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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 bu…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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…Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
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 …
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
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. …Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
A quick note about this week's episode
Abdul shares a scheduling note, as we closely track this week's ACIP meeting.
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
RFK Jr Euthanizes ACIP
Abdul and Katelyn discuss a rocky week in public health including:
RFK Jr gutting ACIP to replace every member with his own appointees.
The LA protests, and how immigration raids hurt commun…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Boos, Boosters and BooBoos
Abdul and Katelyn discuss the latest in science and health including:
Senator Joni Ernst’s “we’re all going to die” townhall moment The CDC and FDA’s conflicting guidance on Covid boosters The…Published on 4 months ago
US COVID Vaccine Policy by Vibes
Abdul and Katelyn discuss the latest in public health including:
The FDA’s new rules on Covid boosters
RFK’s claim that Americans shouldn’t take his advice
Florida’s decision to remove fl…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Democrats Confront RFK Jr.
Katelyn and Abdul break down the latest news in public health and policy, including:
RFK’s appearance at the House Appropriations Committee and the Senate Health Committee
The House budget pr…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
The Problem with “Do Your Own Research”
Abdul and Katelyn break down the latest in public health, including:
RFK’s Jr’s push to test all future vaccines against placebos
Why the phrase “Do Your Own Research” often leads to mis and …
Published on 5 months ago