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LISTEN: Public Health under RFK Jr. and Trump (and we welcome a new co-host!)

Abdul introduces America Dissected’s new co-host: Dr. Katelyn Jetelina. He and Katelyn break down “Make America Healthy Again,” Project 2025, and what it will take to protect the institutions of public health and healthcare over the next 4 years.

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