community health, and social determinants of health.Support The Healthy ProjectNEW! THP+ Premium Newsletter Get exclusive behind-the-scenes access, early episode releases, merch shop access, and more!$5/month or $50/yearSubscribe at: healthyproject.coFree Newsletter: Stay updated on new episodes and health equity resources at healthyproject.co ★ Support this podcast ★

The latest episode of the Town of Brattleboro's podcast covers a regular Selectboard meeting held on Sept. 24, 2025, as well as a (brief!) meeting held on Oct. 1. We then preview what's ahead on Oct. 16.  "Town Matters," the Town of Brattleboro's podcast, summarizes Selectboard meetings so you can quickly catch up on local government while you go about your day. Show notes: Sept. 24 Meeting Oct. 1 Meeting Oct. 16 Meeting The Human Services Review Committee is seeking applications. Sign up for paving updates from VTrans. View the latest Rec & Parks brochure for info about BrattleBOO. A burn ban is still in effect in Brattleboro.

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we have an important update for therapists regarding the reproductive health Final Rule.  We discuss: The Final Rule requirements that would have impacted therapists Why the Final Rule isn't applicable now Being aware of any state laws that are applicable regarding reproductive health information Intentionality and care around sensitive info within PHI Our CE training on Law and Ethics of Clinical Documentation in a Post-Roe World Listen here: https://personcenteredtech.com/group/podcast/ For more, visit our website. PCT Resources Relevant on-demand, legal-ethical CE training: Law & Ethics of Clinical Documentation for a post Roe world Addresses the practical applications of the US Supreme Court's ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, with particular focus on the impacts this decision has on client confidentiality and documentation of clinical services Group Practice Care Premium weekly (live & recorded) direct support & consultation service, Group Practice Office Hours -- including monthly session with therapist attorney Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC Resources & References HHS OCR Fact Sheet – HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy (Final Rule Overview) JD SUPRA Article: Federal Court Strikes Down HIPAA Reproductive Health Privacy Rule Lifting Compliance Requirements for Regulated Entities Court Case – Purl v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, No. 2:24-cv-228-Z (N.D. Tex. June 18, 2025) (decision vacating most of the Final Rule) Legal Analysis – Holland & Knight: HIPAA's Reproductive Health Rule is Vacated Nationally Law Firm Compliance Guidance – Ropes & Gray: U.S. District Court Ruling Vacates HIPAA Final Rule on Reproductive Health Privacy

"We've just made it so complex that the average consumer will never understand it." That's what Chris Jones said on this episode of Plain Talk, referring to the way Americans access and pay for health care. Jones is the former head of the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, having served in that role under Gov. Doug Burgum, and he's just finishing up a stint in President Donald Trump's administration where he's advised Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administrator Mehmet Oz. He argues that the maze of employer-provided benefits, government programs, premium subsidies, insurance companies, health care companies, and pharmacy companies that Americans must navigate when they're sick or injured just isn't working. "The system is broken," he says, and argues that the root problem for all of this is the cost of care. "It's the price, not the financing mechanisms." What can be done to bring down prices? Transparency is one thing. Americans often have no idea what their care will cost them until they get a bill in the mail, and thanks to the fact that most Americans see their coverage by a third party (an employer-provided insurance policy, or a government program) they have little incentive to find out. Jones also weighed in on the tug of war between Republicans and Democrats over health care during the ongoing government shutdown. He said that claims from Democrats that "nursing homes are going to close, benefits are being cut for kids and individuals with disabilities" culdn't be "further from the truth." He also supported new work requirements for Medicaid recipients scheduled to begin in 2029. These rules require enrollees between 19 and 64 to work, volunteer, or participate in a qualifying activity for at least 80 hours per month. Jones pointed out that we already have work requirements in place for programs like food stamps and welfare. "What I can't understand, morally, is why we think it's okay to work 20 hours a week for food and basic assistance that you need every single day, but to have you work the same amount of time for something you may never use, and that being cruel and unusual, I just can't reconcile in my brain," he said. Also on this episode, co-host Chad Oban and I discussed Superintendent Kirsten Baesler's appointment to a position in the Trump administration and Gov. Kelly Armstrong's announced bridge loan program for furloughed workers. If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. It's super easy — leave your message, tell us your name and where you're from, and we might feature it on an upcoming episode. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or use one of the links below. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts | Episode Archive  

"We've just made it so complex that the average consumer will never understand it." That's what Chris Jones said on this episode of Plain Talk, referring to the way Americans access and pay for health care. Jones is the former head of the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, having served in that role under Gov. Doug Burgum, and he's just finishing up a stint in President Donald Trump's administration where he's advised Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administrator Mehmet Oz. He argues that the maze of employer-provided benefits, government programs, premium subsidies, insurance companies, health care companies, and pharmacy companies that Americans must navigate when they're sick or injured just isn't working. "The system is broken," he says, and argues that the root problem for all of this is the cost of care. "It's the price, not the financing mechanisms." What can be done to bring down prices? Transparency is one thing. Americans often have no idea what their care will cost them until they get a bill in the mail, and thanks to the fact that most Americans see their coverage by a third party (an employer-provided insurance policy, or a government program) they have little incentive to find out. Jones also weighed in on the tug of war between Republicans and Democrats over health care during the ongoing government shutdown. He said that claims from Democrats that "nursing homes are going to close, benefits are being cut for kids and individuals with disabilities" culdn't be "further from the truth." He also supported new work requirements for Medicaid recipients scheduled to begin in 2029. These rules require enrollees between 19 and 64 to work, volunteer, or participate in a qualifying activity for at least 80 hours per month. Jones pointed out that we already have work requirements in place for programs like food stamps and welfare. "What I can't understand, morally, is why we think it's okay to work 20 hours a week for food and basic assistance that you need every single day, but to have you work the same amount of time for something you may never use, and that being cruel and unusual, I just can't reconcile in my brain," he said. Also on this episode, co-host Chad Oban and I discussed Superintendent Kirsten Baesler's appointment to a position in the Trump administration and Gov. Kelly Armstrong's announced bridge loan program for furloughed workers. If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. It's super easy — leave your message, tell us your name and where you're from, and we might feature it on an upcoming episode. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or use one of the links below. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts | Episode Archive  

