Rolin Forward

Rolin Forward

You’re a parent and you have questions about how to raise a happy and healthy child, especially with all the conflicting messages in the news. Join Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin as they explore science-based parenting. Each week, they’ll tackle an issue in the headlines by reviewing research and speaking to the experts.

Episodes

June 13, 2025 22 mins

Will doctors get arrested for saving a patient’s life? In this episode, the Drs. Rolin examine the current administration’s decision to roll back federal guidelines that previously protected abortion access under EMTALA during pregnancy-related emergencies. With those protections revoked, hospitals and providers face growing uncertainties, especially in states with abortion bans. Tune in as the Drs. Rolin explore what this means fo...

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In this episode, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin provide an in-depth analysis of the Make Our Children Healthy Again (MAHA) report, released on May 22, 2025. The report, commissioned by the Trump administration and led by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., aims to address the rising rates of chronic diseases among American children. Listen to unpack the report and note some key takeaways.

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May 27, 2025 7 mins

We’re on vacation, but couldn’t resist a quick detour into some statements made by RFK Jr! In this fun-sized episode, we’re bringing you a public health news quiz—just the facts, with a few hot takes along the way. No prep required, just press play!

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In 1998, a now-infamous paper by Andrew Wakefield claimed a link between the MMR vaccine and autism. Though the study was quickly debunked and later retracted, the damage had already been done. In this episode, we unpack how one fraudulent claim helped spark a modern anti-vaccine movement, leading to a resurgence of preventable diseases and a deepening distrust in public health.

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This week, President Trump nominated Dr. Casey Means to be Surgeon General. In this episode, we talk about what this job entails and what changes we might expect if Dr. Means is confirmed.

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On April 16, RFK Jr held his first press conference as secretary of health and human services. Listen as Drs Rolin break down RFK Jr’s claim and talk about what he got right and what he got wrong.

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April 13, 2025 20 mins

Fluoride has been making headlines this week, sparking questions and confusion for many families. Join Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin as they unpack the latest news, break down the science, and separate fact from fiction on what fluoride is, why it's in our water, and what it really means for your family's teeth.

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April 6, 2025 25 mins

Measles is spreading, with over 600 cases in the US in 2025. This week, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin go into more details about measles including what's the status of the outbreak and more about steps you can take to protect you and your family.

If you haven't listened to Episode 13, 'Measles 101' - we recommend you start there then jump into this one!

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March 26, 2025 23 mins

There's been a flurry of executive orders - so many it's hard to keep track. In this episode, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin will discuss 5 major policy changes from the Trump administration that affect families' access to health care.

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March 20, 2025 21 mins

While the first GLP-1 inhibitors (a class of weight loss drugs) was FDA approved over ten years ago, it seems like they've recently become a part of everyday conversations. Dive into this episode with Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin to learn what these medications are, how they work, and why they're all anyone can talk about.

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Dr. Oz was appointed by President Trump to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). His confirmation hearing is this week - Friday March 14th at 9am. In anticipation, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin delve into Dr. Oz's background, what leading CMS entails, and why some health experts are concerned about his nomination.

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March 6, 2025 22 mins

This week, President Trump made his joint address to Congress, where he outlined his priorities. Following his lead, in this episode, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin outline their top five health concerns for 2025.

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February 24, 2025 23 mins

There's a measles outbreak spreading in Texas, with nearly 100 cases so far. This week, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin talk about that outbreak, the disease, and, most importantly, steps you can take to protect yourselves and your family.

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It's time to talk about the Department of Education! As the Trump administration makes move to reduce or close the Department of Education, parents have questions. This week, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin talk about the history of the Department of Education, its role in education today, and what kind of changes might be expected.

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February 14, 2025 31 mins

We've seen many health policy changes coming out of HHS in the past couples of weeks. It's honestly felt hard to keep up. So this week, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin do their best to summarize some of those changes & outline some potential impacts.

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February 2, 2025 30 mins

RFK Jr had 2 Senate confirmation hearings Jan 29 and 30. For more than six hours, senators considered whether to confirm him to lead HHS. A vote is still pending on what is shaping up to be one of the most controversial nominations. This week, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin provide a recap of those hearings.

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January 28, 2025 16 mins

RFK Jr is facing senators as they consider whether to confirm him to lead HHS. This week, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin discuss his nomination and why over 20,000 doctors and more than 75 Nobel Prize winners are urging the Senate to reject him. The Senate confirmation hearings are scheduled Jan 29 and 30.

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January 23, 2025 25 mins

This week, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin discuss a new executive order from President Trump called "“Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth To The Federal Government," which places a focus on sex rather than gender identity. In this episode, we discuss this executive order and what it means for families.

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January 14, 2025 11 mins

This week, Dr. Alicia Rolin provides a short update about bird flu and what's been happening in the US since our episode in December. Bird flu is an evolving pandemic threat we'll help you keep track of these developments.

Websites we recommend:

https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/

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January 7, 2025 20 mins

This week, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin talk about artificial dye focusing on red dye number 3, and why it's been in the news.

If you want to let the FDA know what you think, here's the link. It will be open until 1/21/2025. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/11/21/2024-27289/development-of-an-enhanced-systematic-process-for-the-food-and-drug-administrations-post-market

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