HHS Secretary RFK Jr. Launches Podcast to Discuss Health Policy and Public Health Issues

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:09:00 +0200

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is launching a new podcast called 'The Secretary Kennedy Podcast,' aiming to discuss public health issues and share his perspectives on health policy. The show will feature conversations with doctors, scientists, and agency staff and is intended to promote transparency in government communication. Kennedy, known for his controversial positions on vaccines, joined the Trump administration last year and has previously hosted podcasts, giving him experience in longform interviews. The podcast is part of a broader HHS effort to communicate health initiatives to the public, particularly focusing on chronic disease, nutrition, and food quality. Episodes are expected to be released biweekly, and while a full guest list has not been shared, Kennedy revealed he has recorded an episode with celebrity chef Robert Irvine, who is working on improving U.S. Army meals. Critics have raised concerns that the podcast may spread misinformatio