The Bulwark Podcast Bakari Sellers: The Danger of RFK Jr.
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Sep 23, 2025 Bakari Sellers, CNN political analyst and author of "The Moment," joins the discussion on critical issues in politics and public policy. He critiques RFK Jr.'s harmful pseudoscience related to vaccines and autism, emphasizing the false blame placed on mothers. Sellers also addresses the complexities of Democratic leadership and the need for grassroots organizing, particularly in conservative states. The conversation includes insights on local versus national party strengths and the importance of focusing on structural policies over identity issues.
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Pseudoscience As A Public-Health Threat
- RFK Jr.'s promotion of pseudoscience on autism is dangerous when amplified by the president.
- Bakari Sellers warns such rhetoric threatens public health and preys on vulnerable parents.
Correlation ≠ Causation In Health Claims
- Studies show associations between acetaminophen and some disorders but no proven causation with autism.
- Tim Miller and Bakari note other factors (like older paternal age) exist but weren't discussed at the press conference.
A Personal Fertility Detour
- Bakari Sellers shares a personal fertility anecdote about his vasectomy reversal status.
- He uses humor to deflect his lack of medical expertise on the topic.
