Age of Impact

Exclusively on YouTube!Welcome to Age of Impact! From news to politics, we break down national issues that impact the health and welfare of families. Hosted by pediatrician & advocacy expert Dr. Kamaal Jones.Tune in with us every Thursday on YouTube!🌎 JOIN THE AOI COMMUNITYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ageofimpactshow Twitter/X: https://x.com/ageofimpactshow❓ HAVE A QUESTION OR EPISODE IDEA?Email us at [email protected]🎧 WATCH THE SHOW https://youtube.com/@ageofimpactshow?si=BCpI0EMSHYhqDs2B

In this week's episode we sit down with Atlanta School Board Candidate Dr. Jonathan Leon to talk all things Atlanta Schools and what he hopes to accomplish if he wins in November.More information about Dr. Leon: https://www.drleonforaps.com🌎 JOIN THE KIDS TODAY MEDIA COMMUNITYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidstodaymediaBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/kidstodaymedia.bsky.socialTwitter/X: https://x.com/kidstodaymedia❓ Have a question or topic for an episode?Email us at [email protected]🎧 WATCH/LISTEN TO THE SHOWlinktr.ee/kidstodaymedia

In today's episode we breakdown the 2025 Report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation which discusses the best and worst states for child wellbeing.https://assets.aecf.org/m/resourcedoc/Aecf-2025kidscountdatabook.pdf🌎 JOIN THE KIDS TODAY MEDIA COMMUNITYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidstodaymediaBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/kidstodaymedia.bsky.socialTwitter/X: https://x.com/kidstodaymedia❓ Have a question or topic for an episode?Email us at [email protected]🎧 WATCH/LISTEN TO THE SHOWlinktr.ee/kidstodaymedia

In this week's episode we breakdown the new lawsuit from the American Academy of Pediatrics against RFK Jr. for his unilateral decision to remove the COVID vaccine from the vaccination schedule for children and pregnant women. 🌎 JOIN THE KIDS TODAY MEDIA COMMUNITYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidstodaymediaBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/kidstodaymedia.bsky.socialTwitter/X: https://x.com/kidstodaymedia❓ Have a question or topic for an episode?Email us at [email protected]🎧 WATCH/LISTEN TO THE SHOWlinktr.ee/kidstodaymedia

This morning the US Senate Passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act which will cut Medicaid by $1.1 Trillion and harm millions of families. In this episode, we talk about what we do in this moment to try to stop it from becoming law.CALL YOUR US REPRESENTATIVE: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials🌎 JOIN THE KIDS TODAY MEDIA COMMUNITYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidstodaymediaBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/kidstodaymedia.bsky.socialTwitter/X: https://x.com/kidstodaymedia❓ Have a question or topic for an episode?Email us at [email protected]🎧  WATCH/LISTEN TO THE SHOWlinktr.ee/kidstodaymedia

In this episode Dr. Jones is at the "No Kings" Protest in NYC, where he interviews protestors and gives an on-the-ground perspective on what took place. 🌎 JOIN THE KIDS TODAY MEDIA COMMUNITYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidstodaymediaBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/kidstodaymedia.bsky.socialTwitter/X: https://x.com/kidstodaymedia❓ Have a question or topic for an episode?Email us at [email protected]🎧 WATCH/LISTEN TO THE SHOWlinktr.ee/kidstodaymedia

On this episode we discuss RFK Jr.'s decision to fire the entire CDC committee who's job it is to approve the safety of vaccines in our country.🌎 JOIN THE KIDS TODAY MEDIA COMMUNITYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidstodaymediaBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/kidstodaymedia.bsky.socialTwitter/X: https://x.com/kidstodaymedia❓ Have a question or topic for an episode?Email us at [email protected]🎧 WATCH/LISTEN TO THE SHOWlinktr.ee/kidstodaymedia

In this episode we discuss teenage transgender athlete AB Hernandez and the protests (and Presidential threats) surrounding her winning gold in California girls track-and-field championships, and what’s been missing from the conversation.🌎 JOIN THE KIDS TODAY MEDIA COMMUNITYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidstodaymediaBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/kidstodaymedia.bsky.socialTwitter/X: https://x.com/kidstodaymedia❓ Have a question or topic for an episode?Email us at [email protected]🎧 WATCH/LISTEN TO THE SHOWlinktr.ee/kidstodaymedia

