Trump’s latest pick for Surgeon General is not a public health leader… she’s a “metabolic health evangelist” promoting moon ceremonies and anti-vax conspiracies. In today’s episode, Miles and Dr. Rob break down the absurdity and danger of putting a West Coast wellness influencer with no public health experience in charge of the nation’s health infrastructure.

Then, a rare glimmer of hope: cracks are forming in the Republican effort to gut Medicaid. Miles and Rob discuss why GOP leaders are starting to panic, how activists are making a difference, and what it means for the future of health care in America.

Background reading:

• AP: Donald Trump taps wellness influencer close to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for surgeon general

• Politico: GOP leaders reconsider Medicaid cuts

• The Hill: House conservatives call for controversial Medicaid changes in reconciliation
  

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