Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Mentioned in 142 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Serving as Health and Human Services Secretary in the Trump administration, this official is frequently discussed across podcasts for his vaccine skepticism, including cuts to mRNA research funding and changes to vaccine advisory committees. His policy initiatives include the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, food safety reviews, and shifts in approaches to homelessness and health research priorities. Podcast coverage also addresses his statements on nutrition, dietary interventions for health conditions, and influence over FDA vaccine approval decisions.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
The NPR Politics Podcast · May 19, 2026
Trump creates $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization fund’
“Mentioned as subject of Senate scrutiny regarding vaccine policies”
Uncanny Valley | WIRED · May 14, 2026
Trump’s Tech Posse in China; Who’s Winning in Musk v. Altman?; Hantavirus Conspiracy Theories
“Noted as absent from public health communication during Hantavirus outbreak; skeptical of vaccines”
The Resetter Podcast with Dr. Mindy · May 13, 2026
The 'F' in FDA Is Silent" — The State of Food Policy with Helena Bottemiller-Evich
“Central figure in MAHA movement; advocating for GRAS loophole closure but supporting glyphosate liability protection and domestic production”
The Bulwark Podcast · May 11, 2026
Bill Kristol: What a Bunch of Jackasses
“Health secretary overseeing pandemic response amid concerns about his anti-vaccine positions”
The Determined Society with Shawn French · May 11, 2026
From Broke to Biohacked: Anthony & TereZa Lolli on Health, Wealth, and Rebuilding Everything
“Attended Biohack Yourself inauguration event on January 20th; son Legend did push-ups with him”
Today, Explained · May 8, 2026
Is smoking back?
“MAHA movement leader spotted using nicotine pouches; has endorsed nicotine as safer than cigarettes”
Science Quickly · May 8, 2026
Influencers are obsessed with peptides. What does the science say?
“Advocates for FDA reclassification of 14 peptides to Category 1 for compounding use, arguing current restrictions are illegal overreach”
The Ezra Klein Show · May 8, 2026
GLP-1s and the ‘Wild West’ of Wellness
“Referenced for MAHA movement rhetoric on food environment but limited actual policy implementation”
The Fox News Rundown · May 6, 2026
Pump Pain: How Soon Will Gas Prices Finally Drop?
“Leading Make America Healthy Again agenda including Presidential Fitness Test and drug pricing initiatives”
AgDay Podcast · May 6, 2026
AgDay 05/06/25
“Previously announced plan to remove synthetic food dyes from U.S. food supply; driving industry reformulation”
The World and Everything In It · May 6, 2026
5.6.26 Shifting message on the Strait of Hormuz, political turmoil in Venezuela, and help for struggling marriages
“Linked presidential fitness test revival to national security and childhood obesity crisis at White House ceremony”
The Headlines · May 5, 2026
Ships Under Fire in Strait of Hormuz, and Kennedy’s Pushback on Antidepressants
“Announced plan to reduce SSRI antidepressant prescriptions and overuse of psychiatric medications”
Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey · May 2, 2026
Ep 1341 | ABC and NYT Normalize Leftist Calls for Violence | Ron Simmons
“Attended White House Correspondents Dinner; family has history of assassination”
Consider This from NPR · Apr 29, 2026
How an antisemitic conspiracy theory made its way to a state capitol
“Trump appointee who appeared on Stu Peters' antisemitic media platform”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Apr 27, 2026
Shots Fired at WHCD in Apparent Assassination Attempt, Omar's Husband Shuts Winery: AM Update 4/27
“Cabinet official in attendance at White House Correspondents' Dinner during shooting”
The Dr. Josh Axe Show · Apr 27, 2026
Women NEED to Know This Before Getting on HRT
“Mentioned as participant in FDA decision to remove black box warning from HRT products”
Pod Save America · Apr 26, 2026
Are Trump Voters Feeling Buyer's Remorse? (With Sarah Longwell)
“MAHA movement leader; tension between sincere health advocacy and Trump's pro-corporation deregulation agenda”
The NPR Politics Podcast · Apr 26, 2026
Trump, Vance evacuated after shots fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner
“Cabinet member present at dinner; reported to be limping during evacuation”
Lovett or Leave It · Apr 25, 2026
Kash Patel, Drunk with Power
“Testified before Congress on vaccine policy and refused to commit to CDC nominee's guidance”
More or Less · Apr 25, 2026
Have RFK and MAHA really changed American views on vaccines?
“Vaccine skeptic attempting to remake US vaccine policy; judge blocked his proposal to cut recommended childhood jabs”
Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition · Apr 23, 2026
Deadlock in US-Iran Peace Talks; Navy Secretary Fired
“Concluded budget hearings on Capitol Hill; grilled on measles outbreak and funding reductions”
Bloomberg Law · Apr 23, 2026
SCOTUS Unlikely to Curb SEC Remedy & Judge Rebukes RFK Jr
“HHS Secretary whose declaration on gender-affirming care was blocked by federal judge for lacking legal authority”
All In with Chris Hayes · Apr 23, 2026
‘The wheels are coming off’: Trump already less popular than after Jan. 6
“Discussed for suppressing vaccine research and leading anti-mRNA vaccine agenda”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Apr 22, 2026
April 22, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
“Testified before Congress on vaccine policy changes, measles outbreak, and controversial HHS restructuring”
The Bulwark Podcast · Apr 22, 2026
Sam Stein: Can Trump Avoid Humiliation in Iran?
