When Politics Replaces Science, Public Health Pays the Price

Second Opinion

When Politics Replaces Science, Public Health Pays the Price

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Published on Jan 11, 2026, 12:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:03:59

Episode Description

The flu is surging, vaccine recommendations just got gutted, and somehow we're being told to trust butter over science—here's why you should be worried.

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