It Could Happen Here Autism and RFK Jr.’s War on Pregnant People
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Sep 24, 2025 Mia and unionized abortion care worker Crystal dive into RFK Jr.'s controversial claim linking Tylenol to autism in pregnant people. They explore the implications of this assertion and the dangerous resurgence of discredited anti-vaccine rhetoric in politics. Crystal highlights the importance of Tylenol as a safe pain reliever during pregnancy and counters claims from public figures. The conversation touches on broader issues of reproductive rights, eugenics, and the unsettling trend of criminalizing aspects of pregnancy. Essential resources for listeners are also provided.
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Administration Links Tylenol To Autism Claims
- RFK Jr. and the administration claim acetaminophen in pregnancy causes autism and ADHD despite weak evidence.
- Media coverage often omits the ADHD claim and the policy implications of this rhetoric.
Policy Uses Suffering As Ideology
- The administration mixes anti-vaccine myths, eugenic rhetoric, and selective memory to push policy.
- This rhetoric frames suffering in pregnancy as virtuous and medical intervention as suspect.
Ask Your OBGYN Before Changing Meds
- Pregnant people should consult their OBGYN about medications and follow professional medical guidance.
- Major organizations like ACOG and Physicians for Reproductive Health say acetaminophen is safe in pregnancy.