Why we stay in Indiana and why the government shutdown over public health is important

Hoosier Health Matters Season 1, Episode 27  Date: 10/17/2025  Title:  Why we stay in Indiana and why the government shutdown over public health is important00:00- Intro1:37- CDC director uses his best vibes to call for the separation of the MMR vaccine into three separate shots2:19- CDC ACIP recommendations adopted, and they quietly walked back the "only risk factors under 60" recommendation to recommend it with shared decision-making3:13- New study shows that, even in the last winter season, COVID vaccination was massively protective against hospitalizations and death4:15- CDC lays off 1400 employees, immediately rehires half, administrative malfeasance continues5:50- 6 former surgeons general call for the resignation of RFK, Jr. A big deal.6:52- The federal shutdown is about public health and pulling back the ACA subsidies is bad for all Americans9:36- Gabe and Tracey talk to Dr. Veronica Santana-Ufret about why they stay in Indiana. Gabe mentions the book Hoosiers: A new history of Indiana (and this link is to a local bookstore!)29:50- Call your legislators to oppose redistricting, fill out this form, and we will send you Good Trouble swag31:00- Wrap up Become a member of the Good Trouble Coalition (free!)Donate to support the Good Trouble CoalitionThanks for listening!Follow us on Bluesky and Instagram