ACIP jumps the thimerosal shark, The Big Beautiful Bill really isn't, and we answer your questions

Hoosier Health MattersSeason 1, Episode 19Date: 7/11/2025Title:  ACIP jumps the thimerosal shark, The Big Beautiful Bill really isn't, and we answer your questionsIn this episode of Hoosier Health Matters, hosts Gabriel Bosslet and Tracey Wilkinson discuss the decision by the ACIP to remove thimerosal from vaccine formulations in the US, which will have little effect on vaccines here but underscore their escape from scientific decision-making. They also discuss the Indiana-specific effects of the Big Beautiful Bill on Medicaid and SNAP. It is not good. And a bunch of random questions about stuff.00:00- Intro02:15- BMV rule to disallow gender changes on state IDs- YOU CAN SUBMIT COMMENTS HERE4:05- Indiana Department of Health abortion ban enforcement report doesn't do that much (full report at the bottom of this article)4:53- ACIP bans thimerosal from vaccines, establishing firmly that they are more interested in making decisions based on vibes rather than science7:26- AAP and other medical societies sue HHS over COVID-19 vaccine guidance 8:06- another measles case (Putnam County) and convincing folks about vaccines10:06- The BBB will make SNAP benefits much more expensive for Indiana and will likely cut about 12% of recipients14:22- Medicaid changes in the big Beautiful bill will cut 127,000 Hoosiers from Medicaid and will jeopardize up to 12 rural hospitals in Indiana20:08- How does medical debt show up in medical practice?21:48- Why do states not embrace gun safety laws given the fact that it reduces death? (24:18- Climate change and public health- we talk about Purple Air monitors among other things28:19- Little things/good vibes28:55- Wrap upThanks to Elijah Bosslet for editing assistance on this episodeBecome a member of the Good Trouble Coalition (free!)Donate to support the Good Trouble CoalitionThanks for listening!Follow us on Bluesky and Instagram