John Early

John Early, a Cato adjunct scholar specializing in federal spending, and Terence Kealey, a clinical biochemistry professor and science policy advocate, delve into the National Institutes of Health's misalignment with its health mission. They argue that the shift from mission-led funding to basic science has hindered health improvements and crowded out private research innovation. Key issues discussed include inefficiencies in grant prioritization, the detrimental focus on underfunded diseases, and the need for reform towards measurable health outcomes.

John Early, an adjunct scholar at the Cato Institute and expert on government racial categories, dives into the absurdity and flaws of using racial classifications. He argues that these categories are often harmful and outdated, emphasizing their ineffectiveness and potential risks, particularly for marginalized communities. Early highlights historical precedents that showcase the dangerous implications of such categorization and calls for a reevaluation of these practices in the light of constitutional principles, notably the Equal Rights provisions of the 14th Amendment.