Pod Save America Trump's Very Convincing Body Double
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Sep 5, 2025 
Leah Litman, a law professor at the University of Michigan and co-host of Strict Scrutiny, joins the discussion on political intrigue surrounding Trump's rumors of ill health. They delve into the troubling implications of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial public health stance and the bipartisan concerns it raises. The conversation shifts to the erosion of democratic norms during Trump's presidency and the urgent need for political action. Litman also highlights the judicial challenges facing the Trump administration and the shifting landscape of legal accountability.
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HHS Shakeup Risks Pandemic Readiness
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s leadership at HHS has rapidly dismantled key public health capacities.
- Jon Favreau warns those cuts jeopardize preparedness for future pandemics and biothreats.
RFK Jr.'s Evasive Senate Hearing Performance
- Daniel Pfeiffer recounts RFK Jr.'s evasive answers about COVID deaths and vaccine efficacy in Senate hearings.
- Pfeiffer compares arguing with him to arguing with Jell-O because he shifts between anecdotes and denial of data.
Ideology Replacing Scientific Judgment
- The hosts trace a pattern of administration officials replacing scientific judgment with ideological loyalty.
- They argue this approach systematically undermines agencies like the CDC, NIH, and FDA.