In this episode of The Interesting MD Podcast, Dr. Rob Beck talks with Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, infectious disease physician and former CDC leader, about his decision to resign amid growing concerns over the agency’s politicization and loss of scientific independence.

Dr. Daskalakis describes troubling internal changes at the CDC, from abrupt vaccine policy shifts to the removal of expert committees and replacement by conspiracy voices—and how these moves are crippling public health infrastructure. Together, he and Rob unpack how political interference, mass layoffs, and disinformation are threatening public trust and physician safety alike.

A revealing and urgent conversation about science, policy, and the future of public health in America.

Podcast Link: The Interesting MD Podcast 

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