Lost Debate
RFK Jr.’s Health Agenda Unpacked
Jan 7, 2025
Katherine Eban, a Vanity Fair writer known for her health and science expertise, discusses the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. She and host Ravi explore its controversial priorities, from promoting raw milk to vaccine skepticism. The conversation highlights the coalition's diverse membership and growing distrust of health institutions. They also delve into RFK Jr.'s potential role as Health Secretary and how his past views could reshape public health narratives, emphasizing the urgency of clear communication in combating misinformation.
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- Meta's shift away from traditional fact-checking toward community-based moderation raises concerns about misinformation and political influence online.
- The Make America Healthy Again movement, with its diverse coalition and controversial agendas, could significantly impact public health policy under the Trump administration.
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Life Updates and New Projects
The host shares recent personal developments, including an extended stay in Costa Rica working on various projects. One key project is a book about a yearly focus on different skills and passions, highlighting accomplishments such as learning to surf and writing a novel. Additionally, a fiction novel is set for release in March, and the host has begun sharing book reviews on Goodreads to engage with readers and promote the upcoming novel. This proactive approach aims to attract readers and build a following ahead of the book launch.
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