Kate Batchelder-Odell

Alicia Finley, a public-health columnist at The Wall Street Journal, and Kate Batchelder-Odell from the editorial board dive into the controversy surrounding Tylenol use during pregnancy and its alleged link to autism. They analyze claims made by Donald Trump and RFK Jr., questioning the validity of the research supporting those assertions. The discussion also includes the implications of alarmist messaging on public trust and maternal health, as well as scrutiny of FDA decisions regarding melanoma treatments.

Kate Batchelder-Odell, an editorial board member at The Wall Street Journal focused on policy and strategy, and Alicia Finley, a health-care policy columnist, discuss the brewing government shutdown. They analyze the political implications of Senate negotiations and Schumer's challenge to Republicans about extending pandemic-era Obamacare subsidies. The conversation dives into the potential market distortions created by expanded subsidies, the impact on employer coverage, and the broader implications for health-care policies amidst a shutdown.

In this discussion, guests Kate Batchelder-Odell and Jillian Melcher, both editorial board members at The Wall Street Journal, delve into recent Russian drone incursions into Polish airspace. They explore whether these actions are a calculated provocation from Putin and what it means for NATO's response. The conversation highlights the challenges of deterrence and the complexities of military support for Ukraine. They also touch on potential sanctions against Russian energy, underscoring the urgency for unified responses from the West.