In this episode we breakdown the new Trump tax bill which has passed out of the House of Representives, known as “The One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, and discuss how this bill will impact kids if it is signed into law.How to contact your elected official: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officialsTown hall resources: https://indivisible.org/town-hall-resources🌎 JOIN THE KIDS TODAY COMMUNITYhttps://linktr.ee/kidstodaymedia❓ Have a question or topic for an episode?Email us at [email protected]

In today's episode we discuss reports of US Citizen children who have been removed from the country as their mother's were deported, despite having other willing caregivers in the US. Donate to the National Immigration Project: https://secure.nipnlg.org/forms/donate🌎 JOIN THE KIDS TODAY COMMUNITYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidstodaymediaBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/kidstodaymedia.bsky.social❓ Have a question or topic for an episode?Email us at [email protected]🔔 SUBSCRIBE LINK https://www.youtube.com/@KidsTodayMedia?sub_confirmation=1

In this episode we update you on Trump's China tariffs and how these are expected to impact all types of goods, including children's toy.🌎 JOIN THE KIDS TODAY COMMUNITYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidstodaymediaBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/kidstodaymedia.bsky.social❓ Have a question or topic for an episode?Email us at [email protected]🔔 SUBSCRIBE LINK https://www.youtube.com/@KidsTodayMedia?sub_confirmation=1

In this week's episode we talk about Congress voting to potentially cut Medicaid by billions of dollars, and I call Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's office to discuss it further.How to contact your elected official: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials🌎 JOIN THE KIDS TODAY COMMUNITYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidstodaymediaBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/kidstodaymedia.bsky.social❓ Have a question or topic for an episode?Email us at [email protected]🔔 SUBSCRIBE LINK https://www.youtube.com/@KidsTodayMedia?sub_confirmation=1

In today's episode we discuss Donald Trump's unprecdented tariffs on nearly every US trading partner in the world, and how these will impact children and families nationwide. 🌎 JOIN THE KIDS TODAY COMMUNITYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidstodaymediaBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/kidstodaymedia.bsky.social❓ Have a question or topic for an episode?Email us at [email protected]🔔 SUBSCRIBE LINK https://www.youtube.com/@KidsTodayMedia?sub_confirmation=1

In this week’s episode we discuss a new law that has passed in Utah which will protect children who are featured on online content-- part of a growing movement of states across the country which have passed similar laws. 🌎 JOIN THE KIDS TODAY COMMUNITYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidstodaymediaBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/kidstodaymedia.bsky.social❓ Have a question or topic for an episode?Email us at [email protected]🔔 SUBSCRIBE LINK https://www.youtube.com/@KidsTodayMedia?sub_confirmation=1

In this episode we discuss how Donald Trump's new executive order to begin closing the Department of Education will impact children throughout the country. 🌎 JOIN THE KIDS TODAY COMMUNITYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidstodaymediaTwitter/X: https://x.com/kidstodaymedia❓ Have a question or topic for an episode?Email us at [email protected]🔔 SUBSCRIBE LINK https://www.youtube.com/@KidsTodayMedia?sub_confirmation=1

In this episode we discuss the CDC's decision to launch a new study searching for a link between vaccines and autism, despite decades of evidence that has already been produced showing no link exists.Healthy Children article about vaccine evidence: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/immunizations/Pages/vaccine-studies-examine-the-evidence.aspx?_gl=1*ocmtpe*_ga*MzE1MzEwNTk2LjE3NDA1ODYxODQ.*_ga_FD9D3XZVQQ*MTc0MTQ2NzAyNS4xMy4wLjE3NDE0NjcwMjUuMC4wLjA. 🌎 JOIN THE KIDS TODAY COMMUNITYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidstodaymediaTwitter/X: https://x.com/kidstodaymedia❓ Have a question or topic for an episode?Email us at [email protected]🔔 SUBSCRIBE LINK https://www.youtube.com/@KidsTodayMedia?sub_confirmation=1

