In this episode, U.S. Army Iraq Combat Medic Veteran Col. Dr. Damon Arnold is joined by Julie Rovner, KFF Health News' Chief Washington Correspondent, to discuss her insightful article, Trump’s Picks for Top Health Jobs: Not Just Team of Rivals but Team of Opponents. Julie sheds light on the controversial nominations for key health agencies, exploring how these appointments could impact public health policy, the role of scientific expertise, and the future of government agencies like the FDA, NIH, and CDC. Together, they analyze the broader implications of health leadership in the current political climate and the critical need for expertise amidst rising misinformation.