The Nation's Health Podcast
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5 threats to vaccination in the age of RFK Jr.
What the president's order on DEI could mean for public health
di The American Public Health Association
In this episode, host Sophia Meador speaks with Paul Offit, MD, about the implications of HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s misguided stances on vaccines — and what it could mean for the future of disease prevention in the U.S.
Soon after taking office, President Trump issued an executive order ending federal diversity, equity and inclusion positions and programs. In this episode, host Sophia Meador talks with experts on the order's implications for public health, and how the field can continue to promote health equity.
APHA Executive Director George Benjamin, MD, discusses the potential impact of leadership changes in the White House and Capitol Hill on the public health system, who might be affected and how the workforce can take action to safeguard the health of the public.