People are justifiably alarmed at the prospect of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. being in charge of U.S. health policy. He amplifies conspiracy theories, is anti-vaccine and makes bizarre health claims that aren't backed up by evidence. But underneath his rhetoric, Kennedy has floated some interesting ideas, like limiting processed foods or banning pharmaceutical ads. Deputy Opinions editor Charles Lane talks with physician and columnist Leana Wen and editor Rob Gebelhoff about separating fact from fiction and what we should actually do to make America healthier.

Impromptu

The Washington Post

RFK Jr. has some good ideas. It’s what makes him so dangerous.

NOV 19, 202423 MIN
Impromptu

RFK Jr. has some good ideas. It’s what makes him so dangerous.

NOV 19, 202423 MIN

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<p><span style="color: rgb(29, 28, 29);">People are justifiably alarmed at the prospect of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. being in charge of U.S. health policy. He amplifies conspiracy theories, is anti-vaccine and makes bizarre health claims that aren't backed up by evidence. But underneath his rhetoric, Kennedy has floated some interesting ideas, like limiting processed foods or banning pharmaceutical ads. Deputy Opinions editor Charles Lane talks with physician and columnist Leana Wen and editor Rob Gebelhoff about separating fact from fiction and what we should actually do to make America healthier.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Read more from Leana Wen about Kennedy’s positions:</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">“</span><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/11/12/fluoride-water-rfk-jr-trump-public-health/?utm_source=podcasts&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=impromptu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">RFK Jr.’s views on fluoride aren’t as crazy as you might think”&nbsp;</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">“</span><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/11/15/rfk-jr-kennedy-nomination-hhs-trump/?utm_source=podcasts&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=impromptu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">The main reason RFK Jr. is unqualified to serve as HHS secretary</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">”</span></p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to The Washington Post<a href="https://subscribe.washingtonpost.com/acquisition/?s_l=OFFSITE_PODCAST&amp;p=s_v&amp;s_dt=yearly&amp;utm[%E2%80%A6]e-podcast&amp;utm_medium=acq-nat&amp;utm_campaign=podcast-subs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> </a><a href="https://subscribe.washingtonpost.com/acquisition/?s_l=OFFSITE_PODCAST&amp;p=s_v&amp;s_dt=yearly&amp;utm[%E2%80%A6]e-podcast&amp;utm_medium=acq-nat&amp;utm_campaign=podcast-subs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>