Ep. 74 | California's Break from ...

Ep. 74 | California's Break from Federal Health Policy

The California Conversation by Tess Abraham
E74
Feb 5, 2026
33:23

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California is breaking from federal health policy – from reengaging with the WHO to passing AB 144, we are truly acting like our own country. What does this power shift mean for medical freedom, informed consent, and who gets to decide health guidance in our state?

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For sources cited in compiling today’s episode, check out my corresponding article here: https://www.thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/californias-break-from-federal-health-policy

Timestamps:

00:00 – 08:51 Controversy Over the WHO

08:52 – 12:51 Further California Isolationism

12:52 – 16:53 Policy Shift – AB 144

16:54 – 28:46 States’ Rights vs. the Constitution?

28:47 – 33:23 Call to Action!

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medical freedom
vaccines
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state vs federal
informed consent
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2026 laws

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