337:  Leading for the Long Run: Building a Sustainable Nonprofit (Janelle Miller Moravek)SUMMARYSpecial thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitmentto strengthening nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking.Nonprofit leadership can feel like a marathon of competing priorities, unexpected fires, and constant pressure to do more with less - yet it doesn't have to mean sacrificing balance or long-term impact. In episode 337 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, lifelong nonprofit leader Jannelle Miller Moravek shares practical ways to lead with resilience: set boundaries (“it'll still be there tomorrow”), use the Eisenhower Matrix to decide what gets done, delegated, delayed, or dropped, and calendar project time with a buffer for “fires.” She shares why development literacy matters for every ED, how to hire people smarter than you, and why team “vibe” and curiosity beat credentials alone. Plus, a refreshingly doable take on succession planning and building a sustainable 40-hour culture for the long run.ABOUT JANELLEJanelle Miller Moravek is a nonprofit leader & mental health advocate. She has led Youth & Family Counseling as Executive Director since 2009, driving its growth and impact across Lake County, Illinois. With a deep commitment to increasing access to mental health services, she oversees strategy, programming, and operations while fostering strong partnerships throughout the community. Janelle plays a key leadership role in the region, serving on the board of the Lake County Alliance for Human Services and co-chairing the Lake County Behavioral Health Action Team. Her prior experience includes development roles at Carmel Catholic High School and Barat College. She holds a BA in French Studies from Wesleyan University.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESReady for your next leadership opportunity? Visit our partners at Armstrong McGuireThe Talent Development Platform by Heather Carpentar & Tara QuallsWant to chat leadership 24/7?  Go to delphi.ai/pattonmcdowellHave you gotten Patton's book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector – Now available on Audible

The federal government is offering $2,500 to certain unaccompanied migrant children who agree to self-deport and return to their home countries, according to a Department of Health and Human Services memo obtained by NBC News.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's top stories:Department of Human Services selects group to conduct external review of welfare services following the death of Genesis Mata Man arrested during standoff on Eissler Street to appear in court today Resolution passed by Kern High School District Board of Trustees in opposition of trans athletes For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

On episode 528 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, in recognition of World Mental Health Day, Keith interviews Kristen Gilmore, the Program Manager for Nurse Well-Being at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. In the course of their conversation, Keith discusses with Kristen her experience as a leader whose sole responsibility is to foster an environment and culture where the mental health of nurses is truly a top priority. The program that Kristen oversees is funded by a generous endowment supported by a $7 million grant made possible through the stewardship of Jefferson's Board of Trustees. This program could serve as a blueprint for healthcare institutions looking for an example of how to move beyond platitudes and lip service towards meaningful interventions with nurses' best interests in mind. Kristen is a registered nurse at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and serves as the inaugural Program Manager for Nurse Well-Being, supporting the Jefferson Bucks, Frankford, Einstein Montgomery, and Torresdale campuses. Prior to this role, she held multiple nursing leadership positions and provided direct care in emergency medicine, where she developed a deep commitment to clinician well-being. A graduate of Holy Family University and Walden University, Kristen has consistently championed the well-being of both her colleagues and the nursing profession as a whole. She currently serves as President of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) and chairs the ENA's National Wellness Committee. A Certified SMART (Stress Management and Resiliency Training) Practitioner, Kristen delivers evidence-based well-being education across the Jefferson Health System. Her speaking engagements include presentations for the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing, the Emergency Nurses Association, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of AACN, the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association and the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. Kristen also co-authored a recent article in the Journal of Emergency Nursing examining the impact of gratitude in the workplace.  Kristen has also featured her well-being work in healthcare on multiple podcasts.  Connect with Kristen Gilmore and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital: Kristen.Gilmore@Jefferson.edu LinkedIn Thomas Jefferson University Hospital ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NurseKeith.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer, reader of the tarot, and teacher and mentor who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheCircelandtheDot.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or shada@thecircleandthedot.com.

Michigan State Senator Michael Webber (R-9th District) joins The Steve Gruber Show to break down the newly passed state budget, what he supports, what he doesn't, and where Michigan needs stronger fiscal responsibility. Webber also calls out the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, after a recent state audit exposed serious failures to protect psychiatric patient rights. He explains what the audit revealed, why accountability matters, and how Lansing must fix a system that's putting vulnerable patients at risk.

Here are 3 big things you need to know—   One — Secretary of State Marco Rubio says speed is of the essence for a deal to end the war in Gaza.  Appearing on ABC's "This Week", Rubio said this is not something that can continue to drag out.  His comments come as President Trump is sending special envoys to the Middle East to try to seal his hostage release deal.  Both Israel and Hamas have indicated support for the proposal, but with conditions that still need to be negotiated.    Two ---  A federal judge is stopping the Trump administration from sending members of the  National Guard to the streets of Portland, Oregon.  U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut granted the motion for a temporary restraining order filed by the state of California on Sunday night.  The motion stopped the deployment of up to 300 members of the California National Guard to Portland. No word on how that might affect plans to send the National Guard to Chicago. And number three ---   The new Michigan state budget cuts 18-hundred full-time jobs, but Governor Gretchen Whitmer says no layoffs will happen.  Most of the job cuts are from Michigan State Police, the Michigan Department of Corrections, and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The openings likely will come from attrition and eliminating current unfilled roles.

As long predicted, much of the federal government shut down Oct. 1 after Congress failed to pass required spending bills, with Democrats demanding Republicans renew the expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies in exchange for votes. While a shutdown does not affect Medicare and Medicaid, it could eventually hinder activities from every corner of the Department of Health and Human Services. Meanwhile, as Democrats and Republicans point fingers, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pursues policies and personnel undermining vaccines. Lauren Weber of The Washington Post, Shefali Luthra of The 19th, and Rachel Cohrs Zhang of Bloomberg News join KFF Health News' Julie Rovner to discuss the news. Also this week, Rovner interviews KFF Health News' Cara Anthony, who wrote the latest “Bill of the Month” feature, about an out-of-network eye surgery that left one kindergartner's family with a big bill. Plus, for “extra credit,” the panelists suggest health policy stories they read this week that they think you should read, too: Julie Rovner: KFF Health News' “Big Loopholes in Hospital Charity Care Programs Mean Patients Still Get Stuck With the Tab,” by Michelle Andrews. Shefali Luthra: The Washington Post's “Trump's USAID Pause Stranded Lifesaving Drugs. Children Died Waiting,” by Meg Kelly, Joyce Sohyun Lee, Rael Ombuor, Sarah Blaskey, Andrew Ba Tran, Artur Galocha, Eric Lau, and Katharine Houreld. Lauren Weber: Time Magazine's “Trump Is Breaking Americans' Trust in Doctors,” by Dr. Craig Spencer. Rachel Cohrs Zhang: ProPublica's “Georgia's Medicaid Work Requirement Program Spent Twice as Much on Administrative Costs as on Health Care, GAO Says,” by Margaret Coker, The Current. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week in the Breakroom, Jeff Davis and Amy Kelbick join Erin Fuller to discuss what we can expect from Congress and the Department of Health and Human Services during the government shutdown, and how specific healthcare programs will be impacted.

