Measles was supposed to be a disease of the past, nearly eradicated by immunizations. Thanks to archaic thinking in Florida, it's back and threatening the lives of children. Maggie cuts through the crap and gets at the real incentive to denying science - the profit to be made by selling the alternative.

Maggie's also joined by Milwaukee historian and racial justice researcher Reggie Jackson, the episode dives deep into the so-called school-to-prison pipeline, shedding light on the realities behind the statistics and the misconceptions that fuel societal narratives. The conversation also tackles the contentious topic of vaccine misinformation, with a critical look at the roles played by figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo. Through engaging dialogue, Daun and Jackson explore the underlying motivations—power, money, and influence—that drive the dissemination of false information, highlighting the profound implications on public health and social justice.

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