Debra Houry
Former chief medical officer at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention who resigned in protest over the Health Secretary's leadership; speaks about CDC operations, vaccine policy and public health concerns.
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Sep 26, 2025 • 31min
Is America's health secretary RFK Jr a danger to public health?
Dr. Debra Houry, former chief medical officer at the CDC, shares her insights on the alarming public health implications of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s leadership. She reveals how political interference has affected vaccine policy, leading to her resignation. The podcast dives into RFK Jr.'s radical claims regarding Tylenol and autism, which have faced fierce backlash from the medical community. Houry also discusses the CDC's pandemic response mistakes and the rising tide of misinformation, leaving listeners questioning the agency's trustworthiness.
Sep 4, 2025 • 1h 59min
A Conversation With The Three CDC Leaders Who Resigned In Protest & MAHA Supporters
Demetre Daskalakis, former CDC director, Debra Houry, the agency's ex-Chief Science Officer, and Dan Jernigan, a former infectious disease expert, discuss their resignations in protest against political pressures and management changes at the CDC. They dive into the philosophical debates surrounding health freedom, the impact of budget cuts on public health, and the complexities of restoring trust in health agencies post-COVID. The conversation also critiques the role of Big Pharma and highlights the urgent need for transparency in vaccine policies and decision-making.