Rep. Jay DeBoyer, R-Clay Township and Chair of the House Oversight Committee, joins The Steve Gruber Show to break down Michigan's budget concerns. He says the Department of Health and Human Services has failed in its most basic responsibilities, leaving taxpayers frustrated and vulnerable. What went wrong, and what accountability looks like moving forward.

Prior to coming to NYU, Dr. Caplan was the Sidney D. Caplan Professor of Bioethics at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia, where he created the Center for Bioethics and the Department of Medical Ethics. He has also taught at the University of Minnesota, where he founded the Center for Biomedical Ethics; the University of Pittsburgh; and Columbia University. He received his PhD from Columbia University. Dr. Caplan is the author or editor of 35 books and more than 880 papers in peer reviewed journals. His books include Vaccination Ethics and Policy, with Jason Schwartz, and, Getting to Good: Research Integrity in Biomedicine, with Barbara Redman. He has served on a number of national and international committees including as the chair of the National Cancer Institute Biobanking Ethics Working Group; chair of the Advisory Committee to the United Nations on Human Cloning; and chair of the Advisory Committee to the Department of Health and Human Services on Blood Safety and Availability. He has also served on the Presidential Advisory Committee on Gulf War Illnesses, the Special Advisory committee to the International Olympic Committee on Genetics and Gene therapy, the Special Advisory Panel to the National Institutes of Mental Health on Human Experimentation on Vulnerable Subjects, the Wellcome Trust Advisory Panel on Research in Humanitarian Crises, and as the co-director of the Joint Council of Europe/United Nations Study on Trafficking in Organs and Body Parts.

During confirmation hearings to become secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned that “highly chemical-intensive processed foods” are “poisoning the American people.” A striking report from the federal government has since found that Americans on average get about half their calories from ultra-processed foods, which have been linked in studies to increased rates of obesity and chronic disease. A central part of the Make America Healthy Again movement's food agenda is going after some common ingredients in packaged foods: seed oils, corn syrup and food dyes. But what kind of dent will these efforts make in America's health? Today, host Elahe Izadi brings in nutrition columnist Anahad O'Connor and national health reporter Rachel Roubein to discuss MAHA's popular food policies, what the science says about the threat of these ingredients and some simple steps we can all take to improve our diets. Read More: Coke confirms cane sugar change. RFK Jr. calls it a MAHA win. Is it?What science says about artificial food dyes amid RFK Jr.'s push to ban themWhich oil do you cook with? The answer can impact your health.Why additives are so common in America's foodWhich breakfast is highest in sugar? Test your knowledge with our quiz.We analyzed dozens of ultra-processed foods. Here are the healthiest options.Today's show was produced by Elana Gordon. It was edited by Peter Bresnan and mixed by Sam Bair. Thanks also to Emily Codik and Fenit Nirappil.Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

The strongest organizations aren't just scaling services; they're scaling leadership. In this episode, Stacy DiStefano, CEO and founder of Consulting For Human Services, discusses the unique challenges and opportunities facing nonprofit behavioral health organizations. She explains how her team supports providers with strategic planning, growth strategies, technology adoption, and mergers & acquisitions (M&A) to ensure sustainability, while highlighting why boutique consultancies often deliver more value than large firms through lived experience and community ties. Stacy also explores the real issues keeping leaders up at night, from immigration policies impacting workforce stability to uncertainty in federal priorities and the accelerating wave of nonprofit consolidations, while outlining common pitfalls in M&A such as ego, resistance, and board misalignment. Looking ahead, she stresses the need for CEOs to educate boards, prepare the next generation of leaders, integrate technology across organizations, and embrace disruption as an opportunity rather than a threat. Tune in and learn how nonprofit leaders can future-proof their organizations through resilience, growth, and mission-driven strategy! Resources: Connect with and follow Stacy DiStefano on LinkedIn. Follow Consulting For Human Services on LinkedIn and explore their website.

As the federal government races to adopt AI, many agencies are looking to buy and build the same exact solutions. Recognizing this, the General Services Administration earlier this year launched USAi, a platform that offers agencies access to leading commercial AI models that they can deploy in a streamlined manner, eliminating redundancy across government and leading to greater efficiencies at scale. Zach Whitman, chief data scientist and chief AI officer for the GSA, recently joined me for a discussion at the Agentic AI Government Summit and Jamfest in Washington, D.C., to highlight the USAi effort, how it's progressing, the challenges GSA faces and what's next. The Department of Health and Human Services has tapped DOGE affiliate Zachary Terrell to be its chief technology officer, sources told FedScoop. Terrell's CTO title was confirmed by three officials, who were granted anonymity to be more candid. Taking on the role of CTO comes after his involvement in Department of Government Efficiency work at both HHS and the National Science Foundation, including the cancellation of grants at the science agency. One of those sources told FedScoop that Terrell has been in the technology chief role since the beginning of this month and is still at the NSF as well. While his leadership role is new, Terrell has previously been involved in work at HHS, including as a member of the department's DOGE team, according to a recent legal filing by the government. Per that document, Terrell was listed as one of the 10 team members given access to at least one sensitive system as part of the DOGE work. Specifically, Terrell was one of five team members who weren't directly employed by the U.S. DOGE Service — the White House home for the group. Congress is poised to make yet another run at legislation to reform agency software purchasing practices, with the reintroduction in the House last week of the Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act. The SAMOSA Act, which passed the House last December, would require federal agencies to comprehensively assess their software licensing practices, a move aimed at curbing duplicative tech, streamlining future purchases and reducing IT costs. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., chair of the House Oversight Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, said in a press release: “The GAO has found the federal government spends more than $100 billion annually on information technology and cybersecurity, including software licenses. Far too often, taxpayer dollars are wasted on these systems and licenses agencies fail to use.” The SAMOSA Act, Mace goes on to say, “requires agencies to account for existing software assets and consolidate purchases: reducing redundancy, increasing accountability, and saving potentially billions for American taxpayers.” Also in this episode: Salesforce Global Digital Transformation Executive Nadia Hansen joins SNG host Wyatt Kash in a sponsored podcast discussion on how Agentic AI is reshaping the way government teams work and why agencies need top-level sponsorship, transparent governance and workforce training to realize its potential. This segment was by sponsored by Salesforce. 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.

Over the last two weeks, federal prosecutors in Minnesota have charged nine people with defrauding two different Medicaid programs, and they say this is just the beginning. Last week, federal prosecutors charged a woman for defrauding a state autism treatment program out of $14 million. The week prior, eight people were charged with defrauding the state's housing stabilization services. Now the State Department of Human Services is suspending another disability program over fraud allegations. No one has been charged. This is all on top of more than six dozen people charged so far in the feeding our future child nutrition scheme. Acting U.S. Attorney for Minnesota Joe Thompson is the prosecutor in charge of all these cases. He sat down with Minnesota Now host Nina Moini for a wide-ranging conversation about fraud in Minnesota.

