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Dr. Susan Menares
Microbiologist and immunologist who served briefly as CDC Director and testified to the Senate about being fired after refusing political demands to pre-approve vaccine recommendations and dismiss career scientists.
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Oct 29, 2025
• 56min
CD325: Politics Trump Science at the CDC
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In this eye-opening discussion, Dr. Susan Menares, a former CDC Director and immunologist, details political pressure at the CDC regarding vaccine approvals. She reveals alarming demands from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to pre-approve changes without evidence and plans to fire non-compliant scientists. Deborah Oury, former CDC chief medical officer, shares her resignation story and concerns over censorship and weakened health protocols. Together, they warn of the long-term public health risks of eroding vaccine trust and reducing surveillance.
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