Bullets at CDC
Abdul and Katelyn condemn the violence at the CDC headquarters last week, and the startlingly weak response from lawmakers. Then they unpack Trump’s newest executive order, which seeks to give his own...
14 Aug 202555min
New Casualties on RFK Jr’s Chopping Block
Abdul unpacks the week in public health, which includes: Vinay Prasad’s exit from FDA Susan Monarez’s confirmation to lead CDC New childhood vaccination data The EPA’s move to rollback the en...
7 Aug 20251h
Another Day, Another RFK Headline
Abdul and Katelyn unpack the latest headlines on RFK Jr and HHS, followed by some optimistic news on the spread of measles and Covid. Then Abdul talks to public health educator Dorian Johnson about th...
31 Jul 20251h 3min
Sugar Daddies and Budget Baddies
Abdul and Katelyn discuss the latest in public health including: Congress’ vote to reinstate $400 million in funding for global AIDS treatment Trump’s budget proposal to cut 40% of the NIH bud...
24 Jul 20251h 5min
Stall Tactics and Scare Tactics
Abdul and Katelyn discuss the latest in public health news, including: Why the cancellation of a key federal health meeting could spell trouble for the future of preventative care in America The ...
17 Jul 20251h 16min
A Big Brutal Bill
Abdul and Katelyn catch up on a harrowing week in public health, after Republicans passed Trump’s mega bill. They discuss: New work requirements for Medicaid and SNAP beneficiaries Why rural h...
10 Jul 202556min
MAHA Comes for Vaccine
Abdul and Katelyn discuss a busy week in health news including: The most troubling aspects of this week's ACIP meeting, after RFK Jr's appointees convened to set vaccine policy for next fall. A...
27 Jun 20251h 3min
A quick note about this week's episode
Abdul shares a scheduling note, as we closely track this week's ACIP meeting.
26 Jun 202535s