What does it look like when a community pantry feels more like a neighbor's living room? In this episode of Philanthropy Speaks, co-hosts Jennifer Farrington, Senior Program Officer and Damon Ross, Program Officer at the Community Foundation of Greater Flint sit down with Nate Jonker, Treasurer of the Clio Area Human Services Fund, to explore how the organization in northern Genesee County is tackling food insecurity, rural poverty, and access to basic needs with a fresh approach. The fund has grown into a trusted partner for Clio families, through the Safety Net Store, and its new big move into the former Lacure Elementary School. This new community hub will bring together food, healthcare, workforce, and wraparound supports in a way that strengthens relationships and builds opportunity. The conversation also touches on the challenges of federal funding cuts, the current needs of Michigan families, why collaboration between local businesses, government, and nonprofits is essential for sustainable solutions. Tune in to hear how this neighbor-to-neighbor model is redefining service delivery.To learn more about the Clio Area Human Services Fund, visit their Facebook page. Support the show

 Trump picked RFK Jr. to take over the Department of Health and Human Services, and chaos has ensued. So far, RFK Jr. is ignoring the advice of experts and bringing along his cronies to push vaccine skepticism. It could have a devastating impact on the health of Americans for years to come. We're joined by Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden, who currently heads global health organization Resolve to Save Lives, and MSNBC senior enterprise reporter Brandy Zadrozny, who has covered RFK Jr. for over a decade. Together we discuss the dangers that RFK Jr. poses to Americans' health and how the “MAHA” movement is NOT making America healthy again. We also talk through Trump and RFK Jr.'s latest announcement declaring Tylenol a contributing factor in the rise of autism, despite numerous studies saying otherwise. READ Dr. Frieden's new book, “The Formula for Better Health”: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/798043/the-formula-for-better-health-by-tom-frieden-md-mph/ READ Brandy Zadrozny's work for MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/author/brandy-zadrozny-ncpn858391 For information on our newest sponsor, Mint Mobile: www.mintmobile.com/franken 

After President Donald Trump announced that the Department of Health and Human Services was recommending women abstain from taking Tylenol during pregnancy, some women with “Trump derangement syndrome” began taking the drug in videos shared to social media.    “There is mounting evidence finding a connection between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism — and that's why the Administration is courageously issuing this new health guidance,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said following the president's announcement.    Now, some pregnant women are ending up in the hospital after overdosing on Tylenol while, in defiance of Trump, aiming to prove that the drug is safe to take during pregnancy.    On this week's edition of “Problematic Women,” we discuss the Trump administration's “autism announcement" and what the Tylenol brand itslef has said about taking the drug while pregnant.    Plus, we dig into ABC's decision to bring Jimmy Kimmel back to the airwaves following his misleading comments over Charlie Kirk's assassination.    And Sage Steele, former ESPN anchor, sits down with Crystal Bonham for an exclusive interview to discuss the future of Turning Point USA and the courage of Erika Kirk.  Enjoy the show!  Keep Up With The Daily Signal   Sign up for our email newsletters:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.dailysignal.com/email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠     Subscribe to our other shows:    The Tony Kinnett Cast: ⁠https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL2284199939⁠ The Signal Sitdown: ⁠https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL2026390376⁠   Problematic Women:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL7765680741⁠   Victor Davis Hanson: ⁠https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL9809784327⁠     Follow The Daily Signal:    X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=DailySignal⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thedailysignal/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/TheDailySignalNews/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Truth Social:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://truthsocial.com/@DailySignal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/dailysignal?sub_confirmation=1⁠    Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After President Donald Trump announced that the Department of Health and Human Services was recommending women abstain from taking Tylenol during pregnancy, some women with “Trump derangement syndrome” began taking the drug in videos shared to social media.    “There is mounting evidence finding a connection between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism — and that's why the Administration is courageously issuing this new health guidance,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said following the president's announcement.    Now, some pregnant women are ending up in the hospital after overdosing on Tylenol while, in defiance of Trump, aiming to prove that the drug is safe to take during pregnancy.    On this week's edition of “Problematic Women,” we discuss the Trump administration's “autism announcement" and what the Tylenol brand itslef has said about taking the drug while pregnant.    Plus, we dig into ABC's decision to bring Jimmy Kimmel back to the airwaves following his misleading comments over Charlie Kirk's assassination.    And Sage Steele, former ESPN anchor, sits down with Crystal Bonham for an exclusive interview to discuss the future of Turning Point USA and the courage of Erika Kirk.  Enjoy the show!  Follow us on Instagram for EXCLUSIVE bonus content and the chance to be featured in our episodes: https://www.instagram.com/problematicwomen/   Connect with our hosts on socials!   Elise McCue X: https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=EliseMcCue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisemccueofficial/   Virginia Allen: X: https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=Virginia_Allen5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/virginiaallenofficial/   Crystal Bonham: X: https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=crystalkatetx   Check out Top News in 10, hosted by The Daily Signal's Tony Kinnett: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjMHBev3NsoUpc2Pzfk0n89cXWBqQltHY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the past few weeks, we've done several episodes on obesity, GLP-1 drugs, and nutrition science. What we haven't talked about as much is the politics of food. And today's guests say: If you really want to understand why Americans are so unhealthy, you have to see that the problem is not just our willpower, and it's not just our food itself. It's our food policies. Kevin Hall was a former top nutrition researcher at the NIH who retired after accusing RFK Jr. and the Department of Health and Human Services of censoring a report that questioned their description of ultra-processed foods. Julia Belluz is a longtime nutrition and health journalist. Together, they've written a new book, 'Food Intelligence: The Science of How Food Both Nourishes and Harms Us.' If you have questions, observations, or ideas for future episodes, email us at PlainEnglish@Spotify.com. Host: Derek Thompson Guests: Julia Belluz and Kevin Hall Producer: Devon Baroldi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This month's podcast episode from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), includes discussion on leadership changes at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the upcoming federal funding deadline, and the House of Representatives' Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) Appropriations bill. This legislation was approved by the full House Appropriations Committee on September 9. Additional details are available in NACCHO's comprehensive analysis of the bill. For weekly updates, subscribe to NACCHO's News from Washington newsletter: www.naccho.org/advocacy/news.   Later in the program (9:06), NACCHO highlights National Preparedness Month and previews the 2026 Preparedness Summit. The Preparedness Summit, the country's first and longest-running national conference on public health preparedness, is now accepting abstracts. The theme for next year's Summit is “Protecting Our Communities: State and Local Preparedness in Action,” focusing on the need for increased self-reliance on state and local partnerships amid a changing federal policy and budget landscape. The Summit will be held April 13-16, 2026, in Baltimore, MD, and registration options are available for in-person or virtual attendance. Abstracts are being accepted for both formats. Learn more at www.preparednesssummit.org.    ###    About NACCHO The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) represents the over 3,300 local governmental health departments across the country. These city, county, metropolitan, district, and tribal departments work every day to protect and promote health and well-being for all people in their communities. For more information, visit www.naccho.org.

