Insiders at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say the agency is in chaos.

Last week, the White House fired CDC Director Susan Monarez after less than a month in the role.

Insiders say the agency is no longer able to provide reliable health guidance to Americans as it faces resignations, funding cuts, and a replacement of vaccine advisers with skeptics who have expressed anti-vaccine views.

Today, staff writer at The Atlantic on what Monarez’s firing signals about the Trump administration’s health agenda – and what it means for vaccine policy and trust in public health.


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Guest: Staff writer at The Atlantic, Tom Bartlett.

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Insiders at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say the agency is in chaos.
Last week, the White House fired CDC Director Susan Monarez after less than a month in the role.
Insiders say the agency is no longer able to provide reliable health guidance to Americans as it faces resignations, funding cuts, and a replacement of vaccine advisers with skeptics who have expressed anti-vaccine views.
Today, staff writer at The Atlantic on what Monarez&rsquo;s firing signals about the Trump administration&rsquo;s health agenda &ndash; and what it means for vaccine policy and trust in public health.
 If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
 Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram
Guest: Staff writer at The Atlantic, Tom Bartlett.
Photo: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call/Sipa USA

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The political takeover of America’s public health

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