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EPISODE · Oct 15, 2025 · 11 MIN

Peter Pitts | When Non-Profits Put Profit Over People

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Steve sits down with Peter Pitts, former Associate FDA Commissioner and President of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest (CMPI), to discuss the disturbing trend of non-profits prioritizing profit over people. They dive into how even organizations labeled as “non-profit” can operate like businesses, benefiting executives and stakeholders rather than serving the communities they claim to help. Peter shares insider perspective from his years at the FDA and CMPI, shedding light on systemic issues in healthcare and public institutions, and what Americans should know about where their money and trust are going.

Steve sits down with Peter Pitts, former Associate FDA Commissioner and President of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest (CMPI), to discuss the disturbing trend of non-profits prioritizing profit over people. They dive into how even organizations labeled as “non-profit” can operate like businesses, benefiting executives and stakeholders rather than serving the communities they claim to help. Peter shares insider perspective from his years at the FDA and CMPI, shedding light on systemic issues in healthcare and public institutions, and what Americans should know about where their money and trust are going.

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