David Ovalle

David Ovalle, a health reporter from The Washington Post, dives into the heated Senate Finance Committee hearing featuring Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Ovalle discusses Kennedy's contentious defense of vaccine policies and his controversial overhaul at the CDC. The conversation highlights the divide in school vaccine mandates across red and blue states, revealing a fractured public health landscape. They also touch on the growing confusion and misinformation surrounding vaccines and the implications for public trust and health policies.

David Ovalle, a Washington Post reporter focusing on opioids and addiction, discusses a recent CDC report showing a decline in overdose deaths after years of increase. He examines the 30% drop in North Carolina and factors contributing to this change, like improved harm reduction strategies. Ovalle also highlights regional differences in trends, particularly the East Coast versus the West Coast, and addresses the long-standing addiction crisis and ongoing disparities among different demographics. It's a hopeful yet complex look at a pressing issue.