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What the nomination of RFK Jr. could mean for the Department of Health

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at the New York State Capitol. (Hans Pennink/AP)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at the New York State Capitol. (Hans Pennink/AP)

President-elect Donald Trump's pick of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services is leading to widespread pushback in the public health community. Kennedy has promoted controversial public health views, including vaccine skepticism, eliminating pesticides and removing fluoride from water systems.

Dean of the Brown School of Public Health Dr. Ashish Jha joins host Peter O'Dowd for a reaction.

This segment aired on November 15, 2024.

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