# Episode 8 - Grading HHS Under RFK Jr. and the Public Health Failures Behind It

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Published: 2026-03-21T21:40:39+00:00
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## Resource

We went live to answer one big question: What grade does HHS deserve right now? In this episode, we unpack the damage being done to public health, from vaccine policy chaos and agency brain drain to propaganda-style messaging, food policy confusion, and the deeper social determinants that actually shape health outcomes. It’s a frank, lively conversation about what’s broken, what still deserves partial credit, and why oversimplified answers keep failing the public. If you want science, context, and real talk, this one’s for you.

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