Join Dr. Gail Donofrio, an emergency physician and addiction specialist, as she leads a compelling discussion with Dr. Nick Simpson and Dr. Gerard Carroll about the transformative impact of EMS-initiated buprenorphine on opiate overdose care. The panel explores the development of this innovative practice, the successes and challenges encountered, the importance of reframing opioid use disorder as a medical issue, and concrete steps for implementation. Learn about the vital role of pre-hospital providers in bridging treatment gaps and improving patient outcomes. This essential session is part of the SAEM podcast series on EMS-initiated buprenorphine, funded by SAMHSA.   Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI086770 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for September 25, 2025. 0:30 At Georgetown University, disturbing flyers surfaced celebrating the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk — even mocking his death with grotesque slogans. We unpack what this says about free speech, campus culture, and the normalization of political violence. 9:48 Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know. Former FBI Director James Comey has been charged with making false statements and obstruction of justice. The US economy grew at a 3.8% rate last quarter. The State of California is facing a $23 billion unemployment benefits debt to the federal government. 12:30 Get Brain Reward from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20. 13:30 Democrats who gave us Obamacare — the law that wrecked private insurance markets and sent premiums soaring — are now trying to pin the healthcare crisis on HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. We break down Rep. Haley Stevens’ call for impeachment and ask: what crisis did RFK Jr. actually create? 16:21 Our American Mamas tackle the question: What do you think about Jimmy Kimmel coming back on air? After his suspension following comments about Charlie Kirk’s killer, Kimmel is back — but is anyone really watching? Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson discuss Kimmel's ratings, censorship, and the movement around Charlie Kirk. If you'd like to ask our American Mamas a question, go to our website, AmericanGroundRadio.com/mamas and click on the Ask the Mamas button. 23:00 In the very first interview from our brand new studio, we welcome a historic guest — Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. We discuss America's founding principles and why they matter in today's political climate, how Charlie Kirk's passing has awakened a new generation to fight for freedom, and more! 32:30 Get NSorb from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20. 33:30 We react to the recent shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas — an attack directly targeting law enforcement officers for simply doing their job. While the blame should rest squarely on those who embrace violence as a political weapon, some media voices are already shifting the narrative. 36:47 Plus, under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Marty McCary, the Dept. of Health and Human Services has launched a review into the safety and adverse effects of abortion drugs, and that's a Bright Spot. 40:30 When New York Governor Kathy Hochul took the stage at the 2025 Ryder Cup opening ceremony on Long Island, she wasn’t met with the polite applause typical of golf crowds. Instead, she received a less than welcoming response that will make you say, "Whoa!" And we finish off with some words of wisdom about the importance of life. Follow us: americangroundradio.com Facebook: facebook.com / AmericanGroundRadio Instagram: instagram.com/americangroundradio Link: GDP Grew At A Faster Than Expected 3.8% This Spring Fiscal Fallout: CA could face 3.7% payroll tax hike due to new audit findings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The alleged link between vaccines and autism is back in the news this week, being regularly speculated on by both President Trump and Health and Human Services secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.  The claim has been repeatedly disproven: there is no evidence that vaccines and autism are related. But the myth is powerful. In this episode: the roots of the modern anti-vaccine movement, and of the fears that still fuel it – from a botched polio vaccine, to the discredited autism study, to today. This episode originally published in February 2025. Guests:Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and a professor of pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania School of MedicineElena Conis, historian of medicine and public health and a professor in journalism and history at the University of California, BerkeleyArthur Allen, senior correspondent for nonprofit KFF Health News and author of Vaccine: The Controversial Story of Medicine's Greatest LifesaverTo access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline sponsor-free, subscribe to Throughline+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/throughline.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Kim Martin, Director of Infectious Diseases at ASTHO, recaps the recent ACIP meeting that took place and discusses the conversation's potential impacts on public health; Veronica Bryant, Emergency Preparedness and Outbreak Coordinator for the Environmental Health section of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, shares how her state strengthened its extreme weather emergency preparedness following a series of hurricanes; on October 29th, ASTHO will host Part I of its new webinar series on how to enhance an environmental health response during extreme weather events; and ASTHO welcomes new member Dr. Mark McDaniel, State Health Officer for West Virginia.  ASTHO Webinar: Weathering the Storm: The Importance of Environmental Health Preparedness and Response Part I CDC: Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Mark McDaniel Bio  

Well, Georgia Democrats didn't snatch a state Senate seat from the GOP last night, despite their candidate - Debra Shigley - outpacing 2024 numbers, but liberals needn't dismay. Her 9-point improvement on 2024 results for her party bode well for 2026, and with the majority of the GOP seeming to be in no hurry to release the Epstein files and with the economy in malaise - and by MAGA's own admission not expecting to improve for a year or more - there should be optimism for Democrats.------Meanwhile, Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Junior's attempt to pin autism on Tylenol - without evidence or study - is, I believe, a further decaying of trust in both by even those within their cult bubble. The Daily Show's Jordan Klepper summed up what Donnie and Bobby's case is built on and what the rest of us will have to rely on - our own research.It was nearly two weeks ago that the Georgia Recorder's Jay Bookman actually wrote on the 'alternate reality' RFK Jr. lives in while flexing policy changes within Health and Human Services. While Jay's piece focused mostly on vaccine hesitancy, in general, it holds up well, post-"acetaminophen-gate." He closes with this sobering assessment: "...all of us are living in their alternate reality. Now all of us are at risk when actual reality reasserts itself, as it always does eventually. We can't know what form that challenge will take, but we do know it will come, and the charlatans and conspiracy fools that we now have in charge will prove spectacularly unfit to meet it."------Jimmy Kimmel's return was funny, sharp, emotional and vastly more statesman-like than the thin-(orange) skinned target of his barbs could ever dream of. I scan over some of the highlights.

