QAA Podcast

MAHA Mia! feat. Derek Beres (E326)

May 31, 2025
Join journalist Derek Beres, co-host of the Conspirituality podcast, as he unpacks the complex and often troubling intersections of wellness and conspiracy theories. He critiques RFK Jr.’s ‘Make America Healthy Again’ agenda, calling it a mask for exclusionary health policies. Beres sheds light on the backlash against Kennedy's MMR vaccine endorsement and the dangerous narratives about autism. The conversation also touches on the absurdity of social media health trends and the political biases affecting children's health reporting.
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INSIGHT

Maha Agenda Masks Soft Eugenics

  • RFK Jr.'s Maha agenda exploits concerns about poor healthcare but offers mostly wellness industry solutions.
  • It flattens complex health issues into single causes, echoing 'soft eugenics' ideas about health responsibility.
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Soft Eugenics in Health Policy

  • RFK Jr.'s health vision reflects a 'soft eugenics' mindset blaming individuals for health issues.
  • This approach ignores broader causes and seeks to "correct" perceived genetic problems, dangerous in public health.
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Misplaced Blame in Obesity Debate

  • RFK Jr. partly blames issues like obesity on SNAP recipients buying soda, ignoring systemic food access problems.
  • His policies risk further hurting low-income and minority populations under the guise of health improvements.
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