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Jay Bhattacharya Testifies While the NIH Crumbles

Jun 14, 2025
Join Jay Bhattacharya, a controversial figure at the NIH, as he navigates through the chaos surrounding America’s health infrastructure. The podcast dives into the NIH staff rebellion fueled by budget cuts and questions on accountability. They also tackle the troubling intersections of misinformation and vaccine advocacy, emphasizing the urgent need for transparency and reform. Bhattacharya faces scrutiny for his lack of awareness during Senate hearings, while the hosts confront the real implications of the dismantling public health policies amidst a wave of skepticism.
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INSIGHT

NIH Staff Revolt Exposes Dysfunction

  • The NIH staff revolt reveals deep dysfunction within the agency.
  • Jay Bhattacharya appears unaware or indifferent to these internal crises.
INSIGHT

Bhattacharya Clueless On NIH Crisis

  • Jay Bhattacharya's Senate testimony revealed he is disconnected from critical budget and research cuts.
  • His responses suggest weak leadership amid NIH's crumbling state.
ANECDOTE

Senator Drills NIH Director On Cuts

  • Senator Murray grilled Bhattacharya on terminated NIH trials and funding cuts.
  • Bhattacharya struggled to answer basic questions about the impact of the proposed $18 billion budget cut.
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