Best Howd That Happen Podcasts (2025)

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Obamacare Premiums Are About to Soar. How’d We Get Here? 22:39

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Federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act health plans are scheduled to shrink next year. Many shoppers are expected to be priced out of the market, leaving those who stay with higher premiums. It’s a dynamic that threatens to repeat, leaving markets with fewer and more expensive options as insurers exit, too. How did we get here? Guest(s): Jonatha…

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This Federal Experiment Is Pouring Money into Mental Hospitals. Will It Work? 27:56

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As states struggle to meet the needs of people with serious mental illness, some are signing on to a federal pilot project that’s funneling new funding into institutional care. Guests: Alex Barnard, Assistant Professor of Sociology, New York University Danny Pasquini, patient Teresa Pasquini, Advocate Tyler Sadwith, Medicaid Director, California De…

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Getting Health Care to Undocumented Immigrants in Trump's America 24:17

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Worrying about deportation can literally make people sick. Health care providers are scrambling to cut through their undocumented patients’ panic about President Trump’s new immigration policies. Guests: Maria Steph Willding, CEO, CommunityHealth Emily Hendel, Director of Clinical Services, CommunityHealth Samantha Artiga, Vice President and Direct…

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Trump Forced Hospitals and Insurers to Reveal Their Prices. What Happened? 16:30

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A mandate to make health care prices public was one of President Trump’s signature health policies in his first term. But forcing hospitals to publish prices hasn’t yet helped patients shop around for medical care. Guest: Melanie Evans, Producer, Tradeoffs Learn more and read a full transcript on our website. Support this type of journalism today, …

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How One Company Gamified Health Insurance 22:09

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One organization turns to a game to get employees to debate and decide together what health care they most value. Guests: Paul Fronstin, Ph.D., Director, Health Benefits Research, Employee Benefits Research Institute Jeanette Janota, Senior Research Associate, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Tavril Saint Jean, Senior Research Associate…

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The Medicaid Policy Red and Blue States Agree On 29:37

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More than half of states — from deep blue California to solidly red Louisiana — want to bring Medicaid behind bars in hopes of saving the lives of people as they leave jail and prison. Guests: Lee Reed Shira Shavit, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, University of California San Francisco; Executive Director, Transitions Clinic Network…

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One Scientist's Mission to Change How We Prevent Overdoses 26:07

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A leading addiction expert explains how he’s driven by the memory of a friend who died, and why he believes giving data on the drug supply to people on the street is more important than using it to inform national drug policy. Guest: Nabarun Dasgupta, Epidemiologist, University of North Carolina Street Drug Analysis Lab and Opioid Data Lab Learn mo…

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A Rural Hospital in Kentucky Prepares for Medicaid Losses 20:19

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Harrison Memorial Hospital in Cynthiana, Kentucky is already taking a hard look at its budget in light of Republican cuts to Medicaid. Here’s what that looks like. Guest: David Asher, Chief Strategy Officer at Harrison Memorial Hospital in Cynthiana, KY Learn more and read a full transcript on our website. Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free …

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What It’s Like to Be Transgender in Trump’s America 23:30

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How the federal government has restricted health care access for transgender Americans, and how those shifts in policy and rhetoric are changing life for one Alabama family. Guests: Orion Rummler, LGBTQ+ Reporter, The 19th Harleigh Walker Jeff Walker Learn more and read a full transcript on our website and see highlights from our conversation with …

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As the Big Beautiful Bill Becomes Law, States Face a ‘Daunting’ Rollout 22:54

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North Carolina’s former health secretary explains the heavy lift and hard choices ahead of states as they rush to put Republicans' new health reforms in place. Guest: Kody Kinsley, Senior Policy Advisor, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing; former North Carolina secretary of health and human services Learn more and read a full transcript on our website…

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How Two Supreme Court Rulings Affect the ACA, Planned Parenthood and the Future of Preventive Care 19:07

