RFK Jr under fire over measles vaccine stance | Planet America

Don’t take medical advice from me! Health Secretary RFK Jr clashes with lawmakers over vaccine comments and staffing cuts. And as measles cases surge, we ask Dr Peter Hotez if the wellness influencer nominated for Surgeon General is up to the job. Also, Professor Justin Wolfers explains the economic fallout of doll and pencil rations and Melina Wicks examines why big tech titans have yet to reap rewards, despite going full Trump. Subscribe: https://ab.co/3yqPOZ5

00:00 – Welcome to Planet America Weekend with John Barron and Chas Licciardello.

00:42 – Tariffic news! The latest on Trump’s on again off again trade wars and tariff deals.

11:25 – Economics guru Professor Justin Wolfers explains the economic fallout of doll and pencil rations.

18:01 – Melina Wicks explains why tech titans Facebook, Google and Amazon have get to reap rewards, despite going full Trump.

21:17 – Who is the wellness influencer Casey Means and is she up to the job of Surgeon General?

28:17 – Health Secretary RFK Jr clashes with lawmakers on Capitol Hill following vaccine comments and announcements about staffing cuts.

36:26 – As measles cases surge, we ask Dr Peter Hotez about RFK’s comments and Surgeon General nominee Casey Means.

44:23 – Goodnight from John Barron and Chas Licciardello.

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