SHOW NOTES COMING SOON!!!Bio: Shantel Nock, a transformational servant leader with a powerful passion for educating, uplifting, and advocating for others. Shantel is a visionary with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, committed to breaking systemic barriers and standing in the gap for those whose voices often go unheard.With over 16 years of experience, Shantel has devoted her career to supporting vulnerable and marginalized families and communities. Her impactful work spans across healthcare, mental health, and social services, where she has helped countless individuals, families, and community partners navigate complex systems with compassion and clarity.An international public speaker and future author, Shantel brings both lived experience and professional expertise to every platform she touches. She holds dual bachelor's degrees in Biology, Pre-Medical and Human Services, along with a Master of Public Health focused on Social and Behavioral Health.As the founder and CEO of Empower With Words Educational Services, Shantel leads a mission-driven organization offering educational training and support programs. Her work equips individuals for college readiness, workforce development, and entrepreneurial growth.Beyond her professional accomplishments, Shantel is deeply rooted in her faith and serves within a community of faith and in the community. As a devoted follower of Christ, she uses her platform in the marketplace to guide and empower others in their spiritual and personal journeys.

DAMIONOracle names two CEOs in rare leadership shift after Catz exit Who Will You Blame?Lord Emperor Larry Ellison (65% influence and 42% voting power): he still gets $8.3M in pay despite owning ~$378B in Oracle stock. Is this even possible? He got security-related costs and expenses of $2,999,264 for his primary residence. Board chairFormer CEO and now Executive Vice Chair Safra Catz. She's staying on the board.221,974: (i) Company matching contributions under our 401(k) Plan of $5,100, (ii) flexible credits used towards covering the premiums for cafeteria-style benefit plans in the amount of $14,860, (iii) security-related costs and expenses to augment the existing security system at Ms. Catz's primary residence, (iv) legal counsel fees and (v) aggregate incremental costs to Oracle of $200,086 for Ms. Catz's use of Oracle's private aircraft for non-business travel. This leaves $1,928 for legal fees and security: for a Larry:Safra We Love Him More Security Ratio of: ~3114:1Catz still got $6.5M despite owning $2.8B of company stockNew co-CEO and director Clayton Magouyrk: joined Oracle in 2014, is 39Mr. Magouyrk will receive a grant of stock options to purchase $250M in shares of Oracle common stock with 80% of the grant consisting of time-based stock options and 20% of the grant consisting of performance-based stock options (“PSOs”).New co-CEO and director Michael Sicilia: joined Oracle in 2009, is 54Mr. Sicilia will receive a grant of stock options to purchase $100M in shares of Oracle common stock with 80% of the grant consisting of time-based stock options and 20% of the grant consisting of PSOs.The writer of this article: Oracle's new Gen X and Millennial CEOs get stock options worth $350 million—but they'll have to keep the stock soaring to collect80% of the grant consists of time-based stock options, hello??AutoZone Stock Falls After Its Fifth Consecutive Earnings Miss Who Do You Blame?William Rhodes III: Executive Chair (2007-) and former CEO, causing serious leadership strainCEO Philip Danielle III (2024-) for being weak in the face of Rhodes IIIEarl Graves Jr.: the longest tenured director has served for over two decades and still has the indecency to call himself the “Lead Independent Director.” He's also the chair of the Nomination so this is ostensibly his board.Linda Goodspeed: while all directors are pictured wearing bluish/mauvish-colored shirts in the company's last proxy, Linda is wearing a red sweater over hers.Director Gale King for NOT being the same Gayle King that is Oprah's best friendShareholders: average 96% board support at last AGMThe fact that there are 4 suffixes on this board: Jr., Jr. III, III, the same number as women.The depressingly low ~-20% gender influence gap (women have no leadership roles on this board, except for Linda's red sweater)Michelob Ultra overtakes Modelo Especial as best-selling beer in the U.S. Who Do You Blame?Social media personality Dylan Mulvaney, for being alive and getting a can of beerThose woke idiots at the American subsidiary Anheuser-Busch Companies, LLCWoke CEO Brendan Whitworth was a first lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps and then as an operations officer for the CIA's counterterrorism center. Woke!Their leadership page of 15 executives also has a woke DEI hire! Chief People Officer Lindsay KingThose woke idiots at the Belgian parent Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev)They are even worse than their American counterparts: of their 18 executive leaders, they have TWO DEI WOMEN: Chief Communications Officer Donna Lorensen and General Counsel Katherine Barrett. DEI gone crazy!Just all the stupid corporations that “Go woke, go broke”Oh wait: Both Michelob ULTRA and Bud Light are made by Anheuser-Busch Companies, LLC, a subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev.Behind closed doors, our top CEOs say Trump is bad for business and it's time to Make America into America Again Who Do You Blame?Shareholders: This year (2025) the average vote support for director elections in the S&P 500 is about 96.5%American corporate governance practices which permit nearly half of S&P 500 CEOs to also serve as board chairs—the very bodies intended to oversee their management: giving them unmatched power and egoAverage S&P 500 CEO of about $19M, which financially protects them from the need to weigh in on political issues, left or rightThe US federal poverty line for 2025 is $15,650 per year, as established by the Department of Health and Human Services.So a 1214:1 pay ratio for those not in poverty: $15,651Passive institutional investors in U.S. equities like BlackRock, Vanguard Group, and State Street Global, who hold the door open for company managementYale Professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, who eschews journalism in favor of being friends with important people and lets him write things like: “One CEO of a major U.S. manufacturing company explained to the group” and “A well-known business leader with a significant manufacturing footprint in the U.S. and abroad told the group” and “The head of a major U.S. multinational investment bank”The protected class continues30-year-old billionaire college dropout recommends at least one year in higher education Who Do You Blame?The protected CEO billionaire classElon Musk says college is “not for learning, but mostly for fun” and doesn't require degrees at Tesla/SpaceXPeter Thiel: created the Thiel Fellowship, paying young people to drop out of collegeMark Zuckerberg: In a 2025 interview, Zuck expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of college education in preparing students for today's job marketRichard Branson, a college dropout, has often spoken about the value of practical experience over formal education, stating, "You don't learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing, and by falling over."The VC BroBratClubMarc Andreessen has said traditional college is outdated compared to skills trainingChamath Palihapitiya argues real-world problem solving is more valuable than degrees.The MAGA christian supremacistsCharlie Kirk: college is “overrated” and emphasizes entrepreneurship, practical skills, and real-world experience over formal degrees.In June, when speaking to Turning Point USA's 10th annual Young Women's Leadership Summit, he encouraged attendees to trade feminism for femininity and to forgo a career to stay home and raise childrenBen Carson: praised practical experience and self-directed learning over formal college for achieving success; praised Kirk's ability to "run circles around people with college degrees"Dave Ramsey, frequently advises young adults to focus on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, or trade skills rather than taking on debt for a college degree.All of the aboveThe chorus of anti-college voices—from billionaire CEOs and MAGA pundits to Christian commentators—serves less as genuine guidance and more as a mechanism to preserve the power of the wealthy elite, discouraging widespread education and critical thinking so that the majority remain dependent, unempowered, and less capable of challenging the socioeconomic status quoMATTDisney says 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' will return to ABC on Tuesday - who do you blame??Fearless Wizard Bob Iger - 24% influence, but let's be honest, the board is in the bag entirely (100% of board members are connected, Iger is by far the most powerful person in the room)Derica Rice - board member at Target (who were attacked by citizen troll Robby Starbuck, rolled back DEI and pride merch as a result, then faced a boycott that have sunk the stores since) AND Disney (who were attacked by government troll Brendan Carr, rolled back free speech as a result, then faced a boycott that's so far cost Disney 2% of its share price in 5 days)James Gorman - head of the “succession planning committee”, which exists despite having a nominating committee because the nominating committee was so compromised and did such a bad job they basically made a new committee with an ex-CEO who picked his own successor, who's also chair of the boardConsumers who boycott DisneyShareholders who demanded Disney restore KimmelYale Professor Jeff Sonnenfeld for his mushmouth declaration that Iger was right to yank Kimmel, prompting the world to say “why does anyone listen to Yale professor Jeff Sonnenfeld?”Sinclair says it won't air Jimmy Kimmel on its stations after Disney announced his return - who do you blame??David Smith - nepobaby executive chairtoad, 25.4% voting power, toad face conservative sycophantDuncan Smith - nepobaby retired VP and secretary, 23.1% voting power, directorBob Smith - nepobaby retired VP and Treasurer, 21.8% voting power, directorDr. Fred Smith - nepobaby retired VP and oral surgeon, 10.8% voting power, amazing pivot from looking at teeth to owner of largest broadcaster because meritocracyChristopher Ripley, CEO of Sinclair and not a nepobaby, was once upon a time at UBS where he did some stuff on media or something… definitely not a figureheadBob Iger for being too wokeOffice Depot workers refused to print a Charlie Kirk poster because he was a propagandist - who do you blame?The workers at Office Depot who took the Supreme Court decision that let a web designer refuse same-sex wedding work literally Office Depot, which probably should have been closed in 1997 anyway, which, “fired the employees and issued a public apology”, bending the knee to the will of Dear LeaderPam Bondi, who missed the day the Supreme Court said business COULD discriminate: “Businesses cannot discriminate. If you want to go in and print posters with Charlie's pictures on them for a vigil, you have to let them do that,” she told Sean Hannity on Fox News, adding: “We can prosecute you for that.”Gays, who if they had JUST USED a gay web designer, the Supreme Court wouldn't have had to rule on this and then contradict itself when it inevitably reverses its own 2023 precedentFedEx, whose employees (upon hearing Office Depot employee refused service due to Charlie Kirk's overt racism and sexism while he was alive) printed the poster FOR FREE to SUPPORT Charlie Kirk, which surely discriminates against other white male racists who had to pay for their posters advertising their white male racism, right?

