It Could Happen Here How Trump is Killing Science (And You)
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Feb 5, 2025 
Arghavan Salles, a surgeon and healthcare policy expert, teams up with Kaveh Hoda, a gastroenterologist and podcast host, to unpack the alarming effects of political interference on healthcare and science. They discuss how Trump's funding disruptions threaten vaccine development and essential healthcare services, especially for marginalized communities. Topics include the chaos caused by funding freezes, the chilling effect on scientific research, and the urgent need for advocacy to empower scientists and safeguard public health.
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Widespread Impact of Funding Freezes
- Trump's funding freezes affect various crucial areas, from nuclear security to healthcare and scientific research.
- These freezes are unbelievably catastrophic, posing a threat to human survival and the quality of life.
Executive Orders and Illegality
- These freezes target federal assistance programs and are enacted through executive orders, not laws.
- A judge intervened, recognizing the illegality of these actions, as Congress holds the power of the purse, not the President.
Transphobic Agenda
- Trump's actions, driven by spite and hate, aim to erase transgender and intersex people.
- This agenda disrupts healthcare infrastructure and research by removing any mention of these groups, even at the cost of vital data.