Morning Wire Truth & Toxins: Dr. Soon-Shiong’s Vision for the LA Times and America’s Health | 12.21.24
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Dec 21, 2024 
Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, a medical entrepreneur and owner of the Los Angeles Times, shares his vision for a healthier America. He discusses his bold editorial reforms aimed at restoring credibility in media. Soon-Shiong highlights the alarming rise of cancer among younger Americans, linking it to toxic chemicals. He believes leaders like RFK Jr. can drive essential changes in healthcare. The conversation emphasizes the urgent need for preventative care and food safety reforms to combat these pressing health challenges.
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Scott Jennings at LA Times
- Dr. Soon-Shiong hired Scott Jennings despite potential reader backlash.
- Jennings' respectful, fact-based opinions align with Dr. Soon-Shiong's vision for the LA Times.
RFK Jr. and Toxic Chemicals
- Dr. Soon-Shiong supports RFK Jr.'s cabinet nomination, highlighting his concern about toxic chemicals.
- He believes RFK Jr.'s focus on this issue aligns with his own research on cancer.
Cancer in Young People
- Dr. Soon-Shiong notes a rise in colon cancer among young people, linking it to environmental toxins like PFAS.
- He expresses concern about the lack of regulation and measurement of these chemicals in food and water.