There's a flurry of health news happening these days: Decisions and announcements being made at federal agencies. State governments vowing to fight changes. It can be hard to know what the impacts will be at the ground level. We're going to set aside some time every now and then to check in with doctors and medical professionals about the latest developments -- and what they mean for you. In this segment, we're digging into the latest news on childhood vaccinations: Last week, a vaccine panel formed by Health and Human Services head Robert F. Kennedy Jr. met to discuss policy regarding measles, Covid-19 and Hepatitis B. There were a variety of actions taken by the panel -- some votes taken, some NOT taken. Two local doctors help us make sense of what all of this means. Guest: Dr. Helen Chu, a professor of medicine at UW Medicine. Dr. Amanda Kost, chief of service of family medicine at Harborview Medical Center. Related stories: How RFK Jr.’s hand-picked CDC advisory panel voted on COVID vaccines and more | PBS News RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Panel Votes Down Its Own Proposal to Require Prescriptions for Covid-19 Shots | WIRED CDC's vaccine advisers add COVID vaccine rules in contentious meeting : Shots - Health News : NPR Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes. Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Carolina's Medicaid system is grappling with funding shortfalls, both from the state budget and from the Congressional megabill. The state Department of Health and Human Services says it will reduce provider reimbursement rates and cut coverage for popular weight-loss drugs if state lawmakers don't approve additional funding.And beyond that issue, more funding will be needed in the future to handle new Medicaid work requirements that were part of President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill. That bill also includes potential cuts to the program known as food stamps. WUNC's Colin Campbell sorts through the details with N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai. Sangvai also provided an update on the availability of COVID-19 vaccines this fall.

The Office of Personnel Management is rolling out Microsoft Copilot and OpenAI's ChatGPT to its workforce, following a similar move by the Department of Health and Human Services. According to internal emails obtained by FedScoop, OPM Director Scott Kupor told workers that Microsoft 365's Copilot Chat became available last Monday and that ChatGPT-5 access would be available “over the next few days” to all workers. Kupor said the move “is part of our broader effort to equip you with AI tools that help you work faster, think bigger, and collaborate better,” calling for OPM to “lead the way in using AI thoughtfully and effectively — starting now.” OPM spokeswoman McLaurine Pinover confirmed one of the emails sent by Kupor about access to the two tools. She said both offerings were the result of deals the General Services Administration has inked with companies to provide services at deeply discounted rates as part of its OneGov initiative. OPM was also able to add Copilot to the agency's existing subscription at no cost with Microsoft's new GSA contract in place. Similar to the HHS rollout, Kupor cautioned workers using the tools to still use their best judgment and previewed training from the Office of the Chief Information Officer. Federal workers will soon have the ability to use Meta's Llama artificial intelligence models at no cost for the agency under a new deal with the General Services Administration. GSA announced Monday it reached a deal with Meta, which will offer its open-source AI models and tools to federal agencies for free. The agency emphasized that the open-source nature of the Llama models allows agencies to “retain full control over data processing and storage.” Meta's free offer to the government follows deals from a number of other technology companies selling their products, namely AI products, to agencies for a significantly cheaper price. The Trump administration has repeatedly encouraged agencies to adopt emerging tech to streamline workflows. Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder and CEO of Meta, said the company wants to ensure “all Americans see the benefit of AI through better, more efficient public services.”

