FDA
Mentioned in 59 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# FDA A federal regulatory agency responsible for approving and overseeing pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food additives, and dietary supplements. Podcasts discuss the FDA across diverse contexts including drug approval pathways, food safety standards, ingredient labeling, and emerging therapies like stem cell treatments. The agency is frequently cited in debates regarding regulatory capture by pharmaceutical interests, approval timelines for rare diseases, and recent policy changes under RFK Jr.'s leadership regarding vaccines, supplements, and alternative therapies.
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The Headlines · May 21, 2026
Inside Trump’s Pressure Campaign on Cuba, and Why Food Banks Are Getting Squeezed
“Federal agency whose e-cigarette and flavored vape regulations were influenced by tobacco industry lobbying”
Latent Space: The AI Engineer Podcast · May 14, 2026
AI-Native Healthcare: 100M Doctor Visits, 10–20 Hours Saved, Prior Auth in Minutes — Janie Lee & Chai Asawa, Abridge
“Updated clinical decision support guidance in January cited as favorable regulatory tailwind for AI innovation”
Nature Podcast · May 13, 2026
Red-light therapy is all the rage — does it work?
“Restricts power output of consumer red light devices for safety reasons, limiting their therapeutic effectiveness”
Today, Explained · May 10, 2026
Chems in your cosmetics
“U.S. regulatory agency with limited authority to regulate cosmetics; has restricted only 11 ingredients since 1938”
unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver · May 9, 2026
Mast Cells, Histamine, and Perimenopause Explained: MCAS, Anxiety, Estrogen
“Issued black box warning for Montelukast neuropsychiatric effects and recent announcements about antihistamine-related weight gain”
This Week in Virology · May 9, 2026
TWiV 1320: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin
“Blocked publication of COVID-19 and shingles vaccine safety studies conducted by agency scientists analyzing millions of patient records”
ServiceNow Podcasts · May 7, 2026
AI Governance Isn't Compliance. It's About Humans with Victoria Gamerman
“Referenced for recent warning issued to healthcare manufacturer using AI; signals regulatory enforcement phase”
The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert · May 7, 2026
Sally Field | First Drafts with Evie
“Federal Drug Administration discussed for policy changes on vaping flavors, tanning bed access, and vaccine research publication”
Walk-In Talk Podcast · May 4, 2026
Inside Food Safety Ep. 1: What Kitchens Get Wrong
“Mentioned alongside CDC for 20+ years of research on foodborne illness risk factors and causes”
The Headlines · May 4, 2026
Court Ruling Upends Abortion Access in the U.S., and Trump’s New Plan for the Strait of Hormuz
“Allowed mail delivery of mifepristone in 2021; now required to enforce in-person visits per court ruling”
The Dylan Gemelli Podcast · Apr 30, 2026
Episode #117 Featuring Michael Rubino! Air Quality and Environmental Wellness, The fatal truth about mold, HVAC systems and indoor air quality, Home testing solutions and more!
