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EPISODE · Sep 5, 2025 · 24 MIN

West Coast States React to Federal Healthcare Upheaval

from Political Breakdown · host KQED

Upheaval at the Centers for Disease Control and the Food And Drug Administration have thrown the nation’s vaccination system into chaos. In response, California and other western states announced an alliance this week to make unified vaccine recommendations. Scott, Marisa and Guy analyze how both Democrats and Republicans grilled Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in a Senate hearing yesterday. Plus, they discuss how President Trump's use of the National Guard in cities like Los Angeles and Washington D.C. continues to rumble across the political landscape.  Check out Political Breakdown’s weekly newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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