

Joshua Sharfstein
Public health professor at Johns Hopkins, former health commissioner of Baltimore, former health secretary of Maryland, and former principal deputy commissioner of the FDA.
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Sep 4, 2025 • 1h 1min
CDC DOA
 Join public health expert Josh Sharfstein—former health commissioner of Baltimore and FDA deputy commissioner—as he dives into the chaos at the CDC. They discuss how RFK Jr.'s actions may undermine public health initiatives and lead to the return of preventable diseases. The hosts analyze the implications of recent legal troubles for Trump and explore the dynamics of Congress as they face potential budget battles. With insights into public trust in health systems and the political landscape, this conversation is both timely and crucial. 

Sep 4, 2025 • 1h 1min
Political Gabfest | CDC DOA
 This week, public health expert Josh Sharfstein shares insights from his experience as a former health commissioner and FDA official. He discusses the troubling implications of recent CDC changes, including risks to public health and vaccine accessibility. The conversation also covers the political ramifications of the Trump administration's legal challenges as they near the Supreme Court and the complicated landscape of a potential government shutdown. The team weighs in on how these issues could reshape public trust and health initiatives moving forward. 


