FDA
Mentioned in 42 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# FDA This U.S. regulatory agency oversees pharmaceuticals, food safety, medical devices, and dietary supplements, with responsibilities including drug approval pathways, clinical trial requirements, food ingredient labeling, and product recalls. Podcasts discuss the FDA's regulatory decisions across diverse areas—from opioid approvals and thyroid medications to infant formula safety and nicotine products—as well as debates around approval timelines, industry capture concerns, and proposed reforms to oversight mechanisms. The agency has become a focal point in broader conversations about scientific integrity, alternative therapies, and the balance between safety standards and innovation.
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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”
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”
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”
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe · Sep 20, 2025
The Skeptics Guide #1054 - Sep 20 2025
“Issued emergency authorization for veterinary treatments for potential screwworm outbreaks”
How I Invest with David Weisburd · Jul 30, 2025
E193: GLP-1s, AI & the End of Sick Care: The Next $10B Health Tech Giant
This Podcast Will Kill You · Jul 22, 2025
Ep 182 SSRIs Part 1: Origin
“Approved Prozac in January 1988 and has regulated antidepressant approvals and labeling throughout the episode's historical narrative”
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe · Jul 19, 2025
The Skeptics Guide #1045 - Jul 19 2025
“Being staffed with anti-vaccine personnel under RFK Jr., affecting vaccine approval and access policies”
Maintenance Phase · May 1, 2025
BONUS: MAHA's First 90 Days
“RFK Jr. announced FDA will close GRAS loophole allowing food companies to self-certify ingredient safety without independent testing”
Maintenance Phase · Mar 26, 2025
The Bulletproof Diet
“Federal regulatory body that sets food safety standards and requires clinical trials for health claims; Asprey criticizes as overly restrictive”
Maintenance Phase · Dec 20, 2024
BONUS: What's New With RFK Jr.?
“Primary regulatory target of RFK Jr.'s HHS agenda; he pledges to end its oversight of vaccines, supplements, and alternative therapies”
Maintenance Phase · Oct 10, 2023
Ozempic
“Approved Wegovy for weight loss in June 2021; issued warnings about compounding pharmacies selling unregulated semaglutide; updated drug labels to include ileus risk”
Maintenance Phase · Aug 1, 2023
RFK Jr. and The Mainstreaming Of The Anti-Vaxx Movement
“Required transparency on mercury exposure; recommended thimerosal removal from vaccines in 1999”