“Food and Drug Administration regulates mycotoxins in food supply but not addressed in indoor air quality”
ZOE Science & Nutrition · Apr 30, 2026
Should you take Ozempic? The 5 things you need to know before starting GLP-1 drugs | Dr Ania Jastreboff
“Regulatory body setting approval thresholds and overseeing clinical trial standards for obesity medications”
The Shawn Ryan Show · Apr 30, 2026
#300 Louisa Nicola - Peptides, Cancer and the Deadly Habits That Lead to Alzheimer’s
“Regulatory body approving GLP-1 medications and rejecting unsafe peptide trials like Somoril”
The a16z Show · Apr 29, 2026
The Shift in Global Drug Development
“US regulatory body criticized for inconsistent approval decisions and slow review timelines compared to Chinese CFDA”
The Dr. Josh Axe Show · Apr 27, 2026
Women NEED to Know This Before Getting on HRT
“Removed black box cancer warning from HRT products in November 2025, influencing treatment recommendations”
Global News Podcast · Apr 12, 2026
The Global Story: The medications that can trigger sex and gambling addictions
“US drug regulator that evaluated black box warning proposal and determined side effects not sufficiently serious versus benefits”
Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark · Apr 10, 2026
The Biohacker’s Guide To Sleep, Nicotine, & Weight Loss | Dave Asprey
“Discussed as regulatory body with history of capture by Big Pharma; recent leadership changes viewed positively by guest”
Scrolling with Hayley · Apr 8, 2026
BEWARE of Female Predators! - Scrolling w/ Hayley (Ep. 273)
“Regulatory body reviewing Pfizer's Lyme disease vaccine for approval despite failed late-stage trial results”
Ologies with Alie Ward · Apr 8, 2026
Cannabinology (MARIJUANA) Part 1 with Ziva Cooper and Caroline Melly
“Food and Drug Administration approved synthetic THC (dronabinol) for appetite and nausea in cancer patients”
Dr. Bob Martin Show · Apr 7, 2026
Tech vs. Truth: The High-Tech Health Revolution and the Natural Fix We’ve Forgotten
“Approved first-ever once-weekly insulin injection for type 2 diabetes management”
Dr. Bob Martin Show · Apr 7, 2026
TranscenDental Revolution: How Your Mouth Holds the Key to Whole-Body Healing
“Referenced as regulatory body whose data shows U.S. healthcare system underperforms compared to other industrialized nations”
The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show · Apr 7, 2026
The Truth about Saturated Fat, Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Total Mortality | Dr. Tom Brenna
“Criticized for 1999 mercury warning that led to widespread fish avoidance in pregnant women without evidence-based harm threshold”
NPR News Now · Apr 4, 2026
NPR News: 04-03-2026 8PM EDT
“Federal agency conducting inspection of Raw Farm facilities and pressuring voluntary recall of raw milk cheese products due to E. coli contamination.”
Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science · Apr 1, 2026
Artemis II’s AVATAR and a sungrazing comet
“Uses organ chip models for drug toxicity testing as alternative to animal models”
The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show · Mar 31, 2026
GLP-1 Drugs & Bariatric Surgery Explained by a Top Obesity Researcher | Dr. David Allison
“Referenced as a rigorous evaluator of pharmaceutical safety and efficacy, particularly for randomized controlled trials submitted by pharmaceutical companies”
DarkHorse Podcast · Mar 25, 2026
Careful Thinking in Reckless Times: The 318th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
“Discussed regarding vaccine approval processes and lack of placebo-controlled testing requirements for childhood vaccines”
Boring History for Sleep · Mar 18, 2026
Complete History of Benzodiazepines: When Valium Ruled 1970s America 💊 | Boring History for Sleep
“Approved benzodiazepines with limited safety data and later implemented regulatory controls including Schedule 4 classification and warning label requirements”
Bulwark Takes · Mar 6, 2026
Oh God, ANOTHER Racist GOP Group Chat Leaked
“Regulatory agency overseeing nicotine product approvals that Laura Loomer is trying to influence”
Digital Social Hour · Feb 27, 2026
Is Toothpaste Hurting Your Child’s Brain? | Dr. Nathan Bryan | DSH #1840
“Regulatory body overseeing development of Dr. Bryan's nitric oxide drugs for heart disease and Alzheimer's”
NPR News Now · Feb 23, 2026
NPR News: 02-23-2026 6PM EST
“Proposing new streamlined drug approval system for rare and hard-to-treat diseases without large clinical trials”
This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · Feb 12, 2026
#639 - Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
“RFK Jr. discusses FDA corruption, pharmaceutical industry capture, and efforts to depoliticize agency and restore scientific integrity.”