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Health law expert Katie Keith helps us break down what a pair of big court decisions mean for RFK Jr.’s power and for people's access to abortion, cancer screening and many other kinds of care. Guest: Katie Keith, Director, Health Policy and the Law Initiative at the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law Learn more and read a full tr…

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Unpacking the Health Impacts of Republicans' 'Big Beautiful Bill' 45:19

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On June 18, Tradeoffs moderated an online event with economists and doctors examining why this legislation could cost so many people their health coverage — or even their lives. Guests: Eric Roberts, Associate Professor, Department of General Internal Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine Aditi Vasan, Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, …

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Trump’s Policies Could Undermine the Fight to End America’s HIV Epidemic 27:01

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The White House is asking Congress to sharply roll back federal spending on HIV prevention, a reversal from President Trump’s first term, when he championed investment to end the epidemic in America within a decade. Guests: Hana Fields, outreach manager, Health Outreach Prevention Education Dr. Patrick Sullivan, professor of epidemiology, Emory Uni…

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RFK Jr. Just Replaced the Experts Guiding U.S. Vaccines. Now What? 28:00

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The Health and Human Services chief’s latest action on vaccinations is unprecedented, and quickly drew condemnation from medical groups who said his dismissal of the vaccine advisory committee put public health at risk. Here’s why the members of that committee are so important. Guest: Ron Balajadia, Hawaii Department of Health immunization branch c…

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How Treating Teens’ Trauma Is Stopping Violence in Chicago 26:09

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A Chicago violence prevention program is pairing cognitive behavioral therapy with intensive mentoring and wraparound support to help high-risk teens avoid incarceration. Guests: Nour Abdul-Razzak, Research Associate, University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy; Research Director, University of Chicago Inclusive Economy Lab Charles Branas,…

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Helping Some of America’s Costliest Patients Could Get A Lot Harder 29:36

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Some patients’ lives are so complicated by trauma, poverty and other social problems that routine conditions like diabetes and asthma regularly turn into $10,000 hospital visits. America’s health care leaders have spent years trying to help this small but costly group of patients. What have they learned? Guests: Jeff Brenner, MD, CEO, The Jewish Bo…

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What Cuts to Medicaid and Obamacare Could Mean for Hospitals, Insurers and You 25:53

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As Republicans consider major changes to Medicaid and Obamacare, we asked a leading economist about the shockwaves these sharp policy shifts could send throughout the entire health care system. Guests: Jonathan Gruber, Ford Professor of Economics, MIT Learn more and read a full transcript on our website. Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free we…

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What Happens When Cops Refuse to Respond to Mental Health Calls? 21:23

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Why are a handful of sheriff’s departments in California refusing to respond to some 911 calls that involve a person with mental illness? Guest: Lee Romney, Journalist and co-host of November In My Soul Learn more and read a full transcript on our website. Check out Lee's full coverage for CalMatters. Be sure to listen to Tradeoffs special series T…

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Presenting: First Opinion: The Invisibility of Good Public Health Work 33:08

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Guests: Torie Bosch, Editor, First Opinion, STAT News Michelle Taylor, Shelby County Division Director for Health Services, Shelby County, Tennessee Raynard Washington, director of Mecklenburg County Public Health, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Learn more here. Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest he…

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Fighting Measles and Anti-Vax Views in West Texas 20:12

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Katherine Wells, the public health director in Lubbock, Texas, describes her fight to stop a multi-state measles outbreak despite a chaotic reorganization of federal health agencies. Guest: Katherine Wells, Director, Lubbock Public Health Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and new…

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What Republican Health Cuts Could Mean for People with Disabilities 25:18

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We talk with Harvard researcher Ari Ne’eman about why the sharp policy shifts underway in Washington pose a unique threat to people with disabilities. Guest: Ari Ne’eman, Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Management, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Learn more and read a full transcript on our website. Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up f…

