RFK Jr.: GOP Asset or Albatross?
On this week’s episode, Dr. Rob talks with Politico’s Senior Health Care Reporter, Alice Miranda Ollstein, about how RFK Jr. is reshaping the political landscape ahead of the 2026 midterms and why his views on vaccines and health policy are becoming a defining issue for both parties.
They also break down the growing fight over mifepristone, the shaky research driving federal reviews, and the broader consequences for reproductive health and medical care nationwide, with Ollstein sharing insights from her reporting and upcoming book.
Background reading:
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