A new administration is set to begin in January, and many Americans are grappling with uncertainty about the potential implications this may have on their healthcare, gender-affirming care, and reproductive rights. On this episode, Jasmine Burton sit downs with Kellan Baker, Executive Director of the Whitman-Walker Institute, to explore the critical role of healthcare research in shaping the future of modern medicine, how medical advancements have evolved to better serve underserved communities, the importance of continually fighting for medical freedom, and what steps we, as Americans, can take to ensure that healthcare remains accessible, inclusive, and just for all.