The Headlines · Feb 12, 2026
Anti-Drone Laser Is Said to Have Caused El Paso Airport Chaos, and Bondi Refuses to Apologize to Epstein Victims
“Regulatory body in discussions with biotech company regarding approval of egg retrieval device”
The Joe Rogan Experience · Feb 10, 2026
#2451 - Cheryl Hines
“Regulatory agency allegedly captured by pharma interests; approved addictive opioids and suppressed alternative treatments”
The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show · Feb 3, 2026
Protein First: How the New Dietary Guidelines Shift Nutrition
“Governs food ingredient labeling and dyes; separate jurisdiction from dietary guidelines in government nutrition policy”
Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby · Jan 30, 2026
Stem Cells, Exosomes & the Future of Recovery ft. Seth Berge I Coffeez with Joe Shalaby
“Regulates stem cell labs, tissue collection processes, and marketing claims; creates gray area for regenerative therapies”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Jan 24, 2026
Healthcare Needs Builders, Not Bureaucrats: Dr. Mehmet Oz Live from Davos
Something You Should Know · Jan 22, 2026
How Not to Die Anytime Soon & Why You Need Friction in Your Life
“FDA regulates infant formula highly to prevent botulism contamination, as evidenced by Byhart formula recalls”
The Peter Attia Drive · Jan 19, 2026
#380 ‒ The seed oil debate: are they uniquely harmful relative to other dietary fats? | Layne Norton, Ph.D.
“Effectively banned trans fats due to significant atherogenic effects demonstrated in research literature”
Dateline Originals · Jan 15, 2026
The Last Appeal - Ep. 2: “I’m Astonished”
“Issued black box warning for Fenergan when used in children under two due to respiratory failure and death risks.”
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam · Jan 13, 2026
#403: What's REALLY In Your Food? | Dark Secrets of Ultra-Pasteurized Milk, Natural Flavors & Microplastics EXPOSED With Ben Katz
“Referenced for enforcement work on nicotine product verification and ingredient classification decisions”
What Now? with Trevor Noah · Jan 8, 2026
Dr. Jessica Knurick: Is American Food Actually Poison? Debunking the MAHA Movement & Nutrition Myths
“Regulatory body for food additives and pharmaceuticals; discussed for oversight differences vs. supplements”
The Joe Rogan Experience · Dec 17, 2025
#2427 - Bret Weinstein
“Federal agency; memo from Vinay Prasad acknowledging vaccine-caused child deaths”
DarkHorse Podcast · Dec 11, 2025
Science: The Rebel Reboot | The 304th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
“Vinay Prasad's memo acknowledging vaccine-related child deaths sparked institutional backlash and Atlantic defense”
Biohack-it · Dec 11, 2025
Leading Doctor Warns: Fix This Before It’s Too Late
“Petitioned to remove GRAS status from refined sugars and starches based on modern science”
The Tucker Carlson Show · Dec 8, 2025
John Leake: The Demonic Rituals to Replicate God and Mankind’s New Religion of Science
“Approved mRNA vaccines for children despite acknowledged myocarditis risk; Eric Rubin stated 'we won't know until we start giving it'”
The Peter Attia Drive · Nov 17, 2025
#373 – Thyroid function and hypothyroidism: why current diagnosis and treatment fall short for many, and how new approaches are transforming care | Antonio Bianco, M.D., Ph.D.
“Regulatory body discussed regarding drug approval pathways, recalls, and clinical trial requirements for thyroid medications”
Maintenance Phase · Nov 13, 2025
Raw Milk
“Federal agency that banned interstate raw milk sales in 1987 but faces enforcement challenges due to resource constraints”
Unexplainable · Oct 6, 2025
Does Tylenol cause autism?
“U.S. regulatory agency cited as having no evidence that acetaminophen during pregnancy causes autism or fetal developmental issues”
The Peter Attia Drive · Oct 6, 2025
#367 - Tylenol, pregnancy, and autism: What recent studies show and how to interpret the data
“Discussed historical drug risk categories (A-X) and recent Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule replacing letter system”
The Resetter Podcast with Dr. Mindy · Sep 29, 2025
Solving the Testosterone Mysteries with Dr. Kelly Casperson
“Central regulatory body discussed for approval barriers on female-dose testosterone and historical safety burden differences”