USAID Died Slowly, Alongside America’s Role in Global Health
We talk about the unraveling of USAID’s work, the human impact on the ground and what America’s retreat means for the future of global health and humanitarian aid.
September 22, 2025
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USAID Died Slowly, Alongside America’s Role in Global Health
Summary
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has long been one of the world’s largest providers of contraceptives and disaster relief. But recent funding cuts and orders from the Trump administration have dismantled programs, stranded millions of dollars’ worth of contraceptives, and left partner nations scrambling. We look at the unraveling of USAID’s work, the human impact on the ground and what America’s retreat means for the future of global health and humanitarian aid.
Guests:
Elissa Miolene, global development reporter, Devex, an independent news organization covering international development
Hana Kiros, assistant editor, The Atlantic - Her recent article is “Inside the USAID Fire Sale.”
Carson Christiano, executive director, Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA)
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