Robert F. Kennedy Jr., son of late civil rights giant and Democratic candidate for Health Secretary, is facing intense scrutiny amid two Senate hearings on his nomination. A recent Washington Post investigation delves into RFK Jr.’s controversial stances on vaccines, raising alarms among medical experts and public health officials.
Health reporter Lauren Weber and data reporter Caitlin Gilbert examined hundreds of RFK Jr.’s appearances to uncover the extent of his disparaging claims about vaccines. In a compelling segment on “Post Reports,” Weber discusses the findings and their implications for the confirmation process ahead.
pressure mounts on RFK Jr. as his nomination remains unscheduled, with concerns over his stance on public health issues.
Today’s show was produced by Elana Gordon. It was edited by Reena Flores and mixed by Sam Bair. Thanks to Stephen Smith and Caitlin Gilbert for their contributions.
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Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/podcasts/post-reports/measles-polio-hpv-uncovering-rfk-jrs-false-vaccine-claims