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Medicaid Work Requirements Are Back. What You Need To Know 29:01

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Work requirements led to thousands in Arkansas losing their Medicaid during the first Trump administration. Policymakers say they’ve learned lessons to avoid mistakes this time. Guests: Trevor Hawkins, former Staff Attorney at Legal Aid of Arkansas Angela Rachidi, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute Ray Hanley, former CEO of the Arkansas F…

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Obamacare Heads to the Supreme Court … Again 16:58

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The latest threat to the Affordable Care Act could strike down a popular provision that gives 180 million Americans access to free preventive care for conditions including HIV and cancer. Guest: Nicholas Bagley, JD, Professor of Law, University of Michigan Learn more and read a full transcript on our website. Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our fr…

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How RFK Jr. is Upending Public Health 19:36

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Two months on the job, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has plowed forward with mass firings, funding cuts and new policies. The most immediate effect is across state and local health agencies, where officials say they see new cracks in safeguards against diseases. Guests: Dr. Phil Huang, director, Dallas County Health and …

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Making Sense of Sweeping Changes at HHS 19:59

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Veteran health care reporter Julie Rovner breaks down the massive cuts and reorganization at HHS and answers listeners’ questions about what to expect next. Guest: Julie Rovner, Chief Washington Correspondent, KFF Health News Learn more and read a full transcript on our website. Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring …

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This Budget Cut Would Save Medicare Patients Money. But Can Rural Hospitals Afford It? 28:40

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Medicare often pays clinics owned by hospitals double the amount it pays independent clinics for the exact same medical care. Ending that practice could save the federal government up to $150 billion over 10 years, but critics say it could push rural hospitals over the brink. Guests: Tim Rye, chief strategic development officer, Peterson Health Car…

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Garcelle Beauvais: “It Was Mean Girl Sh—” 21:39

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Erika Jayne reveals if she's still in contact with Tom Girardi, and Garcelle Beauvais questions Kyle Richards' friendship with Sutton Stracke. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Shep Rose Has Strong Opinions on Craig Conover and Paige DeSorbo's Relationship 19:15

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The cast reacts to Craig and Paige's breakup and reveal what happened after the finale party ended. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Medicare and Medicaid Under Dr. Oz: What to Expect 30:03

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A closer look at the surgeon-turned-TV-star President Trump wants in charge of Medicare, Medicaid and Obamacare. Guests: Tara Bannow, Reporter, STAT News Tom Scully, CMS Administrator (2001-2004) Learn more and read a full transcript on our website. Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy resea…

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Venita Aspen Reflects on Her Crush on Jarrett Thomas: "Setup to Fail" 16:33

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Plus, Austen Kroll reveals where he stands with Craig Conover today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Cost of Cutting NIH Research: Voices from the Frontlines 21:16

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A candid conversation between a professor and a Ph.D. candidate about potential NIH funding cuts and their impact on the future of medical research. Guests: Yvonne Commodore-Mensah, Associate Professor, Associate Dean of Research, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Laura Mata López, PhD Candidate, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Learn more and read a …

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Erika Jayne Thinks Sutton and Garcelle Look “Too Delighted” by Mykonos Photos 20:01

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Bozoma Saint John explains why Kyle Richards should be more honest about her feelings, even if they aren't fair. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Craig Conover Opens Up About His Battle With Addiction 17:33

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The Southern Charm cast reacts to Sienna and Shep's breakup, while Craig opens up about his addiction battle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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One Doctor’s Quest to Improve Health Care for People with Disabilities 32:15

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As adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities strive to live more freely and fully than ever before, many of America’s doctors, hospitals and insurers are getting in the way. We get an inside look at one doctor’s quest to improve health care for people with conditions like Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy and autism. Guests: Alison Barkof…

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Kathy Hilton Thinks Kyle Showed Her “Cards” by Changing Her Bio 23:31

