Trump's picks--crackpots or Bernie bedfellows? Do Not Resuscitate #371 Dec 6 2024

Is Trump about to destroy public health? Or are his nominees crusaders against corporate corruption and greed? On “Do Not Resuscitate” color us skeptical but open-minded. We spend trillions of dollars making intermediaries rich, and those guys play golf with Trump. OTOH, his base is up in arms. Sounds like showtime! I started the week with a nasty bout of Covid, so this week’s podcast is hoarsely voiced, but I couldn’t resist. 

As always, here are the links to each article mentioned: 

Stephanie Armour, “Make America Health Again: An unconventional movement that may have found its moment,” KFF Health News, Nov 26, 2024 https://bit.ly/4f44Vtn

Vishal Khetpal, “RFK Jr. and MAHA should champion a Marshall Plan for obesity,” STAT, Nov 25, 2024 https://bit.ly/3D3nbpu

Eric Boodman & Isabella Cueto, “In the MAHA-verse, ex-Bernie die-hards and conservative moms find a political home,” STAT, Nov 26, 2024 https://bit.ly/4fYwVjr

Yves Smith, “RFK, Jr plans attack on AMA’s big meal ticket, licensing fees for medical billing codes,” Naked Capitalism, Nov 21, 2024 https://bit.ly/3DchTYA

Heather Landi, “How Republican ‘red wave’ in Washington could shake up healthcare, pharma policy,” Fierce Healthcare, Dec 3, 2024 https://bit.ly/3OFkGMu

Lee Fang, “Inside the junk food lobby’s plans to derail RFK’s agenda,” Real Clear Investigations, Nov 20, 2024 https://bit.ly/4is7hVV

Heather Lanthorn, Kenneth H. Rabin & Scott C. Ratzan, “What ‘Make America Great Again’ gets right about communication,” MedPage Today, Nov 26, 2024 https://bit.ly/4g5s5kw

Rebecca Falconer, “Kraft Heinz pulls Lunchables from school meals program,” Axios, Nov 13, 2024 https://bit.ly/3CZoWnz

Emily Anthes & Emily Baumgaertner, “Trump’s choices for health agencies suggest a shake-up is coming,” New York Times, Nov 23, 2024 https://bit.ly/3BiAaDe

Joanne Haner, “Biden COVID response coordinator: Trump picks for FDA, NIH ‘pretty reasonable,’” The Hill, Nov 25, 2024 https://bit.ly/3BdtG8A

Lauren Gardner & David Lim, “Trump to nominate Marty Makary to lead FDA,” Politico, Nov 22, 2024 https://bit.ly/3ZnSPpd

Kristina Fiore, “Trump’s FDA pick is MedPage Today’s former top editor,” MedPage Today, Nov 22, 2024 https://bit.ly/4ijlrs9

Rachel Cohrs Zhang, “Seven criticisms of FDA Covid policies offer hints about Makary’s priorities,” STAT, Nov 24, 2024 https://bit.ly/3ZmxVqf

Megan Messerly, “Trump picks former Florida Rep. Weldon to lead CDC,” Politico, Nov 22, 2024 https://bit.ly/3DcjSfu

Kierra Frazier and Daniel Payne, “Trump chooses Fox News contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat for surgeon general,” Politico, Nov 22, 2024 https://bit.ly/3B66sBl

Andrea Park, “A possible ban on DTC pharma ads poses ‘biggest threat’ of RFK Jr.’s HHS appointment,” Fierce Healthcare, Nov 25, 2024 https://bit.ly/49mGmGE

Daniel Gilbert, “Vivek Ramaswamy’s push for FDA changes could boost his wealth,” Washington Post, Nov 25, 2024 https://bit.ly/4g1DUb4

 

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