Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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Today, Explained The Briefing with Albert Mohler Freakonomics Radio Gastropod The Riley Gaines Show Short Wave The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

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Today, Explained · May 12, 2026

Abortion pills at the Supreme Court

“Federal regulator overseeing mifepristone approval and telehealth access policies; approved generic version despite anti-abortion group opposition”

Mifepristone telehealth access and Supreme Court litigationLouisiana abortion pill ban and federal preemptionMedication abortion prevalence and clinical outcomes

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The Briefing with Albert Mohler · May 4, 2026

Monday, May 4, 2026

“Biden administration pressured FDA to change mifepristone protocols allowing mail delivery without clinical visits”

Mifepristone (abortion pill) mail-delivery regulationFifth Circuit Court of Appeals abortion pill rulingDobbs decision and post-Roe state abortion bans

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Freakonomics Radio · Apr 17, 2026

671. Why Has There Been So Little Progress on Alzheimer’s Disease?

“Approved anti-amyloid drugs despite limited efficacy; subject to regulatory capture concerns with revolving-door hiring practices”

Amyloid Cascade Hypothesis in Alzheimer's ResearchScientific Image Manipulation and Forensic DetectionResearch Integrity and Misconduct in Neuroscience

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Gastropod · Apr 7, 2026

Protein, Pyramids, and Politics: The Forgotten Stories and Controversial Science Behind Government Dietary Advice

“Implemented nutrition labeling requirements in 1973 and enforces dietary guideline compliance in food labeling”

History of U.S. dietary guidelines and RDAsWilbur Atwater and early nutrition science methodologyVitamin discovery and nutritional deficiency diseases

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Freakonomics Radio · Feb 20, 2026

664. Are Thousands of Medical Cures Hiding in Plain Sight?

“Regulatory body discussed throughout for approval processes, emergency IND applications, and policy on drug repurposing”

Drug Repurposing EconomicsAdvanced Market CommitmentsFDA Regulatory Pathways

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The Riley Gaines Show · Jan 30, 2026

The War on Health: Why MAHA is Changing Everything | The Riley Gaines Show

“Federal agency where expert panel on testosterone in men was organized to address falling fertility and testosterone rates”

Dietary Guidelines Reform and Food Pyramid RestructuringVaccine Schedule Changes and Parental Medical AutonomyGender Dysphoria Treatment Protocols in Minors

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Short Wave · Dec 31, 2025

Science In 2025 Took A Hit. What Does It Mean?

“Federal health agency cited by administration as needing institutional reform and 'shaking up'”

Federal science funding cuts and budget disruptionsNIH grant cancellations and research terminationDEI-related research funding elimination

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe · Dec 27, 2025

The Skeptics Guide #1068 - Dec 27 2025

“Commissioner appointment reflects anti-science orientation; regulatory capture concerns raised”

US Scientific Research Defunding and Brain DrainUSAID Elimination and Global Health Mortality EstimatesTerminal Illness Prognostication and Advance Directives

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