In this episode we discuss the 2025 Measles outbreak in West Texas (and beyond), how Secretary RFK Jr. and his Health and Human Services Department has responded, and how you can protect your children (hint: there's a vaccine!).Symptoms of Measles: https://www.cdc.gov/measles/signs-symptoms/index.html🌎 JOIN THE KIDS TODAY COMMUNITYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidstodaymediaTwitter/X: https://x.com/kidstodaymedia❓ Have a question or topic for an episode?Email us at [email protected]🔔 SUBSCRIBE LINK https://www.youtube.com/@KidsTodayMedia?sub_confirmation=1

In this video we sit down with NYC climate activist, public school teacher, and union leader James Booth to discuss how to help kids take action on the climate crisis, in addition to his path and key action items and resources. Link to climate resources google doc discussed in the video: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kEsspFWW6TIWUthehZJ7RvM1Qh-ialvtY9753dIpcus/edit?usp=sharing🌎 JOIN THE KIDS TODAY COMMUNITYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidstodaymediaTwitter/X: https://x.com/kidstodaymedia❓ Have a question or topic for an episode?Email us at [email protected]🔔 SUBSCRIBE LINK https://www.youtube.com/@KidsTodayMedia?sub_confirmation=1

The NIH plans to immediately cut billions of dollars in health research funding, which will greatly impact child health research.Scientist Advocacy Webinar: https://secure.ucsusa.org/a/2025-02-26-protecting-sci-webinar🌎 JOIN THE KIDS TODAY COMMUNITYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidstodaymediaTwitter/X: https://x.com/kidstodaymedia❓ Have a question or topic for an episode?Email us at [email protected]🔔 SUBSCRIBE LINK https://www.youtube.com/@KidsTodayMedia?sub_confirmation=1

In this episode we discuss where things are on the White House's attempt to freeze billions of dollars of child related funding. We also discuss our take on RFK Jr.'s attempt at confirmation for Health and Human Services Secretary.Take less than 1 minute to write a note to your Senator telling them to vote NO for RFK Jr.'s confirmation: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-the-senate-rfk-jr-is-a-bad-choice-for-childrens-health/🌎 JOIN THE KIDS TODAY COMMUNITYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidstodaymediaTwitter/X: https://x.com/kidstodaymedia❓ Have a question or topic for an episode?Email us at [email protected]🔔 SUBSCRIBE LINK https://www.youtube.com/@KidsTodayMedia?sub_confirmation=1

In this video we discuss one of the new Trump administrations top priorities-- taking the citizenship from hundreds of thousands of children each year. Follow us on Instagram and X: @KidsTodayMedia

In this video we talk about why the January 2025 Los Angeles County fires have been particularly bad for children. And how you can help! We also make a special announcement.Link for Baby2Baby Donations: https://donate.baby2baby.org/give/648067/#!/donation/checkout

In this video we talk about the 2024 election results and discuss the challenging path ahead for America's children (and the people who care for them) under a second Trump administration.

Election Day is almost here! In this episode we discuss how many of Donald Trump's policies and priorities would actively work against children, and why centering the best interests of kids made voting for president a very easy decision. https://www.usa.gov/find-polling-place

In this episode we discuss a new initiative from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle called the Parents’ Network, which is working to support parents in protecting their kids on social media.https://archewell.org/theparentsnetwork/

The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) have both passed out of the US Senate. Together, these bills could fundamentally shift the internet to make it a safer place for kids. But will they become law?How to contact your representative: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officialsMore information about KOSA: https://apnews.com/article/congress-social-media-kosa-kids-online-safety-act-parents-ead646422cf84cef0d0573c3c841eb6d

In this episode we discuss the policy and intangible impacts that a Kamala Harris Presidency could have on kids. We talk strengths, questions, and decide whether Kamala Harris will receive the title of being a "Pro-Kids Candidate"!

In this episode we discuss key child-related takeaways from the first 2024 Biden vs Trump debate.

We're talking all about the new federal program which will feed millions of kids this summer!How to sign-up: https://www.fns.usda.gov/summer/sunbucks How to contact your elected leadership: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials

New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently caused some controversy following remarks she made about Black children in The Bronx. In this video, I share my thoughts on why the words we say about our kids really matter!

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