“Ranked fourth-worst for vaccine and health policy positions being adopted across administration”
NPR News Now · Apr 22, 2026
NPR News: 04-22-2026 1PM EDT
“Testified before Senate Finance Committee on drug pricing deals and faced criticism from Senator Warren on negotiation transparency.”
Hawaii News Now · Apr 22, 2026
Sunrise at 5 a.m. (April 22, 2026)
“Affirmed HHS commitment to Hawaii flood recovery support during Capitol Hill discussion with Senator Brian Schatz.”
The Headlines · Apr 22, 2026
Democrats Win Big in Election Map Fight, and Influencers Push Nicotine as a Health Hack
“Photographed carrying nicotine pouch brand ZIN; aligned with Make America Healthy Again movement”
The Headlines · Apr 17, 2026
What to Know About the Israel-Lebanon Cease-Fire, and R.F.K. Jr.’s Shifting Tone on Vaccines
“Acknowledged MMR vaccine safety and effectiveness in congressional hearing; shifted from years of vaccine skepticism”
Pivot · Apr 10, 2026
Iran Ceasefire Uncertainty, Democratic Wins, and Musk vs. Altman
“Launching podcast; criticized for degrading CDC credibility and vaccine confidence”
All In with Chris Hayes · Apr 10, 2026
WaPo bombshell: RFK's CDC burying report on Covid vaccine success
“Criticized for suppressing CDC COVID vaccine efficacy report and promoting anti-vaccine ideology linked to measles resurgence”
Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark · Apr 10, 2026
The Biohacker’s Guide To Sleep, Nicotine, & Weight Loss | Dave Asprey
“Contacted Dave Asprey to arrange FDA leadership interview; involved in regulatory reform efforts”
NPR News Now · Apr 8, 2026
NPR News: 04-08-2026 7PM EDT
“Launching transparency podcast and shifting HHS focus from vaccines to healthy food promotion”
Gastropod · Apr 7, 2026
Protein, Pyramids, and Politics: The Forgotten Stories and Controversial Science Behind Government Dietary Advice
“Led Trump administration's 2025 dietary guidelines overhaul emphasizing protein and saturated fats”
Macrodosing: Arian Foster and PFT Commenter · Apr 2, 2026
Inside Operation Northwoods: When the U.S. Considered Deception | April 2, 2026
“Has publicly discussed Operation Northwoods in speeches and books; praised father's role”
Fresh Air · Mar 31, 2026
Inside the training camps for “alpha males”
“Participates in public fitness challenges and shirtless bench pressing as political masculinity performance”
Decoded | Unlock The Secrets of Human Behavior, Emotion and Motivation · Mar 26, 2026
Why Modern Healthcare Keeps You Sick with Dr. Josh Axe
“Discussed as driving major healthcare policy changes including vaccine modifications, food pyramid redesign, and sugar reduction”
Bulwark Takes · Mar 20, 2026
“Just Measles” Left Her Sister Disabled for Life (w/ Therese Vogel)
“Leading government anti-vaccine messaging and policy that prompted public health concerns”
Economist Podcasts · Mar 18, 2026
Flagging carriers: war shuffles the Gulf-airline flight deck
“Political figure promoting raw meat diets as part of culture war against fake meat”
Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Mar 12, 2026
146. Dr. Joel Warsh: Vaccines, Ultra-Processed Foods for Kids, Screen Time, and the Modern Parent's Playbook
“Current HHS Secretary; referenced for pushing vaccine schedule changes and food pyramid redesign initiatives”
Bannon`s War Room · Mar 11, 2026
Episode 5207: SAVE America Act Vote Heads To The Senate; Majority Of America Supports Health Freedom
“Health freedom advocate whose messaging on vaccines allegedly suppressed by White House polling”
Economist Podcasts · Mar 9, 2026
Follow the leader: Iran picks the son
“Health secretary implementing vaccine policy changes and encouraging vaccine hesitancy”
NPR News Now · Mar 8, 2026
NPR News: 03-07-2026 7PM EST
“Secretary of Health who has clashed with career scientists and changed childhood vaccine recommendations”
DarkHorse Podcast · Mar 7, 2026
Fog of War: The 316th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
“HHS Secretary nominee proposing shift from infectious disease to chronic disease research funding; advocating terrain-based health approach”
NPR News Now · Mar 5, 2026
NPR News: 03-05-2026 6PM EST
“Health Secretary announcing 53 medical schools agreed to expand nutrition curriculum from 25 to 40 hours of instruction”
NPR News Now · Mar 3, 2026
NPR News: 03-03-2026 6PM EST
“HHS Secretary; replaced entire federal autism research advisory committee, prompting independent scientific community response”
Letters from an American · Mar 2, 2026
February 28, 2026
“Health and Human Services Secretary who suggested Americans buy cheaper food amid rising inflation”
Consider This from NPR · Feb 27, 2026
Why is MAHA mad at Trump?
“Health Secretary who won multi-million dollar glyphosate lawsuit in 2018 but now supports Trump's executive order to increase domestic glyphosate production, angering MAHA base”
Danny Jones Podcast · Feb 27, 2026
#374 - Ex-Pharma Insider Exposes the $368 Billion Health Insurance Scam | Brigham Buhler
“Secretary of Health and Human Services; working to reform vaccine schedule, food system, and peptide access”
O'Connor & Company · Feb 27, 2026
NANCY GUTHRIE UPDATE, VANCE ANNOUNCES MEDICAID FUNDS SHUT OFF FOR MN, VICTORIA COBB, SHOCK POLL: DEMS HAVE NO PRIDE IN AMERICA
“HHS Secretary; mentioned as potentially investigating link between autism diagnosis increases and fraud”