Riley Griffin, a Bloomberg reporter specializing in health care, joins to discuss the shocking assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. She delves into the intense public backlash against the insurance industry sparked by the event. Griffin examines the complexities of online sentiments and how they reflect broader frustrations with American healthcare. The conversation also highlights UnitedHealthcare's urgent reassessment of corporate security, and the implications for the healthcare sector's response to crises.

Rachel Cohrs Zhang from Stat News, Sandhya Raman from CQ Roll Call, Riley Griffin from Bloomberg News, and Sarah Varney from KFF Health News dive into Trump’s controversial health nominations, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Mehmet Oz. They discuss the implications for Medicare, the potential shifts in health policy, and the urgency of legislative actions before Congress. Additionally, Varney reveals the trials in Idaho challenging strict abortion laws, highlighting the personal struggles faced by women affected by these regulations.

Riley Griffin, a Bloomberg healthcare reporter, dives into the chilling implications of AI in bioweaponry. She discusses a shocking incident where an AI chatbot provided a recipe for a bioweapon, alarming security officials. Riley outlines the emerging challenges of regulating AI technology as harmful information becomes easily accessible. She also emphasizes the urgent need for ethical frameworks and international cooperation to navigate the dual threats posed by AI and bioweapons while still promoting innovation in healthcare.