The political takeover of America’s public health
September 4, 2025
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Episode 1657 · September 4, 2025
The political takeover of America’s public health
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<p>Insiders at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say the agency is in chaos.</p> <p>Last week, the White House fired CDC Director Susan Monarez after less than a month in the role.</p> <p>Insiders say the agency is no longer able to provide reliable health guidance to Americans as it faces resignations, funding cuts, and a replacement of vaccine advisers with skeptics who have expressed anti-vaccine views.</p> <p>Today, staff writer at The Atlantic on what Monarez’s firing signals about the Trump administration’s health agenda – and what it means for vaccine policy and trust in public health.</p> <p><br />If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.</p> <p><br />Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram</p> <p>Guest: Staff writer at The Atlantic, Tom Bartlett.</p> <p>Photo: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call/Sipa USA</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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