The MeidasTouch Podcast Meidas Health, Episode 9: An Inside Look into RFK’s HHS (with Katherine Eban and Dina Doll)
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Jun 22, 2025 
Katherine Eban, an investigative reporter for Vanity Fair, joins legal expert Dina Doll for a compelling discussion on health policy under RFK Jr.’s HHS. Eban uncovers insights about Calley Means and his significant influence alongside concerns about credibility and misinformation in public health. Doll highlights the real-world impacts of budget cuts to agencies like the NIH, stressing the long-term effects on American families. Together, they reveal the urgent need for reform, accountability, and public awareness in a fractured healthcare landscape.
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The Rise of Kaylee Means
- Kaylee Means rose rapidly to power by leveraging misinformation and manufactured credentials in health policy.
- Investigations revealed his claims about lobbying and insider knowledge were largely fabricated.
Maha's Contradictory Policies
- The Maha Commission promotes health reforms already well known but lacks substance behind its marketing.
- Administration policies contradict Maha's rhetoric by cutting critical health and environmental budgets.
Tell Personal Stories
- Use individual, relatable stories to communicate complex healthcare issues effectively.
- Focus on specific impacts that affect people personally to break through information overload.
