Rachel Korsdreng, STAT’s chief Washington correspondent, dives into the hot-button issues surrounding RFK Jr.'s contentious confirmation hearings. She sheds light on intense exchanges about vaccines and autism, particularly with senators like Bernie Sanders. The conversation also covers a groundbreaking study on reversing cirrhosis in patients with MASH, critiques of a provocative obesity ad, and innovative funding approaches in biotech aimed at tackling ALS. A fascinating mix of politics and healthcare advancements!