Political Gabfest CDC DOA
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Sep 4, 2025 
Join public health expert Josh Sharfstein—former health commissioner of Baltimore and FDA deputy commissioner—as he dives into the chaos at the CDC. They discuss how RFK Jr.'s actions may undermine public health initiatives and lead to the return of preventable diseases. The hosts analyze the implications of recent legal troubles for Trump and explore the dynamics of Congress as they face potential budget battles. With insights into public trust in health systems and the political landscape, this conversation is both timely and crucial.
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Emergency Powers As A New Presidential Tool
- The Trump administration is trying to convert emergency powers into broad, permanent presidential authority.
- District courts are scrutinizing statutes and questioning whether declared emergencies are genuine or pretextual.
Major Questions Doctrine Limits Big Executive Moves
- The major questions doctrine forces courts to demand clear congressional authorization for big policy moves.
- Courts will weigh statutory text and history to decide if sweeping actions like tariffs exceed delegated authority.
Partisan Lens Shapes Executive Power Narratives
- Conservative views of executive power shift depending on who occupies it, casting actions as 'bureaucratic overreach' under Democrats and 'unitary executive' under Trump.
- That inconsistency shapes how the Court and public perceive major statutory questions.