Editorial Note: This episode was recorded in December 2024, after the nomination of Robert F Kennedy Jr as Secretary of Health and Human Services had been announced but prior to his confirmation.  Some comments by the podcast hosts and our guest will reflect this timing.Elephants rarely get cancer, ants quarantine when sick, and altruistic pigs have a higher pain tolerance. In this episode, we discuss insights from the animal world that shed light on human health and wellness, as well as the power of data driven narratives in effective public health education. Our guest is Dr. David Agus, founding CEO of the Ellison Medical Institute and professor of medicine and engineering at the University of Southern California. As a CBS news contributor and author of three New York Times best selling books on health, Dr. Agus emphasizes the need for experts who are willing to explain rather than tell. Having experienced the politicization of public health during the pandemic, he highlights the importance of data transparency and the urgency for more physician leaders. With technological advances making data collection and analysis ever more accessible, Dr. Agus shares a vision for the future of medicine, where patients bring their own health data to the clinic and physicians act as educators guided by the values of their patients.In this episode, you'll hear about: 2:30 - Dr. Agus's journey to medicine and how he found his way to focusing on preventative health and public education 6:50 - Navigating the politicized nature of public health as a public health educator 14:17 - Dr. Agus's viewpoint on the controversial nominations of RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz 19:51 - How the education of doctor needs to change to adapt to our newly data driven world 24:20 - The current state of nutrition science and how people can make the best choices with the current data available on the topic 32:12 - The potential benefits of making big data in electronic medical records available to physicians32:48 - The inspiration behind Dr. Agus's new book, The Book of Animal Secrets, and what the animal kingdom can teach us as humans about living a more fulfilling and healthy life 52:11 - A vision for empowering patients with their personal medical data in the age of AI 54:31 - Dr. Agus's advice to clinicians on supporting patients with their preventative healthVisit our website www.TheDoctorsArt.com where you can find transcripts of all episodes.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review our show, available for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you know of a doctor, patient, or anyone working in health care who would love to explore meaning in medicine with us on the show, feel free to leave a suggestion in the comments or send an email to info@thedoctorsart.com.Copyright The Doctor's Art Podcast 2025

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.  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.

State troopers are patrolling in Minneapolis this week following two shootings along Lake Street on Monday that injured 12 people.Republican and Democratic senators clashed over how to respond to gun violence during a working group at the Capitol today.And leaders of Minnesota's Department of Human Services say they've ended grant payments from a housing stabilization program to a hundred and fifteen service providers, which they believe were making fraudulent claims.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

John welcomes world-renowned epidemiologist Dr. Michael Osterholm to discuss the threats to America's public health system under Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Osterholm catalogues the damage Donald Trump's Secretary of Health & Human Services has inflicted in just seven months in office; the misstatements and misinformation he put forward in his recent appearance before the Senate; and his especially dangerous and scientifically baseless views regarding vaccines. Osterholm also discusses his new book, “The Big One: How We Must Prepare for Future Deadly Pandemics”—arguing that America is doing worse than nothing to ready itself for the all but certain eventuality of an outbreak far more deadly than Covid. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

About this episode: This July, a dangerous influx of opioids triggered two mass overdose events in the Penn North neighborhood of Baltimore. A swift and nimble response from the city and community stakeholders resulted in zero fatalities. In this episode: Dr. Letitia Dzirasa and Sara Whaley from the City of Baltimore explain what happened, detail the multipronged emergency response, and share how the city plans to move forward in addressing the opioid crisis. Guest: Dr. Letitia Dzirasa is the Deputy Mayor of Health and Human Services with the City of Baltimore. Sara Whaley, MPH, MSW, is the executive director of the City of Baltimore's Overdose Response Team. Host: Lindsay Smith Rogers, MA, is the producer of the Public Health On Call podcast, an editor for Expert Insights, and the director of content strategy for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Show links and related content: Overdose Response Strategic Plan—City of Baltimore Community leaders, experts address Baltimore's overdose crisis—WEAA Baltimore mass overdose: 'Coordinated neighborhood stabilization response' launched in Penn-North—WBAL Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the fallout from Trump's latest jobs report as the Wall Street Journal warns that tariffs are dragging down growth and the Supreme Court fast-tracks a case on their constitutionality. They analyze Trump's attempts to shift blame onto the Fed, the risks for Republicans if they ignore economic anxiety, and why inflation has left household incomes stalled since the pandemic. Kander and Gupta also dive into RFK Jr.'s explosive Senate hearing, where firings at the CDC and confusion over vaccine access sparked bipartisan backlash against his leadership at Health and Human Services. Plus, they discuss Trump's escalating “war on cities” after deploying ICE raids in Chicago, new controversy over Epstein documents that put Trump back in the spotlight, and the White House's rebranding of the Pentagon as the “Department of War.” This and more on the podcast that helps you, the majority of Americans who believe in progress, convince your conservative friends and family to join us—this is Majority 54! Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://SHOPIFY.com/majority Hiya: Go to https://HiyaHealth.com/MAJORITY and get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults. Nutrafol: Get results you can run your fingers through! For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to https://Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MAJORITY. Subscribe to Ravi's Substack: https://realravigupta.substack.com/ Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54 Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKander Jason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/ Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGupta Ravi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta Ravi on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LostDebate Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://SHOPIFY.com/majority Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve reacts to a survey from NBC News showing an alarming trend among Zoomers and says it's a civilizational neutron bomb. Then, Dr. Ryan Cole joins the program to share his thoughts on the progress MAHA is making through Health Secretary RFK Jr. at the Department of Health and Human Services. In Hour Two, the team decides whether a meme Steve shared goes too far. Pop Culture Tuesday explores whether "The Conjuring" franchise may be on its last legs. TODAY'S SPONSORS: TRUST & WILL: Protect what matters most in minutes at https://trustandwill.com/?utm_source=arm&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q32023&utm_content=deace and get 10% off plus free shipping PREBORN: https://give.preborn.com/preborn/media-partner?sc=IABSD0123RA BIRCH GOLD: Text STEVE to 989898 REAL ESTATE AGENTS I TRUST: https://realestateagentsitrust.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congress appropriates funds, the executive branch ensures those funds are spent and spent wisely. That is how it works. It is not, however, how it is working right now. The Trump Administration has, in recent months, repeatedly and often successfully frozen the funds that Congress assigned to certain departments and agencies. Jobs have been lost, research shelved, life-saving care ended, budgets and plans thrown into disarray.So why and how has this happened? Why were we funding education, science, medicine and foreign aid in the first place? Our guide to this tumult is Samuel Bagenstos, professor of law at the University of Michigan and former Chief Counsel at both the Office of Management and Budget and the Department of Health and Human Services.   CLICK HERE: Visit our website to see all of our episodes, 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.Check out our other weekly NHPR podcast, Outside/In - we think you'll love it!

In recent weeks, we've seen a seismic shakeup inside the Department of Health and Human Services and unprecedented discord between the agency, scientists, and doctors.HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. is bucking the science-backed guidance of physicians on vaccines. That's angered some Democrats. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren went after Kennedy over his pseudoscientific approach to running the agency during a Senate hearing Thursday.So, what happens when political ideology outweighs medical consensus?Find more of our programs online. 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