Americast Who's Running America… Trump's Health Secretary (RFK Jr)
We're ending the series with Robert F Kennedy Jr., the new Secretary of Health and Human Services. Kennedy has been tasked with making America healthy again - an appointment which came as a surprise to some, given that he's been accused of supporting the anti-vaccination movement and spreading misinformation.
Spurning a democratic dynasty and risking a family rift to embrace Trump's administration, his aim now is to end the 'chronic disease epidemic'. But who is he? And will Americans be any healthier with him in charge?
Marianna is joined by Sheryl Gay Stolberg, New York Times Health Correspondent and Clare Malone, Staff Writer at The New Yorker to find out who RFK Jr. really is and why he was appointed.
We also hear from Del Bigtree, who was RFK Jr.'s Communications Director during his brief Presidential run, who tells us he's an 'amazing guy' who loves nature and walking barefoot.
HOSTS: Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Correspondent
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- Sheryl Gay Stolberg, New York Times Health Correspondent
- Clare Malone, Staff Writer at The New Yorker
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