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Meanwhile, Dorit Kemsley tells Bozoma Saint John that Kathy isn't as "oblivious" as she appears. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Venita Aspen Reveals What Happened With Jarrett Thomas Behind Closed Doors 14:15

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The Southern Charm-ers reflect on the dinner fight and how it escalated to "everyone going in" on JT. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Lots of Hospitals Are Using AI. Few Are Testing For Bias 24:38

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New research sheds light on how many hospitals are using artificial intelligence, what they’re using AI for, and what it means for patients and policymakers. Guest: Paige Nong, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learn more and read a full transcript on our website. Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free wee…

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Kyle Richards: “How’d You Get Your Money, Sutton?” 22:52

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The ladies discuss Mau's Mykonos photos and what went wrong in Sutton and Dorit's friendship. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Shep Rose Admits He "Wanted Answers" From Sienna Evans 17:47

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The Southern Charm cast reflect on Shep fighting for Sienna’s relationship. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Kyle Richards on Dorit and PK: “I Think That They Really Are Done” 28:11

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The RHOBH ladies break down Dorit's "hot dog party," and Jennifer Tilly shocks Garcelle Beauvais with her confession about motherhood. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Shep Rose Wanted to Have His Final Conversation with Sienna Evans on Camera 16:24

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The Southern Charm cast reveal how they felt about Shep Rose’s relationship with Bahamas-based Sienna Evans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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As Trump Targets USAID, What’s at Stake for U.S. and Global Health? 17:44

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The Trump administration’s swift and sweeping efforts to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development is creating chaos across global public health efforts. One doctor working to halt an Ebola outbreak in Uganda reflects on consequences, now and long-term, of America’s abrupt change in policy. Guest: Dr. James Lawler, Director of Interna…

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Kyle Richards Compares Sutton Stracke to a Former Real Housewife 23:01

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Kyle says she has a better understanding of Sutton, Sutton admits she still has questions surrounding her father's death. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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RFK Jr. Wants to Change What Americans Eat. He's Not The First 26:04

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The fight to improve Americans’ nutrition could get new momentum from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., but he will face practical and political limits to changing U.S. food supply if he’s confirmed to lead the Health and Human Services Department. Guests: Laura Schmidt, professor at the University of California at San Francisco Philip R. Lee Institute for He…

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Bozoma Saint John: “First Time They Threaten, Believe Them” 21:44

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Does Dorit Kemsley stand by her comment about PK as a father? Kyle opens up about "hard" co-parenting moments with Mau, and Dorit clarifies her comments about PK. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Powerful Vaccine Committee RFK Jr. Could Soon Control 19:47

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If the Senate confirms Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — a vaccine skeptic — to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, he would control a powerful group of federal vaccine advisors. Guests: Ron Balajadia, Hawaii Department of Health immunization branch chief Dorit Reiss, University of California, San Francisco, professor of public health law Dr. S…

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Dorit Kemsley Reveals the “Most Cutting” Thing Sutton Stracke Has Ever Done 22:56

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Kyle Richards responds to claims she isn't sharing enough this season and gives an update on where things stand with Dorit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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RFK Jr. Is Headed to Capitol Hill. A Former HHS Secretary Lays Out the Stakes 23:07

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Former HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius shares what the country’s top health official can and can’t do, and what she wants senators to consider ahead of RFK’s confirmation hearings. Read our new story about an obscure but extremely influential vaccine committee that Kennedy, if confirmed. would control. Guest: Kathleen Sebelius, Former U.S. Secretar…

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Why Many Republicans Think Shrinking Medicaid Will Make it Better 25:01

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Many Republicans have singled out Medicaid as a policy that could see big changes under the new administration and Congress. We take a closer look at why many conservatives think less Medicaid will mean better Medicaid. Guests: Josh Archambault, Senior Fellow, Cicero Institute Brian Blase, President, Paragon Health Institute Michael Cannon, Directo…